Remembering Auburns infamous 3-2 win over Mississippi State

 

On September 13th 2008 Auburn rolled into Starkville, Mississippi to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs ( a team that had beaten Auburn the year prior in Jordan Hare Stadium) Auburn came into the game looking to erase the sour taste in its mouth and they did. but not the way they had hoped Auburn outgained the Bulldogs in total yards 431-116. but the scoreboard told a different story

The first points came by a way of a field goal from then Auburn kicker Wes Byrum in the 2nd quarter to put the Tigers on top 3-0 and that would be on the only coring from either side until late in the 4th quarter by way of a Mississippi State safety thanks to an Auburn offensive holding penalty in its own endzone.

“It wasn’t a big celebration.” Former Auburn Head Coach Tommy Tuberville said. “We knew we struggled. We knew we were lucky to win…We definitely didn’t get any confidence out of it.”

 

Auburn Offensive Line Coach J. B. Grimes served as Offensive Line Coach for Mississippi State in 2008 “Oh my God, that set football back 20 years.” Grimes said “My goodness 3-2 Wow.”

 

Auburn was entering the game ranked 10th in the nation

The games first nine drive ended in punts, including four three-and-outs. and two other drives that lasted just four plays.

“That offense was brutal to watch” Auburn receivers coach Kodi Burns said.

Auburn quarterback Chris Todd fumbled on the Tigers first play of the third quarter and the fumble was recovered by State though the bulldogs failed to do anything with the football.

the final score read 3-2 Auburn. Both teams failed to go bowling that year as Auburn finished 5-7 and Mississippi State finished 4-8. both teams would also end up firing their head coaches