Stats from Auburn’s first half against Alabama State

What an interesting first half.

Here’s where Auburn stands at the half against Alabama State.

Scoring

Anders Carlson opened the scoring with two first-quarter field goals to give Auburn a 6-0 lead. 

Auburn scored their first touchdown of the day when Bo Nix connected with Demetris Robertson for a 6-yard touchdown. 

Auburn got their second touchdown on special teams when Colby Wooden blocked a field goal and Nehemiah Pritchett returned it 80 yards for a touchdown.

Team Stats 

Total yards: AU 161, ASU 96

Passing yards: AU 80, ASU 83

Rushing yards: AU 81, ASU 13

First downs: AU 9, ASU 7

Third downs: AU 2-7, ASU 3-9

Sacks: AU 2, ASU 1

Penalties: AU 6-41, ASU 3-25

Individual Stats

Bo Nix: 8 of 16, 80 yards and 1 touchdown, 2 rushes for -2 yards

Tank Bigsby: 8 carries for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns

Jarquez Hunter: 6 carries for 28 yards, 1 catch for 14 yards

Demetris Robertson: 2 catches for 33 yards and a touchdown

Kobe Hudson: 2 receptions for 14 yards

Shedrick Jackson: 2 catches for 11 yards

John Samuel Shenker: 1 reception for 8 yards