Texas A&M expects a physical battle with No. 8 Auburn

Confidence is commendable. Yet, sometimes it’s wiser to hope to catch a break.

Texas A&M’s offensive line could possibly catch a break on Saturday if star Auburn senior defensive tackle Derrick Brown is sidelined.

Brown, projected as a possible NFL first-round draft pick, only played the opening series of Auburn’s 55-16 victory over Kent State last week before exiting with what has been termed “an upper-body contusion.