First thoughts: Offensive ineptitude continues as Auburn falls to Ole Miss

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jalen-mcleod-auburn-football — Auburn rush end Jalen McLeod sacks Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart during the game on October 21, 2023. (Photo by Matt Rudolph/Auburn Live)

AUBURN -- Auburn's offense continued to be a disaster on Saturday night against No. 13 Ole Miss, falling 28-21 in front of a sellout crowd of 88,000-plus fans inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. Midway through the fourth quarter, by the time Ole Miss took their two-touchdown lead, the Tigers had just five first downs and 166 total yards. The defense held their own for awhile, but still gave up 200-plus rushing yards and 20-plus first downs. Auburn falls to 3-4 overall and 0-4 in SEC play. Ole Miss improves to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play. Here's first thoughts from the game...