Jaylin Simpson, Auburn DB, takes errant pass to the house vs. UMass
By Ethan Stone
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Jaylin Simpson has returned his first interception for a touchdown after 4 years at Auburn.
The Tigers defensive back stepped in front of an errant pass thrown by UMass QB Taisun Phommachanh to start the 3rd quarter and returned it for 6 to make it a 38-7 game.
It was only the 2nd play of the 2nd half. That about sums up how things have gone for the Minutemen so far.
???? ? TO THE CRIBBB‼️
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— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) September 2, 2023
Simpson has had a strong day for the Tigers, totaling 3 tackles with the above interception and a fumble recovery. He has Auburn’s only interception of the day through the 10-minute mark of the 3rd quarter.
Auburn has not allowed just about anything through the air so far Saturday. Phommachanh has thrown for just 48 yards on 7 of 13 completions. It’s obvious UMass would prefer to run the ball, and those stats back that up.
It’s hard to learn too much from Auburn’s day against UMass, but this is certainly a strong start to the Hugh Freeze era.
(Featured image via @AuburnFootball on X, formerly Twitter)
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
