No. 14 Northwestern (7-2) dominated a depleted Auburn Tigers (6-5) team in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl, earning a 35-19 rout at Camping World Stadium Friday afternoon.
Wildcats quarterback Peyton Ramsey thrived in a balanced passing attack, throwing for 291 yards and connecting with three different receivers in the end zone. Seniors John Raine, Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman and Riley Lees pulled in one touchdown reception apiece.
The Tigers were missing All-SEC running back Tank Bigsby — who tallied 834 yards and averaged 6.0 yards per carry during his freshman season — along with backup quarterback Grant Loy and offensive lineman Brodarious Hamm, who were reportedly sidelined with COVID-related “medical absences.