Auburn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Pleasant Plains Cardinals by a score of 28-25. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Trojans have suffered against the Cardinals since September 8, 2017.
Even though they lost, Auburn was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Auburn wouldn't let Pleasant Plains keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Mason Marquette, Chance Crissey, and Crissey picked up one apiece. Devin Angelo also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven. Niri French was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 11 total tackles.
Auburn's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Pleasant Plains, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Auburn will welcome Athens at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pleasant Plains, they will host PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central/Greenview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pleasant Plains is facing PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central/Greenview at the right time seeing as PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central/Greenview is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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