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No. 9 Texas A&M Stifles Auburn 16–10 to Open SEC Play 4–0

A dominant defense and a late field goal pushed the Aggies to their first 4–0 start since 2016.

Overview

  • Le’Veon Moss led Texas A&M’s ground game with 139 yards and a 1-yard TD as the Aggies rushed for 207 yards against a Tigers defense that entered top five nationally versus the run.
  • The Aggies held Auburn to 176 total yards and 0-for-12 on third downs, sacking Jackson Arnold five times and forcing nine punts.
  • Kicker Randy Bond hit from 33 and 49 yards before drilling a 44-yarder with under three minutes left; he missed attempts from 50 and 49.
  • Xavier Atkins’ 73-yard interception return set up Auburn’s lone touchdown, but Dayon Hayes’ fourth-and-1 sack in the final minute sealed the win.
  • Texas A&M played without linebacker Scooby Williams after the final SEC availability report ruled him out, while Auburn lacked WR Horatio Fields and RB Durell Robinson as the Tigers fell to 3–2 (0–2 SEC), with Hugh Freeze labeling the offense “inept.”