Auburn narrowly escaped Berkeley (Cali.) with a win on Saturday night. The Tigers came alive in the 4th quarter after a sloppy performance up to that point. Auburn showed some resiliency and will return home on a high note, but knowing there are things to work on.
Take in all the scenes from the first road win of the Hugh Freeze era at Auburn.
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during warmups before the start of the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Quientrail Jamison-Travis (97) and Auburn Tigers safety Donovan Kaufman (5) and teammates kneel before the start of that game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) looks in for the play during the first quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) prepares to pass the football during the first quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Isaiah Ifanse (22) fumbles the football recovered by Auburn Tigers linebacker Jalen McLeod (35) during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Jay Fair (5) rushes for the touchdown against California Golden Bears defensive back Lu-Magia Hearns III (15) during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Referee Daniel Gautreaux reviews the fumble call against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter Auburn Tigers recovering at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Monroe Young (14) is tackled by Auburn Tigers safety Donovan Kaufman (5) during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) prepares to pass the football during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (22) catches a pass during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (22) runs with the football after the catch during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Sam Jackson V (5) is tackled by Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Ashton Stredick (31) rushes for a first down against Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Jay Fair (5) rushes with the football against California Golden Bears defensive back Kaylin Moore (4) during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (22) rushes with the football against California Golden Bears defensive back Patrick McMorris (9) during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (22) rushes with the football against California Golden Bears linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (53) and California Golden Bears linebacker Jackson Sirmon (8) during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers safety Paul Thompson Jr. (38) celebrates against the California Golden Bears after the missed field goal during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Auburn Tigers players rush to the fans after the victory against the California Golden Bears after the game at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports