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SEC Ground Game Revival? | Birmingham News
Alabama and Auburn are doubling down on the run game this season, with Auburn’s new OC boldly promising to “run the piss out of the ball” and Alabama’s OC vowing to improve their ground attack — but history shows the SEC has evolved. Since 2018, champions haven’t ranked top three in rushing, often finishing seventh or worse, as passing stars like Bryce Young led titles without elite rushing stats. Georgia won last year at 15th in rushing, and Alabama hasn’t cracked 200 yards per game since 2017. The message? You don’t need to lead the league — just be effective. For Alabama, a mobile QB could…
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