It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Bob Jones can now relate to. They were outmatched by the Auburn Tigers on the road and fell 63-27. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 58th, while the Tigers are ranked first).
When it comes to explaining why Bob Jones lost on Friday, don't look at Johnny Jackson. Despite the final result, he threw for 321 yards and a touchdown. Jackson has become a key player for Bob Jones: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least 250 passing yards, but 2-3 otherwise. Rhys Dorsey got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Auburn was led to victory by Omar Mabson and Jackson Kilgore. Mabson rushed for 189 yards and five touchdowns on only 11 carries, while Kilgore threw for 354 yards and four touchdowns on perfect 13-for-13 passing. Mabson really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run. Joshua Askew also helped out as he racked up 102 receiving yards.
Bob Jones' defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Auburn, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Bob Jones does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Auburn, they will face off against Thompson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Auburn is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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