Auburn football failed to get the job done against Georgia on Saturday, and its inability to perform offensively in the second half played a significant role in the outcome of the contest.

Auburn's offense had its best start of SEC play, but had only 15 yards of relevant offense in the second half.

Jackson Arnold went 19-of-31 on passing attempts for 137 yards. He added 55 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze liked what he saw from Arnold in the first half and still believes he is capable of playing winning football.

“When you look at the first half, you’re in love with what you see," Freeze said. "When you look at parts of the second half, you question why not the same throws, why not the same accuracy. So all of that is certainly worth looking at. We are always getting other guys reps for sure, but Jackson (Arnold) is who we are going with Saturday, and hopefully he gets off to that same start he did again and continues it now throughout four quarters.”

Freeze would like to see Arnold turn it on and perform when it matters the most, as he has often come up short in big spots this season.

“Critical moments. He’s got to shine, and I think he has done a lot of nice things," Freeze said. "Obviously, he is taking care of the football, for the most part, but certainly I think he has got to have a little more poise in the pocket. And when we’ve got to have those critical throws, we have got to make them. We have lacked some of that, so that’s where he has got to improve, and he knows it, and hopefully we will see that Saturday.”

Arnold and the Tigers' offense will have an opportunity to right the ship against No. 16 Missouri at home this week. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. CT, and SEC Network will carry the broadcast.