Week 4 is in the books, as Auburn capped off a three-game homestand with an SEC win over Vanderbilt.
Elsewhere, the remaining opponents on Auburn’s schedule had mixed outcomes. Some teams boosted their resumes with SEC wins, while others dropped highly-anticipated matchups.
Here’s how the rest of Auburn’s schedule fared in their games over the weekend.
Tennessee
Result: Tennessee lost 20-17 to Texas.
Tennessee came up short against the No. 1 team in the country, as its offense was kept relatively in check.
Faizon Brandon completed 17 of 29 pass attempts for 151 yards and a touchdown, while the Volunteers totaled 70 yards rushing as a team. Tennessee’s other touchdown came in the form of a punt return that actually tied the game in the third quarter before Texas regained the lead on its next possession.
Next up: Tennessee (3-1) hosts Auburn (3-1).
Georgia
Result: Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13.
Georgia forced four turnovers in its convincing win over Oklahoma, including an 85-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown. Gunner Stockton posted his lowest completion percentage of the season, going 14-for-25 for 171 yards, one touchdown and had one pass intercepted.
Dwight Phillips Jr. led the rushing attack for the Bulldogs, totaling 84 yards rushing on eight attempts with a touchdown.
Next up: Georgia (4-0) hosts Vanderbilt.
LSU
Result: LSU defeated Texas A&M 35-6.
Lane Kiffin’s team bounced back from its road loss to Ole Miss last weekend with a dominant outing against Texas A&M. The Tigers’ defense held Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed to 10 of 26 passing for just 106 yards and intercepted one pass. LSU also held the Aggies to less than 100 yards rushing.
Sam Leavitt played well for LSU, completing 17 of 23 pass attempts for 312 yards, two touchdowns with one pass intercepted.
Next up: LSU (3-1) hosts McNeese (2-3).
Ole Miss
Result: Ole Miss lost 52-28 to Florida.
Following its big win over LSU that propelled the Rebels into top-five status, Ole Miss could not keep up with Florida’s overpowering offense. Ole Miss trailed the entire game, often by double figures.
Trinidad Chambliss tallied 298 yards passing with a touchdown and a pass intercepted, while also adding 44 yards rushing and two rushing scores.
Next up: Ole Miss (3-1) is on a bye week.
Arkansas
Result: Arkansas defeated Tulsa 34-6.
The Razorbacks ended a 12-game losing streak to FBS opponents with their home win over Tulsa. KJ Jackson completed 24 of 36 pass attempts for 309 yards, one touchdown and had one pass intercepted. Wide receiver Chris Marshall was Jackson’s main target, as Marshall hauled in a team-leading nine catches for 195 yards and a score.
Next up: Arkansas (2-2) travels to Texas A&M (2-2).
Mississippi State
Result: Mississippi State defeated Missouri 31-24.
Quarterback Kamario Taylor has Mississippi State rolling and up to No. 16 in the latest AP Poll following the home win over ranked Missouri. Taylor tossed three touchdowns and had one pass intercepted, going 27-for-38 for 360 yards passing. Meanwhile, running back Fluff Bothwell rushed for over 100 yards for the third straight game.
Next up: Mississippi State (4-0) hosts Alabama (4-0)
Samford
Result: Samford defeated VMI 45-7.
Samford finally found the win column, crushing VMI behind a fantastic outing from quarterback Gabarri Johnson. Johnson led the offense with an efficient performance, completing 22 of 26 pass attempts for 222 yards and two touchdowns, while adding a rushing touchdown as well. Defensively, the Bulldogs intercepted VMI three times.
Next up: Samford (1-3) travels to UAB (2-2)
Alabama
Result: Alabama defeated South Carolina 49-18.
Alabama’s offense has now scored 45 points or more in every game this season. Keelon Russell only had six incompletions on 27 pass attempts, throwing four touchdowns and for 365 yards. Ryan Coleman-Williams caught five passes for 98 yards with two touchdowns.
Next up: Alabama (4-0) travels to Mississippi State (4-0)
