Auburn Tigers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 17–14 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Auburn Tigers 17, Nebraska Cornhuskers 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Auburn Tigers	6	6	3	0	17
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	6	0	0	14

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Zac Taylor (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.40 EPA
• Brandon Cox (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.25 EPA/play -6.51 EPA

Rushing

• Marlon Lucky (158) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Kenny Irons (2) — 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA
• Brandon Jackson (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Marlon Lucky (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Courtney Taylor (2) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.44 EPA
• Nate Swift (158) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zac Taylor	158	27	3.7%	0	1	-0.05	-1.40
Brandon Cox	2	26	3.8%	0	1	-0.25	-6.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	AUB	NEB
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	158	1	0	+0.09	Ended
Q1	2	2	0	+1.04	Pass TD
Q1	158	4	0	0.00	Interception
Q1	2	5	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	158	15	0	+8.31	Pass TD
Q2	2	3	0	+0.49	Ended
Q2	158	3	0	-3.06	Punt
Q2	2	3	0	-3.47	Punt
Q2	158	3	0	-2.46	Punt
Q2	2	3	0	-2.17	Punt
Q2	158	7	0	+0.62	Rush TD
Q2	2	4	0	+0.72	Rush TD
Q2	158	3	0	-5.98	Ended
Q3	2	8	0	+3.52	Ended
Q3	158	7	0	-0.74	Punt
Q3	2	9	0	+1.09	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zac Taylor pass intercepted by Karibi Dede at the Aub 41, returned for 50 yards to the Neb 9. (-8.2 EPA)
2. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Kenny Irons rush for no gain, fumbled at the Neb 37, recovered by Andrew Shanle at the Neb 37. (-5.1 EPA)
3. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Brandon Cox sacked by Barry Turner, fumbled at the Aub 43, recovered by Neb at the Aub 43, tackled by Barry Turner. (-3.77 EPA)
4. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dane Todd rush for a loss of 14 yards, fumbled at the Neb 14, forced by Josh Hebert, recovered by Josh Hebert at the Neb 14. (-3.53 EPA)
5. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zac Taylor pass complete to Marlon Lucky for 19 yards to the Aub 27 for a 1ST down. (+3.49 EPA)
6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zac Taylor pass complete to Nate Swift for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.86 EPA)
7. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Brandon Jackson rush for 9 yards to the Neb 35 for a 1ST down, Auburn penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted. (-2.51 EPA)
8. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Brandon Cox pass complete to Courtney Taylor for 14 yards to the Aub 31 for a 1ST down. (+2.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (17–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zac Taylor (158) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: AUB at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Auburn Tigers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Auburn Tigers 17, Nebraska Cornhuskers 14 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Auburn Tigers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 17–14.

Where can I find the Auburn Tigers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=270010158.

Who led Auburn Tigers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Zac Taylor (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Auburn Tigers at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.