AUBURN, Ala. — Deuce Knight accounted for 401 yards and six touchdowns, tying a school record, and Auburn beat lower-division Mercer 62-17 on Saturday.

Knight, a freshman quarterback making his first career start, ran nine times for 162 yards and four scores. He also completed 15 of 20 passes for 239 yards and two more TDs. He became the first Auburn QB to run for four scores since Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton in 2010.

“It was crazy,” Knight said. “Great blocking downfield, great blocking up front. The easy part is all you’ve got to do is just run when it’s all blocked up.”

Jackson Arnold split drives with Knight in the second half and ran for a 56-yard score.

Malcolm Simmons caught five passes for 149 yards, including a 91-yard touchdown from Knight. Cam Coleman added 65 yards a

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