Total Yards
Maryland310
Auburn300
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Auburn at Maryland
Dec 30, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Auburn
SEC
Final Score
13 - 31
AM
Home
Maryland
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland208
Auburn224
Rushing Yards
Maryland102
Auburn76
Turnovers
Maryland1
Auburn4
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature41°F
Wind12 mph SW
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Maryland vs Auburn box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Maryland28:08
Auburn31:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Maryland beats Auburn 31-13
Maryland defeated Auburn 31-13 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 310-300 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Maryland set the terms early in a game that finished 31-13. Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Preston Howard for 5 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Maryland's box score carried the story: 310 total yards, 102 rushing yards, and 208 passing yards. Auburn finished with 300 total yards, including 76 on the ground and 224 through the air.
Maryland converted 4-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Maryland led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Howes 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Preston Howard for 5 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 14-0 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Edge pass complete to Dylan Wade for 3 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 21-0 over Auburn).
Rushing Touchdown
Billy Edwards Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Maryland led 7-0 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Jack Howes 49 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 24-7 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass complete to Brandon Frazier for 3 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 7-21 over Maryland).
Interception Return Touchdown
Payton Thorne pass intercepted Glendon Miller return for 44 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Auburn led 7-31 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-13
Maryland defeated Auburn.
Total yards
310-300
Maryland held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
102
Maryland averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
208
Maryland averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Maryland's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
Auburn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 310 | 300 |
| Passing Yards | 208 | 224 |
| Rushing Yards | 102 | 76 |
| First Downs | 15 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-80 | 4-36 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-26 | 21-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 28:08 | 31:52 |