Bigsby leads Auburn ground attack in 42-16 win over Mercer
— Tank Bigsby ran for 147 yards and two touchdowns and Auburn opened its season with a 42-16 home win over FCS opponent Mercer on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Mercer Bears
16
Auburn Tigers
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MER | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 16 |
| AUB | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 42 |
Jordan-Hare Stadium · 84,562 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Chattanooga Mocs | W 14-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs The Citadel Bulldogs | W 28-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Samford Bulldogs | W 31-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Western Carolina Catamounts | W 17-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ VMI Keydets | W 54-3 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:25 16-42
Devron Harper 8 Yd pass from Fred Payton (Devin Folser PAT failed)
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Field Goal 7:49 10-42
Devin Folser 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:21 7-42
Tank Bigsby 39 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:47 7-35
Jarquez Hunter 1 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:20 7-28
Devron Harper 5 Yd pass from Fred Payton (Devin Folser Kick)
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Touchdown 5:04 0-28
Tank Bigsby 2 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:17 0-21
Jarquez Hunter 2 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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Touchdown 3:43 0-14
John Samuel Shenker 2 Yd pass from T.J. Finley (Anders Carlson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:32 0-7
Jarquez Hunter 19 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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AUB
1 play, 4 yards, 0:00 · End of Game
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MER 0:25
9 plays, 65 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 16-42
Devron Harper 8 Yd pass from Fred Payton (Devin Folser PAT failed)
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AUB 3:50
8 plays, 36 yards, 3:49 · Downs
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MER 7:49
17 plays, 59 yards, 8:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:49 10-42
Devin Folser 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:21 7-42
Tank Bigsby 39 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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AUB 1:33
2 plays, 62 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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MER 2:17
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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AUB 4:47
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:47 7-35
Jarquez Hunter 1 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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MER 7:00
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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AUB 12:23
6 plays, 51 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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MER 15:00
5 plays, 17 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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AUB
1 play, 6 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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MER 0:20
9 plays, 29 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 7-28
Devron Harper 5 Yd pass from Fred Payton (Devin Folser Kick)
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AUB 1:29
4 plays, -8 yards, 1:30 · Interception
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MER 2:59
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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AUB 5:04
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:04 0-28
Tank Bigsby 2 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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MER 8:48
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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AUB 10:17
5 plays, 38 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:17 0-21
Jarquez Hunter 2 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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MER 12:10
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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AUB 14:53
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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MER 2:38
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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AUB 3:43
4 plays, 93 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:43 0-14
John Samuel Shenker 2 Yd pass from T.J. Finley (Anders Carlson Kick)
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MER 5:45
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:42 · Punt
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AUB 9:32
11 plays, 68 yards, 5:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:32 0-7
Jarquez Hunter 19 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
MER
AUB
15
1st Downs
22
8-18
3rd down efficiency
4-8
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
271
Total Yards
497
197
Passing
212
21/36
Comp/Att
13/21
5.5
Yards per pass
10.1
74
Rushing
285
31
Rushing Attempts
41
2.4
Yards per rush
7.0
10-70
Penalties
3-20
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
32:03
Possession
27:57
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