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No. 24 Auburn Moves to 3-0 With 31-15 Win Over South Alabama

Hugh Freeze’s halftime rebuke underscored defensive corrections ahead of SEC play.

Overview

  • Quarterback Jackson Arnold accounted for three touchdowns, including two rushing, and added a first-half scoring throw to Cam Coleman.
  • Auburn totaled 195 rushing yards and 142 passing, with Jeremiah Cobb running for 119 yards and a touchdown behind cleaner protection than a week ago.
  • Freeze criticized his defense at halftime, saying, “We seem to care more about talking than playing,” after a first half he felt lacked urgency.
  • South Alabama produced 310 yards and outgained Auburn after the break, opening the third quarter with an 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.
  • The Tigers visit No. 13 Oklahoma next to open SEC play, a matchup that will pit Arnold against his former team.