Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Alabama A&M Bulldogs 73–3 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Alabama A&M Bulldogs 3, Auburn Tigers 73.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama A&M Bulldogs	0	3	6	0	3
Auburn Tigers	24	21	6	6	73

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 313.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +14.08 EPA
• Hank Brown (Auburn) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +3.85 EPA
• Cornelious Brown IV (Alabama A&M) — 166.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +2.95 EPA

Rushing

• Donovan Eaglin (Alabama A&M) — 10.0 yds -0.61 EPA
• Cornelious Brown IV (Alabama A&M) — 14.0 yds -0.88 EPA
• Ryan Morrow (Alabama A&M) — 18.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Duke Miller (Alabama A&M) — 6 rec · 92.0 yds +2.29 EPA
• Malcolm Simmons (Auburn) — 3 rec · 91.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• Perry Thompson (Auburn) — 2 rec · 82.0 yds +2.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	Auburn	20	60.0%	313	4	+0.70	+14.08
Hank Brown	Auburn	5	60.0%	96	2	+0.77	+3.85
Cornelious Brown IV	Alabama A&M	27	44.4%	166	0	+0.11	+2.95
Holden Geriner	Auburn	2	50.0%	33	0	-0.79	-1.58
Xavier Lankford	Alabama A&M	9	33.3%	11	0	-0.69	-6.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alabama A&M	Auburn
Plays	69	44
EPA / play	-0.267	+0.610
Total EPA	-18.44	+26.85
Success rate	24.6%	56.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.090	+0.606
Rush EPA / play	-0.460	+0.618
Yards	234	615

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Auburn	3	46	+4.12	Rush TD
Q1	Alabama A&M	3	5	-2.61	Punt
Q1	Auburn	1	67	+4.95	Pass TD
Q1	Alabama A&M	3	-1	-3.22	Punt
Q1	Auburn	1	44	+3.04	Pass TD
Q1	Alabama A&M	7	68	+3.87	Missed FG
Q1	Auburn	3	4	-2.59	Punt
Q1	Alabama A&M	3	7	-2.46	Punt
Q1	Auburn	6	55	+3.69	Pass TD
Q1	Alabama A&M	3	-10	-3.40	Punt
Q2	Auburn	3	7	-2.05	Field goal
Q2	Alabama A&M	6	7	-7.47	Ended
Q2	Auburn	2	82	+4.78	Pass TD
Q2	Alabama A&M	10	42	-1.18	Field goal
Q2	Auburn	6	75	+4.76	Rush TD
Q2	Alabama A&M	3	3	-0.98	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Cornelious Brown IV pass to Duke Miller for 28 yards (4th & 10) (+8.11 EPA)
2. Q1 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Cornelious Brown IV pass to Keenan Hambrick for 56 yards (2nd & 7) (+5.96 EPA)
3. Q3 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Field goal missed (-5.53 EPA)
4. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a touchdown (67 yards) (+4.95 EPA)
5. Q1 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Field goal missed (-4.18 EPA)
6. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to Perry Thompson for a touchdown (70 yards) (+4.02 EPA)
7. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Jarquez Hunter rushes 34 yards for a touchdown (+3.75 EPA)
8. Q2 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Cornelious Brown IV pass to Duke Miller for 26 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (73–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 313.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Auburn at 0.61 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 Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers?

Alabama A&M Bulldogs 3, Auburn Tigers 73 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 3–73.

Where can I find the Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628321.

Who led Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Payton Thorne (Auburn) led passers with 313.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.