Auburn vs. Maryland Short Report | Dec 30, 2023
Nissan Stadium
Nashville, TN
Dec 30, 2023
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Game Recap
In the 2023 TransPerfect Music City Bowl, the Maryland Terrapins executed a dominant performance to secure a 31-13 victory over the Auburn Tigers. Maryland's quarterbacks, Billy Edwards Jr. and Cameron Edge, orchestrated three first-quarter touchdowns that set the tone early. Edwards opened the scoring with a 2-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a 5-yard passing touchdown to Preston Howard. Edge added another passing touchdown to Dylan Wade to make it 21-0 within the first quarter.
Auburn's offense, led by Payton Thorne, struggled significantly, netting just one touchdown through a 3-yard pass to Brandon Frazier in the second quarter. Maryland's defense played a decisive role, highlighted by Glendon Miller's 44-yard interception return for a touchdown. Maryland kicker Jack Howes contributed with a 49-yard field goal before halftime, extending the lead to 24-7. Despite a late effort from Auburn, which included a one-yard rushing touchdown by Jeremiah Cobb, Maryland's comprehensive gameplay ensured their victory and marked their third consecutive bowl win.
Key Plays:
Billy Edwards Jr. (Maryland)
Billy Edwards Jr. completed a 2-yard rushing touchdown at 13:16 of the first quarter, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities early and putting Maryland up 7-0.
Billy Edwards Jr. (Maryland)
At 6:03 in the first quarter, Edwards connected with Preston Howard for a 5-yard touchdown pass, capping off an efficient 75-yard drive to extend Maryland's lead to 14-0.
Cameron Edge (Maryland)
Edge hit Dylan Wade with a 3-yard touchdown pass at 3:30, following a 57-yard strike to Kaden Prather, putting Maryland ahead 21-0.
Payton Thorne (Auburn)
Thorne found Brandon Frazier for a 3-yard touchdown pass at 2:44 of the second quarter, finishing an extended 14-play, 80-yard drive to bring Auburn within 14 points.
Jack Howes (Maryland)
Howes concluded the first half with a 49-yard field goal, exploiting optimal field positioning after Maryland converted a crucial fourth down, making it 24-7 at the half.
Glendon Miller (Maryland)
Miller intercepted a Payton Thorne pass at 11:14 in the third quarter and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown, showcasing his defensive prowess and widening the lead to 31-7.
Jeremiah Cobb (Auburn)
With 7:00 left in the fourth quarter, Cobb punched in a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Although the two-point conversion failed, it finalized the score at 31-13.
Standout Players:
Billy Edwards Jr. (Maryland, QB)
Billy Edwards Jr.'s dual-threat ability shone brightly, contributing a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown. His efficient and versatile gameplay earned him the MVP of the Music City Bowl.
Glendon Miller (Maryland, DB)
Glendon Miller's defensive prowess was on full display as he returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown while also solidifying the Terps' defensive dominance with key tackles.
Cameron Edge (Maryland, QB)
Cameron Edge complemented Maryland's offense by effectively utilizing his arm for 82 yards and a touchdown pass on 4 completions, ensuring constant pressure on Auburn's defense.
Payton Thorne (Auburn, QB)
Despite a challenging game with two interceptions, Payton Thorne managed to connect on a 3-yard touchdown pass that offered a brief respite for Auburn's struggling offense.
Hank Brown (Auburn, QB)
In his collegiate debut, freshman Hank Brown showed potential by completing 7 of 9 passes for a team-high 132 yards, injecting some late offensive spark for Auburn.
References:
Auburn Tigers vs. Maryland Terrapins - Final Score - December 30, 2023 | FOX Sports
Highlights and touchdowns of the Auburn Tigers 13-31 Maryland Terrapins en NCAA Football | December 30, 2023 - VAVEL USA
Auburn Tigers vs. Maryland Terrapins Live Score and Stats - December 30, 2023 Gametracker - CBSSports.com
Brown, Fairweather provide bright spots in 31-13 Music City Bowl loss - Auburn Tigers - Official Athletics Website
Music City Bowl: Auburn Tigers vs. Maryland Terrapins | Full Game Highlights - YouTube
Football vs Auburn on 12/30/2023 - Box Score - University of Maryland Athletics
Auburn Tigers vs. Maryland Terrapins Box Score and Stats - December 30, 2023 | FOX Sports
Takeaways: Auburn gets throttled by Maryland in Music City Bowl - Sports Illustrated Auburn Tigers News, Analysis and More
Takeaways from Maryland’s bowl win over Auburn - Testudo Times
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