Total Yards
Auburn492
Massachusetts301
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Massachusetts at Auburn
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Final Score
14 - 59
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Auburn
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Auburn203
Massachusetts161
Rushing Yards
Auburn289
Massachusetts140
Turnovers
Auburn0
Massachusetts2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature85°F
Wind7 mph E
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Auburn vs Massachusetts box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Auburn30:35
Massachusetts29:25
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Auburn routs Massachusetts 59-14
Auburn defeated Massachusetts 59-14 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 492-301 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Auburn set the terms early in a game that finished 59-14. Damari Alston run for 2 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Auburn the first major swing.
Auburn's box score carried the story: 492 total yards, 289 rushing yards, and 203 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 301 total yards, including 140 on the ground and 161 through the air.
Auburn converted 6-10 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Auburn led 31-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sean Jackson run for 45 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Damari Alston run for 2 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 7-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Taisun Phommachanh run for 1 yd for a TD (Cameron Carson KICK) (Massachusetts led 7-7 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Alex McPherson 37 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 10-7 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Robby Ashford run for 10 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 17-7 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Robby Ashford run for 4 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 31-7 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Robby Ashford run for 1 yd for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 24-7 over Massachusetts).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-14
Auburn defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
492-301
Auburn held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
289
Auburn averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
203
Auburn averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
Auburn's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-9
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Auburn | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 492 | 301 |
| Passing Yards | 203 | 161 |
| Rushing Yards | 289 | 140 |
| First Downs | 27 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 1-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 9-73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-25 | 14-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:35 | 29:25 |