Five winners from Auburn's win over Arkansas

These five guys played well against Arkansas.
Five winners from Auburn's win over Arkansas
Five winners from Auburn's win over Arkansas /

Auburn went into Fayetteville to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in a game that many people didn't give them much of a chance. 

The Tigers went on to win this game 48-10 on the road, which was the biggest win of the season. 

Let's take a look at five guys who played well against the Arkansas Razorbacks on the road. 

Rivaldo Fairweather

Auburn tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) celebrates his touchdown against Vanderbilt during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
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Rivaldo Fairweather had a big game for the Auburn Tigers, where he scored two touchdowns. He caught three passes for 28 yards, and the touchdown was a beautiful play from the athletic tight end. Hopefully, Fairweather's success at Auburn will help move him on to an NFL career. Fairweather also pulled out some elite dance moves after one of his touchdowns. 

Payton Thorne

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Payton Thorne was hearing all week about how he has struggled on the road this season, and he answered with three touchdowns through the air and one on the ground. The offense has been flowing well over the last few weeks, and a lot of it has to do with Throne's success. He has given Auburn fans some confidence in this team, with the Iron Bowl right around the corner. 

Jalen McLeod

Jalen McLeod
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Auburn fans have been begging for a pass rush, and Jalen McLeod answered the call. McLeod had nine tackles in this game, including three sacks and four tackles for loss. The talented pass rusher is heating up at the right time, as Auburn will need some sacks when they face Jalen Milroe, Nick Saban, and the Alabama Crimson Tide. 

Marcus Harris

Eugene Asante and Marcus Harris
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Marcus Harris continues to do Marcus Harris things, as he had three tackles and 1.5 sacks against Arkansas. Harris is a player who has completely changed his life with his play this season, as he could work his way into being a day-two pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Harris, like McLeod, will be a huge part of the Tigers game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, as he will need to get constant pressure on Milroe. 

DJ James

DJ James
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DJ James continues to lock down receivers and deflect passes. James has three pass breakups in this game and two tackles. James, like Harris, is a player that will likely be a day-two pick in the NFL Draft this season. The Oregon transfer was the highest-graded player on defense, with a grade of 86.4. James will need to have a big game against Bama covering the receivers if Auburn wants to win this one. 


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