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Nittany Lions Down Auburn 41-12 - Match Report

Penn State got a 124-yard performance from Nicholas Singleton as a key part of its 41-12 victory over the Tigers on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Penn State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 47.5.

Nicholas Singleton rushed for 124 yards, while Kaytron Allen added 52 yards in the win. Brenton Strange and Parker Washington added 80 and 58 receiving yards respectively.

Tank Bigsby rushed for 39 yards for Auburn, while Robby Ashford added 29 yards. Robby Ashford threw for 144 yards for the Tigers, while receivers Shedrick Jackson and Ja'Varrius Johnson had 76 and 73 yards respectively.

Penn State outgained Auburn 477-415 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 23-19 by the Tigers.

The time of possession battle favored Penn State as their offense was on the field for 30:22, longer than the 29:38 of their opponents.

Next game, Penn State takes its act home to face Central Michigan looking for another win. For Auburn, they head home to face Missouri.