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COL FB: Auburn 27, Clemson 24 (OT)

AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Wes Byrum's 39-yard field goal in overtime gave No. 15 Auburn the lead and the Tigers hung on to edge Clemson 27-24 Saturday.

Clemson's Chandler Catanzaro missed a 31-yard attempt later in the extra session, letting Auburn (3-0) slip away with the victory.

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Cameron Newton passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns and Onterio McCalebb rushed for 81 yards and a score on 10 carries in the Tigers' victory.

Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker went 21-of-35 through the air, gaining 227 yards and notching two touchdowns.

Jamie Harper hauled down a pair of TD catches and Andre Ellington rushed 140 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries for Clemson (2-1).

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