The Tigers’ workhorse ran for most of his 147 yards in the second half and came up one TD shy of Carnell Williams’ school single-game record for rushing touchdowns set against Mississippi State in 2003.
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San Jose State wide receiver Tyler Winston (15) scores a touchdown against Auburn defensive back Carlton Davis (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, October 3, 2015, in Auburn, Ala.
Auburn broke its two-game losing streak Saturday against San Jose State thanks to a successful run game for sophomore Peyton Barber. Ervin is amongst the national leaders in both rushing yards (801) and touchdowns (10).
Auburn fumbled four times but the offense recovered every one, and had an average starting field position of its own 47.
Now, we know that when fans get fed up with things, they’ll start to do a few odd things. The numbers he puts up match with other top SEC running backs such as Nick Chubb and Leonard Fournette, and “I’ve always been the underdog”, Barber said.
Just like he described earlier in the week to reporters about his final two years at Auburn, San Jose State offensive coordinator Al Borges was overwhelmed by a fortunate Will Muschamp-led defense.
“We didn’t back down”, said Spartans head coach Ron Caragher.
“I think there were a few critical errors that really cost us in this game that were tough”.
Auburn quarterback Sean White (13) catches the ball before an NCAA… San Jose State had a 406-342 advantage in total offense.
“We do what we have to do to win”, Malzahn said in a matter-of-fact manner after the game. Then, Daniel Carlson missed a 25-yard attempt.
“Four turnovers was the key to the game today because it allowed us the short field to work with and the ability to do what we wanted early on”, Malzahn said.
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The Spartans deepened the Tigers’ angst with an 80-yard touchdown drive aided by a pass interference call against Blake Countess in the end zone. Saturday marked the first time all season Auburn won the turnover battle.
