Massachusetts Minutemen 14–59 Auburn Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 59–14 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Massachusetts Minutemen 14, Auburn Tigers 59.

Game summary

Auburn Tigers dominated Massachusetts Minutemen 59–14 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Carlos Davis (Massachusetts) — 106.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams — 91.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Gino Campiotti — 3 rec, 19.0 yds.
EPA edge: Auburn (+0.203/play) vs Massachusetts (-0.274/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Massachusetts Minutemen	6	0	6	6	14
Auburn Tigers	9	18	12	6	59

Scoring Map

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

MASSMassachusetts Minutemen

+3OPP 20

AUBAuburn Tigers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Auburn
Q1TD
DADamari Alston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Damari Alston rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Massachusetts
Q1TD
TPTaisun Phommachanh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Taisun Phommachanh rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Auburn
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 37 yards
Auburn
Q2TD
RARobby Ashford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Robby Ashford rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Auburn
Q2TD
RARobby Ashford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Robby Ashford rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Auburn
Q2TD
RARobby Ashford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Robby Ashford rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Massachusetts
Q3TD
TPTaisun Phommachanh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Taisun Phommachanh — Interception returned for a touchdown
Auburn
Q3TD
JFJay Fair
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Payton Thorne pass to Jay Fair for a touchdown (29 yards)
Auburn
Q3TD
JCJeremiah Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-39
Jeremiah Cobb rushes 42 yards for a touchdown
Massachusetts
Q4TD
ASAnthony Simpson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-39
Carlos Davis pass to Anthony Simpson for a touchdown (58 yards)
Auburn
Q4TD
SJSean Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-45
Sean Jackson rushes 45 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Carlos Davis (Massachusetts) — 106.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.04 EPA/play +8.35 EPA
Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 141.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +7.34 EPA
Holden Geriner (Auburn) — 59.0 yds · +1.24 EPA/play +2.48 EPA

Rushing

Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (Massachusetts) — 91.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Robby Ashford (Auburn) — 51.0 yds · 3 TD +0.94 EPA
Damari Alston (Auburn) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA

Receiving

Gino Campiotti (Massachusetts) — 3 rec · 19.0 yds -0.94 EPA
Jay Fair (Auburn) — 5 rec · 46.0 yds +0.35 EPA
Shane Hooks (Auburn) — 2 rec · 41.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Carlos Davis	Massachusetts	8	75.0%	106	1	+1.04	+8.35
Payton Thorne	Auburn	17	58.8%	141	1	+0.43	+7.34
Holden Geriner	Auburn	2	100.0%	59	0	+1.24	+2.48
Robby Ashford	Auburn	6	33.3%	-7	0	-1.35	-8.11
Taisun Phommachanh	Massachusetts	20	40.0%	108	0	-1.14	-22.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Massachusetts	Auburn
Plays	51	69
EPA / play	-0.274	+0.203
Total EPA	-13.99	+14.03
Success rate	37.3%	59.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.519	+0.068
Rush EPA / play	+0.023	+0.280
Yards	360	486

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Auburn	11	62	+5.00	Rush TD
Q1	Massachusetts	8	89	+7.84	Rush TD
Q1	Auburn	12	41	-1.93	Field goal
Q1	Massachusetts	3	3	-2.81	Punt
Q1	Auburn	2	16	+2.15	Rush TD
Q2	Massachusetts	3	6	-2.26	Punt
Q2	Auburn	9	70	+5.27	Rush TD
Q2	Massachusetts	5	42	-4.30	Fumble
Q2	Auburn	5	35	+3.00	Rush TD
Q2	Massachusetts	6	51	+0.80	Missed FG
Q2	Auburn	3	6	-0.49	Punt
Q2	Massachusetts	1	-2	-0.81	Ended
Q3	Massachusetts	5	47	-10.09	Punt
Q3	Auburn	1	29	+2.06	Pass TD
Q3	Massachusetts	4	5	-2.86	Punt
Q3	Auburn	4	16	-1.22	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Taisun Phommachanh — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.07 EPA)
Q4 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Carlos Davis pass to Anthony Simpson for a touchdown (58 yards) (+6.92 EPA)
Q2 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Fumble (-6.37 EPA)
Q4 · Auburn Tigers · TEAM rushes for a loss of 2 yards (2nd & 7) (-3.87 EPA)
Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Sean Jackson rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+3.29 EPA)
Q1 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Punt for 56 yards (-3.06 EPA)
Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to Koy Moore for 33 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.94 EPA)
Q1 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Taisun Phommachanh rushes for 31 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

Auburn Tigers controlled the final (59–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Carlos Davis (Massachusetts) — 106.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Auburn at 0.203 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 Massachusetts Minutemen vs Auburn Tigers?

Massachusetts Minutemen 14, Auburn Tigers 59 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Massachusetts Minutemen vs Auburn Tigers?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 14–59.

Where can I find the Massachusetts Minutemen vs Auburn Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520151.

Who led Massachusetts Minutemen vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Carlos Davis (Massachusetts) led passers with 106.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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