Quick Pick Six sparks Auburn in 43-8 win over Southern Miss in home opener

September 12, 2026 Photo Gallery by Jeff Shearer AUBURN, Ala. – Andre Jordan Jr. scored the fastest touchdown in modern Auburn history, returning an interception for a score on the game’s first play to help the Tigers defeat Southern Miss 43-8 Saturday in Kickoff on The Plains at Jordan-Hare Stadium. “What an incredible Tiger Walk. It’s different, it’s pretty incredible,” said coach Alex Golesh of his Jordan-Hare Stadium debut. “Defensively, to start like that was huge. Offensively, I thought we were beyond sloppy. Overall, a lot to clean up, and we’re going to have to really quickly here.” After nearby…