Cam Coleman and Keldric Faulk: Home Field SuccessCam Coleman and Keldric Faulk: Home Field Success Auburn football’s schedule presents a crucial opportunity for two promising players, Cam Coleman and Keldric Faulk, to thrive in the comfort of their home stadium, Jordan-Hare. Cam Coleman * Highly touted recruit from nearby Phenix City * Will start his college career in a familiar environment * Has proven his home field prowess as A-Day Offensive MVP * Carries high expectations but faces challenges in facing Division 1 cornerbacks Keldric Faulk * Sophomore pass rusher * Played all 13 games in 2023 * Needs extended snaps at home to showcase his strengths * His ability to win one-on-one battles in passing situations will be crucial Home Field Advantage * Jordan-Hare Stadium’s energetic crowd and intimate atmosphere provide a significant advantage * Players like Faulk can harness the energy to gain momentum and build confidence * The environment will affect these players positively for years to come Big Season Starts at Home * The first 300 minutes of Auburn’s 2024 season will be played at home * Coleman and Faulk can establish themselves as key contributors and set the tone for the program’s success * Auburn’s home field has been a key to its success over the years In conclusion, Coleman and Faulk have the potential to make a significant impact on Auburn’s season by thriving at home. The home field advantage and support will provide them with the platform to build confidence, showcase their skills, and ultimately contribute to the team’s success.
The schedule favored Auburn football, with their first five games at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Winning three or even four of them would set the Tigers up for a surprise season.
As a result, the importance of those first five games cannot be understated. In a conference where away games are like gladiatorial trips to the Roman Coliseum, the Tigers cannot afford to not only stumble but struggle within their own friendly confines. While every player feeds off the energy of the home crowd. These players can specifically harness the environment. These games will affect them for weeks, even years after the fact.
Cam Coleman
The highly touted recruit from Phenix City will begin his college career less than an hour from home. In fact, the first five games of his college experience have already been completed. He’ll also play in four winnable games, putting Auburn in bowl eligibility before Thanksgiving. He’s already proven he’s comfortable at home, having been named A-Day Offensive MVP.
Coleman carries the weight of his talent mixed with the astronomical level of expectation. The Auburn faithful would like to see Coleman start well. Perhaps they are thinking of a few early deep balls to build that confidence. Granted, Coleman is not lacking in confidence, Jordan-Hare is not Central High and is facing Division 1-level cornerbacks who silence the crowd.
Keldric Faulk
Faulk is only a sophomore and played all 13 games in 2023. The team sees Faulk as a pass rusher. However, he has only one sack. He also hasn’t played well at home. With his size and ceiling, Faulk needs not only extended snaps at home, but also situations that play to his strengths. In passing situations, opposing quarterbacks can’t hear the noisy crowd.
With that internal clock blaring and no receiver open, he holds on to the ball. Without the ball leaving his hands, that quarterback is putting himself in harm’s way. With eighty-eight thousand fans behind him, Faulk can win the one-on-one. Plus, he has a significant athletic and power advantage over the blockers in the first few games. If Faulk struggles, players like Indiana transfer Phillip Blidi will step in and scream for some of those snaps.
Big season starts at home
Eighty-five years ago, the sports facility on South Donohue Drive first opened. That $1.45 million investment continues to pay off. In the seasons that followed, Auburn enjoyed phenomenal success on home turf. Now, that same success is lending itself to strong starts.
The first 300 minutes of Auburn’s 2024 football season are at home. For Cam Coleman and Keldric Faulk, the ability to gain momentum, build success and move the program in a positive direction for their fans begins.
Auburn’s 2024 Football Schedule
Sat Aug 31 Alabama A&M 6:30pm CT
Sat, Sept 7 California 2:30pm CT
Sat, Sep 14 New Mexico (HC) 6:30pm CT
Sat Sep 21 Arkansas
Sat. Sep 28 Oklahoma
Sat Oct 5 in Georgia
Sat Oct 19 in Missouri
Sat Oct 26 in Kentucky
Sat 2 Nov Vanderbilt
Sat Nov 16 Louisiana Monroe
Sat Nov 23 Texas A&M
Sat Nov 30 in Alabama
