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Auburn's sack issue stems from 'a combination of a lot'

Auburn head coach Alex Golesh and offensive coordinator Joel Gordon address why exactly the Tigers lead the country in sacks allowed through three games.
September 21, 2026
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Auburn gives up more sacks than anyone in the nation.

The Tigers’ protection issues reared its head Saturday night against Florida, allowing seven sacks in the 44-39 loss. Head coach Alex Golesh reviewed the film and points to multiple reasons why.

“It's a combination of a lot,” Golesh said. “There were two of them that, schematically, he had to squeeze the ball.

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