Auburn dominates Southern Miss 43-8 in home opener victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Auburn defeated Southern Miss 43-8 on Saturday night in a dominant home opener performance at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Quarterback Byrum Brown led the Tigers with 319 total yards and three touchdowns, playing turnover-free football after struggling in the previous week's game. Auburn's defense set the tone early when Andre Jordan Jr. returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown on the game's second snap. The Tigers offense amassed 610 total yards, including 343 yards on the ground, while holding the Southern Miss offense to 221 total yards. The win moves Auburn to 2-0 as the team prepares for its Southeastern Conference opener. Southern Miss, falling to 1-1, struggled with 11 penalties and failed to convert on fourth-down attempts throughout the night.
- •Byrum Brown recorded 319 total yards and three touchdowns in the win.
- •Auburn totaled 610 yards of offense while limiting Southern Miss to 221 yards.
- •Andre Jordan Jr. scored on a 29-yard interception return early in the first quarter.
- •Auburn hosts Florida next Saturday for the program's SEC opener.
- •Southern Miss committed 11 penalties and two turnovers during the loss.
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Byrum Brown shines in home opener, leading Auburn to a 43-8 victory over Southern Miss
"Byrum Brown accounted for 319 yards and three touchdowns, leading Auburn to a 43-8 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday night. A week after throwing three interceptions, Brown completed 17 of 28 passes for 223 yards and two scores. The Tigers (2-0), coming off a last-second victory against Baylor in Atlanta, totaled 610 yards in their home opener.
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