Auburn rallies past Arkansas, loses Deas for season
The Tigers scored 23 points after halftime, while coach Alex Golesh announced that Bryce Deas will miss the rest of the season.
| Kickoff | 12:45 PM ET |
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| Venue | Razorback Stadium |
| Spread | Arkansas -2.5 |
| Total | 55.5 |
| TV | Not announced yet |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →Auburn scored 23 second-half points Saturday to beat Arkansas 26-23, improving to 5-4 overall and 3-4 in SEC play. Coach Alex Golesh credited the crowd with helping change the game after halftime. Auburn’s final six offensive drives looked like a real offense, he said.
Golesh said the first-half play-calling did not put quarterback Byrum Brown in the best situations. He described Brown as tough and gritty, praising his ability to respond to adversity with a “been there, done that” mentality and calling him part of the program’s foundation.
The Tigers won on Alex McPherson’s field goal. Golesh said he left the kicker alone before the attempt and pointed to McPherson’s previous winning kick against Georgia when discussing his confidence in him.
Auburn also left the game with another season-ending injury. Golesh said Bryce Deas was injured Wednesday and underwent surgery Thursday. Deas will miss the rest of the season. He added that De’Marcus Riddick was active before going down, while Toodle and Micheal Mathews Canty continued earning opportunities.
Along the offensive line, Auburn had prepared to start Cole Skinner and Jacob Strand while rotating players throughout the game. Golesh said his goal was to establish an offensive identity during the closing stretch.
Golesh said he understands Auburn’s expectations for winning and believes a brotherhood is developing inside the locker room. As the Tigers prepare to visit Mississippi State in Starkville, he said the challenge is finishing the season as expected.
Why it matters
Auburn moved to 5-4 overall and 3-4 in SEC play after surviving Arkansas. The second-half response gave Golesh evidence of offensive progress, but Deas’ season-ending injury creates another personnel issue for the closing stretch.
What to watch next
Auburn’s next listed game is at Mississippi State in Starkville, where Golesh wants the offense to continue establishing its identity.
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