Total Yards
Auburn337
South Alabama310
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South Alabama at Auburn
Sep 13, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 3
Away
South Alabama
Sun Belt
Final Score
15 - 31
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Auburn
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Passing Yards
Auburn142
South Alabama170
Rushing Yards
Auburn195
South Alabama140
Turnovers
Auburn0
South Alabama2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature82°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.38
Postgame Win Probability
Auburn: 100.0%
South Alabama: 0.0%
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Box Score Comparison
Auburn vs South Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Auburn28:33
South Alabama31:27
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Game Story
Auburn beats South Alabama 31-15
Auburn defeated South Alabama 31-15 in Week 3 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 337-310 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Auburn set the terms early in a game that finished 31-15. Jackson Arnold pass complete to Cam Coleman for 32 yds for a TD South Alabama Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Christopher Wallace Jr.) declined (Alex McPherson KICK) came with 9:09 left in the first quarter, giving Auburn the first major swing.
Auburn's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 195 rushing yards, and 142 passing yards. South Alabama finished with 310 total yards, including 140 on the ground and 170 through the air.
Auburn converted 7-13 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Auburn led 28-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alex McPherson 34 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Cam Coleman for 32 yds for a TD South Alabama Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Christopher Wallace Jr.) declined (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 7-0 over South Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Hamilton DiBoyan 29 yd FG GOOD (South Alabama led 3-7 over Auburn).
Rushing Touchdown
Jackson Arnold run for 5 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 21-3 over South Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Bishop Davenport pass complete to Jeremy Scott for 20 yds for a TD (Hamilton DiBoyan PAT MISSED) (South Alabama led 9-21 over Auburn).
Rushing Touchdown
Jackson Arnold run for 6 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 14-3 over South Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremiah Cobb run for 2 yds for a TD (Alex McPherson KICK) (Auburn led 28-9 over South Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-15
Auburn defeated South Alabama.
Total yards
337-310
Auburn held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
195
Auburn averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
142
Auburn averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Auburn's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
South Alabama's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Auburn | South Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 337 | 310 |
| Passing Yards | 142 | 170 |
| Rushing Yards | 195 | 140 |
| First Downs | 19 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-43 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-24 | 18-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:33 | 31:27 |