Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr., left, tries to run past Auburn defender Preston Howard (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Rayshawn Pleasant’s 49-yard interception return for an Auburn touchdown with 9:15 left proved to be the game-winning score as the Tigers picked up their first win in SEC play, 33-24, over Arkansas on Saturday.

The Tigers (4-4, 1-4) picked up new life after inserting Ashton Daniels at quarterback late in the second quarter. Auburn’s starter, Jackson Arnold, was benched after throwing an interception late in the half that Arkansas’ Kani Walker returned 89 yards for a touchdown, giving the Razorbacks a 21-10 lead at the break.

Daniels led Auburn on three straight

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