Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during No. 9 Auburn's conference showdown against Arkansas. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis.
Pregame:
- Seth Williams gets the start at receiver after Nate Craig-Myers left the team Wednesday.
- Nick Brahms is starting at center over Kaleb Kim. Gus Malzahn said this week he would give both a shot at first-team reps in practice.
- JaTarvious "Boobee" Whitlow is announced as the starter on the Jumbotron.
- Auburn defensive tackle Dontavius Russell is listed as a starter and is going through warmups. Has a wrap on his right arm from the forearm down to his hand.
Fourth Quarter:
3:23 4Q - Carlson nails the 43 yard field goal attempt and Auburn's lead is extended to 31 as the freshman kicker connects on his second field goal of the day.
Auburn 34, Arkansas 3
4:19 4Q - On 3rd and 14, Stidham is sacked for a loss of six.
6:34 4Q - Davis nearly takes the punt to the house but it is stopped on the 15 yard line for a 37 yard gain.
6:50 4Q - Storey fumbles the ball but it is recovered by Arkansas, regardless, the Razorbacks are on to punt.
7:36 4Q - Two straight plays where Malek Williams is unable to get anything going for Arkansas, 3rd and 9.
8:27 4Q - Whitlow makes some nice moves and takes it 15 yards to the end zone for an AUBURN TOUCHDOWN. Carlson's extra point is GOOD.
Auburn 31, Arkansas 3
9:09 4Q - Ryan davis takes a screen pass for 13 yards.
9:55 4Q - Stidham finds Schwartz wide open on the screen play, which he takes for 12 yards
10:14: 4Q - Martin pushes his way to 14 yards and an Auburn first down.
10:24 4Q - Stidham's long bomb attempt to Anthony Schwartz sails a bit too far, 3rd and short upcoming for Auburn.
11:38 4Q - Kam Martin takes the ball around the right side for a 12 yard gain.
-The interception is under review and the interception is no longer. However, it was 4th down so the Tigers will take over regardless.
12:16 4Q - Storey is hit hard by Marlon Davidson, the ball is bobbled up in the air and is INTERCEPTED by Andrew Williams, another Auburn takeaway and the Tigers will set up shop on the 30 yard line.
12:26 4Q - Storey throws the ball away on 3rd and 9, Razorbacks going for it on 4th down.
12:43 4Q - Nick Coe down injured on the play, he is able to get up and walk off with assistance.
13:24 4Q - Storey takes the QB keeper up the gut and gashes Auburn for a 17 yard gain.
14:00 4Q Rakeem Boyd takes the running back screen against the AU pass rush for a 33 yard gain.
14:23 4Q An offsides penalty on Big Kat Bryant gives Arkansas a first down on 3rd and 4.
Third Quarter:
END OF THE THIRD: Auburn holds a three touchdown lead heading into the final quarter. The Tiger defense is holding up but a general lack of explosive plays on the offensive side of the ball is disheartening for Auburn fans despite the 21 point lead. Tigers have only amassed 160 yards
0:47 3Q - Rakeem Boyd is swallowed up both Deshaun Davis and Nick Coe resulting in a loss of two to start the Arkansas drive.
1:37 3Q - On 3rd and 10 Stidham is sacked by Randy Ramsey for a loss of nine yards. Siposs on to punt.
2:20 3Q - Three straight pass plays to Williams, Slayton and Canella result in a net gain of 20 yards for Auburn
4:23 3Q - Arkansas backup QB, Cole Kelley (6'7", 250 lbs.) is unable to convert on the 3rd and 1 as he is stopped by Derrick Brown short of the first down. Razorbacks punting
5:00 3Q - Once again, Storey finds a way to escape Auburn pressure and is able to find Austin Cantrell for a six yard gain.
6:18 3Q - Stidham escapes pressure on 3rd and 6 but is unable to get the first down. Another three and out for the Tigers. Siposs' punt is pinned on the nine yard line.
7:38 3Q - Arkansas elects to not go for it on 4th and 1 and instead punts. Auburn takes over on the Arkansas 25.
8:35 3Q - Jamel Dean absolutely LEVELS Devwah Whaley on a failed pitch play, loss of five for the Razorbacks
9:10 3Q - The 14 point lead didn't last lost. Igbinoghene finds a crease takes the kickoff 96 yards for an AUBURN TOUCHDOWN as the Tigers extend their lead. Carlson's extra point is GOOD
Auburn 24, Arkansas 3
9:26 3Q - Limpert's 29 yard field goal attempt is GOOD. Arkansas gets on the board.
Auburn 17, Arkansas 3
10:01 3Q - Storey somehow escapes a wave of Auburn defenders and turns a would be sack into a four yard gain. Limpet on to kick
10:05 3Q - The pass to Michael Woods sails over his head and out of the end zone, 3rd down and 11 coming up.
11:18 3Q - On 4th and 2, Storey attempts the QB keeper and inches just past the first down line. 1st and 10 for the Razorbacks on the 24 yard line
12:10 3Q - Javaris Davis dives up in the air but drops Storey's errant pass, 3rd and 6 upcoming for Arkansas
13:12 3Q - Rakeem Boyd explodes up the middle for a long 45 yard gain before he is pushed out of bounds at the Auburn 34 yard line.
14:22 3Q - On 3rd and 6, Kam Martin takes the screen but is short of the first down. A three and out is not what Tiger fans wanted to see coming out of the half.
Second Quarter:
HALFTIME: Auburn leads Arkansas 17-0 despite only 135 yards of total offense. A fumble recovery, interception and blocked punt have set the Tigers up with particularly short fields to play with. Two missed field goals and a recalled touchdown to end the half hurts the Tigers offensive potential.
Stidham 7-11 for 82 yards
Kam Martin has 6 carries for 20 yards
Whaley leading Arkansas with 5 carries for 24 yards
0:00 2Q - A block in the back penalty brings Auburn all the way back to the 33 yard line where Carlson sets up for a 50-yard field goal attempt.
Carlson's attempt is wide left and the freshman is now only 3 for 8 on the season
0:13 2Q - Javaris Davis INTERCEPTS Storey's long pass, Makes multiple defenders miss and takes the ball all the way back to the one yard line as time in the half expires. There is a flag on the play.
0:37 2Q - Whaley takes the ball and rushes for 16 yards, Razorbacks now at midfield.
0:47 2Q - Storey with a nine yard gain on the QB keeper, timeout Arkansas.
0:57 2Q - Stidham gets out of intense pressure and takes things into his own hands, his four yard rush results in an AUBURN TOUCHDOWN. Carlson's extra point is GOOD.
Auburn 17, Arkansas 0
2:09 2Q - A facemask penalty cancels out the Stidham sack and Auburn now has 1st down on the four yard line
2:37 2Q - Schwartz loses one yard on the jet sweep, 3rd and 9 upcoming for the Tigers.
3:08 2Q - Jordyn Peters BLOCKS Bauer's punt, Britt returns the ball to the nine yard line where Auburn will take over
3:52 2Q - On 3rd & 7, Storey's pass to Jonathan Nance is incomplete, Bauer on to punt for the Razorbacks
4:36 2Q - JaTarvious Whitlow unable to get the first down as he is stuffed at the line for no gain. Arkansas takes over on their own nine yard line.
5:28 2Q - Ryan Davis unable to move the chains as he falls just short of the first down line on yet another screen pass from Stidham. Malzahn elects to go for it on fourth down, but not before the Auburn coach calls a timeout
6:15 2Q - Anthony Schwartz takes the screen pass and turns on the burners for a 42-yard gain down the left sideline, Auburn now in the redzone.
7:02 2Q - Whitlow's four yard gain allows Auburn to keep the chains moving only Auburn's fourth first down.
8:15 2Q - Jamien Sherwood deflects Storey's pass attempt and Arkansas is forced to punt.
8:52 2Q - Boyd again, this time for a six yard reception. 3rd down and 4.
10:06 2Q - Rakeem Boyd takes the pitch to the right for seven yards to start the Arkansas drive.
10:42 2Q - Darius Slayton takes the bubble screen for 15 yards, just short of the first down, Siposs on to punt.
11:04 2Q - Stidham once agains takes a loss as he runs out of bounds after being pressured out of the pocket. 3rd down and 16 upcoming for Auburn.
11:39 2Q - Stidham sacked for a loss of five yards by Ryan Pulley.
11:55 2Q - Storey forced to throw the ball away after being pressured by Nick Coe on third down, Reid Bauer on to punt for the Razorbacks.
13:26 2Q - Chase Hayden is gobbled up by Montavious Atkinson for a loss of 5, Arkansas facing 2nd down and 25.
13:52 2Q - On third and long, Storey completes a pass to Jordan Jones for a 15 yard gain, enough for the first down.
15:00 2Q - Whaley unable to get much. Truesdell stuffs the running back for a short, one yard gain.
First Quarter:
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Auburn leads Arkansas 10-0 at the end of quarter No. 1 as a key fumble and an electric punt return have given the Tigers excellent field position.
0:24 1Q - Carlson's attempt from 19 yards is GOOD. Auburn extends their lead.
Auburn 10, Arkansas 0
1:11 1Q - Pressured on 3rd and 4, Stidham rushes, only to step out of bounds at the one yard line. Carlson on to kick.
1:56 1Q - Igbinoghene forces the FUMBLE and Daniel Thomas picks it up and takes it all the way to the two yard line. Auburn will have first and goal at the 2.
2:15 1Q - Stidham and Whitlow unable to connect on a short pass, 4th and 4 and Carlson's 54 yard attempt is NO GOOD
3:33 1Q - Ryan Davis with a shifty 14-yard gain.
3:53 1Q - Jamel Dean breaks up the pass intended for La'Michael Pettway, Arkansas on to punt.
4:30 1Q - Montavious Atkinson with a nice tackle to prevent a long Arkansas gain, 3rd and 5 upcoming.
5:32 1Q - Two incomplete passes and a short run and the Tigers go three and out, Siposs on to punt.
6:43 1Q - Conner Limpert's 40-yard field goal attempt is NO GOOD. Auburn keeps its seven point lead.
6:50 1Q - Pass incomplete to Jonathan Nance, broken up by Jamel Dean. DEAN INJURED ON THE PLAY. 4th and 11 for Arkansas
8:38 1Q - On 3rd and 10, Ty Storey finds Deon Stewart for a 28 yard reception, Arkansas now in the redzone.
9:10 1Q - Jared Cornelius with an 11 yard reception for the Razorbacks, Arkansas now at midfield.
10:20 1Q - Chase Hayden starts Arkansas' second drive off strong with an eight yard run
10:40 1Q - JaTarvious Whitlow puts Auburn on the board with a five yard gain for an AUBURN TOUCHDOWN. Carlson's extra point attempt is GOOD.
Auburn 7, Arkansas 0
11:56 1Q - Whitlow able to get the first down on 3rd and 2 with a short gain on the wildcat keeper
12:44 1Q - Kam Martin with a nice eight yard gain on first down on a pitch play to the right side
13:12 1Q - Ryan Davis with a long punt return, evades multiple tackles, originally had the touchdown but a flag determined he stepped out at the 27.
13:15 1Q - Marlon davidson gets pressure on the QB, 4th and 8 and Arkansas on to punt
15:00 1Q - Deshaun Davis and Dontavious Russell stuff Whaley for a one yard gain.
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