COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Auburn (6-4, 3-3 SEC) looks to avoid its first three-game losing streak since 2012 when it faces South Carolina (5-5, 2-5 SEC) inside Williams-Brice Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CST on ESPN. Follow along here for updates and observations from pregame warmups.
STARTING RECEIVER OUT
Starting receiver Kobe Hudson, who leads Auburn in catches and receiving yards, did not make the trip with the Tigers to Columbia. Auburn says Ja’Varrius Johnson will start in his place. — Nathan King
OFFENSIVE LINE UPDATE
Kilian Zierer is expected to start at left tackle today over Austin Troxell. We’re told he impressed the coaching staff last week. Additionally, starting left guard Brandon Council is not expected to play, and Tashawn Manning is taking first-team reps in warmups — Jason Caldwell
HELP ON THE EDGE
Sophomore edge rusher Romello Height is back with the team today after missing the last three games. His depth is welcome for an Auburn front that will be without T.D. Moultry for the first half after his targeting penalty against Mississippi State. — Jason Caldwell
RECEIVER DEPTH
Reserve wide receiver Elijah Canion is not present in warmups. — Nathan King
PAPPOE MISSES 6TH GAME
Starting linebacker Owen Pappoe is not dressed and will miss his second straight game and sixth overall this season. — Jason Caldwell
LEOTA INTO STARTING LINEUP
In its pregame notes, Auburn says pass-rusher Eku Leota will be a starter along the defensive line, not at his edge position. — Nathan King
