Auburn football shut down Georgia’s ground game holding the Bulldogs to 79 rushing yards in a 20-10 loss last week.

On Saturday, the Tigers match up against No. 16 Missouri led by Ahmad Hardy who’s currently second in the nation with 782 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.

“Big, strong, really good running back. One of the better ones we face. That definitely will be an emphasis. Obviously, we put an emphasis each week on stopping the run. This is no different. But he’s one of the better we’ve faced,” Auburn coach Hugh Freeze said.

Hardy transferred to Missouri from ULM last year and faced Auburn in a 48-14 loss at Jordan-Hare Stadium. He rushed for just 60 yard and a touchdown in that game.

Louisiana Monroe running back Ahmad Hardy (22) carries the ball against Auburn during the secon

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