Auburn struggles with penalties, turnovers in loss to Ole Miss

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Auburn struggles with penalties, turnovers in loss to Ole Miss
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Auburn faced Ole Miss on Saturday, suffering a 45-15 defeat in Oxford. The Tigers trailed for much of the game but closed the gap to 17-15 late in the third quarter after a touchdown by quarterback Byrum Brown. However, a failed two-point conversion attempt and subsequent turnovers allowed Ole Miss to score 28 unanswered points. Auburn committed eight penalties for 67 yards and had two turnovers, echoing similar issues faced in their previous loss to LSU. The team will look to correct these mistakes as they prepare to face Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Samford in upcoming games.

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  • •Auburn loses to Ole Miss 45-15 on November 1, 2026.
  • •The Tigers' late touchdown narrowed the gap to 17-15.
  • •Auburn committed eight penalties and turned the ball over twice.
  • •Ole Miss converted 13 of 16 third downs, controlling time of possession.
  • •Auburn's upcoming opponents include Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Samford.
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Auburn was in prime position to steal a win at Ole Miss on Saturday, but several miscues led to major setbacks.

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