Auburn football report card: Boom or bust on offense, defense dominates in win over Vanderbilt

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rivaldo-fairweather-auburn-football (2) — Auburn tight end Rivaldo Fairweather celebrates his touchdown against Vanderbilt on November 4, 2023. (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- What to make of that Auburn football performance in a 31-15 win over Vanderbilt... The Tigers thought they found some rhythm on offense against Mississippi State last Saturday, but the operation still looked a tad disjointed against the SEC's 13th-ranked team in total defense. Self-inflicted wounds were a big part of that. Defensively, you can't ask for much more. That was to be expected. The Tigers were dominant, forcing eight straight punts in the middle of the game. Let's get into some stats and grades for the Tigers' fifth win of the season...