. Auburn fought back, however, and the game was tied 21-21 at the end of the first half. The second half was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to move the ball. In the end, it was Auburn who came away with a narrow 24-21 victory.
The win was a big one for Auburn, who improved their record to 3-4 on the season. It was also a big win for head coach Hugh Freeze, who is now 2-0 against his former team.
For Kentucky, the loss was a disappointing one, as they fell to 4-3 on the season. The Wildcats will need to rebound quickly, as they have a tough schedule ahead of them.
Here are some of the highlights from the game:
* Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter had a career-high 278 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
* Kentucky quarterback Will Levis threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
* Auburn's defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions.
* Kentucky's defense sacked Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford seven times.
Auburn vs Kentucky: A Play-by-Play Recap
* *1st Quarter*
* Kentucky takes an early lead with a touchdown pass from Will Levis to Barion Brown.
* Auburn ties the game with a touchdown run by Jarquez Hunter.
* Kentucky retakes the lead with a field goal by Matt Ruffalo.
* *2nd Quarter*
* Auburn ties the game with a touchdown pass from Robby Ashford to Ja'Varrius Johnson.
* Kentucky takes the lead again with a touchdown run by Chris Rodriguez Jr.
* Auburn ties the game again with a field goal by Anders Carlson.
* *3rd Quarter*
* Both teams exchange punts.
* Auburn forces a Kentucky fumble and recovers the ball.
* Auburn drives down the field and takes the lead with a touchdown run by Jarquez Hunter.
* *4th Quarter*
* Kentucky ties the game with a touchdown pass from Will Levis to Dane Key.
* Auburn drives down the field and kicks a game-winning field goal by Anders Carlson.
Auburn vs Kentucky: What's Next?
* Auburn will travel to face Mississippi State next Saturday.
* Kentucky will host South Carolina next Saturday.