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Auburn Tigers vs. Ole Miss Rebels: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Tigers defeat Rebels 35–28 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Auburn Tigers vs. Ole Miss Rebels (Week 8).

Auburn Tigers 35 3-3 Winner
Final 35–28
Ole Miss Rebels 28 2-4
Winner
Auburn Tigers
Final score
35–28
Halftime
Auburn Tigers 12–12 Ole Miss Rebels
Top passer
Bo Nix

Top CFB performers · Tigers

Top CFB performers · Rebels

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Ole Miss Rebels 35–28 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Auburn Tigers 35, Ole Miss Rebels 28.

Game summary

Auburn Tigers beat Ole Miss Rebels 35–28 in Week 8 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Bo Nix (2) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.30 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Tank Bigsby — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Seth Williams — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Auburn Tigers6661235
Ole Miss Rebels0126628

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

AUBAuburn Tigers
MISSOle Miss Rebels

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. AUB
    Q1TD
    TBTank Bigsby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Tank Bigsby run for 4 yds for a TD, (Anders Carlson KICK)

  2. MISS
    Q2TD
    MCMatt Corral

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Matt Corral run for 5 yds for a TD, (Luke Logan KICK)

  3. AUB
    Q2TD
    BNBo Nix

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Bo Nix run for 4 yds for a TD, (Anders Carlson KICK)

  4. MISS
    Q2TD
    EMElijah Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Matt Corral pass complete to Elijah Moore for 6 yds for a TD, (Luke Logan KICK)

  5. AUB
    Q3TD
    SSShaun Shivers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Shaun Shivers run for 1 yd for a TD, (Anders Carlson KICK)

  6. MISS
    Q3TD
    MCMatt Corral

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Matt Corral run for 10 yds for a TD, (Luke Logan KICK)

  7. AUB
    Q4TD
    SWSeth Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    Seth Williams 58 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Bo Nix Pass to Seth Williams for Two-Point Conversion)

  8. MISS
    Q4TD
    JEJerrion Ealy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-24

    Jerrion Ealy run for 5 yds for a TD, (Luke Logan KICK)

  9. AUB
    Q4TD
    TBTank Bigsby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-24

    Tank Bigsby run for 18 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Bo Nix (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +9.71 EPA
  • John Rhys Plumlee (145) — 0.0 yds · +0.59 EPA/play +0.59 EPA
  • Matt Corral (145) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.39 EPA

Rushing

  • Tank Bigsby (2) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
  • Jerrion Ealy (145) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
  • Snoop Conner (145) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Receiving

  • Seth Williams (2) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.35 EPA
  • Anthony Schwartz (2) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Elijah Moore (145) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Bo Nix23271.9%01+0.30+9.71
John Rhys Plumlee1451100.0%00+0.59+0.59
Matt Corral1452564.0%01+0.01+0.39

Team EPA comparison

StatAUBMISS
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1210+1.21Rush TD
Q114560+3.79Ended
Q12130+4.67Ended
Q1145110-1.24Interception
Q1230-3.09Punt
Q114540-4.14Punt
Q2290-1.27Punt
Q214510+1.84Rush TD
Q2145150+3.61Ended
Q2210+0.90Rush TD
Q2290+4.01Ended
Q214510+2.90Pass TD
Q214530-0.26Ended
Q3220+0.20Rush TD
Q314560-1.45Punt
Q3290+6.16Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Seth Williams 58 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Bo Nix Pass to Seth Williams for Two-Point Conversion) (+6.0 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Ole Miss Rebels · Matt Corral pass intercepted Roger McCreary return for 5 yds to the Aub 5 (-4.23 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Ole Miss Rebels · John Rhys Plumlee run for 37 yds to the Aub 32 for a 1ST down (+3.86 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · TEAM run for a loss of 25 yards to the Aub 25 (-3.58 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Bo Nix pass complete to Seth Williams for 38 yds to the Miss 1 for a 1ST down (+3.57 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Ole Miss Rebels · Matt Corral pass complete to Kenny Yeboah for 60 yds to the Aub 10 for a 1ST down (+3.51 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Ole Miss Rebels · Luke Logan run for a loss of 4 yards to the Aub 24 (-3.28 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Ole Miss Rebels · Matt Corral pass complete to Elijah Moore for 6 yds to the Aub 39 for a 1ST down (+3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Auburn Tigers controlled the final (35–28) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Bo Nix (2) — 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 Ole Miss Rebels?

Auburn Tigers 35, Ole Miss Rebels 28 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Auburn Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 35–28.

Where can I find the Auburn Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401237115.

Who led Auburn Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels in passing?

Bo Nix (2) 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 Ole Miss Rebels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Auburn Tigers

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Ole Miss Rebels

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L