2014 Auburn Tigers football team

2014 Auburn Tigers football
Outback Bowl vs. Wisconsin, L 31–34
Conference Southeastern Conference
Division Western Division
Ranking
Coaches No. 23
AP No. 22
2014 record 8–5 (4–4 SEC)
Head coach Gus Malzahn (2nd year)
Offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee (2nd year)
Offensive scheme Hurry-Up, No-Huddle
Defensive coordinator

Ellis Johnson (2nd year)

Charlie Harbison (bowl)
Base defense 4–2–5
Captain

Reese Dismukes

Gabe Wright
Home stadium Jordan–Hare Stadium
(Capacity: 87,451)
2014 SEC football standings
Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
Eastern Division
#14 Missouri x   7 1         11 3  
#9 Georgia   6 2         10 3  
Florida   4 4         7 5  
Tennessee   3 5         7 6  
South Carolina   3 5         7 6  
Kentucky   2 6         5 7  
Vanderbilt   0 8         3 9  
Western Division
#4 Alabama x$^   7 1         12 2  
#11 Mississippi State   6 2         10 3  
#17 Ole Miss   5 3         9 4  
#22 Auburn   4 4         8 5  
LSU   4 4         8 5  
Texas A&M   3 5         8 5  
Arkansas   2 6         7 6  
Championship: Alabama 42, Missouri 13
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2014 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Gus Malzahn, who was in his second season as head coach at Auburn. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).[1] They finished the season 8–5, 4–4 in SEC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Western Division. They were invited to the Outback Bowl where they lost to Wisconsin.

Before the season

Previous season

The 2013 Auburn Tigers football team had a big turnaround in Gus Malzahn's inaugural year as head coach, finishing 12–2 after 3–9 campaign in 2012. The season included last-minute victories against Mississippi State and Texas A&M and particularly stunning games against rival Georgia, in the game dubbed the Prayer at Jordan–Hare, as well as against in-state rival Alabama, in the game dubbed Kick Bama Kick. The win over Alabama earned Auburn a spot in the SEC Championship Game.

The Tigers became Southeastern Conference champions after defeating Missouri in the SEC Championship Game and earned a bid to the BCS National Championship Game against Florida State. There Auburn lost to Florida State, 34–31, after a late lead-changing touchdown pass by the Seminoles with 13 seconds left in the game. The Tigers finished the season ranked #2 in both the AP and Coaches polls.

Shortly after the season, Heisman Trophy finalist junior running back Tre Mason—who broke Bo Jackson's school record for rushing yards in a single season—as well as redshirt sophomore left tackle Greg Robinson declared their intentions to forgo their remaining eligibility and enter the NFL Draft.

Recruiting class

The Tigers notched their fifth consecutive recruiting class ranked within the top 10 nationally. Five signees enrolled prior to spring practice, while the rest enrolled in the summer.

Spring game

The Tigers spring game 'A-Day' was held on Saturday April 19. The Blue team defeated the White team 58-3 with quarterback Nick Marshall and linebacker Kenny Flowers earning offensive and defensive MVP honors respectively. 70,645 fans attended the game, the second most in school history after the previous years A-Day which had 83,401 in attendance.

Auburn A-Day Game
1 2 34Total
White 3 0 003
Blue 23 21 7758

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: April 19, 2014
  • Game time: 2:15 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60°F • Wind: 14 mph N • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 70,645
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Tom Luginbill (sideline reporter)

Fall practice and preseason

Auburn lost starting DE Carl Lawson and reserve defensive end Keymiya Harrell to ACL injuries as well as starting OG Alex Kozan to a back injury. DT Tyler Nero's career is likely over after he collapsed during spring practice. OL Shane Callahan transferred to the University of Colorado, while Auburn added two transfers in former Ole Miss starting OG Austin Golson and former Georgia starting SS Trey Matthews—both will have to sit out the 2014 season per NCAA transfer rules before regaining eligibility for the 2015 season.

Auburn had a league high 13 players make it on the all SEC list. The 1st team players included QB Nick Marshall, WR Sammie Coates, C Reese Dismukes, DT Gabe Wright. The 2nd team players included TE CJ Uzomah, OG Alex Kozan (out for season) and ST Robenson Therezie. 3rd team selections were RB Cory Grant, OG Chad Slade, DT Montravius Adams, DE Carl Lawson (out for season), LB Cassanova McKinzy and CB Jonathan Mincy.

Senior starting CB Jonathan Mincy was arrested for 2nd degree marijuana possession and senior starting QB Nick Marshall was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana (under once ounce) during the off-season. It was both players' first drug-related offenses. Mincy is currently going through a pre-trial diversion after his arrest. Both players did not start for the first game against Arkansas (however they would both see the field later in the game) and served some other undisclosed punishment.

Senior starting ST Robenson Therezie faced an undisclosed eligibility issue during fall camp, however he would be cleared to play just prior to the season opener against Arkansas.

Personnel

Roster and staff

2014 Auburn Tigers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 1 Williams, D'haquilleD'haquille Williams Jr
WR 3 Walker, DominicDominic Walker  Fr
WR 4 Bray, QuanQuan Bray Sr
WR 5 Louis, RicardoRicardo Louis Jr
QB 6 Johnson, JeremyJeremy Johnson So
WR 8 Stevens, TonyTony Stevens So
RB 9 Thomas, RocRoc Thomas Fr
WR 10 Truitt, StantonStanton Truitt  Fr
TE 11 Fulse, BrandonBrandon Fulse Sr
QB 12 Wallace, JonathanJonathan Wallace Jr
QB 13 White, SeanSean White Fr
QB 14 Marshall, NickNick Marshall Sr
QB 16 Tuberville, TuckerTucker Tuberville So
QB 17 Durand, BenBen Durand Jr
WR 18 Coates, SammieSammie Coates  Jr
RB 20 Grant, CoreyCorey Grant  Sr
RB 25 Barber, PeytonPeyton Barber  Fr
RB 30 Lewis, DamienDamien Lewis So
WR 31 White, MarkMark White So
TE 31 Mitchell, JakellJakell Mitchell Fr
TE 32 Norberg, WadeWade Norberg Jr
RB 36 Pettway, KamrynKamryn Pettway Fr
TE 37 Wood, HunterHunter Wood  Fr
WR 39 Trimble, B.J.B.J. Trimble Jr
FB 40 Batten, GageGage Batten  So
RB 41 Lymon, PatrickPatrick Lymon  Sr
WR 42 Chapman, BlakeBlake Chapman  Fr
TE 43 Smith, SpencerSpencer Smith So
RB 44 Artis-Payne, CameronCameron Artis-Payne Sr
RB 46 Tillman, LawyerLawyer Tillman Jr
TE 47 Laye, ChrisChris Laye Fr
TE 48 Sitzler, KyleKyle Sitzler  Fr
FB 49 Young, PatrickPatrick Young Jr
C 50 Dismukes, ReeseReese Dismukes Sr
OT 51 Miller, PatrickPatrick Miller Jr
C 52 Dampeer, XavierXavier Dampeer Jr
OG 53 Danzey, DevonteDevonte Danzey Jr
OT 56 Young, AveryAvery Young  So
OG 62 Slade, ChadChad Slade  Sr
OG 63 Kozan, AlexAlex Kozan   So
OL 66 Austin, KevinKevin Austin  Fr
OG 70 Leff, RobertRobert Leff  So
OT 71 Smith, BradenBraden Smith Fr
OT 72 Coleman, ShonShon Coleman  So
OL 73 Golson, AustinAustin Golson So
OT 74 Adams, WillWill Adams  So
OG 75 Mix, DeonDeon Mix  Fr
OG 76 Diamond, JordanJordan Diamond   So
OL 79 Thompson, JoshuaJoshua Thompson  Fr
WR 80 Davis, MarcusMarcus Davis So
TE 81 Uzomah, C.J.C.J. Uzomah Sr
WR 82 Ray, MelvinMelvin Ray Jr
TE 83 Clifton, MichaelMichael Clifton So
WR 84 Burton, MyronMyron Burton Fr
TE 85 Campbell, WirthWirth Campbell Jr
WR 87 King, GrayGray King  Fr
WR 89 Denson, JaylonJaylon Denson  Jr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DT 1 Adams, MontraviusMontravius Adams So
CB 3 Jones, JonathanJonathan Jones Jr
CB 6 Mincy, JonathanJonathan Mincy  Sr
LB 8 McKinzy, CassanovaCassanova McKinzy Jr
S 9 Whitehead, JermaineJermaine Whitehead Sr
DE 10 Owens, LaDariusLaDarius Owens  Sr
S 11 Boston, MarkellMarkell Boston Fr
DB 12 VanGorder, MackMack VanGorder Jr
S 14 Roberts, StephenStephen Roberts Fr
S 15 Holsey, JoshJosh Holsey Jr
LB 16 Mitchell, JaViereJaViere Mitchell  So
LB 17 Frost, KrisKris Frost  Jr
ST 19 Ruffin, NickNick Ruffin Fr
ST 21 Alexander, MackenroMackenro Alexander So
LB 22 Harding, KhariKhari Harding So
S 23 Ford, JonathanJonathan Ford So
S 24 Moncrief, DerrickDerrick Moncrief Jr
CB 25 Reed, TrovonTrovon Reed  Sr
ST 26 Garrett, JustinJustin Garrett  Jr
ST 27 Therezie, RobensonRobenson Therezie Sr
CB 28 Davis, T.J.T.J. Davis  So
S 29 King, BrandonBrandon King Sr
LB 30 Williams, TreTre Williams Fr
DB 32 Griggs, NosakhereNosakhere Griggs Jr
DB 33 Anthony, NikoNiko Anthony Sr
LB 33 Flowers, KennyKenny Flowers Jr
CB 35 Turner, JosephJoseph Turner Jr
DB 36 Sherwood, MichaelMichael Sherwood  Fr
CB 37 Melton, KamrynKamryn Melton So
DB 38 Dyas, AdamAdam Dyas Sr
S 39 Matthews, TrayTray Matthews So
LB 40 Pond, DanielDaniel Pond Jr
CB 41 Bessent, KalvarazKalvaraz Bessent Fr
DE 42 President, GimelGimel President  So
LB 43 Swain, AnthonyAnthony Swain  Jr
DE 45 Harrell, KeymiyaKeymiya Harrell   Jr
LB 47 Toney, CameronCameron Toney  Fr
DT 50 Bradley, BenBen Bradley Sr
DT 54 Whitaker, JefferyJeffery Whitaker   Sr
DE 55 Lawson, CarlCarl Lawson  So
LB 57 Smith, GrantGrant Smith  Fr
LB 57 Davis, DeShaunDeShaun Davis Fr
LB 58 Shockley, JoshJosh Shockley  Fr
DE 59 Kennion, RaashedRaashed Kennion Fr
DL 60 Brown, AlecAlec Brown  Fr
DL 67 Robinson, ChaseChase Robinson So
DL 68 Bolstad, KyleKyle Bolstad So
DE 79 Williams, AndrewAndrew Williams Fr
DE 86 Lambert, DaVonteDaVonte Lambert  Jr
DT 90 Wright, GabeGabe Wright Sr
DE 92 Thornton, JustinJustin Thornton Fr
DE 93 Niles, JaBrianJaBrian Niles  Jr
DT 94 Lawrence, DevaroeDevaroe Lawrence So
DT 95 Russell, DontaviusDontavius Russell Fr
DL 96 Garrison, AaronAaron Garrison  Fr
DE 97 Daniel, ElijahElijah Daniel So
DT 98 Blackson, AngeloAngelo Blackson Sr
DL 99 Walsh, BrianBrian Walsh Jr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P 27 Logan, RiceRice Logan  Fr
P 28 Hutchinson, JimmyJimmy Hutchinson  Fr
P 29 Stovall, TylerTyler Stovall  Fr
K/P 38 Carlson, DanielDaniel Carlson  Fr
K 39 Kviklys, AlexAlex Kviklys Jr
DS 48 Hill, ForrestForrest Hill Sr
DS 58 Wade, ZachZach Wade  Fr
K 64 McKinney, DuncanDuncan McKinney Jr
DT 69 Powell, IkeIke Powell So
P 84 Bjork, JackJack Bjork  Fr
P 85 Shiel, MatthewMatthew Shiel  Fr
K/P 91 Fuqua, JarrodJarrod Fuqua  Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Rodney Garner (Associate head coach / Defensive Line) – 2nd year
  • Rhett Lashlee (Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks) – 2nd year
  • Dameyune Craig (Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers) – 2nd year
  • Ellis Johnson (Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers) – 2nd year
  • Charlie Harbison (Co-Defensive Coordinator / Safeties) – 2nd year
  • Scott Fountain (Special Teams / Tight Ends) – 2nd year
  • Tim Horton (Running Backs) – 2nd year
  • J.B. Grimes (Offensive Linemen) – 2nd year
  • Melvin Smith (Cornerbacks) – 2nd year
  • Ryan Russell (Strength and Conditioning) – 2nd year

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster
Last update: August 26, 2014

Returning starters

Offense

Player Class Position
Chad Slade Senior Right Guard
Reese Dismukes Senior Center
Quan Bray Senior Wide Receiver
C.J. Uzomah Senior Tight End
Nick Marshall Senior Quarterback
Sammie Coates Junior Wide Receiver
Ricardo Louis Junior Wide Receiver
Avery Young Sophomore Right Tackle
Alex Kozan Sophomore Left Guard

Defense

Player Class Position
Jonathan Mincy Senior Cornerback
LaDarius Owens Senior Defensive End
Jermaine Whitehead Senior Safety
Gabe Wright Senior Defensive Tackle
Robenson Therezie Senior Star
Kris Frost Junior Linebacker
Cassanova McKinzy Junior Linebacker
Josh Holsey Junior Safety

Depth chart

As of November 4th, 2014

Defense
FS
Joshua Holsey
Stephen Roberts
Jermaine Whitehead
WLB MLB SLB
Kris Frost OR Justin Garrett Cassanova McKinzy Robenson Therezie
Tre Williams Anthony Swain Nick Ruffin
JaViere Mitchell Cameron Toney
SS
Johnathan "Rudy" Ford
Derrick Moncrief
CB
Jonathan Mincy
T.J. Davis
DE DT DT DE
Gimel President Ben Bradley Montravius Adams DaVonte Lambert
LaDarius Owens Gabe Wright Angelo Blackson Elijah Daniel
Jeff Whitaker
CB
Jonathan Jones
Trovon Reed
Offense
WR
D'haquille "Duke" Williams
Melvin Ray
Jaylon Denson
WR
Ricardo Louis OR Quan Bray
Marcus Davis
LT LG C RG RT
Shon Coleman Devonte Danzey Reese Dismukes Chad Slade Avery Young
Braden Smith Avery Young Xavier Dampeer Robert Leff Patrick Miller
TE
C.J. Uzomah OR Brandon Fulse
WR
Sammie Coates
Tony Stevens
Dominic Walker
QB
Nick Marshall
Jeremy Johnson
Sean White OR Jonathan Wallace
RB
Cameron Artis-Payne OR Corey Grant
Racean "Roc" Thomas
Peyton Barber
Special Teams
PK Daniel Carlson
PK Alex Kviklys
P Daniel Carlson
P Matthew Shiel
KR Corey Grant
PR Quan Bray
LS Forrest Hill
H Tyler Stovall

Injured/Suspended

Schedule

Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Result Attendance
August 30 3:00 p.m. Arkansas No. 6 Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, AL SECN W 45–21   87,451
September 6 6:00 p.m. San Jose State* No. 5 Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL ESPN2 W 59–13   87,451
September 18 6:30 p.m. at No. 20 Kansas State* No. 5 Bill Snyder Family Football StadiumManhattan, KS ESPN W 20–14   53,046
September 27 3:00 p.m. Louisiana Tech*dagger No. 5 Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL SECN W 45–17   87,451
October 4 6:00 p.m. No. 15 LSU No. 5 Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL (Tiger Bowl) ESPN W 41–7   87,451
October 11 2:30 p.m. at No. 3 Mississippi State No. 2 Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, MS CBS L 23–38   62,945
October 25 6:30 p.m. South Carolina No. 5 Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL SECN W 42–35   87,451
November 1 6:00 p.m. at No. 7 Ole Miss No. 4 Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS ESPN W 35–31   62,090
November 8 2:30 p.m. Texas A&M No. 3 Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL CBS L 38–41   87,451
November 15 6:15 p.m. at No. 16 Georgia No. 9 Sanford StadiumAthens, GA (Deep South's Oldest Rivalry) ESPN L 7–34   92,746
November 22 6:00 p.m. Samford* No. 16 Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL ESPNU W 31–7   87,451
November 29 6:45 p.m. at No. 1 Alabama No. 15 Bryant-Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL (Iron Bowl) ESPN L 44–55   101,821
January 1 11:00 a.m. vs. No. 17 Wisconsin* No. 19 Raymond James StadiumTampa, FL (Outback Bowl) ESPN2 L 31–34 OT  44,023
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll. All times are in Central Time.
Schedule Source: "2014 Auburn Tigers Football Schedule". FBS Schedules. Retrieved January 4, 2014. 

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Game notes

Arkansas

Arkansas Razorbacks at #6 Auburn Tigers - Game summary
1 2 34Total
Arkansas 7 14 0021
#6 Auburn 14 7 141045

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: August 30, 2014
  • Game time: 3:01 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 86°F • Wind: 6 mph SW • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: Hubert Owens
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[3]
Game information

First Quarter
  • AUB - Melvin Ray 49 yd pass from Jeremy Johnson (Daniel Carlson kick), 9:37 (AUB 7-0)
  • ARK - Hunter Henry 14 yd pass from Brandon Allen (John Henson kick), 6:44 (TIE 7-7)
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 4:01 (AUB 14-7)
Second Quarter
  • AUB - D'haquille Williams 18 yd pass from Jeremy Johnson (Daniel Carlson kick), 13:20 (AUB 21-7)
  • ARK - AJ Derby 17 yd pass from Brandon Allen (John Henson kick), 11:06 (AUB 21-14)
  • ARK - Jonathan Williams 6 yd run (John Henson kick), 4:28 (TIE 21-21)
Third Quarter
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 19 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:42 (AUB 28-21)
  • AUB - Jermaine Whitehead 33 yd interception return (Daniel Carlson kick), 2:39 (AUB 35-21)
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 45 yd field goal, 9:55 (AUB 38-21)
  • AUB - Corey Grant 3 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 3:15 (AUB 45-21)

Top Passers
Top Rushers
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 26 carries, 177 yds, 1 TD
  • ARK - Alex Collins 10 carries, 68 yds
Top Receiving
  • AUB - D'haquille Williams 9 receptions, 154 yds, 1 TD
  • ARK - Demetrius Wilson 4 receptions, 55 yds

Jeremy Johnson started in place of Nick Marshall, and played until halftime. The defense was steamrolled at the beginning of the game, allowing 21 points in the first half, and the offense in the first half scored 21 points. Nick Marshall, who was suspended for the entire first half for a drug related citation, led Auburn's offense to 24 second half points. Auburn's defense improved greatly in the second half allowing 0 points in that period, forcing several dropped passes to wide open receivers. Auburn won its season debut.

A nearby thunderstorm caused a delay of one hour and 28 minutes in the 4th quarter at 9 minutes, 55 seconds remaining. Auburn now leads the all-time series 13–10–1.

San Jose State

San Jose State Spartans at #5 Auburn Tigers - Game summary
1 2 34Total
San Jose State 7 3 3013
#5 Auburn 14 24 71459

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: September 6, 2014
  • Game time: 6:06 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 83°F • Wind: NW 5 mph • Weather: Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: Dan Romeo
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Tom Luginbill (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[4]
Game information

First Quarter
  • AUB - Ricardo Louis 4 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:15 (AUB 7-0)
  • SJSU - Tyler Ervin 75 yd pass from Blake Jurich (Austin Lopez kick), 8:03 (TIE 7-7)
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 5:31 (AUB 14-7)
Second Quarter
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 5 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 12:04 (AUB 21-7)
  • AUB - Quan Bray 55 yd punt return (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:02 (AUB 28-7)
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:29 (AUB 35-7)
  • SJSU - Austin Lopez 27 yd field goal, 2:38 (AUB 35-10)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 27 yd field goal, 0:00 (AUB 38-10)
Third Quarter
  • SJSU - Austin Lopez 24 yd field goal, 2:52 (AUB 38-13)
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 27 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:18 (AUB 45-13)
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB - Jeremy Johnson 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 11:56 (AUB 52-13)
  • AUB - Roc Thomas 3 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:47 (AUB 59-13)

Top Passers
  • SJSU - Blake Jurich 16-27, 218 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 10-19, 101 yds, 1 TD
Top Rushers
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 16 carries, 112 yds, 3 TD
  • SJSU - Limihai Hifo 15 carries, 36 yds
Top Receiving
  • AUB - D'haquille Williams 4 receptions, 60 yds
  • SJSU - Tyler Winston 5 receptions, 50 yds

The second game of the season was against the San Jose State Spartans. The Tigers and Spartans had previously never met on the gridiron before. The Tigers now lead the series 1–0–0.

Auburn struggled on defense early, giving up some big plays, most notably a 75-yard touchdown pass from Blake Jurich to Tyler Ervin. On Auburn's first possession Nick Marshall ran 39 yards but lost the ball in the end zone resulting in a touchback. Auburn only gave up one touchdown and two field goals against the Spartans. Quan Bray had Auburn's first punt return for a touchdown since Chris Davis against Tennessee in 2013. Jermaine Whitehead also became the first Auburn player to record interceptions in back-to-back games since 2007. Roc Thomas got his first carries as an Auburn Tiger late in the game, and his first carry was a touchdown. This was also Cameron Artis-Payne's first multi-touchdown game. Auburn is now 2-0 and 1-0 in SEC play. The 2004 undefeated team was honored during the pregame ceremony.

Kansas State

#5 Auburn Tigers at #20 Kansas State Wildcats - Game summary
1 2 34Total
#5 Auburn 3 7 01020
#20 Kansas State 0 7 0714

at Bill Snyder Family StadiumManhattan, Kansas

  • Date: September 18, 2014
  • Game time: 6:32 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 76°F • Wind: E 4 • Weather: Light Haze
  • Game attendance: 53,046
  • Referee: Rick Loumiet
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer and David Pollack (analysts), Samantha Ponder (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[5]
Game information

First Quarter
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 34 yd field goal, 11:14 (AUB 3-0)
Second Quarter
  • KS - DeMarcus Robinson 3 yd run (Jack Cantele kick), 4:56 (KS 7-3)
  • AUB - Ricardo Louis 40 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:34 (AUB 10-7)
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB - Duke Williams 9 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 14:10 (AUB 17-7)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 25 yd field goal, 6:28 (AUB 20-7)
  • KS - Charles Jones 1 yd run (Matthew McCrane kick), 3:49 (AUB 20-14)

Top Passers
Top Rushers
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 22 carries, 63 yds
  • KS - DeMarcus Robinson 8 carries, 25 yds, 1 TD
Top Receiving
  • KS - Curry Sexton 11 receptions, 121 yds
  • AUB - Duke Williams 8 receptions, 100 yds

In a rare Thursday night game, Auburn traveled to Kansas State. Auburn struck first with a field goal after a fumble by Kansas State was recovered by Auburn. Kansas State scored a touchdown in the second quarter. Auburn, however, struck back with a touchdown pass from Nick Marshall to Ricardo Louis. Auburn then scored the next 10 points, all during the fourth quarter. Kansas State then scored a touchdown with less than 5 minutes to go. Then, Auburn's last drive ended up in a 3rd and 9, and Nick Marshall threw the ball to Duke Williams who made an impressive reception to seal the win for Auburn. After this game, the Tigers lead the all-time series 4-0-0.

Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at #5 Auburn Tigers - Game summary
1 2 34Total
Louisiana Tech 0 3 7717
#5 Auburn 7 17 02145

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: September 27, 2014
  • Game time: 3:01 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 76°F • Wind: 7 mph E • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: Penn Wagers
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[6]
Game information

First Quarter
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 5 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:28 (AUB 7-0)
Second Quarter
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 25 yd field goal, 11:49 (AUB 10-0)
  • AUB - Duke Williams 18 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:36 (AUB 17-0)
  • AUB - Quan Bray 37 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:34 (AUB 24-0)
  • LT - Jonathan Barnes 25 yd field goal, 0:00 (AUB 24-3)
Third Quarter
  • LT - Kenneth Dixon 1 yd run (Jonathan Barnes kick), 6:54 (AUB 24-10)
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB - Quan Bray 44 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 14:24 (AUB 31-10)
  • AUB - Quan Bray 76 yd punt return (Daniel Carlson kick), 13:21 (AUB 38-10)
  • LT - Kenneth Dixon 9 yd run (Jonathan Barnes kick), 10:27 (AUB 38-17)
  • AUB - C.J. Uzomah 15 yd pass from Jeremy Johnson, 7:53 (AUB 45-17)

Top Passers
  • LT - Cody Sokol 20-35, 216 yds, 1 INT
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 10-17, 166 yds, 3 TD
Top Rushers
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 22 carries, 116 yds, 1 TD
  • LT - Jarred Craft 9 carries, 41 yds
Top Receiving
  • LT - Trent Taylor 8 receptions, 80 yds
  • AUB - Quan Bray 3 receptions, 91 yds, 2 TD

The fourth game of the season was against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Auburn was up 24-0 late in the second quarter before Louisiana Tech scored a field goal to end the half. There was a time when it was somewhat close early in the third quarter as Auburn only led 24-10. Auburn's offense then started scoring more points, especially Quan Bray who had two touchdowns in the second half and three touchdowns overall including two touchdown receptions and one punt return for a touchdown. Auburn ended up with a great homecoming victory 45-17. Auburn now leads the all-time series 12-0-1.

LSU

#15 LSU Tigers at #5 Auburn Tigers - Game summary
1 2 34Total
#15 LSU 7 0 007
#5 Auburn 17 14 3741

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: October 4, 2014
  • Game time: 6:01 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 59°F • Wind: NW 9 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: Matt Moore
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[7]
Game information

First Quarter
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 46 yd field goal, 10:16 (AUB 3-0)
  • AUB - Sammie Coates 56 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:05 (AUB 10-0)
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 7 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 3:38 (AUB 17-0)
  • LSU - Kenny Hilliard 1 yd run (Colby Delahoussaye kick), 1:24 (AUB 17-7)
Second Quarter
  • AUB - C.J. Uzomah 9 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 14:27 (AUB 24-7)
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 29 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 2:12 (AUB 31-7)
Third Quarter
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 42 yd field goal, 7:33 (AUB 34-7)
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB - Corey Grant 12 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:44 (AUB 41-7)

Top Passers
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 14-22, 207 yds, 2 TD
  • LSU - Anthony Jennings 5-10, 84 yds
Top Rushers
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 24 carries, 126 yds,
  • LSU - Leonard Fournette 10 carries, 42 yds
Top Receiving
  • AUB - Sammie Coates 4 receptions, 144 yds, 1 TD
  • LSU - John Diarse 2 receptions, 40 yds

Auburn struck first with a 46-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson which was his longest so far this season. The offense then lit up scoring 17 points in the first quarter. The defense only allowed one LSU touchdown, taking advantage of Les Miles' brilliant decision to have true freshman and highly-overrated QB Brandon Harris have his 1st career start on the road at night in JHS. In the second quarter, Auburn scored 14 more points and the defense held LSU scoreless in that period. At halftime, the score was Auburn 31, LSU 7. Daniel Carlson got a 42-yard field goal in the third quarter. LSU did not covert a single third down, they were 0-13. Auburn stopped LSU on fourth down three times. It was a big conference win for Auburn. The win improved Auburn's all-time record against LSU to 21-27-1.

Mississippi State

#2 Auburn Tigers at #3 Mississippi State Bulldogs - Game summary
1 2 34Total
#2 Auburn 0 13 7323
#3 Mississippi State 21 7 01038

at Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, Mississippi

  • Date: October 11, 2014
  • Game time: 2:45 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 83°F • Wind: SW 5 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 62,945
  • Referee: Tom Ritter
  • TV announcers (CBS): Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Allie LaForce (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[8]
Game information

First Quarter
  • MSU - De'Runnya Wilson 34 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Evan Sobiesk kick), 12:41 (MSU 7-0)
  • MSU - Josh Robinson 1 yd run (Evan Sobiesk kick), 11:30 (MSU 14-0)
  • MSU - Dak Prescott 2 yd run (Evan Sobiesk kick), 6:09 (MSU 21-0)
Second Quarter
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 21 yd field goal, 14:57 (MSU 21-3)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 22 yd field goal, 11:17 (MSU 21-6)
  • AUB - D'haquille Williams 9 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 5:26 (MSU 21-13)
  • MSU - Dak Prescott 15 yd run (Evan Sobiesk kick), 3:58 (MSU 28-13)
Third Quarter
  • AUB - D'haquille Williams 15 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:09 (MSU 28-20)
Fourth Quarter
  • MSU - Evan Sobiesk 21 yd field goal, 11:33 (MSU 31-20)
  • MSU - Josh Robinson 1 yd run (Evan Sobiesk kick), 11:07 (MSU 38-20)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 42 yd field goal, 7:43 (MSU 38-23)

Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
  • AUB - D'haquille Williams 6 receptions, 108 yds, 2 TD
  • MSU - Malcolm Johnson 5 receptions, 60 yds

College GameDay was in town for a road test against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. In their weekly "Saturday Selections" segment, David Pollack, Desmond Howard, Lee Corso, and special guest picker Jonathan Papelbon all picked Mississippi State. Kirk Herbstreit picked Auburn and moderator Chris Fowler did not pick. Two turnovers on the first 2 offensive plays of the game for AU were costly for Auburn as Mississippi State scored 14 points off the turnovers. Mississippi State had four turnovers in the game which led to 13 points for Auburn. The game-changing play was when Ricardo Louis fumbled on a kickoff return leading to a Mississippi State touchdown. The Tigers now lead the all-time series 61–25–2.

South Carolina

South Carolina Gamecocks at #5 Auburn Tigers - Game summary
1 2 34Total
South Carolina 7 14 14035
#5 Auburn 7 14 14742

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: October 25, 2014
  • Game time: 6:39 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 69°F • Wind: 4 mph NW • Weather: Clear Skies
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[9]
Game information

First Quarter
  • SC - Shaq Roland 32 yd pass from Dylan Thompson (Elliott Fry kick), 12:34 (SC 7-0)
  • AUB - Brandon Fulse 3 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:33 (TIE 7-7)
Second Quarter
  • SC - Pharoh Cooper 16 yd pass from Dylan Thompson (Elliott Fry kick), 12:14 (SC 14-7)
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:19 (TIE 14-14)
  • SC - Mike Davis 27 yd pass from Dylan Thompson (Elliott Fry kick), 5:05 (SC 21-14)
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 37 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 2:35 (TIE 21-21)
Third Quarter
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 4 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 9:30 (AUB 28-21)
  • SC - Pharoh Cooper 51 yd pass from Dylan Thompson (Elliott Fry kick), 7:40 (TIE 28-28)
  • AUB - Ricardo Louis 75 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:29 (AUB 35-28)
  • SC - Nick Jones 10 yd pass from Dylan Thompson (Elliott Fry kick), 2:20 (TIE 35-35)
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 9 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 11:22 (AUB 42-35)

Top Passers
Top Rushers
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 25 carries, 167 yds, 1 TD
  • SC - Mike Davis 21 carries, 88 yds
Top Receiving
  • SC - Pharoh Cooper 7 receptions, 127 yds, 2 TD
  • AUB - Quan Bray 4 receptions, 29 yds

In a game that proved to be a harder challenge than many expected, South Carolina took Auburn down to the wire before the Tiger defense stepped up at the end. An offensive battle took place as neither defense could stop the opposing offense. Each team only punted once during the game and when South Carolina punted Quan Bray fumbled on the return and the ball was recovered by South Carolina. That was the Tigers' only turnover of the game. South Carolina turned the ball over three times (all interceptions) including one inside the twenty yard line, and two in the end zone, which included one on the hail mary attempt as time expired. Cassanova McKinzy had one interception and Jonathan Jones had two interceptions. The Tigers had won a shootout 42-35. An interesting note is that Steve Spurrier "went for it" on 4th down several times, converting all of them except 1. The win was the sixth win of the season for Auburn, which meant they were bowl eligible. With the victory, Auburn's all-time record against South Carolina moved to 10-1-1.

Ole Miss

#4 Auburn Tigers at #7 Ole Miss Rebels - Game summary
1 2 34Total
#4 Auburn 7 7 14735
#7 Ole Miss 7 10 7731

at Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, Mississippi

  • Date: November 1, 2014
  • Game time: 6:05 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 50°F • Wind: NW 9 mph • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 62,090
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[10]
Game information

First Quarter
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 12:04 (AUB 7-0)
  • MISS - I'Tavius Mathers 4 yd run (Gary Wunderlich kick), 4:00 (TIE 7-7)
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
  • MISS - Evan Engram 50 yd pass from Bo Wallace (Gary Wunderlich kick), 10:36 (MISS 24-14)
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:30 (MISS 24-21)
  • AUB - Marcus Davis 17 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:59 (AUB 28-24)
Fourth Quarter
  • MISS - Bo Wallace 3 yd run (Gary Wunderlich kick), 14:26 (MISS 31-28)
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 6 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:23 (AUB 35-31)

Top Passers
Top Rushers
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 27 carries, 143 yds, 1 TD
  • MISS - Bo Wallace 14 carries, 61 yds, 1 TD
Top Receiving

Auburn struck first after an incomplete pass (the official said Duke Williams bobbled it as he was going out of bounds) was reviewed and overturned. As a result of the review, the ball was placed at the 3-yard line. Nick Marshall then ran into the end zone for the touchdown. Ole Miss started with a punt on offense. Ole Miss struck next after a big run by Bo Wallace. Penalties cost Auburn greatly and they had a season high amount of penalties. Nick Marshall also had a turnover in the red zone that also cost the Tigers greatly. Ole Miss was threatening to score with six and a half minutes to go, but Kris Frost knocked the ball out of Bo Wallace's hands resulting in a turnover for Auburn. Later, Auburn recovered a fumble in the end zone after it was ruled a touchdown, but review gave Auburn the ball. At the very end, Auburn came up with one last stop as time expired giving Auburn a 35-31 win. With the win, Auburn is now 29-10 all-time against Ole Miss.

Texas A&M

Texas A&M Aggies at #3 Auburn Tigers - Game summary
1 2 34Total
Texas A&M 14 21 3341
#3 Auburn 14 3 71438

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: November 8, 2014
  • Game time: 2:38 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61°F • Wind: W 3 mph • Weather: Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: Matt Moore
  • TV announcers (CBS): Carter Blackburn (play-by-play), Aaron Taylor (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[11]
Game information

First Quarter
  • TAMU - Malcome Kennedy 60 yd pass from Kyle Allen (Josh Lambo kick), 13:32 (TAMU 7-0)
  • TAMU - Josh Reynolds 36 yd pass from Kyle Allen (Josh Lambo kick), 12:53 (TAMU 14-0)
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:16 (TAMU 14-7)
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 34 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 2:32 (TIE 14-14)
Second Quarter
  • TAMU - Ricky Seals-Jones 23 yd pass from Kyle Allen (Josh Lambo kick), 13:29 (TAMU 21-14)
  • TAMU - Josh Reynolds 7 yd pass from Kyle Allen (Josh Lambo kick), 10:29 (TAMU 28-14)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 30 yd field goal, 4:14 (TAMU 28-17)
  • TAMU - Deshazor Everett 65 yd blocked FG return (Josh Lambo kick), 0:00 (TAMU 35-17)
Third Quarter
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 4:41 (TAMU 35-24)
  • TAMU - Josh Lambo 22 yd field goal, 0:47 (TAMU 38-24)
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB - Quan Bray 31 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 14:54 (TAMU 38-31)
  • TAMU - Josh Lambo 27 yd field goal, 7:54 (TAMU 41-31)
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 6 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:42 (TAMU 41-38)

Top Passers
Top Rushers
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 30 carries, 221 yds, 2 TD
  • TAMU - Brandon Williams 12 carries, 68 yds
Top Receiving
  • TAMU - Josh Reynolds 6 receptions, 88 yds, 2 TD
  • AUB - Quan Bray 6 receptions, 65 yds, 1 TD

Auburn allowed a Texas A&M touchdown early putting the Tigers down 7-0. On the Tigers' first offensive possession, Cameron Artis-Payne fumbled the ball and it was recovered by Texas A&M leading to another Aggies score. Cameron Artis-Payne scored twice in the first quarter making the score 14-14 at the end of the first quarter. Auburn could only muster up a field goal in the second quarter while the defense allowed two A&M touchdowns. On the final play of the second quarter, a Daniel Carlson field goal attempt was blocked and returned for a touchdown making the halftime score Texas A&M 35, Auburn 17. Auburn started to come back in the third quarter, holding A&M to a field goal and scoring a touchdown. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Auburn scored again making the score 38-31 Texas A&M with plenty of time to play. Auburn allowed an A&M field goal, but scored quickly reducing the deficit to three points. With Auburn near the goal line and with less than two minutes remaining, Auburn's Nick Marshall fumbled the ball, and Texas A&M recovered. Auburn's defense then forced a three-and-out with only a little over a minute to play. A field goal would have tied it and a touchdown would have given the Tigers the lead, but a botched snap was recovered by Texas A&M. The Aggies then ran out the clock to upset Auburn 41-38. A&M now leads the series 4-1 all-time.

Georgia

#9 Auburn Tigers at #16 Georgia Bulldogs - Game summary
1 2 34Total
#9 Auburn 7 0 007
#16 Georgia 7 10 10734

at Sanford StadiumAthens, Georgia

  • Date: November 15, 2014
  • Game time: 6:21 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 38°F • Wind: E 3 mph • Weather: Clear, cold
  • Game attendance: 92,746
  • Referee: Matt Austin
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[12]
Game information

First Quarter
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 26 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:52 (AUB 7-0)
  • UGA - Malcolm Mitchell 7 yd pass from Hutson Mason (Marshall Morgan kick), 2:15 (TIE 7-7)
Second Quarter
  • UGA - Nick Chubb 9 yd run (Marshall Morgan kick), 8:48 (UGA 14-7)
  • UGA - Marshall Morgan 32 yd field goal, 0:29 (UGA 17-7)
Third Quarter
  • UGA - Todd Gurley 3 yd run (Marshall Morgan kick), 7:28 (UGA 24-7)
  • UGA - Marshall Morgan 28 yd field goal, 0:55 (UGA 27-7)
Fourth Quarter
  • UGA - Nick Chubb 11 yd run (Marshall Morgan kick), 4:51 (UGA 34-7)

Top Passers
Top Rushers
  • UGA - Nick Chubb 19 carries, 144 yds, 2 TD
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 20 carries, 86 yds, 1 TD
Top Receiving
  • AUB - C.J. Uzomah 3 receptions, 39 yds
  • UGA - Michael Bennett 3 receptions, 29 yds

The Tigers struck first on the very first possession of the game, but were shut out for the rest of the game. Penalties, turnovers, man defense in the secondary, an all-in quarterback spy, and the inability to stop Georgia's offense contributed to a 34-7 loss. The series is now tied 55-55-8. This game marked the end of Todd Gurley's suspension.

Samford

Samford Bulldogs at #16 Auburn Tigers - Game summary
1 2 34Total
Samford 0 7 007
#16 Auburn 0 17 7731

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: November 22, 2014
  • Game time: 6:03 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 57°F • Wind: E 9 mph • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (analyst)
  • Sources:[13]
Game information

Second Quarter
  • SAM - Tony Philpot 7 yd pass from Michael Eubank (Warren Handrahan kick), 7:49 (SAM 7-0)
  • AUB - Quan Bray 23 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:50 (TIE 7-7)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 29 yd field goal, 2:24 (AUB 10-7)
  • AUB - Cameron Artis-Payne 7 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:39 (AUB 17-7)
Third Quarter
  • AUB - Corey Grant 13 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:36 (AUB 24-7)
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB - Roc Thomas 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:44 (AUB 31-7)

Top Passers
  • AUB - Nick Marshall 11-18, 171 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • SAM - Michael Eubank 15-29, 125 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
  • SAM - Karel Hamilton 5 receptions, 67 yds
  • AUB - Quan Bray 4 receptions, 56 yds

After a scoreless first quarter, Samford scored first in the second quarter. However, Auburn scored 31 unanswered en route to an easy 31-7 win on Senior Night. Samford coach Pat Sullivan played at Auburn, and was the Tigers' first Heisman Trophy winner. Auburn now leads the series 27-0-1. Auburn kept star receivers Duke Williams and Ricardo Louis out of the game so they could nurse injuries before the Iron Bowl rivalry game against Alabama.

Alabama

#15 Auburn Tigers at #2 Alabama Crimson Tide - Game summary
1 2 34Total
#15 Auburn 6 20 10844
#1 Alabama 14 7 132155

at Bryant-Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama

  • Date: November 29, 2014
  • Game time: 6:52 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60°F • Wind: S 12 mph • Weather: Cloudy, Breezy
  • Game attendance: 101,821
  • Referee: Hubert Owens
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[14]
Game information

First Quarter
  • ALA - T.J. Yeldon 8 yd run (Gunnar Raborn kick), 12:47 (ALA 7-0)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 20 yd field goal, 8:08 (ALA 7-3)
  • ALA - Amari Cooper 17 yd pass from Blake Sims (Gunnar Raborn kick), 6:17 (ALA 14-3)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 24 yd field goal, 2:57 (ALA 14-6)
Second Quarter
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 24 yd field goal, 11:01 (ALA 14-9)
  • AUB - Sammie Coates 34 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:16 (AUB 16-14)
  • ALA - T.J. Yeldon 1 yd run (Gunnar Raborn kick), 1:23 (ALA 21-16)
  • AUB - Sammie Coates 68 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:54 (AUB 23-21)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 20 yd field goal, 0:00 (AUB 26-21)
Third Quarter
  • AUB - Quan Bray 5 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 11:02 (AUB 33-21)
  • ALA - Amari Cooper 39 yd pass from Blake Sims, 8:01 (AUB 33-27)
  • AUB - Daniel Carlson 33 yd field goal, 3:30 (AUB 36-27)
  • ALA - Amari Cooper 75 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffith kick), 3:20 (AUB 36-34)
Fourth Quarter
  • ALA - Blake Sims 11 yd run (DeAndrew White pass from Blake Sims), 14:33 (ALA 42-36)
  • ALA - DeAndrew White 6 yd pass from Blake Sims, 8:05 (ALA 48-36)
  • ALA - Derrick Henry 25 yd run (Adam Griffith kick), 3:46 (ALA 55-36)
  • AUB - Corey Grant 5 yd run (Nick Marshall rush), 0:20 (ALA 55-44)

Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
  • ALA - Amari Cooper 13 receptions, 224 yds, 3 TD
  • AUB - D'haquille Williams 7 receptions, 121 yds

In the twelfth and final game of the regular season, Auburn traveled to Tuscaloosa to face their arch-rival Alabama. Alabama now leads the overall series 43–35–1. College GameDay was in Tuscaloosa for this game, making it the second time the traveling show was live from the location of an Auburn game this season (October 11 vs. Mississippi State). Every analyst picked Alabama to win. On the first play from scrimmage, Auburn turned the ball over on a failed lateral from Nick Marshall to Roc Thomas and Alabama scored on the drive after the fumble. Alabama scored again after Auburn got to the three yard line, but had to settle for a field goal. Auburn then scored ten unanswered points before the defense allowed a late Alabama drive for a touchdown on 4th and goal. Auburn then scored ten more unanswered points after the touchdown and after a Blake Sims interception. The halftime score was Auburn 26 and Alabama 20.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Alabama scored a touchdown and completed a two-point conversion to take the lead at 42-36. Auburn regained possession of the ball, but Nick Marshall was unable to make a 3rd-down conversion and the ball was punted back to Alabama. The Auburn defense was unable to prevent Alabama from rapidly progressing downfield and scoring with a touchdown pass to DeAndrew White. This made the score 48-36 Alabama. Saban opted to attempt another 2-point conversion to widen the gap, but this failed when Blake Sims was pushed out of bounds.

Upon repossession of the ball, Auburn successfully completed passes downfield but was unable to make a first down. Alabama regained the ball.

Wisconsin

#19 Auburn Tigers vs #17 Wisconsin Badgers - Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
#19 Auburn 7 7 314031
#17 Wisconsin 7 0 1410334

at Raymond James StadiumTampa, Florida

  • Date: January 1, 2015
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Referee: Mike Defee
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Matt Millen (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)

On December 7, it was announced that #19 Auburn and #18 Wisconsin would meet in the Outback Bowl. Auburn fired defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson prior to this game and it was announced that Charlie Harbison would be the interim defensive coordinator for this game. Wisconsin's coach Gary Andersen left for Oregon State so the Badgers' athletic director Barry Alvarez will coach the Badgers in this game. The all-time series is tied 1-1-1 and Wisconsin won the last meeting 28–14 in the 2006 Capital One Bowl. With the win, Wisconsin takes the series lead 2-1-1.

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Final 
AP 6 5 5 5 5 5 2 (23) 6 5 4 3 9 16 15 20 19 22 
Coaches 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 (16) 8 6 4 3 9 17 16 21 19 23 
CFP Not released 3 3 9 14 15 19 19 Not released

2015 NFL Draft

Name Position Round Pick Team
Sammie Coates WR 3 87 Pittsburgh Steelers
Angelo Blackson DT 4 100 Tennessee Titans
Gabe Wright DT 4 113 Detroit Lions
C.J. Uzomah TE 5 157 Cincinnati Bengals
Cameron Artis-Payne RB 5 174 Carolina Panthers

Undrafted Free Agents

Name Position Team
Reese Dismukes C Pittsburgh Steelers
Nick Marshall CB/QB Jacksonville Jaguars
Corey Grant RB Jacksonville Jaguars
Jermaine Whitehead S San Francisco 49ers
Chad Slade OG Houston Texans
Quan Bray WR Indianapolis Colts
Trovon Reed CB Seattle Seahawks
Patrick Miller OT San Francisco 49ers
Robensen Therezie S Atlanta Falcons
Johnathan Mincy CB Atlanta Falcons
Brandon Fulse TE Chicago Bears
Brandon King LB/S New England Patriots

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