The game was never anything but a one-possession game. With each team's ability to score quickly, it was always tense. A very entertaining game.

 

What about the umpire picking the Auburn LB/DB on the pass that led to O's last TD? I thought that was a very big play. It turned a 5 yard gain into a big one.

 

I believe if I was the Auburn defender on that play, I would have bowled over the umpire.

I think Auburn's D-line was the single biggest factor in their victory. They nullified Oregon's running game and put pressure on the QB. They made life a lot easier for the back end of the defense.

 

I thought Oregon should have abandoned the run instead of stubbornly sticking with it in some key situations. With 1st and Goal they ran it 4 straight times and failed to score. Also, they run between the tackles out of the shotgun from their own 1 and get tackled for a safety. The Auburn D-line was getting penetration and wreaking havoc from the get go. I think some pass plays would have been better...give the QB a chance to make a play throwing or running.

 

I agree about Auburn's defensive line.

 

What about the umpire picking the Auburn LB/DB on the pass that led to O's last TD? I thought that was a very big play. It turned a 5 yard gain into a big one.

 

 

I'm sure that route was designed to use the ref as a screen.

I'm sure that route was designed to use the ref as a screen.

 

Don't doubt it. Ref needs to be a little more nimble, however.

Something looked off. I am not sure if he was hurt or what. Also, you can never tell how these kids are going to respond after taking off 5-6 weeks. It is near impossible to gauge how anyone will perform.

 

He went for xrays after the game so you maybe on to somthing

As Florida fan and an SEC fan was glad to see Auburn win. Agree with some other posts all SEC teams Florida, LSU, Auburn, and Alabama have big fast D lineman which teams from other leagues don't have and the last 5 championship games have proven this. Will give credit to Oregon they hung tough all night and they are without a doubt a real good football team capable of going against SEC teams.

I'm sure that route was designed to use the ref as a screen.

 

I agree.

Wonder if Charles Barkley is still singing the same tune as when the head coach was hired? lol.

 

Great game. Love the performance by the true freshman, Dyer. Very solid.

Congrats to Auburn. I know how you feel. The state is proud.

I started out wanting Auburn to win, but Oregon won me over during the game. They could not block Auburn, but they kept coming at them and were able to really slow down Auburn's offense in the 2nd half. Both of these teams are really well coached, and though it wasn't the shootout many predicted it was a great game to watch.

Something looked off. I am not sure if he was hurt or what. Also, you can never tell how these kids are going to respond after taking off 5-6 weeks. It is near impossible to gauge how anyone will perform.

 

I thought it was a great attempt since I took Auburn and the +1.5 for the 2nd half.

This game was much closer than I thought it would be. I thought Auburn would win by a couple of TDs.

 

Me, too.