Auburn’s defense continues to shine, even in the midst of facing some of the nation’s most explosive offenses.

And it's been the Tigers’ front seven that has stolen the show.

Led by defensive coordinator DJ Durkin – the second-highest paid assistant coach in college football – Auburn’s run defense is putting up all-time numbers through eight games this season.

The Tigers rank fifth nationally in run defense, allowing just 84.1 yards per game on the ground. They are second in the SEC in that regard, despite facing four of the top five rushing offenses the last four weeks.

Additionally, Auburn has held opponents to at least 110 yards on the ground in the last three weeks and to under 100 yards in six of the eight games this season.

Allowing just 673 rushing yards through eight games, i

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