Total Yards
Auburn420
Washington402
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Washington at Auburn
Sep 1, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
Washington
Big Ten
Final Score
16 - 21
WA
Home
Auburn
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Auburn273
Washington296
Rushing Yards
Auburn147
Washington106
Turnovers
Auburn0
Washington2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature89°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Auburn vs Washington box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Auburn30:43
Washington28:42
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Auburn holds off Washington 21-16
Auburn defeated Washington 21-16 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 420-402 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Auburn set the terms early in a game that finished 21-16. Peyton Henry 31 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Washington the first major swing.
Auburn's box score carried the story: 420 total yards, 147 rushing yards, and 273 passing yards. Washington finished with 402 total yards, including 106 on the ground and 296 through the air.
Auburn converted 9-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Auburn led 15-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Anders Carlson 53 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Peyton Henry 31 yd FG GOOD (Washington led 3-9 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Sal Cannella 10 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (Auburn led 6-0 over Washington).
Field Goal Good
Anders Carlson 32 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 9-0 over Washington).
Field Goal Good
Peyton Henry 28 yd FG GOOD (Washington led 6-12 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Browning pass complete to Quinten Pounds for 13 yds for a TD (Peyton Henry KICK) (Washington led 13-15 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Anders Carlson 28 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 12-3 over Washington).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-16
Auburn defeated Washington.
Total yards
420-402
Auburn held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
147
Auburn averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
273
Auburn averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Auburn's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Washington's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Auburn | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 420 | 402 |
| Passing Yards | 273 | 296 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 106 |
| First Downs | 27 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-103 | 10-95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-36 | 18-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 30:43 | 28:42 |