WATCH: Payton Thorne throws a bomb TD pass to Ja'Varrius Johnson against Mississippi State

Payton Thorne is cooking early against the Bulldogs.

Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne is cooking right now.

Thorne is currently 8-of-9 passing for 120 yards and two touchdowns with 4:12 left in the first quarter against Mississippi State. The Tigers' passing offense has averaged 150 yards per game this season, and Thorne may be on pace to eclipse that in the first half.

Auburn leads Mississippi State 14-3 after a bomb of a touchdown pass to Ja'Varrius Johnson.

You can watch the score below.

Beautiful 45 yd pitch & catch from Payton Thorne to Ja’Varrius Johnson. Auburn’s offense has finally come alive #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/Zwgko1CNSY

— Power of Dixieland (@PwrofDixieland) October 28, 2023

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How to watch the Auburn Tigers against the Mississippi State Bulldogs

Auburn will host Mississippi State at 2:30 pm CT on October 28th at Jordan Hare Stadium. The game will be televised on the SEC Network. Dave Neal, Derek Mason, and Taylor Davis will call the action.

How to listen to the Auburn football game vs Mississippi State on the radio

You can hear the Voice of the Auburn Tigers Andy Burcham, Jason Campbell, and Paul Ellen on the Auburn Sports Radio Network. The coverage can be heard locally on Wings 94.3. The Tiger Tailgate Show will begin at 12:30 pm CT.

You can find information on all Auburn Sports Radio Affiliates here.

Auburn vs Mississippi State Series History

Auburn leads the all-time series against Mississippi State 65-29-2. Auburn won the first-ever battle between the two teams in 1905 18-0 in Columbus Mississippi when Mike Donahue was the coach. Mississippi won the game last year when Auburn was led by interim head coach Carnell Williams. The final in last year's game was 39-33.

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