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Auburn football secures home win against Southern Miss

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Auburn football secures home win against Southern Miss
Summary

Auburn moved to 2-0 on the season with a 43-8 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The home team opened the scoring on the first play of the contest and maintained control throughout the game. While the offense committed 10 penalties and recorded one turnover, the squad successfully converted 4 of 5 fourth-down attempts. Defensively, Auburn forced multiple turnovers and limited Southern Miss to low production levels. Alex McPherson added to the effort with a career-long field goal, while Andre Jordan Jr. contributed two interceptions. Southern Miss drops to a 1-1 record following the loss.

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  • •Auburn defeated Southern Miss 43-8 at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 12.
  • •Andre Jordan Jr. recorded two interceptions for the Auburn defense.
  • •Auburn converted 4 of 5 fourth-down attempts during the contest.
  • •The team committed 10 penalties and one turnover in the win.
  • •Southern Miss falls to a 1-1 overall record.
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