South Alabama vs Auburn 2025: Final Score and Game Recap
Auburn defeated South Alabama 31–15 on September 13, 2025. Review the final score, key moments and game context.
South Alabama vs Auburn 2025: Final Score and Game Recap
Auburn beat South Alabama 31-15 on September 13, 2025, in a homecoming game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Quarterback Jackson Arnold accounted for three touchdowns, Jeremiah Cobb rushed for 119 yards and Auburn generated two takeaways. The game looked comfortable after the Tigers built a 28-9 halftime lead, but the Jaguars cut the deficit after the break before Auburn closed out the victory.
At a glance
| Date | September 13, 2025 |
| Final | Auburn 31, South Alabama 15 |
| Venue | Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn |
| Halftime | Auburn 28, South Alabama 9 |
| Jackson Arnold | Three total touchdowns |
| Jeremiah Cobb | 119 rushing yards |
Auburn's early scoring established the advantage
Auburn opened with a long touchdown drive capped by a 32-yard Arnold pass to Cam Coleman. South Alabama answered with a field goal, but a Keyron Crawford interception created another chance for the home team. Arnold scored on a six-yard run early in the second quarter to make the score 14-3.
Arnold followed with another rushing touchdown, and Cobb added a two-yard scoring run just before halftime. Auburn led 28-9 at the break, with multiple extended drives and early third-down conversions helping the Tigers sustain their offense.
South Alabama's second-half response
The Jaguars did not disappear after halftime. They opened the third quarter with a touchdown pass from Bishop Davenport to Devin Voisin, pulling within 28-15. That score put the game back in a competitive range even though Auburn still held a two-possession advantage.
Auburn answered with an eight-minute-plus possession and a 34-yard Alex McPherson field goal. The drive restored a 16-point margin and reduced the time available for a South Alabama comeback. The final score remained 31-15 after Auburn's defense stopped later threats.
Arnold, Cobb and the offense in the box score
Arnold completed 13 of 24 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown while adding 50 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His value was split between passing and designed or improvised runs. Cobb carried 19 times for 119 yards and a score, giving Auburn a second reliable way to extend drives.
A rushing total of 119 yards is not the same thing as an unspecified claim that Auburn dominated every phase. The Jaguars had productive possessions as well. The better reading of the game is that Auburn capitalized early and used enough ball control to keep the visitors from converting their second-half momentum into a comeback.
Two takeaways helped protect the result
Crawford recorded an interception in the first quarter after a deflection. Later, Jared Smith forced a fumble and Xavier Atkins recovered it as South Alabama threatened in Auburn territory. Those turnovers mattered because they removed scoring chances from a team already playing from behind.
Auburn also held on a fourth-down attempt during the fourth quarter after another long South Alabama drive. Defensive execution in those moments allowed the Tigers to preserve the final margin without needing a fourth-quarter offensive touchdown.
What Auburn carried into conference play
The South Alabama victory moved Auburn to 3-0 before the Tigers opened their SEC schedule at Oklahoma the following Saturday. Jackson Arnold's dual-threat scoring and Jeremiah Cobb's rushing production gave the offense positive results, while the defensive takeaways provided examples of situational execution.
The performance also exposed areas that could draw scrutiny later: South Alabama produced sustained drives, scored after halftime and forced Auburn to protect a lead through field position and defensive stops. That mixture of efficient early offense and some difficult defensive possessions provides a more balanced picture of the homecoming win than the 31-15 score alone.
How Auburn protected a lead without fourth-quarter points
Auburn's offense did much of the heavy lifting before halftime, scoring four touchdowns on drives that included key third-down conversions. After South Alabama cut the deficit to 28-15, the Tigers committed to a long third-quarter possession and a field goal. That combination restored a 16-point lead and shortened the remaining game clock.
The Jaguars continued to drive the ball, but a forced fumble and a later fourth-down stop prevented a late change in the outcome. This is why the 31-15 final should not be summarized as Auburn continuously scoring; it was a strong early offensive performance followed by ball control and situational defense. The details make the 2025 meeting more useful than a one-line scoreboard archive.
Frequently asked questions
What was the South Alabama vs Auburn score in 2025?
Auburn won 31-15 on September 13, 2025.
How many touchdowns did Jackson Arnold account for?
Three: one passing and two rushing.
Where did the game take place?
At Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.