Regardless of putting up excellent stats, No. 15 Auburn football was up to South Carolina after making a series of costly errors.
The 30-22 loss was the very first loss the Tigers have suffered to the Gamecocks given that the 1930s. Defensive penalties, interceptions and big drops all played a part in the defeat. The Tigers fall to 2-2 while the Gamecocks increase to 2-2.
Both of Auburns losses this season have come on the roadway, and its next video game is a road game. The Tigers will need to put the loss behind it and develop off the positives. Before we turn the attention to Ole Miss, heres how each individual position graded out at the end of the game:
COLUMBIA, SC – OCTOBER 17: Tank Bigsby # 4 of the Auburn Tigers runs with the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter of the game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. The Gamecocks won 30-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Getty Images.
Running backs: C.
To open the 2nd half, the offensive line was called for a false start. The linemen also had numerous other charges on that hurt the offensive. They did help give Nix more time in the pocket than previous games, although that started to collapse as the video game went on. Nix was sacked three times this video game, and he needed to make a variety of plays on the run. Players were back from injury, it did not seem like the best five has been settled on.
Rewinding Auburns 30-22 loss to Tigers at South Carolina.
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Once again, Zakoby McClain and Owen Pappoe led the group in deals with, completing with 13 and 10 tackles respectively. McClain also made the groups only sack, while Pappoe made the only interception. McClain and Pappoe helped stop the running backs who discovered any holes, and they made a couple of stops on pass plays too. They appear to be trying to hold the defense together from the center.
Immediate analysis: Interceptions doom Auburn in loss to South Carolina.
The charges were actually what injured the defense in the second half, Pappoe said. 2 of those huge penalties were on the cornerbacks. Roger McCreary was called for defensive pass interference two times, which moved the Gamecocks up the field. Numerous of South Carolinas huge catches were made right over the cornerbacks heads. Approved, the ones made by Shi Smith were simply great plays. In general, the secondary held South Carolina to simply 144 receiving backyards. It likewise will enhance when the pass rush is established. But the charges were important to the loss.
The protective line put more pressure on the quarterback, getting hands in Colin Hills face, however it was unable to get arms around the quarterback, completing with absolutely no sacks. The pass rush is crucial, and its something Auburn has attempted to focus on, however it hasnt led to lots of outcomes. The line did improve its run defense, especially in the first half. It held the Gamecocks to 41 lawns on 19 rush attempts. South Carolina had the ability to find some spaces in the second half and completed with 153 backyards.
Auburns Anders Carlson (26) commemorates with teammates after kicking the consent field goal against Arkansas throughout the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 30-28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) AP.
Offensive line: D.
Auburn wide receiver Eli Stove (12) runs with the ball against South Carolina protective back Shilo Sanders (21) throughout the very first half of an NCAA college football video game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) AP.
Pass receiver: D.
Auburn kicker Anders Carlson (26) of the Auburn Tigers reacts with teammates after a successful basket during the 2nd half of a game versus Georgia at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty Images.
Unique groups: B.
To add to include cornerbacks penalties, Smoke Monday added a facemask penalty and charge defensive pass protective in disturbance second half2nd They assisted stop the run, however they likewise missed out on some takes on and let the Gamecocks by.
The pass receivers played a part in helping Nix collect 272 passing lawns, however they also made some huge drops that lowered his conclusion percentage and stalled drives. Pass receiver Eli Stove said there were just some interaction problems and little information they have to fix. Stove played well for his first game back given that he was injured against Georgia, however Seth Williams was held to four catches on 12 targets. Williams also tipped the ball that was obstructed. Anthony Schwartz had six catches for 59 backyards in addition to some drops.
Both of Auburns losses this season have actually come on the road, and its next video game is a roadway game. COLUMBIA, SC – OCTOBER 17: Tank Bigsby # 4 of the Auburn Tigers runs with the ball versus the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 3rd quarter of the game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. Auburns Anders Carlson (26) celebrates with colleagues after kicking the consent field objective against Arkansas during the 2nd half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football video game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina beat Auburn 30-22. Auburn relied exclusively on Nix and the passing video game, rather than trying to get the run game going.
True freshman Tank Bigsby had his 2nd 100-yard rushing video game in a row. Bigsby ended up with 111 yards on 16 brings, balancing 6.9 lawns a bring. He bounced off defenders and wormed his method through piles of bodies, popping out the opposite to pick up numerous more lawns. D.J. Williams also hurried for 17 yards and made 2 catches for 26 lawns. Theres still improvement to be made to the run video game as the offensive line searches for consistency, and the running backs are factored more into the tactical plan.
COLUMBIA, SC – OCTOBER 17: Head coach Gus Malzahn of the Auburn Tigers speaks with an official in the second quarter of the video game versus the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Getty Images.
Coaching: D.
Like last video game, kicker Anders Carlson had to score a lot of Auburns points. He kicked three basket, all less than 40-yards, because Auburn couldnt finish in the red zone. He made all three. He also had 4 touchbacks on six kickoffs, and the coverage group only permitted one 16-yard kickoff return. Aidan Marshall only had to punt twice but averaged 45.5 yards a punt. The Gamecocks only punt return opted for simply three yards. Bigsby had just one kickoff return and carried it 23 yards.
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) is knocked out of bounds by South Carolina protective back Shilo Sanders (21) and Kingsley Enagbare (52) during the 2nd half of an NCAA college football video game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Auburn 30-22. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) AP.
Quarterbacks: D.
Oct 3, 2020; Athens, GA, USA; J.J. Peques (89) rushes the ball for the very first down throughout the video game between Auburn and Georgia at Samford Stadium. Necessary Credit: Todd Van Emst/AU AthleticsTodd Van Emst/AU Athletics.
Tight ends: C.
Bo Nix would have had a fantastic game if it werent for 3 interceptions. Those 3 interceptions were vital in Auburns loss. They caused 21 points, and Auburn lost by simply 8. Nix kept completing and ended up the video game with 272 passing lawns and 69 hurrying yards. His completion portion was only 51 percent, however that does not account for his receivers drops or the times he needed to throw it away. There are things for him to build on, but it was another bad roadway performance.
South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) attempts a pass throughout the first half of an NCAA college football video game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) AP.
Defensive line: C.
ATHENS, GA – OCTOBER 03: George Pickens # 1 of the Georgia Bulldogs beats Roger McCreary # 23 of the Auburn Tigers for a touchdown throughout the second quarter of a video game against the Auburn Tigers at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty Images.
Cornerbacks: D.
Luke Deal made his very first career reception, contributing to the list of tight ends who have factored into the passing video game. Aside from that and J.J. Pegues look on the failed two-point conversion, the tight ends were a lot less visible than in past video games. John Samuel Shenker continued to hit the field as a blocker, where he helped open up a couple of passing lanes, however they were otherwise quiet.
South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) runs with the ball for a goal throughout the second half of an NCAA college football video game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina beat Auburn 30-22. South Carolina beat Auburn 30-22. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) AP.
Linebackers: B-.
Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) scrambles for yardage as Auburn protective back Smoke Monday (21) tries to tackle him during the very first quarter of an NCAA college football video game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) AP.
Safeties: D.
Auburns struggles at a loss zone continue, and not all the blame can be laid on the gamers execution. Auburn relied solely on Nix and the passing game, rather than attempting to get the run game going. Rather of making the famous protective halftime adjustments, Auburn actually quit more in the second half, which is ending up being common for this 2020 team. The clock management also left something to be preferred.
