AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn's Nick Marshall can't be judged only by his passing yards.

The Tigers are using Marshall's legs to regain respect in the Southeastern Conference.

Marshall ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns, Robenson Therezie scored on a 78-yard interception return and Auburn held off No. 24 Mississippi 30-22 on Saturday night for its first win over a Top 25 team in two years.

"I thought he helped us win the game with his feet," said Auburn coach Gus Malzahn, who said Marshall "showed a lot of toughness."

Marshall had 14 carries, eight that produced first downs.

Auburn (4-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) already has topped its win total from last season, when it finished 3-9 and was 0-8 in the SEC.

"It gives us momentum heading into the next game and therun gave Auburn a 27-9 lead, but the game wasn't over. The Tigers lost two turnovers in the fourth quarter to help the Ole Miss comeback attempt.

Ole Miss was held to only three field goals before Bo Wallace threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Donte Moncrief in the third quarter and added a 12-yard scoring pass to Moncrief midway through the fourth quarter.

Malzahn has led a quick turnaround in his first season as the Tigers earned their first win over a Top 25 team since beating No. 10 South Carolina in 2011.

Marshall, from Garden City Community College, completed 11 of 17 passes for 93 yards.

Only 93 yards passing?

"Me and Tre and a couple of the other backs were able make plays with our legs," Mason said. "See the