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Recap - Tigers Defeat Texas A&M 42-27

Kerryon Johnson ran for 145 yards as Auburn handled Texas A&M by a score of 42-27 on Saturday at Kyle Field.

The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -15.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors. Those betting OVER the total were also victorious as the final score equalled an OVER play.

Kerryon Johnson rushed for 145 yards, while Kam Martin added 46 yards in the win. Darius Slayton and Ryan Davis added 99 and 80 receiving yards respectively.

Trayveon Williams rushed for 103 yards for Texas A&M, while Keith Ford added 45 yards. Nick Starkel threw for 184 yards for the Aggies, while receivers Damion Ratley and Christian Kirk had 82 and 62 yards respectively.

Auburn outgained Texas A&M 496-343 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 23-13 by the Tigers.

The time of possession battle favored Auburn as their offense was on the field for 35:44, longer than the 24:16 of their opponents.

Auburn heads into a 11 battle against Georgia. Texas A&M, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Mexico.