Top 10 reasons why Auburn struck back

By Joe McAdory

The title speaks for itself.

10. Ball State’s Zane Fakes fumbles at the Auburn 24 with the Cardinals ahead 7-0. If he doesn’t, BSU has a chance for an early double-digit lead.

9. AU’s passing game. The Chris Todd to Darvin Adams combination is on fire. As I write this, Todd hasn’t had an incompletion.

8. Anthony Gulley’s second fumble on a punt return wasn’t recovered by Ball State.

7. Terrell Zachery has wheels. Big time.

6. Zach Clayton’s big hit on MiQuale Lewis pushed the Cards back to the 2. Two plays later, they couldn’t get out of the end zone for a safety.

5. Because Craig Stephens and John Bynes are pretty sporty linebackers.

4. Because Auburn can’t afford to get into a dogfight with a bad team.

3. Because it’s rainy and we’re hoping for the mercy rule.

2. Because Onterio McCalebb is fast. Sick fast.

1. Reality.