Auburn rallies past Arkansas on McPherson’s late kick
Byrum Brown accounted for three second-half touchdowns, and freshman Shadarius Toodle recorded three sacks and four tackles for loss in his collegiate debut.
| 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 →Alex McPherson kicked a 43-yard field goal with 33 seconds remaining Saturday, completing Auburn’s second-half rally for a 26-23 victory over Arkansas at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Quarterback Byrum Brown accounted for three touchdowns after halftime. In his collegiate debut, freshman linebacker Shadarius Toodle recorded three sacks and four tackles for loss.
Arkansas led 10-3 at halftime after Auburn managed only one first down across five consecutive drives. The Tigers finally found the end zone when Brown hit Chas Nimrod for a 15-yard touchdown, though a missed extra point left Arkansas ahead 10-9 with 5:01 remaining in the third quarter.
Toodle’s third sack forced Arkansas to settle for a 37-yard field goal and a 13-9 lead. Auburn answered with a 12-play, 75-yard drive capped by Brown’s 5-yard touchdown run. With 9:32 left, a 46-yard Arkansas field goal tied the game at 16-16.
After Arkansas muffed an Auburn punt, Michael Matthews-Canty and Darrion Smith delivered consecutive sacks to force another Razorbacks punt. Brown opened Auburn’s next possession with a 39-yard run. On third-and-12, he escaped pressure and found Keshaun Singleton for a 28-yard touchdown and a 23-16 advantage.
Arkansas responded when KJ Jackson connected with Antonio Jordan for a 23-yard touchdown with 1:54 remaining. Auburn then moved 50 yards in 10 plays to set up McPherson’s winning kick.
Toodle finished his debut with three sacks and four tackles for loss. His pressure also contributed to two Arkansas field-goal situations, including a missed 51-yard attempt early in the second half, while AnQuon Fegans recorded his third interception in four games.
Why it matters
Auburn overcame a 10-3 halftime deficit by producing three second-half touchdown drives. Toodle’s debut gave the Tigers repeated negative plays at key moments, while McPherson converted the final scoring opportunity.
What to watch next
Auburn visits Mississippi State next Saturday at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN or ESPN2 and the Auburn Sports Network.
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