Total Yards
Memphis205
Auburn402
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Auburn at Memphis
Dec 30, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2015PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Auburn
SEC
Final Score
31 - 10
AM
Home
Memphis
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Memphis106
Auburn150
Rushing Yards
Memphis99
Auburn252
Turnovers
Memphis1
Auburn3
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.05 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Memphis vs Auburn box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Memphis25:43
Auburn34:17
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Auburn pulls away from Memphis 31-10
Auburn defeated Memphis 31-10 in Week 1 of the 2015 postseason slate, finishing with a 402-205 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Auburn set the terms early in a game that finished 31-10. Kerryon Johnson run for 8 yds for a TD, (Daniel Carlson KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Auburn the first major swing.
Auburn's box score carried the story: 402 total yards, 252 rushing yards, and 150 passing yards. Memphis finished with 205 total yards, including 99 on the ground and 106 through the air.
Auburn converted 6-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Auburn led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Reggis Ball 53 Yd Interception Return (Jake Elliott Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kerryon Johnson run for 8 yds for a TD, (Daniel Carlson KICK) (Auburn led 10-0 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Daniel Carlson 20 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 3-0 over Memphis).
Interception Return Touchdown
Reggis Ball 53 Yd Interception Return (Jake Elliott Kick) (Auburn led 10-10 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Jake Elliott 53 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 3-10 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Jeremy Johnson pass complete to Jason Smith for 11 yds for a TD, (Daniel Carlson KICK) (Auburn led 17-10 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremy Johnson run for 5 yds for a TD, (Daniel Carlson KICK) (Auburn led 24-10 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-10
Auburn defeated Memphis.
Total yards
402-205
Auburn held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
252
Auburn averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
150
Auburn averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Auburn's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-20
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 205 | 402 |
| Passing Yards | 106 | 150 |
| Rushing Yards | 99 | 252 |
| First Downs | 13 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-20 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-40 | 3-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-37 | 10-16 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 56 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:43 | 34:17 |