Eric Winters stops late Baylor conversion to secure Auburn 17-16 win

Auburn defeated Baylor 17-16 in a Week 1 football game held in Atlanta on Saturday. Safety Eric Winters prevented a potential comeback by stopping Baylor tight end Matthew Klopfenstein short of the goal line on a two-point conversion attempt with nine seconds remaining. Quarterback Byrum Brown led the Tigers with an 11-yard touchdown run at the 3:21 mark of the fourth quarter to establish the final margin. Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns in the loss, including a late score to receiver Gavin Freeman. Auburn struggled to capitalize on five Baylor turnovers, managing only three points from those opportunities. The Tigers next host Southern Miss, while Baylor prepares to host Prairie View A&M.

• 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Eric Winters stops Baylor’s 2-point try as Auburn prevails 17-16