AUBURN, Ala. _ Auburn coach Gus Malzahn wanted to send out his first recruiting class a winner in their final game at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The group got off to a good start Saturday night on Senior Day taking a 24-0 first half lead over Alabama A&M with members of the 2013 recruiting class grabbing the early spotlight.
Auburn kept adding to the lead as it emptied out its bench early in the third quarter to close out a 55-0 win.
The Tigers had more than 500 yards of offense (598) for the fourth time this season. It was also the fourth time the offense finished with more than 400 rushing yards.
True freshman Kam Martin 176 rushing yards (all coming in the second half) were than he had in the first 10 weeks of the season. Martin also rushed for a pair of touchdowns (18 and 17 yards).
It was Auburn's first shutout since 2008. Alabama A&M's longest drive of the game lasted seven plays. The Bulldogs punted 12 times, turned it over twice and had a field goal blocked.
