Payton Thorne and the Auburn offense started the 4th quarter, working to gain control of the game. A Thorne pass to Simmons gained 12-yards, but then Simmons lost 10 yards on the following play.

The Commodores (6-3, 3-2 SEC) got their sixth against Auburn (3-6 1-5), 17-7, at Jordan-Hare Stadium. It's the first time Vanderbilt has been bowl eligible under fourth-year coach Clark Lea.

They earned the right to be excited, and I enjoyed being in the middle of it.” Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) scrambles for a first down against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA ...

Emotions were high postgame for Auburn football following the 17-7 ... enter a bye week before it’s next contest against ULM, Payton Thorne is challenging his group to stay focused with their ...

Payton Wilson made an impact on N.C. State football ... his name featured at Carter-Finley Stadium. He joins former N.C. State standouts including Roman Gabriel, Bradley Chubb, Philip Rivers ...

Former N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson talks with quarterback CJ Bailey (16) after Wilson was inducted into the Ring of Honor during the Wolfpack’s game against Stanford at Carter-Finley ...

AUBURN, Ala. (AP ... They converted two fourth-down plays in their own territory before Payton Thorne's 30-yard touchdown pass to Rivaldo Fairweather. The Commodores retook the lead on ...

Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne was 20/29 passing for 239 yards and a touchdown, but he was particularly dreadful in late downs as the Tigers were just 2 for 13 on third down. “Credit to them ...

(AP) — Jarquez Hunter had career highs of 278 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score in the third quarter, Payton Thorne passed for 172 yards and a score and Auburn ...

(AP) Jarquez Hunter had career highs of 278 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score in the third quarter, Payton Thorne passed for 172 yards and a score and Auburn ...

(AP) - Jarquez Hunter had career highs of 278 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score in the third quarter, Payton Thorne passed for 172 yards and a score and Auburn ...