Birmingham Bowl 2015: Auburn vs. Memphis
Auburn MVP running back Jovon Robinson (29) celebrates after the 31-10 victory over Memphis during the Birmingham Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)
(JULIE BENNETT)
After each week's game we'll designate five game ball recipients as top performers from Auburn.
Here are our selections after Auburn's 31-10 win over Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl (listed alphabetically):
Cornerback Carlton Davis
Made a team-high 11 tackles and tipped a pass in the end zone that resulted in an interception.
Wide receiver Marcus Davis
Had six punt returns for 88 yards, including a 56-yard return
Quarterback Jeremy Johnson
Came off the bench to deliver two touchdowns, both in the second half. The Montgomery native threw a 11-yard scoring pass to Jason Smith and ran in a score from five yards out.
Running back Kerryon Johnson
Had six carries for 24 yards with a touchdown and a 37-yard catch on throw off a fake punt.
Running back Jovon Robinson
Had 27 carries for 126 yards with a touchdown en route to being named game MVP.
Honorable mentions
Blake Countess made six tackles with a pass breakup and blocked a field goal. ... Tray Matthews had an interception. ... Carl Lawson, Dontavius Russell and Devaroe Lawrence were all effective at creating pressure on Paxton Lynch.