KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s 2-point conversion catch in the fourth overtime gave Auburn a 43-41 victory over No. 15 Texas A&M on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium. What looked like a potential blowout for the Tigers turned into an exciting shootout.
In the first overtime, Jahdae Walker caught a 12-yard touchdown that gave the Aggies a 38-31 lead. Still, Auburn answered on its ensuing possession, aided by a pass interference penalty on Jayvon Thomas that put the Tigers at the 2-yard line. Jarquez Hunter scored a TD two plays later to send the game into a second OT.
The two teams traded field goals in the second overtime, with Auburn’s Ian Vachon hitting a 41-yarder and Texas A&M’s Randy Bond answering with a 42-yarder.