Auburn's football team had an impressive start against Arkansas, with a 75-yard drive resulting in a 12-yard touchdown by Payton Thorne. The defense also performed well, forcing a quick three-and-out from Arkansas. Auburn leads 7-0 after the first possession.
Auburn's defense forces a three-and-out on its opening drive: stuffed run, stuffed run and a pass short of the sticks with Jalen McLeod dropping into coverage
And a quick three-and-out for Auburn's defense. Just about the best start you could ask for if you're the Tigers.
Impressive opening drive for Auburn at Arkansas. 6 plays, 75 yards and a brutal 12-yard TD run by Payton Thorne. It's 7-0 Tigers, early.
12:37 Q1 | #Auburn 7, Arkansas 0 Payton Thorne caps a six-play, 75-yard drive with a 12-yard TD, which ended with him bodying an Arkansas defender.
Touchdown Auburn, and that drive looked far too easy. Hogs got torched by the Auburn RPO game, and the Tigers lead 7-0 after just one possession. https://t.co/qZ9RQ2C6fX
Second play of the game and a false start penalty for #Auburn. That was after an 8-yard gain from a Payton Thorne keeper.