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It was a workmanlike effort for Auburn on Saturday — as it dismantled Alabama A&M by a score of 55-0.
QB Jeremy Johnson performed exceptionally well in the absence of starter Sean White. Johnson threw for 147 yards, and rushed for two touchdowns. He did a great job of distributing the football to his skill players — both in the run game and in terms of throwing the ball down field.
In essence, this glorified scrimmage will serve as a tune-up for next weekend’s massive rivalry game against Alabama.
Head coach Gus Malzahn spoke to the media after the contest:
Gus Malzahn is here. "Proud of our team. Very happy for our seniors to go out that way."
— Nathan Deal (@NattyD13) November 20, 2016
Gus Malzahn on the health of QB Sean White: 'We'll see…I'm not ready to predict how he'll feel in a day or two.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 20, 2016
Gus Malzahn's first impression of Alabama: "They're very talented." https://t.co/fRKIrI6zYl
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) November 20, 2016
Gus Malzahn on Kam Martin: 'You can see he's got some talent. He made some really good runs.' He gained 176 yards, all in the second half
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 20, 2016
Gus Malzahn on QB John Franklin: 'He can really run. There's no doubt about that. I thought he did a good job managing the offense.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 20, 2016
Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn: "Very proud of of Jeremy. He did an excellent job out there. I think everybody is happy for him. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) November 20, 2016
Auburn's Gus Malzahn on his injured Tigers: 'Next week is a big game. That helps with healing people up.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 20, 2016
Gus Malzahn with some killer insight on Alabama: They're undefeated.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) November 20, 2016
