Jackson Arnold Leads Auburn To 38-24 Win At Baylor In Season Opener
by Staff Reporter
August 29, 20256 Comments
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Per Auburn Tigers: WACO, Texas – Friday Night Lights still treat Jackson Arnold right.
In his Auburn debut, the 2022 national high school player of the year returned to the Lone Star State and led the Tigers to a 38-24 victory over Baylor Friday at McLane Stadium.
Playing two hours south of his hometown in Denton, Texas, Arnold rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns while adding 108 passing yards, securing Auburn’s win with a 27-yard TD rush late in the fourth quarter on fourth down.
Arnold averaged 8.6 yards per carry on 16 rushes while completing 11 of 17 passes to pace Auburn’s 307-yard rushing effort.
Leading 17-10 at the half, Auburn doubled its lead on a 70-yard drive with Arnold’s 21-yard run crossing midfield and setting up Jeremiah Cobb’s 2-yard touchdown to put the Tigers ahead 24-10 with 5:40 remaining in third quarter.
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In his Auburn debut, the 2022 national high school player of the year returned to the Lone Star State and led the Tigers to a 38-24 victory over Baylor Friday at McLane Stadium.
Playing two hours south of his hometown in Denton, Texas, Arnold rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns while adding 108 passing yards, securing Auburn’s win with a 27-yard TD rush late in the fourth quarter on fourth down.
Arnold averaged 8.6 yards per carry on 16 rushes while completing 11 of 17 passes to pace Auburn’s 307-yard rushing effort.
Leading 17-10 at the half, Auburn doubled its lead on a 70-yard drive with Arnold’s 21-yard run crossing midfield and setting up Jeremiah Cobb’s 2-yard touchdown to put the Tigers ahead 24-10 with 5:40 remaining in third quarter.
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