Texas A&M vs Auburn score, highlights as Aggies avoid upset with 16

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) warms up before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texas A&M held on for a 16-10 win over Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 27, in a game where the Aggies nearly gave it away.

Texas A&M held Auburn to 155 yards of offense and an 0-for-12 mark on third-down attempts. However, the Tigers had a chance to win the game twice, but the Aggies defense came up huge with stops on both tries.

Texas A&M was riddled by penalties, finishing the game with 13 flags for 119 yards. Auburn's lone touchdown came after Marcel Reed's pass was intercepted by Xavier Atkins for a 72-yard return before quarterback Jackson Arnold plunged in a 2-yard touchdown run a play later.

Penalties nearly cost Texas A&M the game on Sept. 27, but its defense was dominant, ultimately leading the Aggies to a 5-0 start in 2025.

Here are the highlights from Texas A&M's game.

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Arnold gets sacked on fourth down

Texas A&M comes up with a huge sack, getting to Arnold on fourth-and-1 with 1:03 left in the fourth quarter.

The Aggies defense comes up big again, and that should do it for Texas A&M. The Tigers are going to finish the fourth quarter with 1 yard of offense.

Texas A&M punts

Auburn is going to have another chance to go win the game, as Texas A&M punts. The Tigers still have one timeout with two minutes remaining.

Here we go.

Auburn goes three-and-out

Auburn only takes 20 seconds off the clock as it goes three-and-out, and Hugh Freeze elects to punt. Auburn has three timeouts, and Freeze is trusting his defense to get a stop.

Texas A&M can put this game to bed here.

Texas A&M extends lead

Randy Bond hits a 44-yard field goal to give Texas A&M a 16-10 lead with 2:41 remaining. Auburn almost certainly has to score here.

Texas A&M touchdown comes back

Reed rolls to his left and hits Mario Craver for a 22-yard touchdown, but offensive lineman Ar'maj Reed-Adams gets flagged for being an ineligible receiver downfield, calling back the score.

Auburn then gets a stop on third-and-9, which would hold Texas A&M to a field-goal try. Huge break for the Tigers.

Auburn goes three-and-out

Arnold is sacked twice, which puts the Tigers back before being forced to punt. Texas A&M regains possession at midfield after the stop.

Auburn with chance to take the lead

Auburn regains possession after the defensive stop on its own 13-yard line with seven minutes left in the game. Can Arnold lead a scoring drive here on the road?

Jackson Arnold scores

Arnold keeps it himself and for the 2-yard touchdown to bring the score to 13-10 in the fourth quarter. Auburn is right back in it.

Auburn defense comes up huge

What a play by Xavier Atkins, who jumps Texas A&M's screen pass and intercepts it, returning it 72 yards to put Auburn on Texas A&M's 2-yard line.

Huge play for the Tigers in a desperate spot. Auburn has 71 total yards of offense in the second half, which is less than Atkins' singular defensive return on the interception.

Penalty calls back Auburn conversion

Arnold buys time and converts on fourth-and-12 on a deep pass to Brandon Frazier, but a holding penalty calls it back, and forces Auburn to punt after moving back to fourth-and-22.

The Tigers can't seem to get out of their one way offensively, as they're 0 of 10 on third-down attempts and have nine first downs with 154 total yards. Auburn also has 10 penalties for 69 yards, although Texas A&M also has 11 penalties for 99 yards.

Texas A&M punts

Texas A&M goes three-and-out, as Auburn's defense continues to keep it in the game. The Tigers really need some offense soon.

Auburn punts

Auburn moves to 0 for 9 on third-down conversions after its latest third-and-long try. The Tigers then go for it on fourth-and-10, but Arnold's scramble attempt falls way short of the first-down marker.

Interesting decision there for the Tigers, although they're on the Texas A&M 41-yard line.

Texas A&M moves back to third-and-30

Following intentional grounding and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, Texas A&M moves back to third-and-30, which it doesn't convert.

The Aggies then miss a 49-yard field goal, as Auburn holds Texas A&M from scoring after the back-to-back penalties. Texas A&M moves from Auburn's 24-yard line to Auburn's 44-yard line after penalties.

Texas A&M starts second half with possession

The Aggies have the ball to start the second half, and are looking to take a big lead to start the third quarter, as they lead 13-3.

Texas A&M misses field goal as time expires

Randy Bond misses the 50-yard field goal as time expires, keeping the score at 13-3. As bad as Auburn's offense has performed so far, the Tigers are still in the game.

Auburn punts, again

Auburn is now 0 of 7 on third-down conversions, as the offense just can't find any success against Texas A&M so far. The Tigers aren't helping themselves, either, with eight penalties already.

Texas A&M kicks another field goal

Texas A&M kicks another field goal, as Randy Bond converts from 49 yards out to give the Aggies a 13-3 lead with under two minutes remaining in the half.

Auburn goes three-and-out

Penalties are hurting Auburn right now, as a long run by Jackson Arnold is called back due to offensive holding. The Tigers go three-and-out, giving the ball back to Texas A&M.

Auburn has seven penalties for 49 yards already.

Texas A&M gets points back

Randy Bond sinks a 32-yard field goal, as Texas A&M settles for three points after being held in the red zone.

Aggies lead 10-3 with 6:49 left in the second quarter.

Auburn gets on the board

Auburn's Alex McPherson nails a 32-yard field goal to make the score 7-3 with 11:57 remaining in the first half. The Tigers were finding success on the scoring drive before stalling out in the red zone after holding and false start penalties.

Eric Singleton Jr. makes highlight catch

Arnold throws a 1-on-1 ball down the sideline to Eric Singleton Jr., who fights off Texas A&M star cornerback Will Lee for a ridiculous catch.

Singleton Jr. and Lee tie for the ball, but the tie goes to the receiver for the 37-yard gain.

Auburn punts again

Neither offense is finding any momentum right now, as Arnold is sacked on first down of Auburn's drive, setting up a three-and-out for the Tigers.

Texas A&M takes over deep inside its own territory after the short Auburn punt.

Auburn starts with great field position

Auburn takes over on Texas A&M's 43-yard line after the punt, as the Tigers have held strong defensively since giving up the early touchdown.

Auburn struggling on offense

Auburn is having a hard time moving the ball early, with just one first down and 28 total yards on three drives.

The door is open for Texas A&M to take a controlling lead early.

Auburn responds

Nice response by Auburn, as the Tigers curb Texas A&M's momentum and force a punt.

Auburn and quarterback Jackson Arnold are looking to get seven points back here.

Texas A&M takes early lead

Texas A&M only needs four plays to take a 7-0 lead, as the 66-yard drive ends with a 1-yard run by Le'Veon Moss.

Aggies lead 7-0 with 12:18 left in the first quarter.

Texas A&M forces three-and-out

The Aggies defer to the second half, and start the game by forcing Auburn to an early three-and-out. Nice start for Texas A&M at home.

Marcel Reed stats

Here's a look at Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed's stats this season.

• Passing: 58 of 99 passing (58.6%) for 869 yards with 9 touchdowns to 1 interception
• Rushing: 25 carries for 142 yards with 1 touchdown

Hugh Freeze record vs ranked teams

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze is 1-8 against ranked opponents during his current tenure, although his one ranked win came against Texas A&M last season.

Freeze is looking to double his win total against ranked opponents with a potential second consecutive win over the Aggies.

What TV channel is Texas A&M vs Auburn on today?

• TV channel: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)

Texas A&M-Auburn will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Texas A&M vs Auburn time today

• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
• Location: Kyle Field (College Station, Texas)

Texas A&M-Auburn is set for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 27, from Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

Texas A&M vs Auburn predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Sept. 25.

• Auburn 27, Texas A&M 24: Auburn bounces back from its road loss to Oklahoma with a close road win over the Aggies, who are a bit slow out of the gates after their bye week.

• Spread: Texas A&M (-6.5)
• Over/under: 52.5
• Moneyline: Texas A&M -250 | Auburn +200

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