Total Yards
Auburn374
Western Kentucky385
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Western Kentucky at Auburn
Nov 19, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 12
Away
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Final Score
17 - 41
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Auburn
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Auburn122
Western Kentucky300
Rushing Yards
Auburn252
Western Kentucky85
Turnovers
Auburn0
Western Kentucky2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature52°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Auburn vs Western Kentucky box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Auburn30:00
Western Kentucky30:00
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Auburn pulls away from Western Kentucky 41-17
Auburn defeated Western Kentucky 41-17 in Week 12 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 374-385 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Auburn set the terms early in a game that finished 41-17. Alex McPherson 51 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Auburn the first major swing.
Auburn's box score carried the story: 374 total yards, 252 rushing yards, and 122 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 385 total yards, including 85 on the ground and 300 through the air.
Auburn converted 6-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Auburn led 17-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alex McPherson 51 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Alex McPherson 51 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 10-0 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Tank Bigsby run for 1 yd for a TD, (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 7-0 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Reed pass complete to Joshua Simon for 27 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (Western Kentucky led 17-17 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Brayden Narveson 27 yd FG GOOD (Western Kentucky led 3-10 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Reed pass complete to Joshua Simon for 22 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (Western Kentucky led 10-17 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Jarquez Hunter pass complete to Koy Moore for 20 yds for a TD, (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 17-3 over Western Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-17
Auburn defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
374-385
Auburn held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
252
Auburn averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
122
Auburn averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Auburn's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-21
Western Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Auburn | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 374 | 385 |
| Passing Yards | 122 | 300 |
| Rushing Yards | 252 | 85 |
| First Downs | 18 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 9-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-20 | 28-59 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 30:00 | 30:00 |