Three big storylines: Auburn's injury concerns, the running game and Jeremiah Cobb's involvement

Hugh Freeze is "excited" to be 3-0, but he knows what's up next. Texas A&M, Georgia and LSU, along with Alabama, are the four best recruiting programs in the league over the last handful of years, and Auburn faces the first three named in the next four weeks. In many ways, Freeze's tenure at Auburn really begins this Saturday in College Station, Tex. I want to be really clear; we are getting ready to play three teams that have - over the last four to five years - ranked in the top seven to five in recruiting. You are playing the best recruits in the nation. We are going to be there soon," Freeze said. "That doesn’t mean you can’t compete. There is a reason they are third in the nation on third-down defense. They have a bunch of five-stars in the defensive line, linebacker and that safety, and that corner. They are really talented. When you put on the film you see that. Their closing speed is incredible. They are physical up front, and it is a tall challenge for us in year one to stand toe to toe with A&M and Georgia next week and LSU the following week. It is our goal to get there. "But that is what reality is, we have had about eight months to recruit about half a class and these others have been stacking it, and that is why they are ranked third in the country (on third-down defense)." Message received. And really, it's the same message that Freeze has been preaching since he arrived. There's a talent gap, and he's unsure how long it will take to close it. Auburn's not there yet, but they'll do their best at Texas A&M as 7-point underdogs. Let's get into Three big storylines ahead of the Tigers and Aggies.