The Auburn Tigers started the [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] era with a dominant 59-14 win over UMass Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The Tigers got off to a slow start, allowing the Minutemen to march down the field during their opening possession to score a touchdown and tie the game at 7-7. Auburn’s offense scored on their next four possessions and the defense buckled down, forcing two three-and-outs and a turnover as the Tigers stretched the lead out to 31-7 before halftime.
Despite missing expected starting running back [autotag]Jarquez Hunter[/autotag], the Tigers were able to run the ball at will, and backup quarterback [autotag]Robby Ashford[/autotag] was a major reason why.
He rushed for three touchdowns in the second quarter and showed that he can be a weapon in the red zone as a change of pace to starter [autotag]Payton Thorne[/autotag].
He wasn’t the only Tiger to have a great game though, here is a grade for every positional group after their big win over the Minutemen.