American college football season
The 2015 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by third-year head coach Gus Malzahn . They finished the season 7–6, 2–6 in SEC play to finish in last place in the Western Division. They were invited to the Birmingham Bowl where they defeated Memphis .
The Tigers lost 18 seniors to graduation as well as two juniors who chose to forgo their senior season in pursuit of an earlier NFL career. The Tigers lost 12 more players from the 2014 team due to various reasons.
Returning players that started all or a significant number of games in the 2014 season.
† Indicates player was a starter in 2013 but missed all of 2014 due to injury.
The Tigers would go on to land another top 10 recruiting class in 2015 (#3 by Scout, #7 by Rivals, #7 by ESPN, and #9 by 247). The signing class was highlighted by Byron Cowart (DE)--widely considered the #1 recruit in the nation in the 2015 recruiting cycle. All of the players would qualify academically and enroll over the summer.
The Tigers would also add three transfer players: graduate student Blake Countess (CB) from Michigan who is able to play immediately, as well as Darius James (OL) from Texas and Jamel Dean (CB) from Ohio State, both of whom must sit out one year to satisfy the NCAA's transfer rule.
US college sports recruiting information for 2015 recruits
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
Montavious Atkinson S Fairburn, Georgia
Langston Hughes High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
183 lb (83 kg)
Mar 17, 2014
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Tyler Carr OG Southside, Alabama
Southside High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
313 lb (142 kg)
Jun 24, 2014
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Jordan Colbert S Griffin, Georgia
Griffin High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
226 lb (103 kg)
Apr 26, 2014
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Byron Cowart DE Seffner, Florida
Armwood High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
277 lb (126 kg)
Feb 4, 2015
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Chandler Cox FB Apopka, Florida
Apopka High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
232 lb (105 kg)
May 31, 2014
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Carlton Davis CB Miami, Florida
Miami Norland High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Feb 4, 2015
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Javarius Davis CB Jacksonville, Florida
Edward H. White High School
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Feb 4, 2015
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Ryan Davis WR St. Petersburg, Florida
Lakewood High School
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
164 lb (74 kg)
Feb 4, 2015
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Jerimiah Dinson CB Hialeah, Florida
American High School
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
172 lb (78 kg)
Jan 26, 2015
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Marquel Harrell OG Fairburn, Georgia
Creekside High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
325 lb (147 kg)
Apr 21, 2014
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Jalen Harris TE Montgomery, Alabama
Saint James School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
250 lb (110 kg)
Jun 24, 2014
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Jeff Holland LB Jacksonville, Florida
Trinity Christian Academy
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
240 lb (110 kg)
Feb 4, 2015
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Michael Horton OG Atlanta, Georgia
Lakeside
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
312 lb (142 kg)
Feb 4, 2015
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Tim Irvin S Miami, Florida
Westminster Christian School
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
194 lb (88 kg)
Jan 18, 2015
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Jauntavius Johnson DT Lincoln, Alabama
Lincoln High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
322 lb (146 kg)
Aug 6, 2014
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Kerryon Johnson RB Madison, Alabama
Madison Academy
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
Apr 15, 2014
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Kaleb King OG Buford, Georgia
Mill Creek High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
284 lb (129 kg)
Apr 4, 2014
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Richard McBryde LB Troy, Alabama
Charles Henderson High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
227 lb (103 kg)
Jul 26, 2014
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Tyler Queen QB Kennesaw, Georgia
North Cobb High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
241 lb (109 kg)
Jul 10, 2013
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Jovon Robinson RB Memphis, Tennessee
Georgia Military College
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
230 lb (100 kg)
May 15, 2014
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Ian Shannon P Marietta, Georgia
Marietta High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
209 lb (95 kg)
Sep 3, 2014
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Bailey Sharp OT Marietta, Georgia
Sprayberry High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
293 lb (133 kg)
Apr 19, 2014
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Darius Slayton WR Norcross, Georgia
Greater Atlanta Christian School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
182 lb (83 kg)
Feb 3, 2015
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Jason Smith WR Mobile, Alabama
Gulf Coast Community College
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Feb 4, 2014
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Maurice Swain DT LaGrange, Georgia
Gulf Coast Community College
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
295 lb (134 kg)
Dec 17, 2014
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Prince Tega Wanogho DE Elmore, Alabama
Edgewood Academy
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
250 lb (110 kg)
Feb 3, 2015
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Darrell Williams LB Hoover, Alabama
Hoover High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
234 lb (106 kg)
May 7, 2014
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Overall recruiting rankings: Scout : 3 Rivals : 7 247Sports : 9 ESPN : 7
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:
The Tigers spring game 'A-Day' was held on Saturday April 18. Team Auburn defeated team Tigers 24–14 with wide receiver Myron Burton and safety Tray Matthews earning offensive and defensive MVP honors respectively. 62,143 fans attended the game making it the highest attended spring game of the year in which the fans had to pay to attend ($5), and the 4th most attended Auburn spring game after 2013, 2014, and 2010.
Auburn A-Day Game
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Tigers
0
7
0 7 14
Auburn 10
14
0 0 24
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
Date : April 18, 2015Game time : 1:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind 3 mph (4.8 km/h) S • Weather: CloudyGame attendance : 62,143TV announcers (SEC Network+ ) : Dave Baker (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)
Official Depth Chart as of 9/1/2015 [ 1] [ 2]
Defense
SS
(28) Tray Matthews
(19) Nick Ruffin
Offense
WR
(82) Melvin Ray OR
(4) Jason Smith OR
TE
(85) Jalen Harris
(46) Chris Laye
Auburn announced their 2015 football schedule on October 14, 2014. The 2015 schedule consist of 7 home games and 4 away games in the regular season. One game is at a neutral site in Atlanta, Georgia against the Louisville Cardinals in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on September 5. The Tigers will host SEC foes Alabama , Georgia , Mississippi State , and Ole Miss , and will travel to Arkansas , Kentucky , LSU , and Texas A&M , also the Tigers made it to the Birmingham Bowl which is played at Legion Field .[ 3]
Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance September 5 2:30 p.m. vs. Louisville * No. 6 CBS W 31–2473,927 September 12 11:00 a.m. No. 5 (FCS ) Jacksonville State * No. 6 SECN W 27–20 OT 87,451 September 19 2:30 p.m. at No. 13 LSU No. 18 CBS L 21–45102,321 September 26 6:30 p.m. Mississippi State Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL ESPN L 9–1787,451 October 3 3:00 p.m. San Jose State * Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL SECN W 35–2187,451 6:00 p.m. at Kentucky ESPN W 30–2763,407 October 24 11:00 a.m. at Arkansas SECN L 46–54 4OT 72,008 October 31 12:00 p.m. No. 19 Ole Miss Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL (rivalry ) ESPN L 19–2787,451 November 7 6:30 p.m. at No. 19 Texas A&M SECN W 26–10104,625 November 14 11:00 a.m. Georgia CBS L 13–2087,451 November 21 3:00 p.m. Idaho * Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL SECN W 56–3487,451 November 28 2:30 p.m. No. 2 Alabama Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL (Iron Bowl , SEC Nation ) CBS L 13–2987,451 December 30 11:00 a.m. vs. Memphis * ESPN W 31–1059,430 *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time
[ 4]
2015 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Louisville
0
0
10 14 24
#6 Auburn 7
10
7 7 31
at Georgia Dome • Atlanta, Georgia
Game information
First Quarter Second Quarter AUB – Justin Garrett 82 yd fumble return (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:54 (AUB 14–0)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 56 yd field goal, 0:34 (AUB 17–0) Third Quarter AUB – Ricardo Louis 33 yd pass from Jeremy Johnson (Daniel Carlson kick), 11:21 (AUB 24–0)
LOU – John Wallace 43 yd field goal, 7:07 (AUB 24–3)
LOU – Lamar Jackson 10 yd run (John Wallace kick), 1:51 (AUB 24–10) Fourth Quarter AUB – Ricardo Louis 8 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:04 (AUB 31–10)
LOU – Brandon Radcliff 2 yd run (John Wallace kick), 6:21 (AUB 31–17)
LOU – Brandon Radcliff 2 yd run (John Wallace kick), 2:59 (AUB 31–24)
Top Passers LOU − Lamar Jackson 9–20, 100 yds, 1 INT
AUB − Jeremy Johnson 11–21, 137 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT Top Rushers LOU − Lamar Jackson 16 carries, 106 yds, 1 TD
AUB − Peyton Barber 24 carries, 115 yds Top Receiving LOU − James Quick 4 receptions, 28 yds
AUB − Ricardo Louis 3 receptions, 54 yds, 1 TD
It was announced on August 29, 2013, that Auburn and Louisville would meet in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in 2015. In the game, Auburn started with an interception and scored in the first 2 minutes. Auburn jumped out to a 24–0 lead, but Louisville, led by Lamar Jackson came back. After an timeout for Louisville with around a minute to go, Auburn was able to run out the clock and win 31–24.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at #6 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Jacksonville State
0
10
0 10 0 20
#6 Auburn 3
3
7 7 7 27
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
Date : September 12, 2015Game time : 11:01 a.m.Game weather : Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind N 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: CloudyGame attendance : 87,451Referee : Brad RogersTV announcers (SEC Network ) : Dave Neal (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), Dawn Davenport (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 7]
Game information
First Quarter AUB – Daniel Carlson 27 yd field goal, 3:06 (AUB 3–0) Second Quarter JSU – Connor Rouleau 32 yd field goal, 13:29 (TIE 3–3)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 49 yd field goal, 9:55 (AUB 6–3)
JSU – Josh Barge 11 yd pass from Eli Jenkins (Connor Rouleau kick), 5:31 (JSU 10–6) Third Quarter AUB – Roc Thomas 51 yd pass from Jeremy Johnson (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:35 (AUB 13–10) Fourth Quarter JSU – Connor Rouleau 26 yd field goal, 10:43 (TIE 13–13)
JSU – Troymaine Pope 5 yd run (Connor Rouleau kick), 5:38 (JSU 20–13)
AUB – Melvin Ray 10 yd pass from Jeremy Johnson (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:39 (TIE 20–20) Overtime AUB – Peyton Barber 4 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:00 (AUB 27–20)
Top Passers JSU − Eli Jenkins 26–43, 277 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
AUB − Jeremy Johnson 21–32, 236 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT Top Rushers JSU − Troymaine Pope 21 carries, 89 yds, 1 TD
AUB − Peyton Barber 23 carries, 128 yds, 1 TD Top Receiving JSU − Josh Barge 14 receptions, 132 yds, 1 TD
AUB − Ricardo Louis 10 receptions, 76 yds
In their home opener, Auburn played Jacksonville State. This was the debut of Auburn's new jumbotron which is the biggest in college football. In a game that many expected to be a blowout, Jacksonville State hung with Auburn and led at halftime. With 39 seconds left in the ballgame and Jacksonville State leading 20–13, Melvin Ray caught a touchdown from Jeremy Johnson. Jacksonville State got the ball back and took a knee, sending the game to overtime. In overtime, Peyton Barber scored from four yards out putting Auburn ahead 27–20. Jacksonville State got the ball and got it to the 5 yard line. On 3rd Down and Goal, Cassanova McKinzy sacked Eli Jenkins setting up 4th Down and Goal. Jenkins threw a pass to the end zone which was caught out of bounds, so it was incomplete and Auburn had escaped with a 27–20 win in overtime.
#18 Auburn Tigers at #13 LSU Tigers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
#18 Auburn
0
0
14 7 21
#13 LSU 14
10
14 7 45
at Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Date : September 19, 2015Game time : 2:39 p.m.Game weather : Temperature: 91 °F (33 °C) • Wind 8 mph (13 km/h) NW • Weather: Partly CloudyGame attendance : 102,321Referee : Matt LoefflerTV announcers (CBS) : Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Allie LaForce (sideline reporter)Sources :[ 8]
Game information
First Quarter LSU – Bradon Harris 2 yd run (Trent Domingue kick), 13:19 (LSU 7–0)
LSU – Colin Jeter 1 yd pass from Brandon Harris (Trent Domingue kick), 1:39 (LSU 14–0) Second Quarter LSU – Trent Domingue 32 yd field goal, 6:54 (LSU 17–0)
LSU – Leonard Fournette 40 yd run (Trent Domingue kick), 2:10 (LSU 24–0) Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Top Passers Top Rushers Top Receiving
In the third game of the season, Auburn traveled to what is widely considered to be the toughest place to play in college football. They took on the LSU Tigers in the 50th meeting in the Tiger Bowl rivalry game. Leonard Fournette had a career game and LSU jumped out to a 24–0 lead en route to a 45–21 victory. Auburn's record fell to 2–1.
Mississippi State Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Mississippi State 7
7
3 0 17
Auburn
0
0
6 3 9
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
Date : September 26, 2015Game time : 6:36 p.m.Game weather : Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:Game attendance : 87,451Referee : John McDaidTV announcers (ESPN2 ) : Mark Jones (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 9]
Game information
First Quarter MSU – Gabe Myles 32 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Westin Graves kick), 5:18 (MSU 7–0) Second Quarter Third Quarter AUB – Daniel Carlson 30 yd field goal, 9:41 (MSU 14–3)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 25 yd field goal, 3:06 (MSU 14–6)
MSU – Westin Graves 44 yd field goal, 1:11 (MSU 17–6) Fourth Quarter AUB – Daniel Carlson 51 yd field goal, 1:07 (MSU 17–9)
Top Passers Top Rushers MSU − Brandon Holloway 5 carries, 42 yds
AUB − Peyton Barber 27 carries, 137 yds Top Receiving
In the fourth game of the season, Auburn took on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. It was Sean White's first start as quarterback for Auburn. The offense and defense both looked improved from the last two weeks, but Auburn had to settle for field goals rather than touchdowns in the red zone. Miscues such as an interception, and a high snap, both in the red zone hurt Auburn's chances in the ballgame, and Mississippi State won 17–9. It was the first time in the Gus Malzahn era at Auburn (including his time as offensive coordinator from 2009 to 2011) that Auburn had failed to score a touchdown.
San Jose State Spartans at Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
San Jose State
7
0
7 7 21
Auburn 14
7
7 7 35
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
Date : October 3, 2015Game time : 3:01 p.m.Game weather : Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind 10 mph (16 km/h) • Weather: CloudyGame attendance : 87,451Referee : Marvel JulyTV announcers (SEC Network) : Dave Neal (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), Kayce Smith (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 10]
Game information
First Quarter AUB – Peyton Barber 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 9:54 (AUB 7–0)
SJSU – Tyler Winston 18 yd pass from Joe Gray (Bryce Crawford kick), 4:55 (TIE 7–7)
AUB – Peyton Barber 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 2:32 (AUB 14–7) Second Quarter AUB – Peyton Barber 5 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:38 (AUB 21–7) Third Quarter SJSU – Joe Gray 1 yd run (Bryce Crawford kick), 8:01 (AUB 21–14)
AUB – Peyton Barber 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 4:37 (AUB 28–14) Fourth Quarter SJSU – Tyler Ervin 2 yd run (Bryce Crawford kick), 5:38 (AUB 28–21)
AUB – Peyton Barber 36 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 4:43 (AUB 35–21)
Top Passers SJSU − Joe Gray 21–33, 224 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
AUB − Sean White 6–10, 108 yds Top Rushers SJSU − Tyler Ervin 27 carries, 160 yds, 1 TD
AUB − Peyton Barber 28 carries, 147 yds, 5 TD Top Receiving SJSU − Billy Freeman 6 receptions, 59 yds
AUB − Ricardo Louis 3 receptions, 47 yds
Auburn Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Auburn 14
9
0 7 30
Kentucky
7
3
10 7 27
at Commonwealth Stadium • Lexington, Kentucky
Date : October 15, 2015Game time : 6:01 p.m.Game weather : Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Wind SSW 7 mph (11 km/h) • Weather: Sunny, ChillingGame attendance : 63,407Referee : Hubert OwensTV announcers (ESPN ) : Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Mack Brown (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 11]
Game information
First Quarter AUB – Peyton Barber 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 11:07 (AUB 7–0)
UK – Boom Williams 1 yd run (Austin MacGinnis kick), 8:46 (TIE 7–7)
AUB – Kerryon Johnson 6 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:10 (AUB 14–7) Second Quarter AUB – Daniel Carlson 34 yd field goal, 8:59 (AUB 17–7)
UK – Austin MacGinnis 28 yd field goal, 4:55 (AUB 17–10)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 29 yd field goal, 1:43 (AUB 20–10)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 52 yd field goal, 0:00 (AUB 23–10) Third Quarter UK – Boom Williams 6 yd run (Austin MacGinnis kick), 11:49 (AUB 23–17)
UK – Austin MacGinnis 32 yd field goal, 1:03 (AUB 23–20) Fourth Quarter AUB – Peyton Barber 3 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:56 (AUB 30–20)
UK – Mikel Horton 1 yd run (Austin MacGinnis kick), 4:06 (AUB 30–27)
Top Passers AUB − Sean White 17–27, 255 yds
UK − Patrick Towles 27–44, 359 yds, 1 INT Top Rushers AUB − Peyton Barber 26 carries, 92 yds, 2 TD
UK − Boom Williams 16 carries, 113 yds, 2 TD Top Receiving AUB − Ricardo Louis 7 receptions, 154 yds
UK − Garrett Johnson 9 receptions, 160 yds
After their only bye week, Auburn went to Lexington, Kentucky to face the Kentucky Wildcats on a Thursday night. It was a great game for both teams. Kentucky had dropped passes and threw an interception in the end zone which cost the Wildcats. On the final, possible game-winning, drive for Kentucky, Auburn stopped them on 4th and 3 with almost 30 seconds left to win.
Auburn Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 OT 2OT 3OT 4OT Total
Auburn
0
7
7 10 7 7 8 0 46
Arkansas 7
7
7 3 7 7 8 8 54
at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium • Fayetteville, Arkansas
Date : October 24, 2015Game time : 11:01 a.m.Game weather : Temperature: 58 °F (14 °C) • Wind NNW 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Mostly CloudyGame attendance : 72,008Referee : Matt AustinTV announcers (SEC Network) : Tom Hart (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst), Kevin Weidl (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 12]
Game information
First Quarter ARK – Dominique Reed 11 yd run (Cole Hedlund kick), 11:33 (ARK 7–0) Second Quarter ARK – Jeremy Sprinkle 23 yd pass from Brandon Allen (Cole Hedlund kick), 14:22 (ARK 14–0)
AUB – Peyton Barber 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:30 (ARK 14–7) Third Quarter AUB – Jason Smith 9 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 9:09 (TIE 14–14)
ARK – Alex Collins 7 yd run (Cole Hedlund kick), 2:14 (ARK 21–14) Fourth Quarter AUB – Jeremy Johnson 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:54 (TIE 21–21)
ARK – Cole Hedlund 25 yd field goal, 1:07 (ARK 24–21)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 41 yd field goal, 0:04 (TIE 24–24) Overtime AUB – Peyton Barber 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:00 (AUB 31–24)
ARK – Drew Morgan 6 yd pass from Brandon Allen (Cole Hedlund kick), 0:00 (TIE 31–31) 2nd Overtime ARK – Kody Walker 3 yd run (Cole Hedlund kick), 0:00 (ARK 38–31)
AUB – Peyton Barber 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:00 (TIE 38–38) 3rd Overtime AUB – Peyton Barber 1 yd run (Melvin Ray pass from Sean White for 2 pt conversion), 0:00 (AUB 46–38)
ARK – Kody Walker 4 yd run (Jeremy Sprinkle pass from Brandon Allen for 2 pt conversion), 0:00 (TIE 46–46) 4th Overtime
Top Passers Top Rushers Top Receiving AUB − Ricardo Louis 6 receptions, 79 yds
ARK − Drew Morgan 6 receptions, 56 yds, 2 TD
The seventh game of the season was against the Arkansas Razorbacks. In an exciting game, dropped passes hurt Auburn as the Tigers fell in 4 overtimes. Now the Tigers lead the all-time series 13–11–1.
#19 Ole Miss Rebels at Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
#19 Ole Miss 3
7
10 7 27
Auburn
3
7
3 6 19
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
Date : October 31, 2015Game time : 11:01 a.m.Game weather : Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Wind SE 6 mph (9.7 km/h) • Weather: CloudyGame attendance : 87,451Referee : Matt LoefflerTV announcers (ESPN) : Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Tom Luginbill (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 13]
Game information
First Quarter MISS – Gary Wunderlich 27 yd field goal, 8:30 (MISS 3–0)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 52 yd field goal, 3:52 (TIE 3–3) Second Quarter AUB – Ricardo Louis 47 yd pass from Sean White (Daniel Carlson kick), 14:11 (AUB 10–3)
MISS – Akeem Judd 25 yd run (Gary Wunderlich kick), 3:59 (TIE 10–10) Third Quarter MISS – Gary Wunderlich 37 yd field goal, 12:20 (MISS 13–10)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 23 yd field goal, 3:46 (TIE 13–13)
MISS – Derrick Jones 45 yd pass from Chad Kelly (Gary Wunderlich kick), 1:54 (MISS 20–13) Fourth Quarter AUB – Daniel Carlson 33 yd field goal, 14:34 (MISS 20–16)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 27 yd field goal, 12:00 (MISS 20–19)
MISS – Laquon Treadwell 21 yd pass from Chad Kelly (Gary Wunderlich kick), 10:13 (MISS 27–19)
Top Passers Top Rushers MISS − Jaylen Walton 20 carries, 78 yds
AUB − Jovon Robinson 18 carries, 91 yds Top Receiving MISS − Domore'ea Stringfellow 8 receptions, 71 yds
AUB − Ricardo Louis 4 receptions, 137 yds, 1 TD
The eighth game of the season was against Ole Miss. Auburn struggled in the red zone and had to settle for field goals rather than touchdowns. Many people thought bad coaching and play calls contributed to the 27–19 loss. The Tigers now lead the series 29–11–0.
Auburn Tigers at #25 Texas A&M Aggies – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Auburn 7
7
6 6 26
#25 Texas A&M
3
0
7 0 10
at Kyle Field • College Station, Texas
Date : November 7, 2015Game time : 6:39 p.m.Game weather : Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind: NNE 15 mph (24 km/h) • Weather: RainyGame attendance : 104,625Referee : Ken WilliamsonTV announcers (SEC Network) : Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 14]
Game information
First Quarter TA&M – Taylor Bertolet 50 yd field goal, 11:25 (TA&M 3–0)
AUB – Marcus Davis 9 yd pass from Jeremy Johnson (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:42 (AUB 7–3) Second Quarter AUB – Jovon Robinson 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 13:40 (AUB 14–3) Third Quarter AUB – Daniel Carlson 35 yd field goal, 12:29 (AUB 17–3)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 30 yd field goal, 7:56 (AUB 20–3)
TA&M- Speedy Noil 2 yd pass from Jake Hubenak (Taylor Bertolet kick), 2:23 (AUB 20–10) Fourth Quarter AUB – Daniel Carlson 21 yd field goal, 13:39 (AUB 23–10)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 31 yd field goal, 6:33 (AUB 26–10)
Top Passers Top Rushers AUB − Jovon Robinson 27 carries, 159 yds, 1 TD
TA&M − Tra Carson 21 carries, 109 yds Top Receiving AUB − Marcus Davis 4 receptions, 10 yds, 1 TD
TA&M − Christian Kirk 7 receptions, 44 yds
The ninth contest of the season was a trip to Texas to face Texas A&M. Auburn had their best game of the season, according to head coach Gus Malzahn. The defense was especially great, forcing 3 turnovers, all interceptions, 2 of which were inside Auburn's 5 yard line. The win meant Auburn was 1 win away from bowl eligibility. Jeremy Johnson started in place of an injured Sean White, making his first start since the LSU game on September 19. The Aggies now lead the series 4–2–0.
Georgia Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Georgia 0
3
7 10 20
Auburn
7
3
0 3 13
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
Date : November 14, 2015Game time : 11:08 a.m.Game weather : Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind NE 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: SunnyGame attendance : 87,451Referee : John McDaidTV announcers (CBS) : Carter Blackburn (play-by-play), Aaron Taylor (analyst), Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 15]
Game information
First Quarter AUB – Kerryon Johnson 7 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:24 (AUB 7–0) Second Quarter UGA – Marshall Morgan 40 yd field goal, 4:00 (AUB 7–3)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 42 yd field goal, 0:34 (AUB 10–3) Third Quarter Fourth Quarter UGA – Isaiah McKenzie 53 yd punt return (Marshall Morgan kick), 9:28 (UGA 17–10)
UGA – Marshall Morgan 38 yd field goal, 6:49 (UGA 20–10)
AUB – Daniel Carlson 38 yd field goal, 1:14 (UGA 20–13)
Top Passers Top Rushers UGA − Sony Michel 26 carries, 77 yds
AUB − Jovon Robinson 12 carries, 93 yds Top Receiving UGA − Jeb Blazevich 3 receptions, 19 yds
AUB − Marcus Davis 8 receptions, 31 yds
In the tenth game of the season, Auburn face off against rival Georgia. Auburn's passing game was not good in this ballgame. The Tigers blew a 10–3 halftime lead, and lost 20–13. A late Ricardo Louis fumble at the UGA 1 cost the Tigers greatly. The overall series record is 55–56–8.
Idaho Vandals at Auburn Tigers – Game summary
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1
2
3 4 Total
Idaho
7
10
3 14 34
Auburn 14
21
14 7 56
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
Date : November 21, 2015Game time : 3:01 p.m.Game weather : Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Partly cloudyGame attendance : 87,451Referee : James CarterTV announcers (SEC Network Alternate) : Mike Couzens (play-by-play), Cole Cubelic (analyst), Kevin Weidl (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 16]
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The eleventh game of the season was against the Idaho Vandals. Behind Jeremy Johnson's 4 touchdowns, the offense put a season high 56 points on the scoreboard as they cruised to a 56–34 win. The win gave the Tigers their 6th win of the season, giving them bowl eligibility.
#2 Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers – Game summary
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1
2
3 4 Total
#2 Alabama 3
9
7 10 29
Auburn
6
0
7 0 13
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
Date : November 28, 2015Game time : 2:40 p.m.Game weather : Temperature: 73° • Wind SE 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: SunnyGame attendance : 87,451Referee : Tom RitterTV announcers (CBS) : Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Allie LaForce (sideline reporter)Sources: [ 17]
Game information
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In the twelfth and final game of the regular season, Auburn will take on arch-rival Alabama. Their last meeting ended in a 55–44 loss for the Tigers in the 2014 season. Alabama leads the all-time series 43–35–1.
2015 Birmingham Bowl
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Auburn 10
0
7 14 31
Memphis
0
10
0 0 10
at Legion Field • Birmingham, Alabama
Date : December 30, 2015Game time : 11:03 a.m.Game weather : Temperature: 56 • Wind NNW 2 mph (3.2 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy/RainGame attendance : 59,430Referee : Jeff HeaserTV announcers (ESPN) : Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (analyst), Paul Carcaterra (sideline reporter)
Game information
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Ranking movementsLegend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking Week Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Final AP 6 6 18 RV — — — — — — — — — — — — Coaches 7 7 15 25 RV — — — — — — — — — — — CFP Not released — — — — — — Not released
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