Auburn football couldn’t keep that momentum rolling, man. After that huge win against Georgia last week, LSU absolutely roasted the Tigers 38-17 right there in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, outgaining them 552-271. Yeah, it was rough. But even after getting outgained by nearly 300 yards, the fans still spoke up, with Keshaun Singleton snagging 50% of the fan vote for “Tiger of the Game.”
Byrum Brown’s Internal Resolve Amidst the Rout
You gotta hand it to the team for trying to keep spirits up after that Georgia stunner. Quarterback Byrum Brown, who was definitely a bright spot, racked up 181 total yards himself. He passed for 160 yards and even punched in a rushing touchdown. Brown was basically everywhere, involved in nine of Auburn’s 11 “big plays,” which are those crucial gains of at least 10 yards. We’re talking about a killer 34-yard run in the second quarter that set up his one-yard TD, and a sweet 23-yard pass to Jeremiah Koger in the fourth. Despite all the chaos, Brown felt the team’s response was good internally, saying postgame, “I feel like (the response) was good internally; clearly (we) got to have it translated into Saturday. Just lick our wounds and go back to work. Put our heads down, go back to work. That’s it.” That’s the kind of mentality you need, even when things go sideways on the scoreboard.
Individual Efforts Shine Despite the Scoreline
Even in a blowout like that, you had guys fighting. Kaleb Harris absolutely laid it all out there, leading all tacklers with nine. That performance tied his season-best, a mark he last hit against Florida back in Week 3. This dude has been consistent, logging at least five tackles in four games this season. And then there’s Keshaun Singleton. He was the top receiver for Auburn, pulling in four catches for 64 yards. Singleton started strong, with two 17-yard catches, and every single one of his receptions went for over 10 yards. It’s no wonder he won over the fans, taking 50% of the vote for “Tiger of the Game” and beating out Eric Winters, Kaleb Harris, and Byrum Brown for the crown.
It’s tough to swallow a loss like this, especially after a high-profile win. But Brown’s call to “lick our wounds and go back to work” is the only path forward. And the fans, well, they’re clearly watching every play, ready to give props where they’re due. If you want to get your vote in for next week’s Tiger of the Game, make sure to hit up Auburn Wire on X after every game.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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