Shadarius Toodle shines in Auburn's 26-23 victory over Arkansas

Shadarius Toodle made a strong debut for Auburn football during their 26-23 win against Arkansas on November 7, 2026. The true freshman linebacker, stepping in due to injuries to veterans, recorded 11 tackles, three sacks, and 4.5 tackles for loss. Auburn head coach Alex Golesh acknowledged that Toodle's performance exceeded expectations, indicating that he had been prepared for action earlier but was only activated recently. Several other players contributed to the win, including Byrum Brown, who threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns while extending his rushing touchdown streak to seven games. Auburn fans voted Toodle as the "Tiger of the Game" after his standout performance.

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