The Auburn Tigers defeat the Texas A&M Aggies

Coach Williams and the Tigers snap the losing streak against Texas A&M.

Andrew Stefaniak | Nov 12, 2022

The Auburn Tigers defeat the Texas A&M Aggies /

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What a game, what a moment, what an atmosphere. It's hard to describe the amount of excitement on the Plains from a game that makes the Tigers 4-6.

The Tigers beat the Aggies by a score of 13-10.

Coach William's post-game speech was just heartwarming.

The Tigers played well in every way, but the defense took the cake as they held the Aggies to ten points.

People will never forget this win, and it comes in a losing season which is a testament to how amazing Auburn University is.

War Eagle!

13-10 Auburn 1:33 4Q

Auburn will have to recover an onside kick to seal this one.

The Tigers recover and are only a few ticks away from a victory.

That will do it! The Tigers win 13-10. War Eagle!!!

Congrats to Coach Williams on his first win as the Head Coach!

13-3 Auburn 3:02 4Q

The Tigers will kick it away with a 10 point lead.

Cayden Bridges is called for targeting. This one will likely be upheld.

After review it was not targeting. That one is a bit confusing but nevertheless good for the Tigers.

The Aggies have moved the ball to near mid-field.

The Aggies have now moved the ball into red zone.

The Aggies score a touchdown. Auburn still leads 13-10.

10-3 Auburn 10:48 4Q

The Tigers will get to ball back trying to re-take a two possession lead.

Bigsby starts the drive with a 15 yard run.

Jarquez Hunter fumbles and the Aggies will get the ball back with good field position once again.

They are reviewing to see if Shedrick Jackson was touching the ball while out of bounds. This would keep the ball with the Tigers.

Auburn will retain possession. Huge break for the Tigers.

The Tiger drive stalls and they will punt it back to the Aggies. Ugly possession there from the Tigers.

COLBY WOODEN strip sack. The Tigers recover and have the ball in Aggie territory.

Bigsby picks up a first down. The Tigers have the ball in the red zone.

The Tigers will settle for a McPherson field goal try.

The kick is good. Right down the middle. The Tigers have a two possession lead 13-3.

10-0 Auburn 15:00 4Q

A&M isn't able to convert to third down. The Tigers will get the ball on their own 39 yard line.

Ashford's pass get's tipped and picked. The Aggies get the ball on the Tiger 45.

A&M will attempt a 48 yard field goal.

The kick is good. A&M cuts the Tiger lead to seven.

10-0 Auburn 0:39 3Q

The Tigers will kick it away leading by ten.

Cam Riley unleashes the boom. We will start the fourth quarter with a third and 11 for the Aggies.

7-0 Auburn 15:00 3Q

Auburn will get the ball up seven to start the second half.

A Robby Ashford scramble picks up the first down for the Tigers.

After a few chunk plays the Tigers drive stalls.

They will bring on McPherson to try a 54 yard field goal.

McPherson misses and the Aggies will get good field position.

The Aggies go three and out on three straight incompletions. Auburn will get the football back.

Ashford over threw Hunter on what would have been a touchdown. The Tigers will punt it back to the Aggies.

A holding put Auburn behind the sticks on that drive.

Texas A&M goes three and out. Auburn will get the ball back. The Tigers would love some points here.

Jarquez Hunter gets the Tigers in field goal range on the first play of the drive.

A fumble gives the ball back to the Aggies. Ashford tried to flip the ball to Bigsby who was expecting a hand off. That one hurts as the Tigers were poised to score some points.

The fumble turns into a three and out. Auburn is getting the football back.

This has turned into a three and out fest. The Tigers go three and out and will punt it back to A&M.

Great defensive series for the Tigers. A&M will have to punt it back out of their own end zone.

The Tigers will get the ball with great field position starting the drive on the A&M 27.

On fourth and one the Tigers will send out McPherson.

McPherson nails the field goal to extend the Tigers lead to ten.

Auburn leads 10-0 with 0:39 left in the third quarter.

7-0 Auburn 1:33 1Q

DJ James picks off the A&M quarterback and the Tigers will get the ball back.

They are reviewing to see if James secured the catch but regardless the Tigers will get the ball back as it was third and nine.

They change it to an incomplete pass so the Tigers will takeover on their own five after the punt.

Three straight huge runs from Jarquez Hunter have the Tigers in Aggie territory.

The Auburn drive stalls and the Tigers will punt it back to A&M.

A&M has driven the ball into Tiger territory.

Auburn gets the stop. A&M will punt it back to the Tigers with four minutes left in the half.

A boneheaded play from a A&M defender extends the Tiger drive. He shoved Ashford down after the play was over.

A great run from Hunter gets Auburn into A&M territory.

Ashford connects with Bigsby to set up the Tigers on the Aggie 30.

The Tiger drive stalls which will send us to the half. The Tigers would have loved some points there.

0-0 15:00 1Q

Alex McPherson kicks the ball out of bounds and the Aggies will start with great field position.

A&M goes three and out. Auburn will get the ball on offense for the first time.

A running into the kicker penalty will give A&M a first down.

The Tigers stop the Aggies once again and will get the ball on their own five.

Malcolm Johnson Jr. is down on the field injured after the Tigers first play on offense.

Robby Ashford connects with Tyler Fromm to pick up the first down.

The Auburn drive stalls and the Tigers will punt it back to A&M.

Owen Pappoe gets a sack and the Tigers will get the ball back.

Jordan-Hare is rocking. This is a great sight to see in Auburn, Alabama.

A huge run from Tank Bigsby sets the Tigers up in the red zone.

TOUCHDOWN! Robby Ashford connects with Ja'Varrius Johnson for six.

JORDAN-HARE IS GOING CRAZY!!! https://t.co/cz78KMB4bM pic.twitter.com/DzCA8MWyMz
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) November 13, 2022

Alex McPherson makes his first careers extra point.

Pregame Notes

Jeremiah Wright — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Jaylin Simpson and Cayden Bridges are listed as Auburn’s starting safeties.

Alex McPherson is officially listed as the starting kicker.

Evan McGuire will share a role in kickoff duties.

Texas A&M star running back Devon Achane will be inactive in this game.

Freshman DB Austin Ausberry will wear the number 12 in the game against Texas A&M.

John Cohen

Recently hired Athletic Director John Cohen took part in the Tiger Walk today. Everyone who has met him so far has really liked him.

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QB Robby Ashford OVER/UNDER 162.5 Pass Yards

QB Robby Ashford OVER/UNDER 51.5 Rushing Yards

QB Robby Ashford OVER/UNDER 213.5 Combined Pass+Rush Yards

QB Robby Ashford OVER/UNDER 0.5 INTs Thrown

RB Tank Bigsby OVER/UNDER 77.5 Rush Yards

RB Tank Bigsby OVER/UNDER 15.5 Receiving Yards

RB Tank Bigsby OVER/UNDER 92.5 Combined Rush+Rec Yards

RB Tank Bigsby OVER/UNDER 0.5 Rush TDs

Series History

Auburn is 8-12 all-time against Texas A&M, with a majority of these games coming after the Aggies joined the SEC in 2012. Their first matchup was October 21st, 1911, a 16-0 Texas A&M victory in Dallas, Texas. The teams played one more matchup, a 36-16 Auburn loss on January 1st, 1986 in Dallas prior to A&M joining the conference.

How to Watch

Auburn kicks off against the Texas A&M Aggies at 6:30PM in Jordan-Hare Stadium. the game will be broadcast on the SEC Network with the Auburn Tigers Radio Network beginning pregame coverage at 3:25.

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Published Nov 12, 2022

ANDREW STEFANIAK