Auburn Stuns No. 15 Texas A&M in Thrilling Quadruple Overtime Victory
Auburn football fans finally have their moment of glory. In a heart-pounding showdown on Saturday night, the Tigers pulled off a dramatic 43-41 victory over No. 15 Texas A&M in quadruple overtime at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The game reached its climax when quarterback Payton Thorne connected with KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a successful two-point conversion, putting Auburn ahead. Texas A&M had one last chance to answer, but Amari Daniels dropped a pass in the end zone, sealing the win for the Tigers.
Auburn’s Redemption and SEC Celebration
The win ignited a wave of celebration among Auburn fans and SEC supporters alike. Pat McAfee summed up the sentiment on social media:
“Jordan-Hare is haunted. What a MASSIVE win for Auburn and a HUGE loss to another SEC team in the hunt. 4 overtimes to settle it… WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY OF COLLEGE BALL!”
Others referenced past SEC thrillers, like Crissy Froyd, who shared an image of Texas A&M’s 74-72 win over LSU in 2018, writing, “Auburn has redeemed us. A win for the good guys…”
Not everyone shared in the joy. Some critics, like JP Finlay, took aim at the overtime format, calling it “stupid” after the grueling finish.
Elko’s “Texas” Slip Adds Fuel to the Fire
The victory was particularly satisfying for Auburn, whose players and fans took issue with Texas A&M coach Mike Elko’s apparent slip earlier in the week. While discussing his team’s focus, Elko mistakenly referred to Auburn as “Texas” before correcting himself:
“I think our focus is single-handedly on Texas – I mean on Auburn right now, and locked in on what we got to get done.”
The Tigers may have only entered the game with five wins, but they proved Elko and any doubters wrong. In the unforgiving SEC, complacency can be costly, and Auburn reminded everyone why you can’t overlook any opponent.
Looking Ahead: The Iron Bowl Awaits
The Tigers will carry the momentum from their thrilling win into next weekend’s showdown against Alabama. With emotions running high and confidence restored, Auburn now turns its sights to the Iron Bowl, ready to fight for another signature victory.
