LSU didn’t just snap its road skid in Auburn - it smashed it. The Tigers rolled to a 38-10 win and finally got a victory away from home after not doing it since the opener last year. It was also their first road win over an SEC opponent since October 2024.
Lane Kiffin’s team moved to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in conference play, giving itself a little breathing room after a stretch where every week has felt like a must-win. LSU heads into a bye now, with hopes of getting healthier before a matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide to open November.
Sam Leavitt gave LSU exactly the kind of outing it needed, even with hamstring issues reportedly hanging over him. He threw for 387 yards on 32-of-45 passing and accounted for four total touchdowns, adding eight carries for 54 yards and another score on the ground.
He did have one throw that was picked off, but it was wiped out, and after that he stayed in control. It marked his second straight game without an official turnover after he had thrown interceptions in every game before the last two.
Trey'Dez Green also made his return count. Back in the lineup, he grabbed five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown, giving the offense another weapon right away.
Jackson Harris kept building on his breakout season as well. He turned nine receptions into 178 yards and two touchdowns, including a 70-yard score. At this point, he’s clearly LSU’s top threat on the outside.
The defense matched the offense step for step. Byrum Brown can wreck a game if you let him, but Blake Baker’s group kept him bottled up, limiting him to 21 yards on 19 carries. Brown managed a couple of decent runs, but LSU controlled the rest.
The pass rush was relentless, producing seven sacks. Jordan Ross added another two-sack performance, and five-star freshman Lamar Brown picked up the first sack of his career.
For LSU, it was the ideal response. Two strong showings against SEC competition, a road win at last, and a bye week to reset before the schedule turns back up again. The path forward doesn’t get easier, but the Tigers have given themselves a reason to believe they can line up with anybody.
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