Auburn Tigers fall 24-14 to Tennessee in SEC match

Auburn football suffered a 24-14 defeat against No. 17 Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville. The Tigers led 7-3 at halftime but struggled with turnovers and penalties while Tennessee's offense surged in the second half. Quarterback Byrum Brown accounted for 266 yards and both Auburn touchdowns, but costly mistakes hindered their efforts. Linebacker Xavier Atkins stood out defensively, leading the team with 11 tackles and an interception. Despite the loss, fans selected Atkins as the Tiger of the Game, marking his standout performance in a tough matchup.

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