The Auburn Tigers may have had a few jittery moments in their season opener, but Hugh Freeze ’s crew quickly reminded everyone what kind of bite they carry. A 38-24 win over Baylor revealed both flaws and fireworks, a mix of encouraging plays and lingering concerns. But after pounding Ball State 42-3 in Week 2, AU put all early doubts to rest. Freeze’s squad is being tagged with: “quad crowned.” That phrase, rarely heard in SEC circles, speaks to Auburn’s hold on four categories that matter most when it comes to dictating games.

Through two weeks, Auburn sits atop the conference in rushing offense (265.5 yards per game), rushing defense (30.5 yards per game), tackles for loss (19), and sacks (10). It’s a marker of balance, identity, and physicality. In a league built on trench w

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