Montgomery, Alabama
Auburn running back Jeremiah Cobb catches a pass for a touchdown over Mississippi State defensive lineman Donterry Russell during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. Payton Thorne passed for 230 yards and three first-half touchdowns and Jarquez Hunter ran for a season-high 144 yards to lead Auburn to a 27-13 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
The Bulldogs started Mike Wright at quarterback for the second straight game with Will Rogers sidelined by a left shoulder injury. Leading rusher Jo’Quavious Marks also sat out the game with an injury. Thorne passed for 192 yards in the first half, easily topping his previous season game high against a FBS competition .
It was Auburn’s largest halftime lead against an SEC team since going up by 33 against Mississippi State in 2019. Thorne said it was probably the best the offense had clicked since an early game against FCS Samford.
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