Thorne runs, passes Auburn to 45-13 victory over Samford
— Payton Thorne passed for 282 yards and a touchdown and ran for 123 yards and two more scores to lead Auburn to a 45-13 victory over Samford on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Samford Bulldogs
13
Auburn Tigers
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAM | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| AUB | 0 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
Jordan-Hare Stadium · 88,043 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Wofford Terriers | W 10-9 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Furman Paladins | W 13-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Mercer Bears | L 21-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Chattanooga Mocs | L 3-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ UAB Blazers | L 14-33 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:32 13-45
Micah Riley 32 Yd pass from Robby Ashford (Marshall Meyers Kick)
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Touchdown 9:44 13-38
Payton Thorne 18 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:57 13-31
Michael Hiers 3 Yd Run (Wilson Beaverstock PAT failed)
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Touchdown 4:29 7-31
Jarquez Hunter 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:35 7-24
Chandler Smith 36 Yd pass from Michael Hiers (Wilson Beaverstock Kick)
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Touchdown 8:30 0-24
Robby Ashford 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:41 0-17
Alex McPherson 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:04 0-14
Payton Thorne 5 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:31 0-7
Shane Hooks 32 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)
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AUB
2 plays, -4 yards, 1:12 · End of Game
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SAM 1:12
9 plays, 33 yards, 4:20 · Downs
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AUB 5:32
6 plays, 76 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:32 13-45
Micah Riley 32 Yd pass from Robby Ashford (Marshall Meyers Kick)
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SAM 8:06
6 plays, 24 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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AUB 9:44
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:44 13-38
Payton Thorne 18 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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SAM 12:20
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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AUB 13:38
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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SAM 0:57
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:57 13-31
Michael Hiers 3 Yd Run (Wilson Beaverstock PAT failed)
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SAM 1:54
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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AUB 4:29
5 plays, 58 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:29 7-31
Jarquez Hunter 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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SAM 6:35
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:35 7-24
Chandler Smith 36 Yd pass from Michael Hiers (Wilson Beaverstock Kick)
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AUB 8:30
13 plays, 76 yards, 6:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:30 0-24
Robby Ashford 1 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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SAM
1 play, -1 yard, 0:41 · End of Half
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AUB 0:41
9 plays, 51 yards, 1:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:41 0-17
Alex McPherson 22 Yd Field Goal
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SAM 2:40
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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AUB 3:04
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:04 0-14
Payton Thorne 5 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
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SAM 6:09
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:57 · Interception
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AUB 7:06
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:34 · Interception
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SAM 8:40
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:51 · Interception
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AUB 9:31
3 plays, 78 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:31 0-7
Shane Hooks 32 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson Kick)
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SAM 10:30
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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AUB 13:30
8 plays, 55 yards, 3:27 · Downs
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SAM 1:57
9 plays, 29 yards, 5:33 · Punt
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AUB 7:30
15 plays, 64 yards, 5:07 · Interception
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SAM 12:37
8 plays, 25 yards, 2:23 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
SAM
AUB
12
1st Downs
26
5-14
3rd down efficiency
7-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
218
Total Yards
562
144
Passing
340
19/33
Comp/Att
27/36
4.4
Yards per pass
9.4
74
Rushing
222
28
Rushing Attempts
43
2.6
Yards per rush
5.2
1-5
Penalties
5-45
2
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
26:32
Possession
33:28
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