Total Yards
Auburn385
Tennessee464
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Tennessee at Auburn
Nov 22, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 12
Away
Tennessee
SEC
Final Score
17 - 30
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Passing Yards
Auburn220
Tennessee242
Rushing Yards
Auburn165
Tennessee222
Turnovers
Auburn1
Tennessee1
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Auburn28:31
Tennessee31:29
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Game Story
Auburn beats Tennessee 30-17
Auburn defeated Tennessee 30-17 in Week 12 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 385-464 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Auburn set the terms early in a game that finished 30-17. Jarrett Guarantano run for 9 yds for a TD (Brent Cimaglia KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Tennessee the first major swing.
Auburn's box score carried the story: 385 total yards, 165 rushing yards, and 220 passing yards. Tennessee finished with 464 total yards, including 222 on the ground and 242 through the air.
Auburn converted 9-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Auburn led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bo Nix pass complete to Anthony Schwartz for 54 yds for a TD AUBURN Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the Tenn 8 (Anders Carlson KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jarrett Guarantano run for 9 yds for a TD (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Tennessee led 7-0 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Bo Nix pass complete to Anthony Schwartz for 54 yds for a TD AUBURN Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the Tenn 8 (Anders Carlson KICK) (Auburn led 7-10 over Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 47 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 10-0 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Anders Carlson 25 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 10-10 over Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Anders Carlson 27 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 13-10 over Tennessee).
Interception Return Touchdown
Jarrett Guarantano pass intercepted for a TD Smoke Monday return for 100 yds for a TD (Anders Carlson KICK) (Tennessee led 10-20 over Auburn).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-17
Auburn defeated Tennessee.
Total yards
385-464
Auburn held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
165
Auburn averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
220
Auburn averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Auburn's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-15
Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Auburn | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 385 | 464 |
| Passing Yards | 220 | 242 |
| Rushing Yards | 165 | 222 |
| First Downs | 23 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 9-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 4-33 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-26 | 22-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:31 | 31:29 |