When Malzahn replaced Sean White (who had already thrown two interceptions) at quarterback with the turn0ver-prone Jeremy Johnson, it nearly looked like a last-gasp effort. With that, let’s check out the game grades for each positional unit.
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(AP Photo/Butch Dill). Memphis defensive back Dontrell Nelson (10) intercepts a pass intended for Auburn running back Peyton Barber (25) during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in Birmingham, A…
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Auburn outscored Memphis by 14 points in the final quarter and held the Tigers to 206 total yards in a 31-10 victory. Yes, Lynch couldn’t throw the ball to draw defenders out of the box, but the rushing attack couldn’t keep defenders close enough to the line of scrimmage at the snap in order to free up some space in the secondary for Lynch to pick apart. “We just stuck to it and played Auburn football”. One pass. Whole game.
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The Ledger-Enquirer reports that Ball has made attempts to steal footballs from opposing teams before, and that Auburn’s equipment staff was alerted that Ball attempts to take a ball from the opposing team every time he records an interception.
The entire world knows Auburn is going to try and run the ball, considering it doesn’t have a quality option under center.
Ball had two of Memphis’ three interceptions in the first half.
Memphis interim coach Darrell Dickey was asked about the situation and said he’d only heard a little about what had happened.
“He just did a very good job”. Like most fans, the Gastons are happy with the loss, but wish the Auburn Tigers had been in a better bowl game.
Game MVP Jovon Robinson, who is from Memphis, effectively put the game away with a 4-yard touchdown set up by Davis’ 56-yard return down to the 6 early in the fourth. Ultimately, this game was decided on Auburn’s ability to control the clock and score on the ground.
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“It was a lot on us, but you’ve got to give Auburn credit”, Lynch said. “Our defense was outstanding, our offense in the second half really took the game over, but I’m extremely happy for our seniors to get these guys out with a bowl win”.
