COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Auburn Tigers' losing streak against ranked opponents on the road is still intact, as they repeatedly tripped over their own feet against the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Auburn could not figure out a way to generate momentum offensively, despite having opportunities to do so, and lost 16-10 as a result.

After the Tigers' opening drive didn't go anywhere, the Aggies drove down the field and scored, jumping out to a quick 7-0 lead.

That was the only instance of points being put on the board until Alex McPherson overcame a bad snap and hold to put through a 32-yard field goall attempt, putting Auburn on the board for the first time.

Randy Bond nailed two field goals for the Aggies from 33 and 49 yards respectively to extend their lead to 13-3. No more scoring would take place until the fourth quarter.

When it appeared as though Texas A&M was set to put Auburn away, Xavier Atkins came up with an interception on a tipped pass by Marcel Reed and returned it 73 yards, all the way to the two-yard line. Jackson Arnold punched it in to bring the Tigers within a score.

They went three-and-out when they got the ball back after their defensive stop that followed the score, reemphasizing the theme of the Tigers failing to capitalize on chances to create momentum.

After the Tigers' defense stepped up once again, giving the offense a final chance to drive down the field and take the lead with less two minutes left to play. They went three-and-out.

A contributing factor to Auburn's struggles to put together impactful drives was its inability to avoid penalties. There were eight penalties committed by Auburn's offense that were accepted throughout the course of the game, amounting to 55 total yards. 

The Tigers were also limited to 52 yards on the ground off 24 carries, a number that will be hard to win with moving forward.

Auburn had one yard of offense in the fourth quarter, despite being placed in  multiple possessions to take over the game. Now the Tigers 0-2 to begin SEC play for the third straight year, the first time in program history they have had such a stretch.

Auburn (3-2) will have a much-needed bye week next week, but have one of their biggest contests of the year in the following week. They will host No. 5 Georgia at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6 or 8 p.m. ET.