Robby Ashford runs for 3 touchdowns and Hugh Freeze gets win in debut as Auburn's head coach 59-14
— Robby Ashford rushed for three first-half touchdowns as Auburn defeated UMass 59-14 on Saturday in Hugh Freeze’s debut as the Tigers’ head coach.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Massachusetts Minutemen
14
Auburn Tigers
59
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| AUB | 10 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 59 |
Jordan-Hare Stadium · 88,043 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ UConn Huskies | L 16-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 18-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 19-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:02 14-59
Sean Jackson 45 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 8:50 14-52
Anthony Simpson 58 Yd pass from Carlos Davis (Cameron Carson Kick)
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Touchdown 5:25 7-52
Jeremiah Cobb 42 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:52 7-45
Jay Fair 29 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:43 7-38
Jaylin Simpson 50 Yd Interception Return (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:42 7-31
Robby Ashford 4 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:11 7-24
Robby Ashford 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 7-17
Robby Ashford 10 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 2:11 7-10
Alex McPherson 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:20 7-7
Taisun Phommachanh 1 Yd Run (Cameron Carson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:28 0-7
Damari Alston 2 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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AUB
8 plays, 63 yards, 5:07
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MASS 5:19
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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AUB 7:02
3 plays, 78 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:02 14-59
Sean Jackson 45 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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MASS 8:50
1 play, 58 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:50 14-52
Anthony Simpson 58 Yd pass from Carlos Davis (Cameron Carson Kick)
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AUB 9:04
10 plays, 28 yards, 5:46 · Downs
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MASS 14:50
8 plays, 42 yards, 5:34 · Downs
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AUB 5:24
1 play, 42 yards, 0:11 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 5:25 7-52
Jeremiah Cobb 42 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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MASS 5:36
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:31 · Downs
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AUB 7:07
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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MASS 9:59
4 plays, 0 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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AUB 12:52
1 play, 29 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:52 7-45
Jay Fair 29 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)
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MASS 13:02
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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MASS 14:43
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:17 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:43 7-38
Jaylin Simpson 50 Yd Interception Return (Alex McPherson Kick)
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MASS
1 play, -2 yards, 0:04 · End of Half
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AUB 0:04
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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MASS 0:32
7 plays, 51 yards, 4:10 · Missed FG
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AUB 4:42
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:42 7-31
Robby Ashford 4 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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MASS 7:14
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:57 · Fumble
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AUB 10:11
9 plays, 60 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:11 7-24
Robby Ashford 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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MASS 13:26
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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AUB 14:55
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 7-17
Robby Ashford 10 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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MASS 0:28
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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AUB 2:11
13 plays, 51 yards, 5:02 · FIELD GOAL
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Field Goal 2:11 7-10
Alex McPherson 37 Yd Field Goal
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MASS 7:20
8 plays, 89 yards, 4:02 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 7:20 7-7
Taisun Phommachanh 1 Yd Run (Cameron Carson Kick)
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AUB 11:28
11 plays, 62 yards, 3:26 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 11:28 0-7
Damari Alston 2 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
MASS
AUB
11
1st Downs
27
1-9
3rd down efficiency
6-10
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
301
Total Yards
492
161
Passing
203
14/24
Comp/Att
14/25
6.7
Yards per pass
8.1
140
Rushing
289
27
Rushing Attempts
44
5.2
Yards per rush
6.6
9-73
Penalties
4-40
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
29:25
Possession
30:35
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