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Hilltoppers Fall 41-17 Against Auburn - Game Recap

Tank Bigsby ran for 110 yards as Auburn handled WKU by a score of 41-17 on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Auburn was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 54.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Tank Bigsby rushed for 110 yards, while Jarquez Hunter added 109 yards in the win. Koy Moore and Ja'Varrius Johnson added 31 and 29 receiving yards respectively.

Markese Stepp rushed for 33 yards for WKU, while Davion Ervin-Poindexter added 26 yards. Austin Reed threw for 289 yards for the Hilltoppers, while receivers Malachi Corley and Jaylen Hall had 99 and 84 yards respectively.

Auburn was outgained by WKU 385-374 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-18 by the Hilltoppers.

The time of possession battle favored Auburn as their offense was on the field for 30:06, longer than the 29:54 of their opponents.

Auburn heads into a Week 13 battle against Alabama. WKU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida Atlantic.