Auburn sets record previously held by Alabama for most points in SEC bowl game

The Auburn Tigers continue to score at will against Purdue in the Music City Bowl.

The Tigers just scored their 63rd point, which set a new scoring record for most points in SEC bowl history, per ESPN’s broadcast. The previous record was held by Alabama in the 1952 season. The Crimson Tide beat Syracuse in the 1953 Orange Bowl 61-6.

Auburn has totaled 475 total yards through 2.5 half quarters.

Here’s video of the record-breaking play:

This Ryan Davis 6-yard touchdown puts Auburn up 63-7 over Purdue in the third quarter and breaks the all-time SEC record for points scored in a bowl game #WarDamnEagle pic.twitter.com/lrBC3CEjKQ

— Power of Dixieland (@PwrofDixieland) December 28, 2018

The Tigers set a Music City Bowl record with 56 points in the first half. That record was previously held by West Virginia when it defeated Ole Miss in 2000 49-38.

QB Jarrett Stidham is 14-of-20 for 368 yards and five TDs, while WR Darius Slayton has caught three passes for 160 yards and three TDs. JaTarvious Whitlow has three total TDs. Big Kat Bryant also added a pick-six in the first half.

Auburn leads Purdue 63-14 with 5:29 left in the third quarter.