Auburn football improves to 5-6 overall after its 62-17 blowout victory against Mercer Saturday afternoon.

In his first career start at Auburn, freshman quarterback Deuce Knight tied a program record for most touchdowns responsible with six total.

Here’s everything interim coach DJ Durkin said postgame following the Tigers win:

DJ Durkin starts off by saying he enjoyed seeing the excitement on his players faces after the victory.

Durkin says they played a complete game in all three phases in the second half.

Durkin said the defense had to play at their speed and style in the second half.

Durkin said it was ‘incredible’ seeing Brian Battie to be recognized during senior day pregame.

Durkin says Deuce Knight was making the right decision and putting the ball where it needed to be.

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