Before the Iron Bowl, Auburn football hopes to “set the tone” in practice on Tuesday.

After losing to New Mexico State, the Tigers must bounce back quickly.

After losing to New Mexico State, the Auburn Tigers must bounce back quickly.

Among Auburn’s worst losses in recent memory was the 31-10 thrashing. The Aggies’ victory was not aided by turnovers, special teams magic, or crazy, chaotic plays that only happened occasionally.

It was just a Group of Five team giving it a total thrashing.

As Iron Bowl week approaches, Hugh Freeze and Auburn need to swiftly get back on track. The biggest opponent Auburn has on their schedule for this season might end up being Alabama.

Freeze stated that practice on Tuesday must “set the tone” for the matchup against Alabama if the team is to recover this weekend.

“We need to have a physical practice on Tuesday,” Freeze stated. It must establish the general atmosphere of the game. In this game, you will take punches to the mouth, so you better be prepared to return fire. It will be an examination of both your physical and mental faculties. Therefore, Tuesday must set the tone—it cannot be that completely, but it must.”