After a definitive win against No. 24 Mississippi State, Auburn returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium for an early 11 a.m. matchup against Ole Miss.
Ole Miss travels onto The Plains after a 66-3 loss at No. 1 Alabama. The Rebels rank first in the SEC in passing offense with quarterback Shea Patterson, but they rank last in rushing.
Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham has impressed his last three games while completing 83.4 percent of his passes.
Auburn has outscored their last three opponents 114-34 while being the only team in the FBS to hold all five of their opponents to 14 points or less.
FINAL— Auburn 44, Ole Miss 23. Kerryon Johnson 28 carries, 204 yards, 3 touchdowns. Stidham 14-21 235 yards 2 TDs.
Q4 6:32— Daniel Carlson good from 35 yards. Auburn 44, Ole Miss 17.
Q4 8:45— Eli Stove with a run of 26 yards into Ole Miss territory. Malik Willis replaces Stidham at QB for the Tigers.
Q4 12:27— Patterson throws his second touchdown of the day, an eight yard strike to EK Metkalf, his second receiving touchdown of the day. Touchdown drive 63 yards in 7 plays. Auburn 41, Ole Miss 17.
Q4 14:55— Stidham incomplete on a screen pass intended for Darius Slayton. Auburn will punt.
END 3Q— Auburn 41, Ole Miss 10. Johnson 28 carries 204 yards 3 TDs. Stidham 13-19 222 yards and 2 TDs.
Q3 2:00— Jamal Dean exits with an injury. Travion Leonard replaces him. Javaris Davis has not played a snap today.
Q3 3:05— Daniel Carlson good from 25 yards. Auburn 41, Ole Miss 10.
Q3 4:40– Johnson now has over 200 yards rushing on the day. 202 yards on 26 carries.
Q3 5:08— Johnson breaks another big run, this time for 26 yards and Auburn is into the red zone. 1st and 10 from the Ole Miss 13.
Q3 5:25— Left Guard Mike Horton injured on a first down run by Kerryon Johnson. Horton has started every game at left guard for the Tigers this season.
Q3 6:10— Johnson gets 20 yards and a first down on a screen pass from Stidham. Interesting decision by Gus Malzahn to leave him in with the Tigers up 38-10.
Q3 7:30— Stidham showing his athleticism. Breaks a tackle, rolls right, and finds Nate Craig-Myers for a first down.
Q3 9:08— Patterson's pass broken up by Carlton Davis and the Auburn defense forces another 3 and out.
Q3 9:46— Stidham just overthrows Darius Slayton on 3rd and 6. Auburn forced to punt for just the second time today.
Q3 11:07— Ole Miss finally gets into the end zone on an eight yard touchdown pass from Patterson to EK Metkalf. Touchdown drive 9 plays 75 yards. Auburn 38, Ole Miss 10.
Q3 14:00— Auburn can't capitalize on the big return as the offense goes 3 and out. Carlson field goal good from 49. Auburn 38, Ole Miss 3.
Q3 14:48— Noah Igbinoghene returns the kickoff all the way to the Ole Miss 30. Auburn in business to start the second half.
HALF— Auburn 35, Ole Miss 3. Stidham 9-11, 185 yards, 2 TDs. Johnson 16 carries, 159 yards, 2 TDs. Auburn outgains Ole Miss 391-204 in first half.
Q2 0:31— Patterson's pass incomplete intended for DaMarkus Lodge. Rebels forced to punt.
Q2 1:37— Stidham evades the rush and finds Darius Slayton for 20 yards on a deep comeback route. 1st and 10 from Ole Miss 48.
Q2 2:21— Auburn defense gets the stop on 3rd and 9. Ole Miss punts and Auburn takes over at their own 10. Tigers have all three of their timeouts.
Q2 4:38— D'Vaughn Pennamon gains three yards and converts on 4th and 2. Now have 2nd and 7 from midfield.
Q2 6:02— Patterson finds AJ Brown on the out route and Ole Miss converts on 3rd and 9. Brown has been the lone bright spot for Ole Miss. 6 receptions for 46 yards, tough to cover.
Q2 6:38— Johnson takes a toss play five yards for another touchdown. His third of the day. Johnson has a career-high 158 yards on 16 carries this afternoon. Touchdown drive 74 yards in 6 plays. Auburn 35, Ole Miss 3.
Q2 7:00— Johnson breaks a couple of tackles and has the first down. Auburn 1st and goal from the 10.
Q2 8:20— Stidham finds Kyle Davis on a crossing route. Davis hurdles a defender and is down to the Ole Miss 38.
Q2 9:05— Patterson finds Van Jefferson but he is short of the first down. Holding penalty on Ole Miss declined. Auburn takes over at their own 26. Auburn 28, Ole Miss 3.
Q2 9:08— Patterson's pass broken up by Stephen Roberts on 3rd and 6. Ole Miss set to go for it on fourth down.
Q2 9:30— Patterson finds Jordan Wilkins for 19 yards. 1st and 10 Ole Miss from Auburn 33.
Q2 12:24— Johnson straight up the middle untouched for a 48 yard touchdown. Auburn 28, Ole Miss 3.
Q2 13:15— Stidham is sacked for a loss of 6. 2nd and 16.
Q2 13:42— A.J Moore has been ejected for targeting. Hit Stephen Roberts helmet-to-helmet on the punt return.
Q2 13:52— Patterson overthrows his receiver along the sideline. Tigers force a quick 3 and out. Auburn 21, Ole Miss 3.
Q2 14:53— Stidham finds Darius Slayton on a perfectly thrown fade route for a 20 yard touchdown. Touchdown drive 74 yards in 9 plays. Auburn 21, Ole Miss 3
End 1st Quarter— Auburn 14, Ole Miss 3. Tigers will face 3rd and 7 from Ole Miss 20 yard line to start second quarter. Johnson 11 carries, 78 yards, and a touchdown. Stidham 5-6, 100 yards, 1 TD.
Q1 1:00— Stidham finds Nate Craig-Myers on 3rd and 4 for 19 yards. Auburn inside red zone.
Q1 1:42— Kerryon Johnson gain of 12. Auburn across midfield.
Q1 2:56— Auburn forces 3 and out. AJ Brown dropped what might've been a touchdown on a perfect throw from Shea Patterson on first down. Auburn takes over at their own 26. Auburn 14, Ole Miss 3
Q1: 4:15 — Stidham's screen to Ryan Davis is good for 75 yards after Davis breaks away from two tackles. Auburn 14 Ole Miss 3
Q1 4:19 — Ole Miss connects on a 27-yard attempt. Wunderlich gets his second attempt to go after his first went off the upright. Auburn 7 Ole Miss 3
A Twitter List by TheAUPlainsman
Do you like this story? The Plainsman doesn't accept money from tuition or student fees, and we don't charge a subscription fee. But you can donate to support The Plainsman.
