OFFENSE: A-

Nick Marshall threw an interception to Senquez Golson in the first half, and the Tigers punted four other times before halftime. But the 57-yard touchdown pass to Sammie Coates just before the intermission jumpstarted the offense, which then scored touchdowns on four of five drives against potentially the best defense in the nation.

To finish with 248 rushing yards, even though LSU’s offense racked up yards on the ground against the same unit last week, is impressive. Marshall made great decisions with the ball in the second half, scrambling for first downs and making the right reads downfield. Cameron Artis-Payne rushed for 138 yards as well.

DEFENSE: C

Bo Wallace executed one of the best games of his career against the Auburn defense one week after Dylan Thompson shredded it. Ole Miss produced nearly 500 yards and even ran the ball for 149 yards and 4.9 yards per carry. Three Rebels receivers topped 100 yards. Yet, for the second consecutive game, Auburn’s defense forced two red zone turnovers, this time late in the fourth quarter to preserve a lead. The Tigers got fairly consistent pressure on Wallace as well.

SPECIAL TEAMS: B

A 20-yard Daniel Carlson punt out of bounds at midfield set up a 50-yard Wallace touchdown pass. Neither team did anything spectacular in the return game, and Auburn didn’t attempt a field goal.

COACHING: A-

Auburn played a tremendous second half, and the offense accelerated after playing mostly dormant football until 12 seconds left in the second quarter. Finding a way to attack the Ole Miss defense and simultaneously maintaining the identity that seemed to slip away earlier in the season is a credit to the coaching staff.

OVERALL: A

Boy, does Auburn regret committing three turnovers in the first quarter and a half at Mississippi State. Otherwise the Tigers could be the No. 1 team in the country, just ahead of the Florida State Seminoles. But this team should be 8-1 entering its final two SEC games, both on the road. This was a magnificent second-half performance. Are coach Gus Malzahn, Nick Marshall and company recapturing the team of destiny title?