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Great Expectations: The curious case of A&M and Auburn

What separates Texas A&M and Auburn in 2015? It's almost universally accepted that the Tigers will be projected higher, but few can adequately explain why. The teams' similarities run deeper than many think.
July 15, 2015
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HOOVER, Ala. — What does Auburn have that Texas A&M doesn’t?

Other than an eagle soaring over the stadium in a pregame ceremony or tissue hanging from trees in a postgame celebration, that is.

Auburn is typically listed among the nation’s top ten and considered a strong SEC championship contender in preseason football projections.

In contrast, A&M is typically rated as a fringe top 25 team and is frequently picked to finish as low as sixth in the SEC West Division race.

Why the disparity? What does Auburn have that A&M doesn’t?
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