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Auburn Tigers Fall to Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Football Showdown

In a competitive game at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Auburn Tigers faced a tough opponent in the Texas A&M Aggies. The home team's record now stands at 5-5 after a hard-fought battle that ended with the Aggies securing a 31-20 victory, improving their impressive season to 9-1.


Dec 5, 2020; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Texas A&M Aggies tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) makes a touchdown catch during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

The Auburn Tigers showcased their offensive capabilities by accumulating a total of 329 yards. The rushing attack was particularly effective, with the team gaining 196 yards on the ground over 30 attempts and scoring two touchdowns. Their longest rush was an impressive run of 42 yards, although it did not result in a touchdown. The passing game added another dimension to their offense, as they threw for 144 yards with a completion rate of over sixty percent and an average of six yards per attempt.


Special teams also played its part; Auburn's kickoffs traveled for three hundred yards in total and included four touchbacks from five attempts. Field goal kicking was precise as well, contributing six points through two successful kicks out of two attempts with the longest being thirty-seven yards.


Dec 5, 2020; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kellen Mond (11) carries during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, Auburn managed to force one fumble during the game but could not capitalize on it by scoring. They also recorded one sack for ten lost yardage against Texas A&M's quarterback but failed to intercept any passes throughout four quarters.


On the other side of the ball, Texas A&M demonstrated why they are one of the top teams this season. Their offense put up thirty-one points against Auburn's defense and maintained control throughout most aspects of their gameplay.


Dec 5, 2020; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Texas A&M Aggies running back Isaiah Spiller (28) gets help from his offensive line during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when the Auburn Tigers will take on Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville. This upcoming game is scheduled for December twelve-thirty AM local time and will be broadcasted on SEC Network satellite channel six eleven. Fans are encouraged to tune in as Auburn looks forward to rebounding from this setback and finishing their season strong.

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