| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Auburn | 0 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
Game flow
Auburn won by 32 · 9 scoresLead changes
0
0 times tied
AUB biggest lead
+32
Q4 5:32
SAM biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
AUB 66% · SAM 0%
tied 34% · 39:31 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Auburn is ahead, below it Samford. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
2nd quarter
9:31
TD Shane Hooks 32 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)3 plays, 78 yds, 0:59 · from AUB 22
SAM 0–7 AUB3:04
TD Payton Thorne 5 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)6 plays, 22 yds, 3:05 · from SAM 22
SAM 0–14 AUB0:41
FG Alex McPherson 22 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 51 yds, 1:59 · from AUB 45
SAM 0–17 AUB3rd quarter
8:30
TD Robby Ashford 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)13 plays, 76 yds, 6:25 · from AUB 24
SAM 0–24 AUB6:35
TD Chandler Smith 36 Yd pass from Michael Hiers (Wilson Beaverstock Kick)5 plays, 75 yds, 1:55 · from SAM 25
SAM 7–24 AUB4:29
TD Jarquez Hunter 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)5 plays, 58 yds, 1:58 · from AUB 42
SAM 7–31 AUB0:57
TD Michael Hiers 3 Yd Run (Wilson Beaverstock PAT failed)3 plays, 9 yds, 0:57 · from AUB 9
SAM 13–31 AUB4th quarter
9:44
TD Payton Thorne 18 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)5 plays, 33 yds, 2:36 · from SAM 33
SAM 13–38 AUB5:32
TD Micah Riley 32 Yd pass from Robby Ashford (Marshall Meyers Kick)6 plays, 76 yds, 2:34 · from AUB 24
SAM 13–45 AUBDrives
AUB 7/12 scoredSAM 2/13 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | SAM | SAM 25 | 8 | 25 | 2:23 | Punt |
| Q1 | 12:37 | AUB | AUB 30 | 15 | 64 | 5:07 | Interception |
| Q1 | 7:30 | SAM | SAM 20 | 9 | 29 | 5:33 | Punt |
| Q1 | 1:57 | AUB | AUB 25 | 8 | 55 | 3:27 | Downs |
| Q2 | 13:30 | SAM | SAM 20 | 6 | 16 | 3:00 | Punt |
| Q2 | 10:30 | AUB | AUB 22 | 3 | 78 | 0:59 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 9:31 | SAM | SAM 25 | 2 | 1 | 0:51 | Interception |
| Q2 | 8:40 | AUB | SAM 45 | 3 | 3 | 1:34 | Interception |
| Q2 | 7:06 | SAM | SAM 20 | 2 | 4 | 0:57 | Interception |
| Q2 | 6:09 | AUB | SAM 22 | 6 | 22 | 3:05 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 3:04 | SAM | SAM 25 | 3 | 2 | 0:24 | Punt |
| Q2 | 2:40 | AUB | AUB 45 | 9 | 51 | 1:59 | Field Goal |
Win probability
Auburn 100% · no pregame line on file, so it starts at 50–50The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hiers | 18/31 | 141 | 4.5 | 1 | 2 | -- |
| Quincy Crittendon | 1/2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damonta Witherspoon | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 22 |
| Mychael Hamilton | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 0 | 12 |
| Jay Stanton | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 |
| Michael Hiers | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 1 | 13 |
| Quincy Crittendon | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 5 |
| Iaan Cousin | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Smith | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 39 |
| Ty King | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 0 | 12 |
| D.J. Rias | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 8 |
| Camden Simons | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Brendan Jenkins | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Mychael Hamilton | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Thomas D'Armond | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jay Stanton | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Tate Taylor | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kourtlan Marsh | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Mosley | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Beaverstock | 0/0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| Michael Hiers | 0/0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Thorley | 7 | 213 | 30.4 | 0 | 1 | 40 |
Biggest plays
AUB +25% Q2 9:31 Payton Thorne pass complete to Shane Hooks for 32 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK)
SAM +13% Q1 7:30 Michael Hiers pass complete to D.J. Rias for 4 yds to the SAM 24
SAM +13% Q2 13:30 Michael Hiers pass complete to Chandler Smith for 5 yds to the SAM 25
SAM +12% Q2 9:31 Alex McPherson kickoff for 58 yds
AUB +12% Q2 3:04 Payton Thorne run for 5 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | SAM | AUB |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 12 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 | 7-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 218 | 562 |
| Passing | 144 | 340 |
| Comp/Att | 19/33 | 27/36 |
| Yards per pass | 4.4 | 9.4 |
| Rushing | 74 | 222 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Penalties | 1-5 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 26:32 | 33:28 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 2nd & 12 at AUB 40 R. Ashford takes a knee
Q4 1:12 1st & 10 at AUB 42 R. Ashford takes a knee
Q4 1:12 4th & 3 at AUB 44 Damonta Witherspoon run for 2 yds to the AUB 42
Q4 5:32 3rd & 8 at AUB 49 Quincy Crittendon run for 5 yds to the AUB 44
Q4 5:32 2nd & 8 at AUB 49 Quincy Crittendon pass incomplete
Q4 5:32 1st & 10 at SAM 49 Damonta Witherspoon run for 2 yds to the AUB 49
Q4 5:32 2nd & 19 at SAM 27 Damonta Witherspoon run for 22 yds to the SAM 49 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:32 1st & 10 at SAM 36 Quincy Crittendon sacked by Cam Riley for a loss of 9 yards to the SAM 27
Q4 5:32 3rd & 2 at SAM 33 Damonta Witherspoon run for 3 yds to the SAM 36 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:32 2nd & 5 at SAM 30 Quincy Crittendon pass complete to Thomas D'Armond for 3 yds to the SAM 33
Q4 5:32 1st & 10 at SAM 25 Quincy Crittendon run for 5 yds to the SAM 30
Q4 5:32 Alex McPherson kickoff for 59 yds
Q4 5:32 1st & 10 at SAM 32 Robby Ashford pass complete to Micah Riley for 32 yds for a TD (Marshall Meyers KICK)
Q4 8:06 1st & 10 at SAM 48 Robby Ashford run for 16 yds to the SAM 32 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:06 2nd & 10 at AUB 39 Robby Ashford pass complete to Koy Moore for 13 yds to the SAM 48 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:06 1st & 10 at AUB 39 Robby Ashford pass incomplete
Q4 8:06 2nd & 8 at AUB 26 Robby Ashford pass complete to Jay Fair for 13 yds to the AUB 39 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:06 1st & 10 at AUB 24 Jeremiah Cobb run for 2 yds to the AUB 26
Q4 8:06 4th & 10 at SAM 49 Will Thorley punt for 27 yds, downed at the AUB 24
Q4 9:44 3rd & 10 at SAM 49 Michael Hiers pass incomplete
Q4 9:44 2nd & 10 at SAM 49 Michael Hiers pass incomplete
Q4 9:44 1st & 10 at SAM 49 Michael Hiers pass incomplete
Q4 9:44 2nd & 1 at SAM 47 Michael Hiers pass complete to Ty King for 2 yds to the SAM 49 for a 1ST down
Q4 9:44 1st & 10 at SAM 38 Michael Hiers pass complete to Ty King for 9 yds to the SAM 47