In a game that Auburn very much deserved to lose, the Tigers had one final chance to win stolen from them by the officials on a controversial ending to the game in the final three minutes. Auburn burst out to another big lead in the first half, and yet again gave things up and failed to produce anything of consequence in the second half.
Much like last week, Auburn began the game fast and efficient. The first quarter was all Tigers as TJ Finley led the offense to two touchdowns. The game began with a drive that ended in an Auburn punt after Finley missed on a couple of deep passes, but Auburn’s defense held the Gamecocks to a three-and-out and got good field position after a punt at the Gamecock 49.