Auburn Tigers Fall to Missouri Tigers in Overtime Battle at Jordan-Hare Stadium

The Auburn Tigers faced a challenging encounter against the Missouri Tigers, resulting in a 23-17 overtime defeat at Jordan-Hare Stadium. This outcome leaves Auburn with a record of 3-4, while Missouri advances to 6-1.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with the home team, Auburn, taking an early lead. Jackson Arnold's strategic playmaking was evident as he orchestrated an impressive drive that culminated in a touchdown. The War Eagles' defense also showed resilience by limiting Mizzou to just a field goal.

Second Quarter

Missouri responded strongly in the second quarter. Their offense found its rhythm and managed to score a touchdown, overtaking Auburn's lead. Despite efforts from players like Kaleb Harris and Champ Anthony on defense, the War Eagles couldn't prevent Mizzou from gaining momentum.

Third Quarter

Auburn regained control after halftime with another touchdown drive led by quarterback Jackson Arnold. His ability to find receivers like Cam Coleman was crucial during this period. On defense, Xavier Atkins made significant contributions with his tackling prowess.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter of regulation time, both teams exchanged blows but remained deadlocked as time expired. A crucial interception by Jay Crawford gave hope for an Auburn victory; however, they could only manage a field goal from Alex McPherson.

Overtime

The overtime session saw Mizzou capitalize on their opportunities better than Auburn did. Despite strong defensive plays from Keyron Crawford and Robert Woodyard Jr., who combined for several tackles-for-losses throughout the game, it wasn't enough to stop Missouri's decisive scoring drive that sealed their win.

As fans reflect on what went wrong for Auburn Tigers during this intense matchup against Mizzou—particularly missed chances—the focus now shifts towards their upcoming clash against Arkansas Razorbacks scheduled for October 25th at Donald W Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville; tune into SEC Network at 12:45 PM EDT!

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