After overcoming a 14-point halftime deficit, the Aggies' comeback bid fell short, losing 43-41 in a quadruple-overtime showdown with the Auburn Tigers.

Texas A&M fought back from a 21-point deficit against Auburn, but fell in four overtimes to the Tigers. For the Aggies, it was their third loss of the season, essentially dashing their hopes of earning a spot in the College Football Playoff.

It would be easy for Texas A&M to overlook slumping Auburn. Even coach Mike Elko had a verbal slip when talking about the Aggies' focus on Saturday's game with the

Smith for a two-point play in the fourth overtime to lift Auburn to a 43-41 victory over No. 15 Texas A&M, capping a brutal day for Southeastern Conference playoff contenders.

The Auburn Tigers (5-6, 2-5 SEC) upset the No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies (8-3, 5-2 SEC) 43-41 in a quadruple-overtime thriller. Some called for the upset heading into Saturday. It turns out they were onto something.

No. 15 Texas A&M has one more Southeastern Conference opponent to get through before a potentially huge final game.