Aggies Lose Weigman, Beat Auburn 27-10: Live Game Log

The Texas A&M Aggies will host the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field on Saturday in the first SEC matchup for both teams. AllAggies.com has live updates beginning at kickoff.
Aggies Lose Weigman, Beat Auburn 27-10: Live Game Log
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The Texas A&M Aggies will host the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field on Saturday in the first SEC matchup for both teams of the young 2023 season.

Auburn hopes to improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2019, while the Aggies hope to avoid a 2-2 start to their season, and a 0-1 record in league play.

It'll be a fun matchup to watch between Aggies sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman and the Tigers' pass defense. The A&M signal-caller is 10th in the nation with 303 yards passing per contest. He threw for 337 yards and a score in less than three quarters last Saturday against ULM for his third 300-yard passing effort.

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Weigman will face a stout Auburn pass defense that ranks 12th in the country allowing a diminutive 155 yards passing per game. However, the Tigers defense is dealing with injuries.

Corner Nehemiah Pritchett has yet to see the field this year, and fellow corner Keionte Scott had surgery on Monday and will miss "considerable time" per coach Hugh Freeze. Auburn has won four of the last five meetings at Kyle Field, and seven of its last eight games played in the state of Texas.

Auburn still has questions surrounding its passing attack. Payton Thorne won the starting job after transferring this summer from Michigan State, but he's still learning to build chemistry with a cast of pass-catchers who joined the program in the offseason under Hugh Freeze.

Freeze, who last coached at Liberty, heavily spent his offseason targeting proven prospects via the transfer portal, including receivers Shane Hooks (Jackson State), Jyaire Shorter (North Texas) and tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (Florida International). Through three games, the Tigers rank 89th nationally in passing yards per game and 66th in passing touchdowns with five.

Live game updates will appear here after kickoff...

Auburn wins the toss and elects to defer possession until the second half.

FIRST QUARTER: Aggies 6, Tigers 0

The Aggies start at their own 25 after the touchback. Weigman checks down to Owens in the right flat for a gain of two. 

-TIMEOUT #1 AGGIES at 14:19- A&M substituted really late in the play clock and had to call a timeout to avoid a delay of game penalty.

FALSE START AGGIES (-5 Yards) to the TAMU 21 as the Aggies are sputtering out of the gates here...

On 2nd and 14, Weigman hits Smith for 13 to the TAMU 34. That's a reception in 31 straight games for Ainias Smith. On 3rd and 1 Daniels runs for just a yard and a first down.

Daniels gains just one on first down, then Weigman hits Stewart on the slant to the left for eight yards. On 3rd and 1, Moss gets four for a new set of downs to the TAMU 46.

Weigman hits Moss on a screen for a four-yard loss in the left flat. On 2nd and 14, Weigman hits Owens on the left side for a gain of 26 to the AUB 28 and a first down.

Owens runs for no gain, then Weigman passes incomplete as the ball is batted down at the line of scrimmage. On 3rd and 10, Weigman is sacked for a loss of six to the AUB 34.

FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Randy Bond is good from 51 yards putting the Aggies on top with the game's first points. The scoring drive goes 41 yards in 12 plays and takes 5:37 off the clock. Aggies lead 3-0 with 9:23 left in the first quarter.

The Bond kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Thorne runs for a loss of two, then Thorne runs for just one. on 3rd and 11 Thorne passes incomplete. The Aggies' defense holds Auburn to a three-and-out.

Champman punts 34 yards to the TAMU 34. First down A&M.

Weigman passes complete to Moss for a loss of one, then Moss breaks one for 36 to the AUB 23 and a first down.

Weigman hits Ainias Smith for 11 to the AUB 12.

False start Aggies (-5 Yards) to the AUB 17

On 1st and 15, Weigman hits Walker for seven to the AUB 10.

False start Aggies (-5 Yards) to the AUB 15

On 2nd and 13, Weigman throws incomplete to Smith in the back of the end zone, Simpson wasn't called for an obvious pass interference call. On 3rd and 13 Weigman throws incomplete to Smith across the middle.

FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond is good from 32 yards for a 6-0 Aggies lead with 5:32 left in the quarter. The scoring drive goes 43 yards in seven plays and takes 2;18 off the clock.

The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Hunter runs 13 yards to the right side for a first down at the TAMU 38.

Hunter runs again up the middle for 14 and a first down to the TAMU 47.

It's Hunter again up the middle for four, then Alston runs up the middle for 10 and a first down to the TAMU 32.

Alston carries for just two.

Alston takes the pitch to the right side, gets hit for the tackle by Chappell and fumbles. Recovered by Cooper and carried 63 yards for the touchdown. Alston is injured on the play. The play was reviewed and determined to be a forward pass, not a pitch backward, and the "receiver" never had possession. The pass is incomplete.

On 3rd and 8, Thorne is sacked for a loss of eight, knocking the Tigers out of field goal range.

Delay of game Auburn (-5 Yards) to the TA&M 43. 

The snap on the punt goes over the head of the Auburn punter and he runs backward 15 yards and recovers then gets the punt off for 28 yards. Smith returns 17 yards to the TAMU 32.

Rueben Owens runs for six on first down, then gets two on first down. On 3rd and 2, Owens runs of no gain.

-END OF FIRST QUARTER-

SECOND QUARTER: Aggies 6, Tigers 3

Auburn is held scoreless in the first quarter for the third straight game.

Constantinou punts 39 yards, and returned nine by Scott to the AUB 30.

Thorne completes his first pass of the game to Battie for 10 to the AUB 40, then Thorne is sacked for a loss of two, then Thorne throws incomplete. On 3rd and 12, Thorne hits Hooks for 12 and a first down at midfield.

Thorne hits Hooks again for eight to the TAMU 42, Battie runs off left guard for three and a first down.

Battie runs for 11 and a first down, but Auburn holding (-10 Yards) to the TAMU 44 negates the gain. 

Thorne hits Fairweather for a gain of three, then Thorne misses Fromm running down the left sideline wide open for a touchdown. 

Delay of game, Auburn (-5 Yards) to the TA&M 46.

On 3rd and 20, Thorne hits Fromm at the line to gain, but the pass is dropped. 

Delay of game, Auburn (-5 Yards) to the AUB 48.

The Auburn punt goes 51 yards into the end zone for a touchback.

Weigman throws incomplete to Smith on first down, then Moss carries for eight for a 3rd and 2 coming up. Weigman misses Walker on a quick out and Weigman and Walker were not on the same page. The Aggies' offense goes three-and-out. The Constantinou punt goes 35 yards to the AUB 37.

Thorne passes to Battie for 13 to the 50, then Battie runs for no gain. On 2nd and 10, Thorne runs for four, but Auburn Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the AUB 44. On 2nd and 16, Thorne is sacked by York for a loss of three. On 3rd and 19, Hunter runs for 15 to the TAMU 44.

Auburn Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the TA&M 49

The Chapman punt goes 40 yards to the TAMU 9, fair caught by Ainias Smith.

Amari Daniels runs for one on first down, then Weigman hits Walker for five. PENALTY TAMU tripping 5 yards to the TAMU 5, NO PLAY. Weigman hits Stewart for five, then on 3rd and 9 from the TAMU 10, Weigman throws incomplete to Walker.

Weigman is limping badly after a low hit on the previous play, and Walker hopped off the field too.

Weigman was helped to the locker room with an ankle injury.

Constantinou punts to the TAMU 44.

Hunter runs for three, then Battie runs for six for a 3rd and 1 coming up. Walter Nolen is injured on the play.

It's the first third down the Tigers have had all day of less than 3rd and 8 and they couldn't convert.

FOURTH DOWN CONVERSION TIGERS: On 4th and 1, Thorne bootlegs to the left side for a gain of one and a first down with 2:22 left in the half.

Thorne is sacked by Russell Jr. for a loss of three, then Battie runs for five. On 3rd and 8, Thorne is sacked by McKinnley Jackson again for a loss of four.

-TIMEOUT TIGERS at :10-

-TIMEOUT AGGIES at :10-

FIELD GOAL TIGERS: McPherson is good from 53 as Auburn scores its first points of the game with :05 left in the half. The scoring drive goes eight yards in eight plays and takes 4:28 off the clock.

HALFTIME - Are any #Aggies fans happy with the performance of the A&M/Petrino offense in the first half vs. Auburn? 121 total yards, 2/7 on 3rd down, 3 false start penalties, 11:46 time of possession.

THIRD QUARTER: Aggies 20, Tigers 3

Conner Weigman is still being evaluated in the locker room, so Max Johnson will most likely be under center for the Aggies when they get the ball.

The Bond kickoff goes 62 yards to the AUB 16, returned three yards to the AUB 19.

Hunter is sacked for a loss of one, then sacked again on second down for a loss of three. On 3rd and 14 Auburn Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the AUB 10. The 3rd and 19 effort is an incomplete pass. Auburn will kick from its own end zone. The punt goes 44 yards.

Max Johnson is in at quarterback for the Aggies.

Moss runs for one yard, then Johnson hits Smith for 12 yards and a first down. 

Texas A&M Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the AUB 38.

Johnson completes to Jake Johnson for 10 to the AUB 28, then Moss runs for one. On 3rd and 4, Johnson scrambles left for four and a first down.

TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Max Johnson completes to brother Jake for 22 yards and a touchdown down the left sideline. The extra point is good for a 13-3 Aggies lead. The scoring drive goes 46 yards in six plays and takes 3:16 off the clock.

The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Robby Ashford is in at quarterback for the Tigers now.

Cobb runs for a gain of one, then Ashford throws incomplete deep down the middle. 

Auburn Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the AUB 21.

Ashford scrambles left for four yards. 

Oscar Chapman punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Ainias Smith at the TAMU 35.

Moss runs for six on first down, then five on second down for a new set of downs from the TAMU 46. 

Moss runs for three, then hits Smith on the left side for 14 yards and another first down. Smith is injured on the play.

TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Johnson passes deep down the middle to Evan Stewart for 37 yards and a touchdown. The extra point is good for a 20-3 Aggies lead. The scoring drive goes 65 yards in five plays and takes 2:15 off the clock.

The Bond kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Ashford runs for four, then Hunter runs for a loss of one. On 3rd and 7, Ashford is sacked by Cooper for a loss of two. The punt goes 52 yards to the TAMU 22 returned 3 yards by Smith.

Moss runs for five on first down, then Johnson throws incomplete to Muhammad III. On 3rd and 5, Johnson hits Smith for 28 yards and a first down.

Johnson hits Micah Tease for 12, but it's called back for an Aggies holding penalty.

On 1st and 20, Johnson hits Stewart for a big gain but it's called back for an illegal pick play.

On 1st and 35, Johnson gets sacked for a loss of 14. On 2nd and 40, Moss runs for a couple. On 3rd and 38, Johnson hits Muhammad III for no gain. The Constantinou punt goes 48 yards even though it's partially blocked, to the AUB 28.

Ashford throws incomplete deep down the left sideline for Johnson.

-END OF THE THIRD QUARTER-

FOURTH QUARTER: Aggies 27, Tigers 10

Total yards: 

Aggies first half 121 

Third quarter 146

Tigers first half 112 

Third quarter 2

Ashford runs for two, then throws incomplete. 

On 3rd and 8, Robby Ashford runs for a loss of 15 yards to the AUB 9 Robby Ashford fumbled, recovered by AUB Dillon Wade. This will be the eighth punt for the Tigers in their last nine possessions.

The Chapman punt goes 50 yards, Smith returns 10 yards to the AUB 45.

Owens runs for six, then Owens carries for five and a first down.

Aggies QB Max Johnson, who came into the game to start the third quarter, has outgained the entire Tigers' offense for the game 123-101.

FUMBLE RECOVERY FOR TOUCHDOWN TIGERS: Owens rushes for no gain and fumbles the ball. Asante picks up the ball and returns 67 yards for a touchdown. The extra point is good for a 20-10 Aggies lead.

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Moss runs for three, then Johnson throws incomplete. Johnson then scrambles for 14 yards and a first down.

Johnson misses Smith on first down, then runs for a gain of one. On 3rd and 9, Johnson passes incomplete. Constantinou punts for 46 yards, fair catch by Koy Moore at the AUB 10.

Ashford runs for 11 and a first down.

Hunter runs for four, then Battie rattles of 24 yards to the AUB 49 and a first down.

Battie runs for eight, then Ashford passes to Fairweather for four and a fresh set of downs.

Ashford runs for five, then again for six and another Tigers first down at the TAMU 28 with 6:59 left in the game.

On 1st and 10, Ashford throws incomplete, then Ashford is tackled behind the line for a loss of five. On 3rd and 15, Ashford throws incomplete. Auburn Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the TA&M 43.

-TIMEOUT AGGIES (#1) at 5:55-

On 3rd and 25, Thorne passes complete to Fairweather for a loss of two. The Chapman punt goes 31 yards to the TAMU 14.

Daniels runs for three to start the drive, then Daniels runs for 79 yards to the AUB 4 for a first down.

-TIMEOUT AGGIES (#2) at 4:04-

TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Moss runs for four yards and a touchdown. The Bond kick is good for a 27-10 Aggies lead with 3:59 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 86 yards in three plays and takes 1:04 off the clock.

The Bonds kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Holden Geriner in at quarterback for the Tigers. 

Geriner throws two incompletions in a row, then hits Fair for 10 yards and a first down.

Battie runs for eight to the AUB 43, then Geriner finds Hooks but he loses two on the play. Jackson runs for 31 yards and a first down.

Geriner passes incomplete to Hooks, then throws incomplete again on 3rd and 10 from the TAMU 28. 

TURNOVER ON DOWNS to AGGIES: On 4th and 10, Geriner is sacked by Cooper for a loss of three to the TAMU 31.

The Aggies run the ball to burn the clock.

END OF GAME


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