Monday, January 10, 2011

Auburn 19 - 11 Oregon (2:36 left in 4th quarter)

On 4th and 5 at the Auburn 42, Oregon hits a pass over the middle and the Auburn defender is BLOCKED BY THE UMPIRE. The Oregon receiver races down to the 11. Oregon now has 3d and 1 at the 2.

Auburn 19 - 11 Oregon (4:54 left in 4th quarter)

On a carry by Newton, Oregon punches the ball out of Newton's hand and Oregon recovers at the Auburn 41. But Oregon is then hit for a personal foul, so they will start at their 45.

Auburn 19 - 11 Oregon (5:08 left in 4th quarter)

On 3d and 3 at the Oregon 35, Auburn hammers LaMichael Smith for a five-yard loss. Oregon punts, and Auburn takes over at its 29. Cam Newton -- who looks somewhat dazed from all the hits he's taken -- returns to the field.

Auburn 19 - 11 Oregon (6:42 left in 4th quarter)

Auburn gets a couple of huge first downs, but their drive stalls at the Oregon 42 -- just out of field goal range -- and they punt to the Oregon 14.

Auburn 19 - 11 Oregon (11:00 left in 4th quarter)

Oregon's drive stalls at the Auburn 46. Auburn leaves their defense on the field to guard against a fake punt, sending back only one guy to return. But this time Oregon does punt. It's not a very good punt, bouncing out of bounds at the Auburn 21. On the other hand, Oregon is not used to punting.

Auburn 19 - 11 Oregon (13:24 left in 4th quarter)

On 3d and 4, Oregon brings the house on a blitz. Auburn has a very clever pass over the middle set up in response, but Newton's pass is low and to the right and the Auburn receiver can't make a one-handed catch. Auburn punts, and Oregon will take over on their own 15.

The game is poised on a knife edge right now. The next team to score will probably win the game.

Auburn 19 - 11 Oregon (14:14 left in 4th quarter)

Auburn still has the ball, 2d and 10 at their 41. Auburn just called time to clear up some confusion about what play to run.