Auburn stunned by New Mexico State in one of the largest upsets this season

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Auburn entered Saturday's game against New Mexico State as 25.5-point favorites – yet lost by three touchdowns.

The Tigers fell to New Mexico State, 31-10, on Saturday, marking the team's first loss at home to a nonconference opponent since 2007.

It was the second-largest upset, based on point spread, of the season, falling just short of Texas State's outright win over Baylor, a 26.5-point favorite heading into that game, according to ESPN.

It was also the Aggies' first victory against an SEC school in program history.

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New Mexico State Offensive lineman AJ Vaipulu #51 celebrates after defeating the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 18 in Auburn, Alabama.  (Michael Chang/Getty Images)

To make matters worse, Auburn also paid New Mexico State $1.7 million for the meeting, a common occurrence between power-five and lower-level schools.

"How about that, $1.7 million and we won the game," head coach Jerry Kill said after the game.

New Mexico State (9-3) outscored the Tigers (6-5) 21-3 in the second half, but Auburn never led at any point in the game since the Aggies scored a touchdown on their very first drive. 

The Aggies outgained Auburn 414-213 and held onto the ball for nearly 39 minutes.

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze calls out to his players during the second half of their game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 18 in Auburn, Alabama. (Michael Chang/Getty Images)

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"You don't get many opportunities like this," Kill said. "We're playing a