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Nov 16, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs for a touchdown against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
Auburn football fans have waited all season for a breakout game from freshman wide receiver Cam Coleman. On Saturday, it finally occurred.
Coleman broke several season highs on Saturday by logging eight catches for 100 yards and three touchdowns in Auburn’s 48-14 win over ULM on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, Coleman’s best game was a three-catch, 82-yard game vs. Oklahoma in September. He reeled in four catches in Auburn’s win over Kentucky on Oct. 26 and had recorded just two touchdown receptions. He blew past those numbers on Saturday to headline a record-breaking day for several Tigers.
In addition to Coleman’s epic day, Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter reached the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the first time in his career after rushing for 102 yards on 14 carries. Quarterback Payton Thorne also tossed five touchdown passes, which ties a single-game program record.
Auburn dominated ULM in several categories in the first half, including yards, first downs, red zone opportunities, and tackles for loss. The Tigers out-gained ULM 292-70 through the first 30 minutes, which included a 188-yard passing effort from Thorne. Thorne completed 16-of-24 passes with just under 50% of his completions to Coleman, who logged seven catches for 78 yards and two scores.
Auburn ended the day with 507 total yards, including 304 yards through the air. On the otherside, Auburn’s defense allowed ULM to gain just 218 yards and held them to 2-of-12 on third down opportunities.
The Tigers took control of the scoreboard early in the 1st quarter when Thorne connected with Coleman…
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Author : Auburn Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-16 21:06:55
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