Auburn is 0-4 against Giles since November of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.
On Friday, Auburn got the win against Eastern Montgomery by a conclusive 41-20. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 21 points or more this season.
Auburn found their leader in sophomore Isayah Hamann, who rushed for 236 yards and four TDs on only 14 carries. Hamann didn't just play on offense: he also picked up 1.5 sacks and made five total tackles.
Auburn was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 213 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Giles' game on Friday was close up to the half, but then they kicked things up a notch. They breezed past Tazewell to the tune of 43-13. That's two games straight that the Spartans have won by exactly 30 points.
Auburn better keep an eye on Jalen Miller. He was instrumental in Giles' win, rushing for 136 yards and one score while picking up 8.5 yards per carry.
Giles didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jacob Mills and Miller.
Auburn's record is now 4-1. As for Giles, their record now sits at an identical 4-1.
Auburn took a serious blow against Giles when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 63-21. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Eagles were down 49-7.
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