Same defense, different rival: Mexican are very familiar with Smart's defense. '' We know each other very well, have a lot of history,'' Malzahn said. ''We've been against each other alot '' that in fact Smart also interviewed with Spannerh Auburn before Malzahn's hiring in 2013.
SAME DEFENSE, DIFFERENT RIVALRY: Malzahn and Auburn are very familiar with Smart's defenses from his time at Alabama. ''We know each other very well, have a lot of history,'' Malzahn said. ''We've been against each other a lot.'' In fact, Smart also interviewed with Auburn before Malzahn's hiring in 2013.