Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown catches touchdown pass in win over Southern Miss

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown recorded a touchdown catch during a 43-8 victory against Southern Miss on Saturday, September 12. The play occurred on fourth-and-3 when wide receiver Christian Neptune threw a 5-yard pass to an open Brown inside the goal line. Following the game, head coach Alex Golesh stated the play was not a trick but a calculated response to Southern Miss using man-to-man coverage. Brown finished the matchup with 319 yards of total offense and three total scores, recovering from a three-interception performance the previous week. This event marked the first time an Auburn quarterback has caught a touchdown pass since 2012. The win improves Auburn's standing following their season opener.

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