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Late Tackle Secures Auburn's Season Opener Victory
6 Sep
Summary
- Auburn won its season opener against Baylor, 17-16.
- A game-saving tackle on a two-point conversion preserved the win.
- Both teams committed multiple turnovers throughout the game.
The Alex Golesh era at Auburn began with a hard-fought 17-16 victory against Baylor in Atlanta. The Tigers secured their season-opening win thanks to a critical defensive stand on a two-point conversion attempt in the closing seconds. Auburn's Eric Winters made the game-saving tackle, preserving the narrow lead.
Quarterback Byrum Brown led Auburn, completing 26 of 35 passes for 259 yards, though he also threw three interceptions. Jeremiah Cobb contributed a touchdown on the ground. Baylor's Florida transfer quarterback D.J. Lagway battled an ankle injury, passing for 333 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in his debut.
The game was marked by numerous errors from both teams, including fumbles, interceptions, turnovers on downs, a missed field goal, and a failed two-point conversion by Baylor. Auburn's Alex McPherson and Baylor's Rhett Armstrong each missed field goal attempts. Despite the miscues, Auburn managed to take a 10-0 lead before Baylor responded with a touchdown before halftime.
In the second half, the score remained close, with both teams trading field goals to tie the game at 10-all. Brown's 11-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter gave Auburn the lead, but Baylor quickly answered with a touchdown pass to tie it again. The ensuing two-point conversion attempt proved to be the deciding play.
