Auburn Kicks Mississippi St. In Low-Scoring Affair

Associated Press STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Only a former defensive coordinator such as Tommy Tuberville could have enjoyed this. Wes Byrum kicked a 36-yard field goal in the second quarter and that was all No. 9 Auburn needed to defeat Mississippi State 3-2 on Saturday night. "It was a true defensive game," Tuberville said. "And I'm an old defensive coach, so I was liking it a little bit. But I wished we would've scored a few more points." The Tigers (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) committed three turnovers, missed two field goals and handed the Bulldogs their only points with a safety. But Auburn allowed only 116 yards to Mississippi State (1-2, 0-1).

NCAA Football by FanDome | September 14, 2008

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