Auburn extends unfortunate streak of not scoring on opening drive in Week 10
By Jacob Moss
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The Auburn Tigers welcomed the Arkansas Razorbacks to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a Week 10 showdown between 2 SEC programs in desperate need of a victory.
The Tigers looked to take an early lead after receiving the opening kickoff but were unable to do so after the drive stalled out six plays in. Head coach Alex Golesh made the risky decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 near midfield, but the attempt came up short as the Razorbacks’ defense stuffed a quarterback sneak from Byrum Brown.
In addition to giving Arkansas prime field position, the stalled drive also extended a troubling streak for Auburn. According to ESPN analyst Peter Burns, the Tigers have yet to score on an opening possession through the first 10 weeks of the 2026 campaign.
Per Burns, Auburn is one of just three FBS programs this season that have failed to score any points on their opening drives, a group that also includes the 3-5 New Mexico State Aggies and the 3-6 Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
The Tigers have been extremely inconsistent on offense all season long, and their inability to get on the board early has played a significant role in the team’s struggles on that side of the ball.
Year 1 was always going to be a rebuilding season for Golesh and his staff, but if Auburn wants to take a step forward in 2027, then they will need to find a way to manufacture points early in games.
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