First things first, I am incredibly honored to write the first ever article for the Barners Barning About the Barn Blog brought to you by Barner Supply Company! More on that later.
Our buddy Creed Jordan summed this one up early:
Going to be a tough day for Alabama A&M. #WDE pic.twitter.com/qJ9CrCG9dh
— Creed Jordan (@Its_Me_AU_Creed) August 31, 2024
Quick Game Recap:
Auburn did what they were supposed to do. They delivered a commanding performance that set the tone for this new season. I say that as if that is a normal thing around here, but I can’t recall a recent time where Auburn looked this dominant regardless of the level of competition.
Our Tigers absolutely put on a clinic for Alabama A&M (not to be confused with The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Campus) to the tune of a 52-3 Halftime lead. Scoring on eight of the nine drives they had in the first half. Punting once. No turnovers.
Payton Thorne looked sharp as a tack leading the office which shuffled in all the skill players, never truly showing what starting lineup to expect next week. All the Freeze-4 caught balls. Freshmen Cam Coleman and Perry Thompson adding touchdown catches to complement KLS’s two.
The defense looked just as dominant, allowing only a field goal gifted to A&M by some very questionable refereeing. They also shuffled in so many underclassmen that it would only be a guess what the starting lineup would be next week. Kevin Faulk and Jalen McLeod being the notable flashes of true greatness that will pay dividends come SEC play.
How strong was it? To start the second half, they mercy-ruled it and went to ten-minute quarters. It didn't help.
.@Hankb_15 connects with Sam Jackson for the 37 yard touchdown! 🙌 https://t.co/6inwFTs99x pic.twitter.com/qopIBpb8nl
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) September 1, 2024
Auburn’s Riley blocked the opening punt of the half with his helmet leading to a Malcolm Simmons touchdown. Then Simmons followed that up with a touchdown catch from QB2 Baby GOAT (Hank Brown). Who then promptly tossed another bomb to Cal starting QB turned Auburn receiver, Sam Jackson V. Leaving a clean game through three quarters with a seventy-point lead.
Auburn’s Justin Jones coughed up the ball for the first turnover of the season. Then Bryce Cain put another one on the ground. All in late ball when the game was well in hand. Still, mistakes you hate to see, and hope are corrected. Even still, the entire depth chart of the defense looked amazing.
Friends, we can have hope again. You can see a special ball team here in Auburn.
Final score 73-3. Their first time over 70 since 2003!
Here is the final box score:
In closing, we are excited here at Barner Supply to start a new format to interact with Barner fans. We are looking forward to Barning with you and hope to catch y'all in a BBAB 𝕏 Space! So, stick around, browse the website, pick out a new piece of Barner Gear before the rush as our Tigers put win after win behind them this year. And remember... It isn’t orange, It’s Coral. - editor-in-chief Matthew Jacobs (@Mindful_Legacy)
Matthew Jacobs is an experienced sports writer who has joined Barner Supply as editor-in-chief, bringing with him a rich background in sports journalism. With a career spanning major outlets like Sports Illustrated and ESPN, Matthew has built a reputation for insightful coverage of teams across the Southeast. His deep dives into the Auburn Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Memphis Grizzlies, and Tennessee Titans have earned him a loyal following, known for his sharp analysis and engaging storytelling. At Barner Supply, Matthew looks forward to continuing his tradition of excellence, delivering compelling stories and expert commentary to a more focused audience. He can be found on 𝕏 @Mindful_Legacy