Auburn fans finally had a reason to celebrate as their team pulled off a thrilling 43-41 victory over No. 15 Texas AampM on Saturday night in a dramatic four-overtime game. Payton Thorne connected with KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a two-point conversion in the fourth overtime to secure the win. The victory, which improved Auburn's record to 5-6 2-5 SEC, was a significant blow to Texas AampM and the Southeastern Conferences playoff hopes, as several SEC contenders had a tough day.
Auburn, an unranked team, played the role of spoiler on a day when other underperforming teams also shook up the playoff picture. Fans stormed the field in celebration, filling it from end zone to end zone, though they left the goalposts intact. Auburn coach Hugh Freeze, who faced criticism during his second season, praised his team's resilience, saying, "Our locker room has continued to fight...we're going to fight to the finish." It was a well-earned victory after a challenging season.
