The 2018 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by sixth-year head coach Gus Malzahn. The Tigers finished the season 8–5, 3–5 in SEC play to finish 5th in the West Division. They were invited to the Music City Bowl, where they defeated Purdue.
Recruiting
Position key
Recruits
The Tigers signed a total of 24 recruits.
US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
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Name
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Hometown
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High school / college
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Height
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Weight
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Commit date
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Joey Gatewood QB
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Jacksonville, Florida
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Bartram Trail High School
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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232 lb (105 kg)
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Dec 5, 2015
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Shaun Shivers RB
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Hollywood, Florida
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Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School
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5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
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174 lb (79 kg)
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Oct 26, 2016
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Jalil Irvin OG
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Stone Mountain, Georgia
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Stephenson High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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296 lb (134 kg)
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Mar 8, 2017
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Kameron Stutts OG
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Killen, Alabama
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Brooks High School
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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329 lb (149 kg)
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Apr 8, 2017
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Kolbi Fuqua WR
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Cordova, Alabama
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Cordova High School
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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210 lb (95 kg)
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Apr 8, 2017
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Daquan Newkirk DE
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Windermere, Florida
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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282 lb (128 kg)
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Jun 1, 2017
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Shedrick Jackson WR
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Birmingham, Alabama
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Hoover High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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205 lb (93 kg)
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Jun 26, 2017
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Quindarious Monday S
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Carver High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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185 lb (84 kg)
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Jul 11, 2017
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Josh Marsh LB
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Decatur, Alabama
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Decatur High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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216 lb (98 kg)
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Jul 21, 2017
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Michael Harris LB
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Tucker, Georgia
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Tucker High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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213 lb (97 kg)
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Jul 24, 2017
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Jamien Sherwood S
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Jensen Beach, Florida
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Jensen Beach High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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195 lb (88 kg)
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Jul 25, 2017
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Matthew Hill WR
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Snellville, Georgia
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Brookwood High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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185 lb (84 kg)
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Aug 17, 2017
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Asa Martin RB
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Decatur, Alabama
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Austin High School
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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193 lb (88 kg)
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Aug 24, 2017
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Coynis Miller DT
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Birmingham, Alabama
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Jackson-Olin High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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290 lb (130 kg)
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Oct 14, 2017
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Christian Tutt CB
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Thomson, Georgia
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Thomson High School
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5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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184 lb (83 kg)
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Nov 14, 2017
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Seth Williams WR
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Cottondale, Alabama
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Paul W. Bryant High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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212 lb (96 kg)
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Nov 23, 2017
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Richard Jibunor LB
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Athens, Georgia
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Athens Christian School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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206 lb (93 kg)
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Nov 23, 2017
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Zakoby McClain LB
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Valdosta, Georgia
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Valdosta High School
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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205 lb (93 kg)
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Nov 28, 2017
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Arryn Siposs P
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Melbourne, Australia
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Prokick Australia
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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198 lb (90 kg)
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Dec 12, 2017
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Kayode Oladele DE
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Miami, Florida
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Champagnat Catholic School
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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235 lb (107 kg)
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Dec 17, 2017
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Anthony Schwartz WR
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Plantation, Florida
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American Heritage School
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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172 lb (78 kg)
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Jan 4, 2018
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Harold Joiner RB
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Mountain Brook, Alabama
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Mountain Brook High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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218 lb (99 kg)
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Jan 14, 2018
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Roger McCreary DB
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Mobile, Alabama
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Williamson High School
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5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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178 lb (81 kg)
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Jan 24, 2018
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Caleb Johnson LB
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Columbus, Georgia
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Northside High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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245 lb (111 kg)
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Feb 7, 2018
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Overall recruiting rankings:
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Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
- In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
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Spring game
The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 7. Bad weather led to the lowest attendance for A-Day in the Gus Malzahn era as head coach, as only 28,033 showed up. The game was dominated by defense, and only 28 total points were scored between the two teams. Many starters did not play or did not see significant time on the field due to the amount of injuries Auburn had already suffered during the spring. For their performances, C.J. Tolbert was named Offensive MVP, Nick Coe was named Defensive MVP, and Anders Carlson was named Special Teams MVP.
Preseason
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
SEC media poll
The SEC media poll was released on July 20, 2018 with the Tigers predicted to finish in second place in the West Division.
Media poll (West)
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Predicted finish
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Team
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Votes (1st place)
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1 |
Alabama |
1,971 (263)
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2 |
Auburn |
1,664 (19)
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3 |
Mississippi State |
1,239 (2)
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4 |
Texas A&M |
1,091
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5 |
LSU |
1,025
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6 |
Ole Miss |
578
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7 |
Arkansas |
412
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Preseason All-SEC teams
The Tigers had nine players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.
Schedule
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site |
TV |
Result |
Attendance |
September 1 |
2:30 p.m. |
vs. No. 6 Washington*
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No. 9 |
|
ABC |
W 21–16 |
70,103 |
September 8 |
6:30 p.m. |
Alabama State*
|
No. 7 |
|
SECN |
W 63–9 |
84,806 |
September 15 |
2:30 p.m. |
No. 12 LSU
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No. 7 |
- Jordan–Hare Stadium
- Auburn, AL (rivalry)
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CBS |
L 21–22 |
86,787 |
September 22 |
6:30 p.m. |
Arkansas |
No. 11 |
- Jordan–Hare Stadium
- Auburn, AL
|
SECN |
W 34–3 |
84,188 |
September 29 |
3:00 p.m. |
Southern Miss*
|
No. 10 |
- Jordan–Hare Stadium
- Auburn, AL
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SECN |
W 24–13 |
83,792 |
October 6 |
6:30 p.m. |
at Mississippi State
|
No. 8 |
|
ESPN2 |
L 9–23 |
60,635 |
October 13 |
11:00 a.m. |
Tennessee |
No. 21 |
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SECN |
L 24–30 |
84,589 |
October 20 |
11:00 a.m. |
at Ole Miss
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|
|
ESPN |
W 31–16 |
56,885 |
November 3 |
11:00 a.m. |
No. 20 Texas A&M
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- Jordan–Hare Stadium
- Auburn, AL
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ESPN |
W 28–24 |
85,945 |
November 10 |
6:00 p.m. |
at No. 5 Georgia
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No. 24 |
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ESPN |
L 10–27 |
92,746 |
November 17 |
3:00 p.m. |
Liberty*
|
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- Jordan–Hare Stadium
- Auburn, AL
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SECN |
W 53–0 |
81,129 |
November 24 |
2:30 p.m. |
at No. 1 Alabama
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|
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CBS |
L 21–52 |
101,821 |
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12:30 p.m. |
vs. Purdue*
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|
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ESPN |
W 63–14 |
59,024 |
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Game summaries
Vs. No. 6 Washington
2018 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
No. 6 Washington Huskies vs. No. 9 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
No. 6 Washington |
3 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
16 |
No. 9 Auburn |
9 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
21 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, Georgia
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Date: September 1, 2018
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Game time: 2:43 p.m.
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Game weather: Indoors
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Game attendance: 70,103
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Referee: John O'Neill
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TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Todd McShay (sideline reporter)
Game information
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- First Quarter
- AUB – Sal Cannella 10 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (2 pt conversion failed), 11:45 (AUB 6–0)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 32 yd field goal, 5:39 (AUB 9–0)
- WASH – Peyton Henry 31 yd field goal, 2:59 (AUB 9–3)
- Second Quarter
- AUB – Anders Carlson 28 yd field goal, 10:35 (AUB 12–3)
- WASH – Peyton Henry 28 yd field goal, 5:57 (AUB 12–6)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 53 yd field goal, 1:23 (AUB 15–6)
- WASH – Quinten Pounds 13 yd pass from Jake Browning (Peyton Henry kick), 0:43 (AUB 15–13)
- Fourth Quarter
- WASH – Peyton Henry 30 yd field goal, 14:06 (WASH 16–15)
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 10 yd run (2 pt conversion failed), 6:15 (AUB 21–16)
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- Top Passers
- Top Rushers
- WASH – Myles Gaskin 17 rushes, 75 yds
- AUB – Kam Martin 22 rushes, 80 yds
- Top Receivers
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Alabama State
Alabama State Hornets at No. 7 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Alabama State |
0 |
2 |
7 |
0 |
9 |
No. 7 Auburn |
21 |
21 |
7 |
14 |
63 |
at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
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Date: September 8, 2018
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Game time: 6:39 p.m.
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Game weather: Temperature: 87° • Wind: SE 5 mph • Weather: Partly cloudy
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Game attendance: 84,806
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Referee: Hubert Owens
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TV announcers (SEC Network Alternate): Mark Neely (play-by-play), Barrett Jones (analyst), Taylor Davis (sideline reporter)
Game information
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- First Quarter
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 6 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 6:09 (AUB 7–0)
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 57 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 1:07 (AUB 14–0)
- AUB – Daniel Thomas 29 yd interception return (Anders Carlson kick), 1:00 (AUB 21–0)
- Second Quarter
- AUB – Kam Martin 4 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 11:30 (AUB 28–0)
- AUB – Devan Barrett 10 yd blocked punt return (Anders Carlson kick), 7:42 (AUB 35–0)
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 23 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 6:56 (AUB 42–0)
- ASU – Ricky Haley 4 yd safety, 4:43 (AUB 42–2)
- Third Quarter
- AUB – Harold Joiner 2 yd run (Ian Shannon kick), 4:52 (AUB 49–2)
- ASU – Joe Williams 29 yd pass from KHA'Darr Davis (Hunter Hanson kick), 0:37 (AUB 49–9)
- Fourth Quarter
- AUB – Shaun Shivers 2 yd run (Ian Shannon kick), 8:23 (AUB 56–9)
- AUB – Malik Miller 14 yd run (Ian Shannon kick), 5:10 (AUB 63–9)
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- Top Passers
- ASU – Darryl Pearson 6–15, 99 yds, 2 INT
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 6–11, 113 yds, 1 TD
- Top Rushers
- ASU – Talesin Farmer 10 rushes, 40 yds
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 14 rushes, 122 yds
- Top Receivers
- ASU – Ezra Gray 3 receptions, 16 yds
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 3 receptions, 67 yds, 1 TD
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No. 12 LSU
No. 12 LSU Tigers at No. 7 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
No. 12 LSU |
7 |
3 |
3 |
9 |
22 |
No. 7 Auburn |
0 |
14 |
7 |
0 |
21 |
at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
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Date: September 15, 2018
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Game time: 2:39 p.m.
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Game weather: Temperature: 93° • Wind: N 10 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
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Game attendance: 86,787
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Referee: John McDaid
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TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline reporter)
Game information
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- First Quarter
- LSU – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 1 yd run (Cole Tracy kick), 9:59 (LSU 7–0)
- Second Quarter
- LSU – Cole Tracy 33 yd field goal, 8:37 (LSU 10–0)
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 7 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 5:06 (LSU 10–7)
- AUB – Shaun Shivers 7 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 1:31 (AUB 14–10)
- Third Quarter
- AUB – Darius Slayton 4 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 10:38 (AUB 21–10)
- LSU – Cole Tracy 27 yd field goal, 3:58 (AUB 21–13)
- Fourth Quarter
- LSU – Derrick Dillon 71 yd pass from Joe Burrow (2 pt conversion failed), 8:18 (AUB 21–19)
- LSU – Cole Tracy 42 yd field goal, 0:00 (LSU 22–21)
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- Top Passers
- LSU – Joe Burrow 15–34, 249 yds, 1 TD
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 16–28, 198 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Top Rushers
- LSU – Nick Brossette 19 rushes, 69 yds
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 22 rushes, 104 yds, 1 TD
- Top Receivers
- LSU – Justin Jefferson 5 receptions, 97 yds
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 2 receptions, 37 yds
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Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks at No. 9 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Arkansas |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
No. 9 Auburn |
10 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
34 |
at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
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Date: September 22, 2018
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Game time: 6:39 p.m.
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Game weather: Temperature: 85° • Wind: SE 9 mph • Weather: Partly cloudy
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Game attendance: 84,188
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Referee: Ken Williamson
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TV announcers (SEC Network): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First Quarter
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 5 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 10:36 (AUB 7–0)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 18 yd field goal, 0:21 (AUB 10–0)
- Second Quarter
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 4 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 0:49 (AUB 17–0)
- Third Quarter
- ARK – Connor Limpert 29 yd field goal, 9:19 (AUB 17–3)
- AUB – Noah Igbinoghene 96 yd kickoff return (Anders Carlson kick), 9:05 (AUB 24–3)
- Fourth Quarter
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 15 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 8:18 (AUB 31–3)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 43 yd field goal, 3:15 (AUB 34–3)
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- Top Passers
- ARK – Ty Storey 13–31, 141 yds, 1 INT
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 15–22, 134 yds
- Top Rushers
- ARK – Rakeem Boyd 8 rushes, 66 yds
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 13 rushes, 49 yds, 2 TD
- Top Receivers
- ARK – Rakeem Boyd 2 receptions, 39 yds
- AUB – Ryan Davis 6 receptions, 40 yds
|
|
Southern Miss
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at No. 10 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Southern Miss |
0 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
13 |
No. 10 Auburn |
7 |
7 |
7 |
3 |
24 |
at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
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Date: September 29, 2018
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Game time: 3:01 p.m.
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Game weather: Temperature: 85° • Wind: 3 mph NW • Weather: Sunny
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Game attendance: 83,792
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Referee: David Smith
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TV announcers (SEC Network): Dave Neal (play-by-play), D.J. Shockley (analyst), Dawn Davenport (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First Quarter
- AUB – Seth Williams 46 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 3:39 (AUB 7–0)
- Second Quarter
- USM – Parker Shaunfield 44 yd field goal, 12:51 (AUB 7–3)
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 6 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 6:43 (AUB 14–3)
- Third Quarter
- USM – Parker Shaunfield 51 yd field goal, 7:20 (AUB 14–6)
- AUB – Chandler Cox 2 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 5:39 (AUB 21–6)
- Fourth Quarter
- USM – Quez Watkins 12 yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield kick), 13:47 (AUB 21–13)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 23 yd field goal, 2:00 (AUB 24–13)
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- Top Passers
- USM – Jack Abraham 30–44, 215 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 19–33, 245 yds, 2 TD
- Top Rushers
- USM – Trivensky Mosley 4 rushes, 25 yds
- AUB – Kam Martin 24 rushes, 90 yds
- Top Receivers
- USM – Jaylond Adams 8 receptions, 47 yds
- AUB – Darius Slayton 5 receptions, 91 yds
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At Mississippi State
No. 8 Auburn Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
No. 8 Auburn |
3 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Mississippi State |
3 |
10 |
3 |
7 |
23 |
at Davis Wade Stadium • Starkville, Mississippi
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Date: October 6, 2018
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Game time: 6:35 p.m.
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Game weather: Temperature: 81° • Wind: SE 3 mph • Weather: Clear skies
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Game attendance: 60,635
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Referee: James Carter
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TV announcers (ESPN2): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst), Molly McGrath (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First Quarter
- AUB – Anders Carlson 47 yd field goal, 7:30 (AUB 3–0)
- MSU – Jace Christmann 25 yd field goal, 2:37 (TIE 3–3)
- Second Quarter
- MSU – Jace Christmann 47 yd field goal, 10:13 (MSU 6–3)
- MSU – Nick Fitzgerald 1 yd run (Jace Christmann kick), 0:00 (MSU 13–3)
- Third Quarter
- MSU – Jace Christmann 32 yd field goal, 6:55 (MSU 16–3)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 38 yd field goal, 5:45 (MSU 16–6)
- Fourth Quarter
- AUB – Anders Carlson 24 yd field goal, 11:24 (MSU 16–9)
- MSU – Nick Fitzgerald 21 yd run (Jace Christmann kick), 2:02 (MSU 23–9)
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- Top Passers
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 19–38, 214 yds
- MSU – Nick Fitzgerald 9–17, 69 yds, 1 INT
- Top Rushers
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 8 rushes, 88 yds
- MSU – Nick Fitzgerald 28 rushes, 195 yds
- Top Receivers
- AUB – Ryan Davis 8 receptions, 91 yds
- MSU – Farrod Green 2 receptions, 23 yds
|
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Tennessee
Tennessee Volunteers at No. 21 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Tennessee |
3 |
10 |
14 |
3 |
30 |
No. 21 Auburn |
10 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
24 |
at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
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Date: October 13, 2018
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Game time: 11:01 a.m.
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Game weather: Temperature: 70° • Wind: N 6 mph • Weather: Sunny
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Game attendance: 84,589
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Referee: Matt Austin
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TV announcers (SEC Network): Dave Neal (play-by-play), D.J. Shockley (analyst), Dawn Davenport (sideline reporter)
Game information
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- First Quarter
- AUB – Chandler Cox 1 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 9:44 (AUB 7–0)
- TENN – Brent Cimaglia 42 yd field goal, 5:24 (AUB 7–3)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 20 yd field goal, 2:20 (AUB 10–3)
- Second Quarter
- TENN – Ty Chandler 42 yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Brent Cimaglia kick), 10:44 (TIE 10–10)
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 76 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 3:26 (AUB 17–10)
- TENN – Brent Cimaglia 45 yd field goal, 0:07 (AUB 17–13)
- Third Quarter
- TENN – Jauan Jennings 25 yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Brent Cimaglia kick), 3:25 (TENN 20–17)
- TENN – Alontae Taylor 8 yd fumble recovery (Brent Cimaglia kick), 2:34 (TENN 27–17)
- Fourth Quarter
- TENN – Brent Cimaglia 20 yd field goal, 9:04 (TENN 30–17)
- AUB – Seth Williams 14 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 0:37 (TENN 30–24)
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- Top Passers
- TENN – Jarrett Guarantano 21–32, 328 yds, 2 TD
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 28–45, 322 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Top Rushers
- TENN – Ty Chandler 16 rushes, 50 yds
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 3 rushes, 44 yds
- Top Receivers
- TENN – Jauan Jennings 5 receptions, 71 yds, 1 TD
- AUB – Ryan Davis 7 receptions, 57 yds
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At Ole Miss
Game information
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- First Quarter
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 3 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 8:36 (AUB 7–0)
- MISS – Luke Logan 36 yd field goal, 5:49 (AUB 7–3)
- Second Quarter
- MISS – Luke Logan 37 yd field goal, 9:16 (AUB 7–6)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 28 yd field goal, 4:18 (AUB 10–6)
- Third Quarter
- AUB – Malik Miller 1 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 12:07 (AUB 17–6)
- MISS – Luke Logan 35 yd field goal, 8:30 (AUB 17–9)
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 0 yd fumble recovery (Anders Carlson kick), 6:53 (AUB 24–9)
- AUB – Malik Miller 2 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 3:00 (AUB 31–9)
- Fourth Quarter
- MISS – A. J. Brown 12 yd pass from Jordan Ta'amu (Luke Logan kick), 2:24 (AUB 31–16)
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- Top Passers
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 13–22, 215 yds, 1 TD
- MISS – Jordan Ta'amu 27–46, 324 yds, 1 TD
- Top Rushers
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 19 rushes, 170 yds
- MISS – Scottie Phillips 17 rushes, 59 yds
- Top Receivers
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 4 receptions, 38 yds, 1 TD
- MISS – A. J. Brown 10 receptions, 155 yds, 1 TD
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No. 25 Texas A&M
No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies at Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
No. 25 Texas A&M |
3 |
14 |
7 |
0 |
24 |
Auburn |
7 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
28 |
at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
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Date: November 3, 2018
-
Game time: 11:03 a.m.
-
Game weather: Temperature: 53° • Wind: SE 3 mph • Weather: Sunny
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Game attendance: 85,945
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Referee: Ken Williamson
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TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First Quarter
- TA&M – Seth Small 35 yd field goal, 7:10 (TA&M 3–0)
- AUB – Sal Canella 20 yd pass from Ryan Davis (Anders Carlson kick), 1:37 (AUB 7–3)
- Second Quarter
- TA&M – Trayveon Williams 38 yd run (Seth Small kick), 14:19 (TA&M 14–10)
- AUB – Seth Williams 11 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 4:03 (AUB 14–10)
- TA&M – Trayveon Williams 14 yd pass from Kellen Mond (Seth Small kick), 1:09 (TA&M 17–10)
- Third Quarter
- TA&M – Trayveon Williams 1 yd run (Seth Small kick), 10:27 (TA&M 24–14)
- Fourth Quarter
- AUB – Chandler Cox 1 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 5:14 (TA&M 24–21)
- AUB – Seth Williams 11 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 1:41 (AUB 28–24)
|
- Top Passers
- TA&M – Kellen Mond 16–32, 220 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 18–29, 239 yds, 2 TD
- Top Rushers
- TA&M – Trayveon Williams 17 rushes, 107 yds, 2 TD
- AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 8 rushes, 16 yds
- Top Receivers
- TA&M – Trayveon Williams 5 receptions, 71 yds, 1 TD
- AUB – Darius Slayton 8 receptions, 107 yds
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At No. 5 Georgia
Auburn Tigers at No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Auburn |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
No. 5 Georgia |
3 |
17 |
0 |
7 |
27 |
at Sanford Stadium • Athens, Georgia
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Date: November 10, 2018
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Game time: 6:10 p.m.
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Game weather: Temperature: 45° • Wind: Calm • Weather: Clear
-
Game attendance: 92,746
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Referee: John McDaid
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TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First Quarter
- UGA – Rodrigo Blankenship 25 yd field goal, 7:01 (UGA 3–0)
- AUB – John Shenker 9 yd pass from JaTarvious Whitlow (Anders Carlson kick), 4:28 (AUB 7–3)
- Second Quarter
- UGA – Rodrigo Blankenship 20 yd field goal, 11:13 (AUB 7–6)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 27 yd field goal, 7:46 (AUB 10–6)
- UGA – Tyler Simmons 14 yd pass from Jake Fromm (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 2:47 (UGA 13–10)
- UGA – Terry Godwin 38 yd pass from Jake Fromm (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 0:21 (UGA 20–10)
- Fourth Quarter
- UGA – D'Andre Swift 77 yd run (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 13:53 (UGA 27–10)
|
- Top Passers
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 24–36, 163 yds
- UGA – Jake Fromm 13–20, 193 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
- Top Rushers
- AUB – Shaun Shivers 4 rushes, 43 yds
- UGA – D'Andre Swift 17 rushes, 186 yds, 1 TD
- Top Receivers
- AUB – Ryan Davis 13 receptions, 72 yds
- UGA – Terry Godwin 3 receptions, 84 yds, 1 TD
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|
Liberty
Liberty Flames at Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Liberty |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Auburn |
15 |
17 |
21 |
0 |
53 |
at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
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Date: November 17, 2018
-
Game time: 3:01 p.m.
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Game weather: Temperature: 66° • Wind: NW 2 mph • Weather: Sunny
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Game attendance: 81,129
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Referee: Jason Autrey
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TV announcers (SEC Network Alternate): Richard Cross (play-by-play), Hutson Mason (analyst), Taylor Davis (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First Quarter
- AUB – Anders Carlson 53 yd field goal, 7:40 (AUB 3–0)
- AUB – Darrell Williams 26 yd interception return (Anders Carlson kick), 7:29 (AUB 10–0)
- AUB – Jordan Peters 27 yd blocked punt for safety, 6:45 (AUB 12–0)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 20 yd field goal, 0:12 (AUB 15–0)
- Second Quarter
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 1 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 11:01 (AUB 22–0)
- AUB – Anders Carlson 49 yd field goal, 3:04 (AUB 25–0)
- AUB – Sal Cannella 22 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 1:03 (AUB 32–0)
- Third Quarter
- AUB – Seth Williams 45 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 13:19 (AUB 39–0)
- AUB – Shaun Shivers 25 yd run (Ian Shannon kick), 5:46 (AUB 46–0)
- AUB – Malik Willis 16 yd run (Ian Shannon kick), 0:13 (AUB 53–0)
|
- Top Passers
- LIB – Stephen Calvert 9–28, 79 yds, 2 INT
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 12–18, 178 yds, 2 TD
- Top Rushers
- LIB – Frankie Hickson 10 rushes, 45 yds
- AUB – Kam Martin 17 rushes, 116 yds
- Top Receivers
- LIB – B. J. Farrow 2 receptions, 27 yds
- AUB – Seth Williams 5 receptions, 109 yds, 1 TD
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|
At No. 1 Alabama
Auburn Tigers at No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Auburn |
7 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
21 |
No. 1 Alabama |
7 |
10 |
21 |
14 |
52 |
at Bryant-Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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Date: November 24, 2018
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Game time: 2:39 p.m.
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Game attendance: 101,821
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Referee: Hubert Owens
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TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First Quarter
- ALA – Tua Tagovailoa 7 yd run (Joseph Bulovas kick), 6:38 (ALA 7–0)
- AUB – Anthony Schwartz 9 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 2:37 (Tied 7–7)
- Second Quarter
- ALA – Henry Ruggs 4 yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas kick), 14:15 (ALA 14–7)
- ALA – Joseph Bulovas 30 yd field goal, 7:46 (ALA 17–7)
- AUB – Malik Miller 23 yd pass from Ryan Davis (Anders Carlson kick), 2:47 (ALA 17–14)
- Third Quarter
- ALA – Jerry Jeudy 46 yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas kick), 12:57 (ALA 24–14)
- ALA – Josh Jacobs 33 yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas kick), 9:49 (ALA 31–14)
- AUB – Darius Slayton 52 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson kick), 3:31 (ALA 31–21)
- ALA – DeVonta Smith 40 yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas kick), 2:22 (ALA 38–21)
- Fourth Quarter
- ALA – Henry Ruggs 22 yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas kick), 14:29 (ALA 45–21)
- ALA – Jaylen Waddle 52 yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas kick), 9:29 (ALA 52–21)
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- Top Passers
- AUB – Jarrett Stidham 24–36, 163 yds
- UGA – Jake Fromm 13–20, 193 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
- Top Rushers
- AUB – Shaun Shivers 4 rushes, 43 yds
- UGA – D'Andre Swift 17 rushes, 186 yds, 1 TD
- Top Receivers
- AUB – Ryan Davis 13 receptions, 72 yds
- UGA – Terry Godwin 3 receptions, 84 yds, 1 TD
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|
Vs. Purdue
2018 Music City Bowl
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Purdue |
7 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
Auburn |
28 |
28 |
7 |
0 |
63 |
at Nissan Stadium • Nashville, Tennessee
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Date: December 28, 2018
-
Game time: 12:33 p.m.
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Game attendance: 59,024
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Referee: Brad Van Vark
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TV announcers (ESPN): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Ahmad Brooks (analyst), Roddy Jones (sideline reporter)
Rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
|
Week |
Poll |
Pre |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
Final |
AP |
9 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
21 |
— |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
— |
— |
RV |
Coaches |
10 |
7 |
7 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
21 |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
RV |
— |
— |
RV |
CFP |
Not released |
— |
24 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Not released |
Players drafted into the NFL