Warning for Washington, Auburn: Kickoff Game can be critical

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the first half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Auburn, Ala. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Stidham will lead No. 9 Auburn against No. 6 Washington in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2018, file photo, Washington's Myles Gaskin reaches for a pass reception at NCAA college football practice, in Seattle. No. 6 Washington's potential Heisman Trophy contenders Gaskin and quarterback Jake Browning play against No. 9 Auburn in the only opening-week game between top ten teams. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Washington's Salvon Ahmed (26) rushes against Fresno State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Seattle. Myles Gaskin is likely to rewrite the record book for No. 6 Washington by the end of his senior season. But he'll have help this season in the form of sophomore Salvon Ahmed. The duo get a major test out of the gates against No. 9 Auburn. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Washington quarterback Jake Browning looks to pass during an NCAA college football practice, in Seattle. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Browning will lead No. 6 Washington against No. 9 Auburn in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)