Auburn football is trying to make an immaculate bounce back in the month of November, starting on the right track following a road win against the Kentucky Wildcats on Oct. 26.
The win was largely due to major contributions from the defense, while running back Jarquez Hunter had a career day.
Hunter’s performance consisted of 23 carries for 278 yards and two touchdowns, earning him the Doak Walker Award National Running Back of the Week.
The senior’s most notable run came in the early stages of the fourth quarter when he broke through the right side for 45 yards and a touchdown, delivering the knockout punch and putting his team up 14. He also had a 50-yard run as well, serving as his longest rush of the night.
Hunter is extremely close to breaking the 1,000-yard mark on the year, sitting at 863 heading into this weekend. He only has five touchdowns however, and with two of those coming in last week’s victory, it seems apparent that getting him the ball will be a key to victory during the rest of the season.
Should Hunter break 1,000 yards, it will be his only season throughout his time on the Plains that reaches the milestone, capping off his career with a solid performance.
