Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers (1-1) are looking to bounce back this week as they host the New Mexico Lobos (0-2) for homecoming at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The game comes on the heels of last week’s loss to Cal and a major shakeup in the Tigers’ starting lineup.
Follow along for updates from Jordan-Hare Stadium:
Third quarter
4:55 — Hank Brown dumps off a pass to Jarquez Hunter for a TD
Taking over possession off of Antonio Kite’s interception, Hank Brown and the Auburn offense orchestrated a three-play, 55-yard drive that was capped off by a 14-yard touchdown pass to Jarquez Hunter.
33-13, Auburn over New Mexico
5:33 — Auburn’s Antonio Kite picks off New Mexico’s Devon Dampier
Kite recorded Auburn’s second interception of the night, picking off Dampier and returning it 19 yards out to midfield.
9:58 — Hank Brown finds Auburn tight end Micah Riley for a TD
Rolling out to his right, Brown finds Riley in the back corner of the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown.
24-13, Auburn over New Mexico
15:00 — Auburn is set to get the second half underway from its own 25-yard line
Halftime — Auburn 17, New Mexico 13
- New Mexico is outgaining Auburn’s offense 293-236
- New Mexico is 3-for-7 on third down, Auburn is 3-for-8
- Auburn has 121 rushing yards to New Mexico’s 90
- New Mexico has 203 passing yards to Auburn’s 115
- Hank Brown is 8-for-14 for 115 yards and a touchdown in his first start
Second quarter
1:28 — Auburn’s Damari Alston fumbles as rain falls in buckets
A wet Saturday in Auburn continued into the second half of Auburn’s game vs. New Mexico as rain started pouring down late in the second quarter, which immediately led to an Auburn turnover as Damari Alston fumbled.
New Mexico takes over at its own 20-yard line.
5:03 — New Mexico’s 37-yard field goal try sails wide left
Auburn forced New Mexico to settle for a field goal try, but the Lobos’ attempt sailed wide left, keeping New Mexico from tightening the gap
10:01 — New Mexico tacks on a field goal
The Lobos polish off an 11-play, 71-yard drive with a 21-yard field goal.
17-13, Auburn over New Mexico
13:34 — Auburn adds to its lead with a Towns McGough field goal
After intercepting New Mexico’s Devon Dampier, the Auburn offense is forced to settle for a 24-yard field goal from freshman Towns McGough
17-10, Auburn over New Mexico
First quarter
0:25 — Jerrin Thompson makes unbelievable interception
Initially called an incomplete pass, after a brief video review, it’s ruled that Texas transfer safety Jerrin Thompson came away with Auburn’s first turnover of the season as he picked off New Mexico’s Devon Dampier.
Auburn takes over at the New Mexico 33-yard line
1:12 — Jarquez Hunter bulldozes ahead for an Auburn TD
Set up by Hank Brown’s deep pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Auburn senior running back Jarquez Hunter polishes off the drive with a 2-yard touchdown rush.
14-10, Auburn over New Mexico
3:15 — Hank Brown tosses a dime deep to KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Brown’s first deep shot of the night goes for 50 yards to KeAndre Lambert-Smith, putting the Tigers on the New Mexico 13-yard line
4:14 — New Mexico punches in a short rushing touchdown
After a defensive pass interference on 3rd-and-19 gave New Mexico a fresh set of downs, followed by a 41-yard passing play, the Lobos found themselves on the 3-yard line.
New Mexico’s NaQuari Rogers went on to punch in the 3-yard score with his legs, putting the Lobos back out front.
10-7, New Mexico over Auburn
7:45 — Hank Brown finds Camden Brown for an Auburn TD
On 2nd-and-goal from just inside the 10-yard line, Auburn QB Hank Browns fires a pass to Camden Brown, who makes the grab for a 9-yard touchdown.
7-3, Auburn over New Mexico
11:03 — Auburn’s Jeremiah Cobb rips off a huge kickoff return
Auburn running back Jeremiah Cobb takes the kickoff 68 yards down the field, setting Hank Brown and the Auburn offense up at the New Mexico 32-yard line.
11:13 — New Mexico converts a field goal
New Mexico finds the scoreboard first with a 33-yard field goal off the foot of Luke Drzewiecki.
3-0, New Mexico over Auburn
15:00 — New Mexico’s offense starts at its own 25-yard line after Towns McGough’s kick goes for a touchback
Pregame
6:35 p.m. — Coin toss
New Mexico wins the coin toss and elects to receive, Auburn’s defense will take the field first
6:00 p.m. — Auburn officially announces Hank Brown as starting QB
Redshirt freshman Hank Brown was announced as Auburn’s starting quarterback — and Auburn’s student section quickly issued its approval:
5:45 p.m. — Official pregame notes from Auburn
Redshirt freshman Hank Brown will start under center for the Tigers, while junior Camden Brown will start at wide receiver in place of Cam Coleman.
5:40 p.m. — Injury notes from warmups
Auburn freshman wide receiver Cam Coleman (shoulder), sophomore kicker Alex McPherson (illness) and senior offensive lineman Izavion Miller (hip) will all miss today’s game vs. New Mexico
