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Raley Reflections: How one flag changed Auburn’s win over Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt was a yard away from extending a second-quarter drive against Auburn. One false start changed the situation — and helped set up one of the biggest plays in the Tigers’ 21-15 win. Auburn Undercover
September 27, 2026
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On Saturday night with just more than nine minutes left in the second quarter of play, the Vanderbilt Commodores sat on their own 39-yard line with a fourth-and-1, preparing to go for a first down to keep their drive going. The Auburn Tigers held a 7-3 lead at the time.

Then, a false start pushed the Commodores back five yards, and Clark Lea sent his punt team on the field.

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