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Auburn football: Tigers climb to No. 7 in AP Top 25 after beating Washington

Auburn moved up to No. 7 in the Week 2 AP Top 25 after beating sixth-ranked Washington, 21-16, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Huskies dropped to No. 9.

The Tigers had 420 total yards, 76 coming on a 10-play fourth quarter drive that culminated with a JaTarvious Whitlow 10-yard TD run and a 21-16 Auburn lead.

Among the other highlights:

  • Jarrett Stidham completed 26-of-36 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown pass to Sal Cannella on Auburn’s opening drive.
  • Auburn converted 9-of-18 third down attempts and its only fourth down play.