How we graded Auburn's season-opening performance against Alabama A&M
It scored a lot points, played a lot of players and made exciting plays. What more can you ask from a season opener?report card for Auburn’s season-opening win.The offense was responsible for 66 of those points and never looked challenged.
Against better opposition, some of the defense’s mistakes would likely result in more points. The secondary gave up a few big plays, none bigger than a 56-yard reception off an Auburn deflection. Auburn held Alabama A&M to 38 rushing yards while giving up 204 yards through the air. A lot of players got to play, which is never a bad thing early in the season.Special TeamsThe big special teams storyline coming into the game was the debut of freshman kicker Towns McGough starting in the place of Alex McPherson.
The only real bad moment for Auburn’s special teams came on a 37-yard kick return by Alabama A&M, but the unit played an otherwise perfect game.There weren’t any big coaching decisions to be made in this game and the staff didn’t make any noticeably bad calls.
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