Auburn football secured a one-point victory over Baylor on September 5, winning 17‑16 in a contest that stood out as a rare success for the Tigers in recent seasons.
Key Performances
Quarterback Byrum Brown endured a grueling 76 snaps, demonstrating stamina as he guided the offense through the entire game.
Running back Jeremiah Cobb emerged as the ground‑game anchor, rushing for 53 yards, the highest total among Auburn’s running backs.
Wide receiver Keshaun Singleton made seven catches, each one cleanly secured, highlighting his reliability as a primary pass target.
The offensive line limited the pass rush, allowing only a single sack and one quarterback hit, which gave Brown the pocket time needed to execute plays.
Defensive linemen Cody Sigler and Dallas Walker IV logged 58 and 56 snaps respectively, contributing heavily to the front‑line pressure and run stopping efforts.
Cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant was targeted 11 times, allowing four receptions for a 36.4% completion rate, reflecting his coverage performance under pressure.
When the defense dropped the blitz, Auburn’s passing efficiency surged, posting a 75% completion rate and accumulating 195 passing yards, while only two interceptions were recorded on 27 attempts when not blitzed.
Additional receiving contributions came from Jeremiah Koger, who hauled in five passes, and Chas Nimrod, who added four catches without a single drop.
Adam Cole, the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser, compiled a detailed snap‑by‑snap and performance breakdown that illuminated the key factors behind the narrow victory.