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Auburn Tigers Roar Back with Dramatic Interception Return
25 Oct
Summary
- Auburn's Rayshawn Pleasant scores game-winning 49-yard TD
- Ashton Daniels leads Auburn's comeback after replacing starter
- Arkansas' Kani Walker returns interception 89 yards for TD
On October 21, 2025, the Auburn Tigers picked up their first Southeastern Conference win of the season, defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 33-24 in a hard-fought battle.
The game was a tale of two halves, with Arkansas taking a 21-10 lead at the break. However, Auburn made adjustments and inserted Ashton Daniels at quarterback, and the move paid off. Daniels led the Tigers on three straight scoring drives to start the third quarter, trimming Arkansas' lead to 24-19.
The game-changing moment came with 9:15 left, when Auburn's Rayshawn Pleasant intercepted a pass and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown, giving the Tigers a 33-24 advantage. Auburn's defense then forced turnovers on three straight Arkansas possessions, sealing the victory.
Jeremiah Cobb had a strong game for Auburn, rushing for 153 yards on 28 carries. For Arkansas, Rohan Jones caught three passes for 127 yards, and Raylen Sharpe had a touchdown reception.
The win provides a much-needed boost for Auburn, who improve to 4-4 overall and 1-4 in SEC play. Arkansas, meanwhile, drops to 2-6 and 0-4 in conference action, extending their streak of seasons without a winning SEC record to 10.
