ncaaf Game Recap
Aggies vs Tigers Final: 31-10 - Recap
The battle between the Aggies and Tigers didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Auburn was handed a 31-10 defeat on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Aggies were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +24.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 48.0.
Star Thomas rushed for 67 yards, while Makhilyn Young added 52 yards in the win. Kordell David and Eli Stowers added 55 and 48 receiving yards respectively.
Payton Thorne rushed for 38 yards for Auburn, while Jarquez Hunter added 27 yards. Payton Thorne threw for 148 yards for the Tigers, while receivers Ja'Varrius Johnson and Rivaldo Fairweather had 46 and 44 yards respectively.
Auburn lost the offensive yardage battle to New Mexico State 414-213 yards in Saturday's game. New Mexico State had more first downs as that total ended up 23-12.
Auburn lost the time of possession battle 38:50-21:10, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
New Mexico State heads into a 13 battle against Jacksonville State. Auburn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Alabama.