WATCH: Damari Alston pops off for 35 yards

The true freshman finally gets a chance and finds some green grass

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Auburn has a healthy backfield rotation between veteran Tank Bigsby and sophomore Jarquez Hunter, but Damari Alston still wants the ball. 

The 5'9 freshman from Atlanta, GA finally got a chance against San Jose State in the 2nd quarter and made the most of it - his 35-yd scamper was the longest play of the game for Auburn.

The rook has some SPEED! @DamariAlston💨#WarEagle🦅 | 📺 @ESPNU pic.twitter.com/GKUvqTD6lE

— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) September 11, 2022

In a game that hasn't had much to celebrate so far (two interceptions, five penalties, and sloppy execution), it's nice to see Alston carving out some run in a crowded backfield against a team that's selling out to stop the run in San Jose State. 

Jarquez Hunter followed it up with a touchdown to cap off the drive and give Auburn their first lead of the game. 

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The Auburn Tigers are 1-0 after defeating the Mercer Bears in week one

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