Transfer safety Jerrin Thompson is slated to make his final start for the Tigers inside Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday against Texas A&M.

With all the emotions surrounding his last collegiate home game, Thompson views the Aggies matchup as an opportunity for a cinematic finish.

The Lufkin Texas native started his college career at the University of Texas. However, Texas A&M played a small role in Thompson’s high school recruiting process.

“They stopped recruiting me, Thompson said. “I was on the opposite side of town. I went to a different school, but definitely kind of grew up liking the Aggies because I had family members that went there but didn’t end up going there.”

“It is not like I have any hatred towards them or nothing like that. They were one of the first schools to start recruiting me and then just died out. So, no hard feelings. They just missed a guy.”

A miss the Aggies may want back as Thompson compiled 176 tackles, 5 interceptions and 23 Pass breakups during his time with the Longhorns.

Serving as team captain for the Tigers defense this year, Thompson has 49 tackles, five pass breakups, a sack and an interception through 10 games.

Looking ahead to the Saturday, Thompson believes the defense is in a great spot to slow down the Aggies on offense.

“Throughout the season, we kind of started to understand what we needed to accomplish as a defense, and we just stick to our keys and just keep doing that,” Thompson said. “We’re coaching and keep practicing well and the way we need to, and things should work out right.”

“It’s going to be rocking. Definitely going to see me energized up.”

Auburn’s matchup with Texas A&M is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN.