Auburn is 0-3 against Wahoo since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Auburn Bulldogs will take on the Wahoo Warriors. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Auburn comes in on seven and Wahoo on 11.
Auburn is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 20-19 photo finish over Ashland-Greenwood.
It was another big night for Nixon Ligouri, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 103.9 rushing yards per game.
Auburn was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 216 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 216 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Wahoo faced Boys Town in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Wahoo claimed a resounding 53-14 win over Boys Town. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by 36 points or more this season.
Kip Brigham was his usual excellent self, rushing for 221 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also picking up 65 receiving yards. What's more, he's the matchup marked his sixth straight with at least 106.
Auburn's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Wahoo, their win bumped their record up to 11-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Auburn has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 284.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wahoo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 279.4. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Auburn was taken down by Wahoo 52-6 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Auburn avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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