Instant Reaction: Auburn Holds On For 42-35 Win Over South Carolina

Auburn was given a run for their money hosting South Carolina, as the Gamecocks kept with them into the fourth quarter.

The Tigers scored a late touchdown and kept South Carolina off the board over the final 15 minutes to hold on for the win.

Turning Point:  With South Carolina driving to tie the game in the fourth quarter, Auburn came up with a stop on fourth down from their own 19 yard line.

Auburn ran down most of the clock after that, giving the Gamecocks little time to make a comeback attempt.

Key Stat: South Carolina and Auburn combined for 1,086 total yards of offense, including converting 12 0f 22 third down attempts.

Auburn MVP: Cameron Artis-Payne - 167 yards and a touchdown

Artis-Payne shouldered the load for the Tigers offense, leading them in yardage. While Nick Marshall scored three touchdowns on the ground, Artis-Payne did most of the damage in setting up Auburn's five scores.

South Carolina MVP: Pharoh Cooper - seven receptions, 127 yards, two touchdowns

Cooper was the star for the Gamecocks, as he helped the offense keep pace with the high scoring Auburn team. On a night where South Carolina threw for over 500 yards, Cooper set the pace as the leading receiver.

What's Next?

Auburn is set up for a top five showdown at Ole Miss, while South Carolina hosts Tennessee.