Auburn Tigers vs. Baylor Bears: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Baylor Bears 38–24 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Auburn Tigers 38, Baylor Bears 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Auburn Tigers	6	9	12	6	38
Baylor Bears	3	6	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 401.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +19.11 EPA
• Jackson Arnold (Auburn) — 97.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +0.98 EPA

Rushing

• Damari Alston (Auburn) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• Jeremiah Cobb (Auburn) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
• Jackson Arnold (Auburn) — 141.0 yds · 2 TD +0.77 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Trigg (Baylor) — 7 rec · 100.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Kole Wilson (Baylor) — 8 rec · 134.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Ashtyn Hawkins (Baylor) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	52	51.9%	401	3	+0.37	+19.11
Jackson Arnold	Auburn	18	61.1%	97	0	+0.05	+0.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Auburn	Baylor
Plays	70	71
EPA / play	+0.246	+0.245
Total EPA	+17.21	+17.36
Success rate	55.7%	38.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.054	+0.368
Rush EPA / play	+0.312	-0.092
Yards	407	482

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Baylor	12	62	+3.91	Field goal
Q1	Auburn	3	0	-3.27	Punt
Q1	Baylor	6	62	-1.03	Ended
Q1	Auburn	12	106	+9.36	Rush TD
Q1	Baylor	3	-2	-3.61	Punt
Q2	Auburn	7	65	+4.71	Rush TD
Q2	Baylor	5	19	-0.07	Ended
Q2	Auburn	6	41	-0.31	Field goal
Q2	Baylor	8	75	+6.56	Pass TD
Q2	Auburn	9	19	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Baylor	6	25	-1.98	Ended
Q3	Auburn	7	31	-0.66	Punt
Q3	Baylor	4	18	-1.60	Punt
Q3	Auburn	9	71	+5.20	Rush TD
Q3	Baylor	10	84	+7.89	Pass TD
Q3	Auburn	0	0	—	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Kobe Prentice for a touchdown (33 yards) (+6.73 EPA)
2. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Kickoff (+5.35 EPA)
3. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Jackson Arnold rushes 27 yards for a touchdown (+5.18 EPA)
4. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Caden Knighten for a touchdown (4 yards) (+4.1 EPA)
5. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Ashtyn Hawkins for 36 yards (2nd & 20) (+4.09 EPA)
6. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Kole Wilson for 57 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.01 EPA)
7. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Michael Trigg for 16 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.82 EPA)
8. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (38–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 401.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Auburn at 0.246 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 Baylor Bears?

Auburn Tigers 38, Baylor Bears 24 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Auburn Tigers vs Baylor Bears?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 38–24.

Where can I find the Auburn Tigers vs Baylor Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752667.

Who led Auburn Tigers vs Baylor Bears in passing?

Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) led passers with 401.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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