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Texas A&M vs Auburn Highlights

Texas A&M vs Auburn Highlights

2 min read 25-11-2024
Texas A&M vs Auburn Highlights

Battle of the SEC West

The Texas A&M Aggies have pulled off an impressive win against the Auburn Tigers, solidifying their position in the SEC West standings. The highly anticipated matchup lived up to its expectations, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination.

First Half Highlights

The game got off to a rocky start for the Aggies, with Auburn's quarterback, Bo Nix, leading a 7-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in a 1-yard touchdown run. However, Texas A&M's defense quickly regrouped, and the offense responded with a scoring drive of their own.

Quarterback Haynes King connected with Jalen Wydermyer for a 34-yard gain, setting up a 1-yard touchdown run by Isaiah Spiller. The extra point attempt was blocked, leaving the score tied at 7-7.

Second Half Thrills

The second half saw the Aggies' defense come alive, with Demani Richardson intercepting a pass from Nix and returning it 27 yards to the Auburn 20-yard line. This turnover led to a 27-yard field goal by Seth Small, putting Texas A&M in the lead.

Auburn refused to back down, with Nix finding Seth Williams for a 41-yard touchdown pass. However, the Aggies' offense responded with a 10-play, 75-yard drive, capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by Spiller. The extra point attempt was successful this time, giving Texas A&M a 17-14 lead.

Final Moments

In the final minutes of the game, Auburn threatened to take the lead, but the Aggies' defense held strong. With 1:36 remaining, Buddy Johnson picked off a Nix pass, sealing the victory for Texas A&M.

Takeaways

  • Texas A&M's defense came up huge, forcing two turnovers and holding Auburn to just 299 total yards.
  • Isaiah Spiller had a career-high 106 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
  • Haynes King threw for 221 yards and had a crucial run for a first down in the fourth quarter.

The win propels Texas A&M to 5-2 on the season, while Auburn drops to 3-4. The Aggies will look to build on this momentum as they face off against Ole Miss next week.