On January 6, 2026, Auburn’s game against Texas A&M at Neville Arena ended in controversy. Trailing 90–88 with 0.6 seconds left, KeShawn Murphy hit a near half-court shot at the buzzer that was initially ruled good, sparking celebration as fans believed Auburn had avoided an upset at home.

After a nearly three-minute review, officials overturned the call, ruling the ball was still in Murphy’s hands when time expired. Texas A&M escaped with a 90–88 win, dropping Auburn to 0–2 in SEC play and prompting a tense scene as fans threw debris toward exiting officials.

Auburn coach Steven Pearl criticized the lack of communication postgame. Two days later, he said the SEC told him officials had “indisputable video evidence” the shot was late. Pearl disagreed, calling the footage “blurry” and maintaining there was not enough evidence to overturn the original call.

Texas A&M coach Bucky McMillan suggested earlier clock confusion may have influenced the decision. The SEC has stood by the ruling, while Auburn continues to dispute it, making the ending one of the early flashpoints of SEC play.