It's Mississippi State Bulldog Dan Mullen time again. No love lost between Auburn and Mississippi State. This is a set-up game for Auburn. A win here could spur the rest of the reason. A loss will certainly put a quick damper on things after last week's blowout of Missouri. The game is at Jordan-Hare kicking off at 5 on ESPN. Auburn is something like an 8-point favorite.
FIRST QUARTER
Auburn receives and drives quickly 75 yards in 7 plays in three minutes for the score. After one first down Kerryon Johnson runs 60 yards inside their 10. You can tell that KJ is still not full speed or else he would have scored. No matter. On 4th down from the one foot line Johnson goes in for the score.
Auburn 7 MSU 0
State goes three and out but Stidham fumbles and MSU gets the ball on our 32. Our defense holds and they make a 40 yard FG.
Auburn 7 MSU 3
The Tigers drive quickly for another touchdown. The big play is a long pass on a sweep handoff, the ball going back to Stidham, who completes the long pass to Davis.
The TD comes on a pass from the 7 to Ryan Davis.
Auburn 14 MSU 3
Our defense forces another punt, but we end up punting back to them at their 14.
SECOND QUARTR
State goes three and out from their 14 which includes backing up 5 yards for procedure.
After the punt Auburn sets up at the Bulldog 47.
FIRST PLAY STIDHAM HITS A WIDE WIDE-OPEN WILL HASTINGS ON THE POST!
WOW! One play is all it took.
Auburn 21 MSU 3
From their 25 State once again goes three and punt BUT THEY FAKE THE PUNT AND OUR DEFENSE TAKES DOWN THE PUNTER AND AU TAKES OVER ON THEIR 33.
Alas, three plays later we are still at the 33.
On the 51-yard FG attempt the ball hits the left upright. Big chance missed. Doggone it!
So far in this game our between the tackles running is not there. We've hit big plays though.
After one first down the Bulldogs are punting from their 47.
Stephen Roberts fair-catches at the 13.
After one first down Auburn is punting on 4th and the length of the football.
Good punt to the MSU 23 with less than 5 minutes to go in the half.
State gets a big pass completion on first down to the Auburn 32.
There is another first down completion to the Auburn 21.
Loss of one. Second and 11.
Third and 6 for State.
Their QB runs it in from there for the score and a good scramble. Their QB fumbles into the end zone but after the ball crosses the line.
The play is reviewed and the player ruled down at the one foot line.
First and goal from inside the one and their QB is stopped on the first play.
Second and goal.
False start!
Backs them up five to close to the 6.
We stuff their running back at the hole at the line of scrimmage. Big time hit there.
Third and goal but there's a touchdown pass back to the left to a wide-open receiver.
Auburn 21 MSU 10
59 seconds left and State gets the ball first in the second half.
The Tigers are conservative and the clock expires.
THIRD QUARTER
MSU receives with momentum after their late second quarter touchdown.
After one first down MSU punts to just outside our chalk line.
First play from inside the one Auburn gets the big pass play to Eli Stove flipping the field.
KJ runs it in from the two.
THAT'S A 99 YARD DRIVE! Longest scoring drive in AU history. 3:20. You can't get longer than that.
Just what we needed.
Let me tell you one thing. Coach Malzahn would NEVER have thrown the ball from the end zone. Thank goodness for Chip Lindsey!
Auburn 28 MSU 10
On their first series from the 25 Tray Matthews intercepts at the AU 49.
First play Devan Barrett runs for 10 yards and a first down.
Alas, we are punting from the 37.
MSU fair-catches at their 10.
The Bulldogs start a drive. Gotta stop 'em.
They cross midfield.
The Bulldogs are at our 34. Their offense is in rhythm on this drive.
State goes to 4th and 10 from the 34.
There is a false start on Mississippi State. That makes SEVEN false starts on the Bulldogs.
Incomplete pass at the stick! Our defense holds.
First down Auburn at our 39.
Oh, no! Kamryn Pettway fumbles and State recovers at the Auburn 43.
We sack their QB Fitzgerald. Jeff Holland rips down Fitzgerald coming around the edge.
The quarter ends.
FOURTH QUARTER
We have the lead but have missed chances to put this game away. We missed the long FG. We stopped their fake punt but nothing came of it. And there we turn the ball over on our side of the field. Despite some big plays, our running game is not there.
Our defense holds on fourth down. Auburn ball on our 39.
With 7 defenders at the line of scrimmage Stidham hits Kyle Davis on a beautiful pass to the two.
Kerryon Johnson leaps for the touchdown!!!
Maybe this is the dagger that will kill Mullen's Bulldogs.
With Chip Lindsay we get the long pass completion with MSU stacking the box. I doubt this would happen with Malzahn calling the plays.
Auburn 35 MSU 10
12:03 to go.
We are winning this game so far because of 264 yards of passing from Jarrett Stidham.
On a tipped pass Javaris Davis returns the interception 37 yards for the touchdown!!!
10:42 to go.
Game, set, match! Here's to you, Dan Mullen!!!
Auburn 42 MSU 10
The Bullies drive to the AU 15.
We do have a lot of fresh uniforms in the game but I would like to stop these guys anyway.
On 4th and 7 from the 12 the pass into the end zone is tipped and tipped and falls incomplete. Yes!
First place from the 12 Malik Miller runs to the 24.
Malik Miller looks better than Kam Pettway.
(Stidham is 13 for 16 for 264 years)
Malik Willis playing this last series.
(We've had 12 pass breakups on defense)
Malik Willis runs 67 yards down the right sideline for the touchdown on the keeper!!
More icing on the cake. Take that also, Dan Mullen!!!
That's our QB of the future. Malik Willis has some wheels!
Auburn 49 MSU 10
Bury the Bulldogs! Bury them good.
3:04 left. Let's enjoy it.
With 2:02 left State is at midfield.
State pushes to the AU 39 as the clock winding down to a minute.
State has a first down at the 29 with the clock under 30 seconds.
16 seconds to go State at our 29.
We sack their QB as the clock expires.
A great win. Ole Miss is next. Let's complete the Mississippi sweep next week.
Not much negative you can say about this one. This team is getting better.
FINAL SCORE
Auburn 49 MSU 10
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
After Missouri
The Tigers took care of business at Columbia as needed. Season prospects look better now. Now comes Dan Mullen's crew. After waxing LSU 37 to 3 the Bullies got popped by Georgia 31 to 3. Normally this game is close. Last year was an exception. I expect a good came to could go either way.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
2017 The Missouri Game
Auburn is playing at Missouri for the first time. This is a game that everyone is saying that Auburn should win. It scares me to death in this situation. From now on every game is critical. If you lose one that you are expected to win it is especially rough. If we lose this game the pressure might be unsurmountable on Malzahn.
FIRST QUARTER
Missouri receives and goes three and out.
After the punt Auburn drives quickly for the score.
First play from scrimmage Stidham hits Kyle Davis for a 58 yard completion.
Kerryon Johnson walks in from the one for the score. 6 plays 80 yards.
Auburn 7 Missouri 0
Good start, but we've seen good starts before fizzle.
Second Missouri possession second play Auburn intercepts at their 33. Carlton Davis does the honors.
First down on a complete pass to Hastings to the 18.
From the 15 Stidham runs to the two yard line.
Kerryon runs it in on the wildcat from the two. Auburn turns the turnover into seven.
Auburn 14 Missouri 0
You couldn't ask for a better start to this game.
Missouri picks up one first down but then punts to the Auburn ten.
After one first down Auburn is punting. Let's hope our offense doesn't go into a swoop like it has done so many times before.
Missouri pushes to the AU 45 but that's it.
The punt rolls dead at the Auburn ten with 2:06 to go in the quarter.
So far our rushing hasn't been there and it needs to be there.
First down rushing to the 22.
The quarter ends with Auburn facing 2nd and seven at the Auburn 25.
SECOND QUARTER
First down to the 36.
Then a long completion to Will Hastings to the 17.
Kam Martin explodes to the three untouched.
On second down Kerryon Johnson runs around right end for the touchdown from the one after Martin had carried to the one.
Auburn 21 Missouri 0
Missouri moves to the Auburn 49 we see a strange play.
On third and 9 their QB is ruled to have fumbled though his arm seemed to be moving forward. The ball is picked up by Marlon Davidson and he runs it down to the Missouri 20. Big turnover and break for Auburn.
The Tigers move quickly and Kerryon runs it in for the fourth time from the wildcat inside the ten. It's been all Auburn so far.
Auburn 28 Missouri 0
Missouri goes very uptempo and moves out the 50.
Missouri is down the AU 33. Missouri is suddenly moving the football.
Missouri is down the Auburn 19.
A screen pass from there makes the end zone and Missouri is on the board.
That was a well executed drive by home team.
Auburn 28 Missouri 7
Kam Martin explodes for 47 yards.
AU is inside the Missouri 30.
We move to 4th down at the 24.
Carlson extends our lead with a 41 yard FG.
Auburn 31 Missouri 7
Missouri moves the ball like last time crossing midfield as the clock dips below a minute.
On 4th down from the Auburn 43 Missouri punts to the Auburn 5. The half ends.
Auburn has dominated by Missouri has shown in its last 2 possessions that it can move the ball.
THIRD QUARTER
The Tigers receive and after one first down there is a long TD pass to Eli Stove but it's called back for holding.
We punt and stop Missouri on a fake punt attempt at their 22.
On the first play Stove jet sweeps to the Missouri one and Kerryon dives in from there for his 5th touchdown.
Auburn 38 Missouri 7
Missouri is three and out from their 25 after the kickoff. Our defense holds again.
AU gets good field position at our 43.
First play Stidham hits a wide-open Nate Craig-Myers running free down the center of the field and Auburn extends its lead. Wow! Great play call. Great protection for our quarterback.
Auburn 45 Missouri 7
Missouri is quickly out to midfield.
Missouri does have a good QB in Drew Lock and he can be very accurate.
Missouri is at the Auburn 39 as we substitute liberally.
Missouri is punting on 4th down from the 37. Why don't they go for it?
Buddy Davidson is shown in the stands.
We start from our 8.
We go three and out but Missouri is guilty of illegally jumping over our shield on the punt.
After the penalty is enforced Stove makes a big gain on a sweep around left end.
First down Auburn at the Missouri 38.
The drive stalls at the 35. Carlson comes in for a long field goal attempt.
Daniel Carols nails the 52 yard attempt. That was a big-league field goal!
Auburn 48 Missouri 7
Missouri drives across midfield but the ball comes out and AU recovers around the AU 35.
Malik Willis comes into the game, carries for 11 yards on the first play, and gets 15 more as his helmet is ripped off. The Tigers are in Missouri territory.
The quarter ends with Auburn trying to drive with Malik Willis taking over at quarterback.
FOURTH QUARTER
Willis does a great RPO to Griffin King for a touchdown but it's called back for holding.
We move to 4th down at their 37. Carlson will try another long one.
Carlson nails the 54 harder! He is money in the bank.
Auburn 51 Missouri 7
It's good to see Malik Willis out there. With the dismissal of Sean White, he is firmly the number two quarterback. He is a change of pace from Stidham, more of a Nick Marshall kind dual threat.
Missouri drives to a 25 yard TD pass against a lot of subs out there. No pressure on their QB.
Auburn 51 Missouri 14
After one first down we are pushed back to our 20 and have to punt.
Missouri takes over around their 40 with 8:21 to go.
First down to the AU 34.
On 4th and 5 from the 29 we sack their QB back at the 39.
We rule for one first down moving just across midfield.
We move down to the Missouri 37 running between the tackles.
Down to the 32 with Malik Miller running the football.
We end with 4th and 1 as the clock runs and expires as we run the last play of the game. The game is over.
This game was all Auburn from the beginning and the route was on.
The offense was balanced. The first defense gave up 7 points. Kerryon Johnson scored 5 touchdowns. Malik Will made his first appearance and looks capable. Our offense did not let up.
Next week it's Mississippi State and the Bullies got popped tonight in Athens. Here we go.
FINAL SCORE
Auburn 51 Missouri 14
FIRST QUARTER
Missouri receives and goes three and out.
After the punt Auburn drives quickly for the score.
First play from scrimmage Stidham hits Kyle Davis for a 58 yard completion.
Kerryon Johnson walks in from the one for the score. 6 plays 80 yards.
Auburn 7 Missouri 0
Good start, but we've seen good starts before fizzle.
Second Missouri possession second play Auburn intercepts at their 33. Carlton Davis does the honors.
First down on a complete pass to Hastings to the 18.
From the 15 Stidham runs to the two yard line.
Kerryon runs it in on the wildcat from the two. Auburn turns the turnover into seven.
Auburn 14 Missouri 0
You couldn't ask for a better start to this game.
Missouri picks up one first down but then punts to the Auburn ten.
After one first down Auburn is punting. Let's hope our offense doesn't go into a swoop like it has done so many times before.
Missouri pushes to the AU 45 but that's it.
The punt rolls dead at the Auburn ten with 2:06 to go in the quarter.
So far our rushing hasn't been there and it needs to be there.
First down rushing to the 22.
The quarter ends with Auburn facing 2nd and seven at the Auburn 25.
SECOND QUARTER
First down to the 36.
Then a long completion to Will Hastings to the 17.
Kam Martin explodes to the three untouched.
On second down Kerryon Johnson runs around right end for the touchdown from the one after Martin had carried to the one.
Auburn 21 Missouri 0
Missouri moves to the Auburn 49 we see a strange play.
On third and 9 their QB is ruled to have fumbled though his arm seemed to be moving forward. The ball is picked up by Marlon Davidson and he runs it down to the Missouri 20. Big turnover and break for Auburn.
The Tigers move quickly and Kerryon runs it in for the fourth time from the wildcat inside the ten. It's been all Auburn so far.
Auburn 28 Missouri 0
Missouri goes very uptempo and moves out the 50.
Missouri is down the AU 33. Missouri is suddenly moving the football.
Missouri is down the Auburn 19.
A screen pass from there makes the end zone and Missouri is on the board.
That was a well executed drive by home team.
Auburn 28 Missouri 7
Kam Martin explodes for 47 yards.
AU is inside the Missouri 30.
We move to 4th down at the 24.
Carlson extends our lead with a 41 yard FG.
Auburn 31 Missouri 7
Missouri moves the ball like last time crossing midfield as the clock dips below a minute.
On 4th down from the Auburn 43 Missouri punts to the Auburn 5. The half ends.
Auburn has dominated by Missouri has shown in its last 2 possessions that it can move the ball.
THIRD QUARTER
The Tigers receive and after one first down there is a long TD pass to Eli Stove but it's called back for holding.
We punt and stop Missouri on a fake punt attempt at their 22.
On the first play Stove jet sweeps to the Missouri one and Kerryon dives in from there for his 5th touchdown.
Auburn 38 Missouri 7
Missouri is three and out from their 25 after the kickoff. Our defense holds again.
AU gets good field position at our 43.
First play Stidham hits a wide-open Nate Craig-Myers running free down the center of the field and Auburn extends its lead. Wow! Great play call. Great protection for our quarterback.
Auburn 45 Missouri 7
Missouri is quickly out to midfield.
Missouri does have a good QB in Drew Lock and he can be very accurate.
Missouri is at the Auburn 39 as we substitute liberally.
Missouri is punting on 4th down from the 37. Why don't they go for it?
Buddy Davidson is shown in the stands.
We start from our 8.
We go three and out but Missouri is guilty of illegally jumping over our shield on the punt.
After the penalty is enforced Stove makes a big gain on a sweep around left end.
First down Auburn at the Missouri 38.
The drive stalls at the 35. Carlson comes in for a long field goal attempt.
Daniel Carols nails the 52 yard attempt. That was a big-league field goal!
Auburn 48 Missouri 7
Missouri drives across midfield but the ball comes out and AU recovers around the AU 35.
Malik Willis comes into the game, carries for 11 yards on the first play, and gets 15 more as his helmet is ripped off. The Tigers are in Missouri territory.
The quarter ends with Auburn trying to drive with Malik Willis taking over at quarterback.
FOURTH QUARTER
Willis does a great RPO to Griffin King for a touchdown but it's called back for holding.
We move to 4th down at their 37. Carlson will try another long one.
Carlson nails the 54 harder! He is money in the bank.
Auburn 51 Missouri 7
It's good to see Malik Willis out there. With the dismissal of Sean White, he is firmly the number two quarterback. He is a change of pace from Stidham, more of a Nick Marshall kind dual threat.
Missouri drives to a 25 yard TD pass against a lot of subs out there. No pressure on their QB.
Auburn 51 Missouri 14
After one first down we are pushed back to our 20 and have to punt.
Missouri takes over around their 40 with 8:21 to go.
First down to the AU 34.
On 4th and 5 from the 29 we sack their QB back at the 39.
We rule for one first down moving just across midfield.
We move down to the Missouri 37 running between the tackles.
Down to the 32 with Malik Miller running the football.
We end with 4th and 1 as the clock runs and expires as we run the last play of the game. The game is over.
This game was all Auburn from the beginning and the route was on.
The offense was balanced. The first defense gave up 7 points. Kerryon Johnson scored 5 touchdowns. Malik Will made his first appearance and looks capable. Our offense did not let up.
Next week it's Mississippi State and the Bullies got popped tonight in Athens. Here we go.
FINAL SCORE
Auburn 51 Missouri 14
Thursday, September 21, 2017
After Mercer
Auburn has started the 2017 season beating Georgia Southern and Mercer and losing to Clemson. The two losses were not satisfying. The loss to Clemson was by only 8 points but it was clear Clemson was the better team. Sean White has been ejected from the team. One of our defensive tackles has left. The natives are restless. The Tigers will be a big favorite at Missouri. If we lose this game. Coach Malzahn will be in a lot of trouble.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
2017 The Mercer Game
Homecoming features the Mercer Bears. I think I read that Mercer restarted their football program in 2013. I haven't seen a line but I assume Auburn is a big favorite. I am not off the Gus Bus yet, but I do have the windows down and I am threatening to jump. Mercer may not prove anything today, but Missouri coming next week will. There must be a huge improvement in the offense. At this point I do not see it coming.
FIRST QUARTER
First two Auburn possessions there's a drive which ends at the Mercer 24 when Kyle Davis fumbles after a first down completion. The second possession ends with a punt after one first down.
Mercer goes three and out on their first possession.
On their second possession Mercer reaches midfield.
From there their punt goes out of bounds at the AU 15.
So far the offense hasn't produced. On the last possession Eli Stove dropped a first pass leading to a punt. On the first possession Kyle Davis fumbled. It looks like our receivers still aren't getting any separation. Pettway doesn't seem to have much spark. If it were me I'd have another running back in there.
Third try and finally we see a moving offense. Pettway finally comes alive with a 23 yard run and scores a little later with a bull rush from the four. Hastings has a good reception in that drive. 10 plays 85 yards.
Auburn 7 Mercer 0
The quarter ends with the Bears on their 42. Auburn is playing a lot of people on defense.
SECOND QUARTER
Mercer is punting from the AU 47.
The Tigers begin from their 16.
We saw some offensive life in the last possession. Stidham has great protection and plenty of time to find an open receiver. He is still a little tentative about letting the ball go.
This we are punting from there on 4th and one. Stidham is still holding the ball so long. Either our receivers are getting one or he has trouble letting the ball go or it's a combination of both. Stidham has plenty of time to throw but he will not have this kind of time in conference play.
Mercer punts from midfield out of bounds at the four.
Auburn still having some trouble on offense but leading 7 to 0.
There's a first down as Darius James goes down on the field. Casey Dunn will take his place.
Darius James is carted off the field.
On a third and four first down completion Eli Stove gives up the ball and Mercer recovers on the Auburn 27. The Bears end up with a chip shot field goal. That's two fumbles after good throws by our wide receivers. You just cannot have that.
Auburn 7 Mercer 3
Auburn moves smartly into Bear territory after a long completion to Hastings.
First down to the 12.
FROM THE 7 PITTWAY FUMBES THE BALL AWAY! Amazing.
That's three turnovers. You can't beat anybody like this.
The offense cannot hold on to the ball.
How sad. The offense moves the ball but who would think we would lose three fumbles against a team who we are supposed to beat. We have 250 yard of total offense but three turnovers.
AU begins at the Auburn 44 with 1:27 to go.
First down to the 18 abetted by a late hit on Pettway after a pass completion to him.
First down in the Red Zone. What happens this time?
The drive ends at the 12.
The drive ends as it frequently does with a FG attempt. The kick is good.
Auburn 10 Mercer 3
Stidham has thrown for 196 yards so far but 3 turnovers has stifled the offense. The lack of execution on offense today is from ball security. 279 yards of total offense but three turnovers limits us to 10 points. The half ends mercifully.
THIRD QUARTER
At the half on the radio Coach Malzahn says that the turnovers are a "joke." Indeed.
Receiving to start the half the Bears go three and out.
BUT on the punt Ryan Davis fumbles the ball away. That's FOUR Auburn lost fumbles. Unbelievable. Three are by receivers. You see a lack of concentration and execution. This is inexcusable. The joke gets uglier.
Mercer moves to a 41 FG attempt but they fake it and our defense stops them. AU takes over at our 22.
The Tigers move to a first down to the Mercer 32.
There is a pass to Ryan Davis to the 16. He fumbles but the ball squirts out of bounds.
From the Wildcat Pettway bounces to the outside and runs it in from the 9. He is not full speed but Pettway got to the outside on that play.
Auburn 17 Mercer 3
Mercer goes three and out.
AU begins on their 37.
The Tigers move the ball but there is an interception by Mercer at the 17. Stan White says our receiver, Craig-Myers, doesn't fight for the ball. The defender wanted the ball more. That's FIVE turnovers now. Four of them are on wide receivers even though the last one is technically an interception.
Mercer moves to the AU 41 helped with a roughing the passer penalty.
Mercer moves to the Auburn 18. Poor pass defense on this sequence of plays.
The quarter ends with Mercer on our 11 with a third and three.
FOUR QUARTER
I've been used to Auburn slopping around on Homecoming over the years but this year is especially disappointing given the struggles of the offense. There is no way we could have expected in a game like this five turnovers Mercer 0 turnovers.
First and goal at the 6.
2nd and goal from the 6.
3rd and goal from the 6.
Touchdown on a slant pass over the middle. Oh, my.
Auburn 17 Mercer 10
Disappointing, just disappointing, but when you have FIVE turnovers this is what can happen.
From the 28 Auburn moves the the Auburn 41.
I am wondering why Pettway stays in the game given that he is obviously not himself.
Malzahn seems to always play only one running back.
The offense moves the ball but there is a holding call.
First and 20 at the Mercer 42.
There is pass over the middle to Kyle Davis to inside the five.
THEN there is 15 unsportsmanlike on Auburn and back we go. The mistakes by the offense are astounding.
We move to third and goal from the 17.
Stidham runs to the 9. Mercer declines a holding call.
The offense shoots itself in the foot again from inside the 5 yard line.
Just when you think it couldn't get any worse Carlson misses the 26 yard FG attempt. I cannot believe what I am seeing.
8:50 to go and the game is in doubt.
Mercer moves to third and 13 from their 17.
4th and 13 from the 17.
Thanks goodness our defense holds strong.
Auburn sets up at the Bear 41. What will happen now?
I just hope we don't turn the ball over again.
7:50 to go.
15 more yards are tacked on after a targeting ruling against Mercer.
Auburn starts at the Mercer 26.
Pettway is the only running back to carry the ball today. I don't understand this.
First down to the 15.
Pettway, who else, to the 12.
He limps on.
Pettway to the 7.
Pettway to the four in the wildcat.
What will go wrong this time?
FINALLY Pettway prances into the end zone from the four.
Auburn 24 Mercer 10
Mercer drives to inside the Auburn 25 but our defense holds on 4th down.
It was ugly with 5 turnovers but we win. The offense moved the ball effective but the FIVE turnovers made it ugly.
Purdue beat Missouri 35 to 3. What will happen next week in Columbia???
FIRST QUARTER
First two Auburn possessions there's a drive which ends at the Mercer 24 when Kyle Davis fumbles after a first down completion. The second possession ends with a punt after one first down.
Mercer goes three and out on their first possession.
On their second possession Mercer reaches midfield.
From there their punt goes out of bounds at the AU 15.
So far the offense hasn't produced. On the last possession Eli Stove dropped a first pass leading to a punt. On the first possession Kyle Davis fumbled. It looks like our receivers still aren't getting any separation. Pettway doesn't seem to have much spark. If it were me I'd have another running back in there.
Third try and finally we see a moving offense. Pettway finally comes alive with a 23 yard run and scores a little later with a bull rush from the four. Hastings has a good reception in that drive. 10 plays 85 yards.
Auburn 7 Mercer 0
The quarter ends with the Bears on their 42. Auburn is playing a lot of people on defense.
SECOND QUARTER
Mercer is punting from the AU 47.
The Tigers begin from their 16.
We saw some offensive life in the last possession. Stidham has great protection and plenty of time to find an open receiver. He is still a little tentative about letting the ball go.
This we are punting from there on 4th and one. Stidham is still holding the ball so long. Either our receivers are getting one or he has trouble letting the ball go or it's a combination of both. Stidham has plenty of time to throw but he will not have this kind of time in conference play.
Mercer punts from midfield out of bounds at the four.
Auburn still having some trouble on offense but leading 7 to 0.
There's a first down as Darius James goes down on the field. Casey Dunn will take his place.
Darius James is carted off the field.
On a third and four first down completion Eli Stove gives up the ball and Mercer recovers on the Auburn 27. The Bears end up with a chip shot field goal. That's two fumbles after good throws by our wide receivers. You just cannot have that.
Auburn 7 Mercer 3
Auburn moves smartly into Bear territory after a long completion to Hastings.
First down to the 12.
FROM THE 7 PITTWAY FUMBES THE BALL AWAY! Amazing.
That's three turnovers. You can't beat anybody like this.
The offense cannot hold on to the ball.
How sad. The offense moves the ball but who would think we would lose three fumbles against a team who we are supposed to beat. We have 250 yard of total offense but three turnovers.
AU begins at the Auburn 44 with 1:27 to go.
First down to the 18 abetted by a late hit on Pettway after a pass completion to him.
First down in the Red Zone. What happens this time?
The drive ends at the 12.
The drive ends as it frequently does with a FG attempt. The kick is good.
Auburn 10 Mercer 3
Stidham has thrown for 196 yards so far but 3 turnovers has stifled the offense. The lack of execution on offense today is from ball security. 279 yards of total offense but three turnovers limits us to 10 points. The half ends mercifully.
THIRD QUARTER
At the half on the radio Coach Malzahn says that the turnovers are a "joke." Indeed.
Receiving to start the half the Bears go three and out.
BUT on the punt Ryan Davis fumbles the ball away. That's FOUR Auburn lost fumbles. Unbelievable. Three are by receivers. You see a lack of concentration and execution. This is inexcusable. The joke gets uglier.
Mercer moves to a 41 FG attempt but they fake it and our defense stops them. AU takes over at our 22.
The Tigers move to a first down to the Mercer 32.
There is a pass to Ryan Davis to the 16. He fumbles but the ball squirts out of bounds.
From the Wildcat Pettway bounces to the outside and runs it in from the 9. He is not full speed but Pettway got to the outside on that play.
Auburn 17 Mercer 3
Mercer goes three and out.
AU begins on their 37.
The Tigers move the ball but there is an interception by Mercer at the 17. Stan White says our receiver, Craig-Myers, doesn't fight for the ball. The defender wanted the ball more. That's FIVE turnovers now. Four of them are on wide receivers even though the last one is technically an interception.
Mercer moves to the AU 41 helped with a roughing the passer penalty.
Mercer moves to the Auburn 18. Poor pass defense on this sequence of plays.
The quarter ends with Mercer on our 11 with a third and three.
FOUR QUARTER
I've been used to Auburn slopping around on Homecoming over the years but this year is especially disappointing given the struggles of the offense. There is no way we could have expected in a game like this five turnovers Mercer 0 turnovers.
First and goal at the 6.
2nd and goal from the 6.
3rd and goal from the 6.
Touchdown on a slant pass over the middle. Oh, my.
Auburn 17 Mercer 10
Disappointing, just disappointing, but when you have FIVE turnovers this is what can happen.
From the 28 Auburn moves the the Auburn 41.
I am wondering why Pettway stays in the game given that he is obviously not himself.
Malzahn seems to always play only one running back.
The offense moves the ball but there is a holding call.
First and 20 at the Mercer 42.
There is pass over the middle to Kyle Davis to inside the five.
THEN there is 15 unsportsmanlike on Auburn and back we go. The mistakes by the offense are astounding.
We move to third and goal from the 17.
Stidham runs to the 9. Mercer declines a holding call.
The offense shoots itself in the foot again from inside the 5 yard line.
Just when you think it couldn't get any worse Carlson misses the 26 yard FG attempt. I cannot believe what I am seeing.
8:50 to go and the game is in doubt.
Mercer moves to third and 13 from their 17.
4th and 13 from the 17.
Thanks goodness our defense holds strong.
Auburn sets up at the Bear 41. What will happen now?
I just hope we don't turn the ball over again.
7:50 to go.
15 more yards are tacked on after a targeting ruling against Mercer.
Auburn starts at the Mercer 26.
Pettway is the only running back to carry the ball today. I don't understand this.
First down to the 15.
Pettway, who else, to the 12.
He limps on.
Pettway to the 7.
Pettway to the four in the wildcat.
What will go wrong this time?
FINALLY Pettway prances into the end zone from the four.
Auburn 24 Mercer 10
Mercer drives to inside the Auburn 25 but our defense holds on 4th down.
It was ugly with 5 turnovers but we win. The offense moved the ball effective but the FIVE turnovers made it ugly.
Purdue beat Missouri 35 to 3. What will happen next week in Columbia???
Monday, September 11, 2017
What's the Betting?
Can Malzahn fix Auburn's offensive woes? I say no simply because the season has already started, and the offensive troubles date back to at least last year. It wasn't fixed last year so what makes anyone think it will be done now? Will Malzahn survive to coach another year? That depends on the athletic director, but I would guess at this point that termination is a distinct possibility.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
After Clemson
After the embarrassing Clemson loss, after the worst Malzahn offensive performance in his coaching career, after watching the deterioration of the offense over the last several years, I give up. It's not a matter anymore of "improving." It's not a matter of "fixing" the offense. Something is radically wrong. Whatever it is, something has to be done.
Saturday, September 9, 2017
2017 The Clemson Game
After starting the season with a 41 to 7 win over Georgia Southern, the Tigers meet Clemson, the defending national champions, at their version of Death Valley. Clemson is favored by 7. I cannot imagine Auburn winning this game. Our defense might keep us in the game for a time, but the offense will not do its part and eventually the defense will wear down. I expect to see the same offense I saw last week, and it will not be good enough. Our new OC might be the real deal, but we won't see it tonight. The passing game, if it comes, will come somewhere down the road. The offense will not be balanced, not yet, as it must be to win this big games.
FIRST QUARTER
The Tigers receive and drive to a FG with the ball just outside the one yard line. We were going for it on 4th from there but couldn't get a play off in time and we had to take the delay penalty. Good drive; unfortunate that the drive ended in only three. At least we showed we can move the ball against these people. The drive took over 7 minutes off the clock. 15 plays. Should have been 7.
Auburn 3 Clemson 0
After one first down we get a big sack on third down and Clemson punts from their 30. The punt rolls dead on our 17. Here comes our second possession. Good stand by the defense on their first possession.
After an unfortunate grounding call Auburn punts to the Clemson 10 with 1:22 to go in the quarter.
On the first play from the 10 Clemson fumbles and Auburn recovers at the 10!
Pettway runs to the 6. Stidham scrambles and fails to gain as the quarter ends.
We will start the second quarter with Auburn facing third and 6 at the 6. It is possible barely to make a first down.
SECOND QUARTER
Stidham is dropped at the 11 and here we go again for another FG attempt. The 28-yarder is good. It seems to me that our receivers cannot get open. Most plays Stidham has enough time to find an open receiver.
Auburn 6 Clemson 0
This game has started as we would have wished except for not taking full advantage of our red zone opportunities.
Clemson is three and out. Good job again by the defense.
The punt rolls dead at our 18.
AU goes three and out. Conservative offense. Nothing diversified.
Clemson starts on their 46.
Clemson drives to a long missed FG attempt. Our defense holds.
At the end of the drive their QB Kelly Bryant goes down but leaves the field under his own power.
Can our offense get it going again? In the past it seems that our defense never gets it going again once it fizzles.
The Tigers drive to their 45 but have to punt from there. Our offense just cannot maintain any consistency.
Clemson fair catches at their 12.
They finally mount a drive completing short passes.
Clemson drives to a first and goal to the 9.
2nd goal from the 3 with less than a minute to go and a timeout.
Their QB Bryant runs it in from there.
Auburn 6 Clemson 7
The difference in the game is red zone woes. Seems like we had this problem last year. We should be leading 14 to 7 if we are going to win this game.
When you get inside the 10 you have got to get 6 to win especially on the road against a good team.
With 43 seconds left Auburn runs out the clock.
Clemson takes the momentum into the locker room and they receive to start the second half.
If Auburn is to win this game it will take a mighty momentum switch in the second half.
THIRD QUARTER
Clemson receives and drives 79 yards for the touchdown. Their QB runs it in from the 27. Their offense is in sync.
Auburn 6 Clemson 14
We have to pass to win this game. Stidham has to win this game for us. I doubt he can do it with our receivers. Clemson has scored on their last 2 possessions. Unless AU can miraculously get something going, this game is over.
Auburn punts and Clemson starts at midfield.
Clemson fumbles and Auburn recovers at their 44. Big turnover!
First down to the Clemson 44 with 6:52 to go.
Still our passing game is so painful to watch. It seems that we never have any easy throws.
Either we have no open receivers or else Stidham can't pull the trigger consistently.
The Tigers drive for one first down but on a 4th and 3 Stidham is sacked at midfield. So sad.
OUR OFFENSE JUST CAN'T GET IT DONE.
First down Clemson to our 39.
After some good defense and a holding penalty Clemson is punting.
After a kick into the end zone we start at our 20.
If it weren't for our defense this game would be over. It's kind of amazing that we still have a chance.
Alas, we are three and out punting from our 26. We knew we need to win with the passing game but it simply isn't there.
Clemson fair catches at their 45 after just a 29 yard punt.
Clemson is three and out and we take the punt at our 12 as the quarter head to an end.
The quarter ends with AU facing a 2nd and 9 at their 13.
FOURTH QUARTER
We have to punt from our 7 but it's a good punt for once. On the last play Stidham runs out of bounds at the 7 rather than throw the ball away. I must say that Stidham is a big disappointment. Why was this guy so hyped? Are our receivers that bad? What is it? I wonder what would happen if they put Malik Willis in the game?
Clemson crosses midfield as our defense is tired.
Their QB is called for grounding moving the ball across midfield.
Clemson ends up punting from our 38 which AU fields at the 13.
It's shocking that we are only down by one score.
Apparently it will make no difference.
First down to the 26.
Pettway to the 30.
Gotta have more than Pettway between the tackles. He is NOT going to break a long one.
After two completions we are punting from the 30. Our offense is helpless it seems.
The punt is downed at the Clemson 35.
Clemson is three and out and a good return puts us starting at our 45. One more chance for the offense.
The offense can't move the ball for the last time and Clemson runs out the clock.
FINAL SCORE
Auburn 6 Clemson 14
FIRST QUARTER
The Tigers receive and drive to a FG with the ball just outside the one yard line. We were going for it on 4th from there but couldn't get a play off in time and we had to take the delay penalty. Good drive; unfortunate that the drive ended in only three. At least we showed we can move the ball against these people. The drive took over 7 minutes off the clock. 15 plays. Should have been 7.
Auburn 3 Clemson 0
After one first down we get a big sack on third down and Clemson punts from their 30. The punt rolls dead on our 17. Here comes our second possession. Good stand by the defense on their first possession.
After an unfortunate grounding call Auburn punts to the Clemson 10 with 1:22 to go in the quarter.
On the first play from the 10 Clemson fumbles and Auburn recovers at the 10!
Pettway runs to the 6. Stidham scrambles and fails to gain as the quarter ends.
We will start the second quarter with Auburn facing third and 6 at the 6. It is possible barely to make a first down.
SECOND QUARTER
Stidham is dropped at the 11 and here we go again for another FG attempt. The 28-yarder is good. It seems to me that our receivers cannot get open. Most plays Stidham has enough time to find an open receiver.
Auburn 6 Clemson 0
This game has started as we would have wished except for not taking full advantage of our red zone opportunities.
Clemson is three and out. Good job again by the defense.
The punt rolls dead at our 18.
AU goes three and out. Conservative offense. Nothing diversified.
Clemson starts on their 46.
Clemson drives to a long missed FG attempt. Our defense holds.
At the end of the drive their QB Kelly Bryant goes down but leaves the field under his own power.
Can our offense get it going again? In the past it seems that our defense never gets it going again once it fizzles.
The Tigers drive to their 45 but have to punt from there. Our offense just cannot maintain any consistency.
Clemson fair catches at their 12.
They finally mount a drive completing short passes.
Clemson drives to a first and goal to the 9.
2nd goal from the 3 with less than a minute to go and a timeout.
Their QB Bryant runs it in from there.
Auburn 6 Clemson 7
The difference in the game is red zone woes. Seems like we had this problem last year. We should be leading 14 to 7 if we are going to win this game.
When you get inside the 10 you have got to get 6 to win especially on the road against a good team.
With 43 seconds left Auburn runs out the clock.
Clemson takes the momentum into the locker room and they receive to start the second half.
If Auburn is to win this game it will take a mighty momentum switch in the second half.
THIRD QUARTER
Clemson receives and drives 79 yards for the touchdown. Their QB runs it in from the 27. Their offense is in sync.
Auburn 6 Clemson 14
We have to pass to win this game. Stidham has to win this game for us. I doubt he can do it with our receivers. Clemson has scored on their last 2 possessions. Unless AU can miraculously get something going, this game is over.
Auburn punts and Clemson starts at midfield.
Clemson fumbles and Auburn recovers at their 44. Big turnover!
First down to the Clemson 44 with 6:52 to go.
Still our passing game is so painful to watch. It seems that we never have any easy throws.
Either we have no open receivers or else Stidham can't pull the trigger consistently.
The Tigers drive for one first down but on a 4th and 3 Stidham is sacked at midfield. So sad.
OUR OFFENSE JUST CAN'T GET IT DONE.
First down Clemson to our 39.
After some good defense and a holding penalty Clemson is punting.
After a kick into the end zone we start at our 20.
If it weren't for our defense this game would be over. It's kind of amazing that we still have a chance.
Alas, we are three and out punting from our 26. We knew we need to win with the passing game but it simply isn't there.
Clemson fair catches at their 45 after just a 29 yard punt.
Clemson is three and out and we take the punt at our 12 as the quarter head to an end.
The quarter ends with AU facing a 2nd and 9 at their 13.
FOURTH QUARTER
We have to punt from our 7 but it's a good punt for once. On the last play Stidham runs out of bounds at the 7 rather than throw the ball away. I must say that Stidham is a big disappointment. Why was this guy so hyped? Are our receivers that bad? What is it? I wonder what would happen if they put Malik Willis in the game?
Clemson crosses midfield as our defense is tired.
Their QB is called for grounding moving the ball across midfield.
Clemson ends up punting from our 38 which AU fields at the 13.
It's shocking that we are only down by one score.
Apparently it will make no difference.
First down to the 26.
Pettway to the 30.
Gotta have more than Pettway between the tackles. He is NOT going to break a long one.
After two completions we are punting from the 30. Our offense is helpless it seems.
The punt is downed at the Clemson 35.
Clemson is three and out and a good return puts us starting at our 45. One more chance for the offense.
The offense can't move the ball for the last time and Clemson runs out the clock.
FINAL SCORE
Auburn 6 Clemson 14
Monday, September 4, 2017
After Georgia Southern
We saw the best defense that I can remember seeing in Auburn football since I don't know when. We saw the good run game we've come to expect. Let's hope that Kerryon Johnson bounces back. We did NOT see the new passing game that we expected. Whether we see it or not starting with Clemson remains to be seen. If this defense is really as good as we think it might be, it will be a shame to waste it.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
2017 The Georgia Southern Game
We start another Auburn football season as the Tigers entertain the Georgia Southern Eagles at Jordan-Hare. The Tigers are a big favorite with a heralded new QB and a new OC.
Just before the game I see that Pettway, White, and Kyle Davis will not play. I do not like this whatever it means.
FIRST QUARTER
The Tigers receive and drive to a 50 yard field goal. Just like last year we have to settle for the three. Our new QB looks sharp but there's not much room running between the tackles.
Auburn 3 Georgia Southern 0
The Eagles go three and out.
The Tigers drive to a missed 53 yard attempt by Daniel Carlson. So far the offense looks like last year. I do like the athleticism of Stidham though.
(Stan White reminds listeners of the first game of the 1991 season when Georgia Southern jumped out to a 17 to 0 lead before the Tigers got their act together)
Georgia Southern goes three and out again.
A short punt puts AU starting at their 40.
First play from there Kerryon Johnson goes 60 yards for the touchdown down the right sideline untouched. That's better!
Auburn 10 Georgia Southern 0
Georgia Southern goes three and out for the third straight time.
On third and 9 GS intercepts at our 47. Not the best throw for Stidham.
Our defense holds again and the Eagles punt from our 45.
Auburn starts on the 16. Let's see Stidham bounce back!
After one first down pass Stidham is stripped of the ball and they run it in for the score. A missed blocked assignment as Stidham is sacked and stripped of the ball. Their offense has minus yardage so far but they have a touchdown. A defensive score.
Auburn 10 Georgia Southern 7
That's two Stidham turnovers so far but our announcers say that the fumble wasn't his fault.
The quarter ends with Auburn at their 47 first and ten.
END OF FIRST QUARTER
Auburn 10 Georgia Southern 7
SECOND QUARTER
The Tigers drive to a MISSED 46 yard FG attempt. So far I am seeing the same old Auburn offense except that Daniel Carlson has missed 2 long attempts. This is not the sharp looking improved offense that we were looking for.
GS is three and out again. At least our defense looks very stout.
A short punt and we start at our 42.
We having a lot of Kerryon Johnson between the tackles like last year.
First down to the Eagle 46.
Kerryon Johnson breaks free to the 12 but pulls up short with a probable hamstring. Hits the ground. We can only hope he's okay with Pettway out.
Kam Martin in the game.
Next play Jarrett Stidham runs untouched to the end zone from the 14 around the left side.
Finally a touchdown rather than a field goal attempt.
Auburn 17 Georgia Southern 7
Kerryon Johnson may be out for the game with 136 rushing yards so far.
Our defense so far is suffocating their offense. GS has yet to make a first down.
From their 46 AU drives quickly for the score.
Kam Martin runs it in from the 36 untouched for the touchdown.
Auburn 24 Georgia Southern 7
GS finally gets a first down on a facemask penalty.
Next play a long run and GS is at our 34.
Another first down to our 23. They are moving the ball all of a sudden.
Our defense rears up and we push them back to our 42 and a punt.
The punt just makes the end zone. A little over a minute left in the half.
From our 20 there is a first down pass to the 35 but Slayton fumbles the ball away.
That's 3 turnovers and Southern has a chance to score with 29 seconds left.
With 12 seconds left they are at our 28.
The Eagles miss a 45 FG attempt that hits the upright. The half ends.
END OF FIRST HALF
Auburn 24 Georgia Southern 7
THIRD QUARTER
Word is that maybe Kerryon Johnson will be okay for next week but he won't be back tonight.
Georgia Southern receives to start the second half.
The Eagles go three and out. Going into the half our defense has given up 37 yards.
We start at our 39.
Kam Martin runs twice for a first down across midfield.
First down to the Eagle 36.
First down to the 24.
Malik Miller in the game after Martin fumbles but Auburn recovers.
Third and 6 at the 19.
TD pass to Ryan Davis on a quick slant wide open. Easy throw and catch.
Auburn 31 Georgia Southern 7
Our defense dominates again. At the rate we're going GS might be minus yardage before this thing is over.
The Tigers drive to a 37 yard Carlson field goal. Still much of this field goal business.
Auburn 34 Georgia Southern 7
GS is three and out again. After this possession the Eagles have 17 total yards for the game.
Auburn starts at their 20.
Devan Barrett is in the game.
The Tigers go three and out and our punter comes out for the first time tonight.
GS gets to our 35.
END OF THIRD QUARTER
Auburn 34 Georgia Southern 7
GS drives to a 4th and goal at out three but we stuff the 4th down play and take over at our 5.
Kam Martin runs 61 yards.
The TD pass is to Hastings from the 19 to the left corner of the end zone. Nicely done.
The passing game needs to be there but we need more than Will Hastings.
Auburn 41 Georgia Southern 7
No go for GS again. They have about 53 yards of total offense.
Devan Barrett is in at QB. Apparently Auburn will redshirt Malik Willis.
The Tigers drive but run out of downs around the Eagles 35.
The scoring is over.
On the last play of the game the Eagles fling the ball into the end zone but Auburn intercepts.
FINAL SCORE
Auburn 41 Georgia Southern 7
The defense dominates. The offense looks good at times and sputters at times. For the most part this is the same old Malzahn offense. Our defense will have to carry this team.
Just before the game I see that Pettway, White, and Kyle Davis will not play. I do not like this whatever it means.
FIRST QUARTER
The Tigers receive and drive to a 50 yard field goal. Just like last year we have to settle for the three. Our new QB looks sharp but there's not much room running between the tackles.
Auburn 3 Georgia Southern 0
The Eagles go three and out.
The Tigers drive to a missed 53 yard attempt by Daniel Carlson. So far the offense looks like last year. I do like the athleticism of Stidham though.
(Stan White reminds listeners of the first game of the 1991 season when Georgia Southern jumped out to a 17 to 0 lead before the Tigers got their act together)
Georgia Southern goes three and out again.
A short punt puts AU starting at their 40.
First play from there Kerryon Johnson goes 60 yards for the touchdown down the right sideline untouched. That's better!
Auburn 10 Georgia Southern 0
Georgia Southern goes three and out for the third straight time.
On third and 9 GS intercepts at our 47. Not the best throw for Stidham.
Our defense holds again and the Eagles punt from our 45.
Auburn starts on the 16. Let's see Stidham bounce back!
After one first down pass Stidham is stripped of the ball and they run it in for the score. A missed blocked assignment as Stidham is sacked and stripped of the ball. Their offense has minus yardage so far but they have a touchdown. A defensive score.
Auburn 10 Georgia Southern 7
That's two Stidham turnovers so far but our announcers say that the fumble wasn't his fault.
The quarter ends with Auburn at their 47 first and ten.
END OF FIRST QUARTER
Auburn 10 Georgia Southern 7
SECOND QUARTER
The Tigers drive to a MISSED 46 yard FG attempt. So far I am seeing the same old Auburn offense except that Daniel Carlson has missed 2 long attempts. This is not the sharp looking improved offense that we were looking for.
GS is three and out again. At least our defense looks very stout.
A short punt and we start at our 42.
We having a lot of Kerryon Johnson between the tackles like last year.
First down to the Eagle 46.
Kerryon Johnson breaks free to the 12 but pulls up short with a probable hamstring. Hits the ground. We can only hope he's okay with Pettway out.
Kam Martin in the game.
Next play Jarrett Stidham runs untouched to the end zone from the 14 around the left side.
Finally a touchdown rather than a field goal attempt.
Auburn 17 Georgia Southern 7
Kerryon Johnson may be out for the game with 136 rushing yards so far.
Our defense so far is suffocating their offense. GS has yet to make a first down.
From their 46 AU drives quickly for the score.
Kam Martin runs it in from the 36 untouched for the touchdown.
Auburn 24 Georgia Southern 7
GS finally gets a first down on a facemask penalty.
Next play a long run and GS is at our 34.
Another first down to our 23. They are moving the ball all of a sudden.
Our defense rears up and we push them back to our 42 and a punt.
The punt just makes the end zone. A little over a minute left in the half.
From our 20 there is a first down pass to the 35 but Slayton fumbles the ball away.
That's 3 turnovers and Southern has a chance to score with 29 seconds left.
With 12 seconds left they are at our 28.
The Eagles miss a 45 FG attempt that hits the upright. The half ends.
END OF FIRST HALF
Auburn 24 Georgia Southern 7
THIRD QUARTER
Word is that maybe Kerryon Johnson will be okay for next week but he won't be back tonight.
Georgia Southern receives to start the second half.
The Eagles go three and out. Going into the half our defense has given up 37 yards.
We start at our 39.
Kam Martin runs twice for a first down across midfield.
First down to the Eagle 36.
First down to the 24.
Malik Miller in the game after Martin fumbles but Auburn recovers.
Third and 6 at the 19.
TD pass to Ryan Davis on a quick slant wide open. Easy throw and catch.
Auburn 31 Georgia Southern 7
Our defense dominates again. At the rate we're going GS might be minus yardage before this thing is over.
The Tigers drive to a 37 yard Carlson field goal. Still much of this field goal business.
Auburn 34 Georgia Southern 7
GS is three and out again. After this possession the Eagles have 17 total yards for the game.
Auburn starts at their 20.
Devan Barrett is in the game.
The Tigers go three and out and our punter comes out for the first time tonight.
GS gets to our 35.
END OF THIRD QUARTER
Auburn 34 Georgia Southern 7
GS drives to a 4th and goal at out three but we stuff the 4th down play and take over at our 5.
Kam Martin runs 61 yards.
The TD pass is to Hastings from the 19 to the left corner of the end zone. Nicely done.
The passing game needs to be there but we need more than Will Hastings.
Auburn 41 Georgia Southern 7
No go for GS again. They have about 53 yards of total offense.
Devan Barrett is in at QB. Apparently Auburn will redshirt Malik Willis.
The Tigers drive but run out of downs around the Eagles 35.
The scoring is over.
On the last play of the game the Eagles fling the ball into the end zone but Auburn intercepts.
FINAL SCORE
Auburn 41 Georgia Southern 7
The defense dominates. The offense looks good at times and sputters at times. For the most part this is the same old Malzahn offense. Our defense will have to carry this team.
Friday, September 1, 2017
The 2017 Season
We start tomorrow at home against Georgia Southern. Auburn is a big favorite. I haven't thought too much about it. Expectations seem to be high. We have a new offensive coordinator and a QB everyone is excited about. I have learned over the years that we really have no idea what kind of season it will be. It will be what it will be.
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