Ole Miss Outruns Auburn 45-15 in Oxford

Auburn University lost 45-15 to Ole Miss on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss.

The result marks the Tigers' second consecutive loss in the Southeastern Conference. Auburn enters its next three games with an overall record of 4-4.

Ole Miss built an early advantage. William Echoles rushed one yard for a touchdown in the first quarter after a 17-play, 89-yard drive. Auburn responded late in the same quarter when Byrum Brown completed a 21-yard pass to Chas Nimrod. A blocked extra point gave the Rebels field position. Jaylon Braxton returned the loose ball to the Auburn five-yard line. Shekai Mills-Knight then ran one yard for a score to put Ole Miss ahead 14-6.

Alex McPherson kicked a 29-yard field goal with five seconds left in the second quarter. The score stood at 14-9 at halftime.

Ole Miss kicked a 20-yard field goal early in the third quarter. Auburn drove 67 yards in 10 plays. Brown rushed seven yards for a touchdown to cut the lead to 17-15. Trinidad Chambliss then ran 26 yards for a score with 3:25 left in the third quarter. The lead became 24-15.

Chambliss passed for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. He connected with Caleb Cunningham for six yards and Horatio Fields for 28 yards. The score reached 38-15. Auburn turned the ball over on downs in the fourth quarter. Sam Turner fumbled the ball, giving Ole Miss another possession. Deuce Knight ran 17 yards for a touchdown with 3:27 remaining. The final score was 45-15.

Auburn plays Arkansas next. Mississippi State and Samford follow in the next two weeks. The Iron Bowl against Alabama is scheduled for Nov. 28.