lsu defeats auburn 38-17 in sec showdown
lsu beat auburn 38-17 at jordan-hare, improving to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the sec, while auburn fell to 4-3 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
Key points
- lsu led 31-10 at halftime after a 3-3 tie early in the game
- sam leavitt threw four touchdowns for lsu
- auburn gained only 44 rushing yards and struggled to build momentum
No. 17 LSU defeated Auburn 38-17 on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. The victory improved LSU’s overall record to 6-2 and its SEC standing to 3-2, while Auburn fell to 4-3 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
LSU established a 31-10 lead at halftime after the teams were tied 3-3 with under four minutes remaining in the first quarter. The Tigers posted nearly 400 total yards in the first two quarters, bolstered by a 21-point halftime advantage. Quarterback Sam Leavitt accounted for four touchdowns in the win.
Auburn’s offense struggled to generate momentum, mustering just 44 rushing yards. Six of the Tigers’ 11 possessions lasted four plays or fewer. The loss marked a significant setback for Auburn, which had upset No. 1 Georgia the previous week. Head coach Lane Kiffin addressed the performance following the game, describing certain aspects of the program’s 2026 season as “abnormal.”
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the lsu vs auburn game?
lsu defeated auburn 38-17.
How did lsu perform in the first half?
lsu established a 31-10 lead at halftime.
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