Auburn defeated Mercer 42-16 to open the 2022 season.
Auburn scored 14 points in each of the game’s first three quarters to move to 1-0. The game took an unusual break towards the end of the third quarter, as lightning was detected within a close distance to Jordan-Hare Stadium that forced the game to be delayed for an hour and 27 minutes.
The first play following the delay, Auburn running back Tank Bigsby rushed for a 39-yard touchdown to cap the Tigers’ scoring.
The biggest storyline from Auburn’s win is the quarterback situation. Earlier this week, it was announced that [autotag]T.J. Finley[/autotag] would get the starting job, but it was also reported that [autotag]Robby Ashford[/autotag] would see time as well. Finley attempted more passes, completing 9-of-14 passes for 112 yards, but Auburn got more production from Ashford, who completed 4-of-7 passes for 100 yards, but would go on to rush for an additional 68 yards.
Here is a look at the best images from Auburn’s season-opening win over Mercer: