Arkansas State starts five senior offensive linemen, four of which are fifth-year players, including second-team All-Sun Belt pick Derek Newton at right tackle. "They’ve got a pretty good nucleus there," Auburn defensive line coach Tracy Rocker said. "I have no doubt we’re going to have our hands full with those guys. When you watch them on film, they’re sound, they get a hat for everybody and they’re well coached." While Auburn’s starting defensive front is comprised of seniors Antoine Carter, Michael Goggans and Zach Clayton and junior Nick Fairley, their backups are green. In addition to Whitaker, true freshmen Corey Lemonier, Craig Sanders and Kenneth Carter should get substantial playing time. Redshirt freshman Nosa Eguae will also be making his first appearance in a college game. "Hey, they’re going to have to play," Rocker said. "I don’t know when. All I want is that they’re prepared and ready to do what they need to do when they go out there. "The biggest thing is to understand that you’re going to make mistakes. Just play hard, and after that we can adjust and overcome the mistakes."
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