Auburn dominated Ball State in a 42-3 rout, with quarterback Jackson Arnold tossing three touchdown passes, including two to Eric Singleton Jr. The Tigers established control early with Jeremiah Cobb's explosive performance, as the running back ripped off touchdown runs of 46 and 45 yards. Ball State managed only a third-quarter field goal as Auburn's offense piled up six touchdowns, capped by Durell Robinson's 54-yard scoring dash in the fourth quarter.