LSU heads to Auburn on Saturday for a game that feels like a season hinge point, with both teams carrying two losses and the College Football Playoff path getting tighter by the week. The Tigers meet again for the first time since 2023 after a two-year break, and the setup is simple: the loser takes a major hit to its CFP hopes.
LSU and Auburn first played in 1901, and LSU owns the series lead at 33-24-1. The most recent matchup went to LSU behind a big offensive showing from quarterback Jayden Daniels.
One storyline to watch is whether LSU can shake off its road struggles. The Tigers have not won an SEC road game since October of 2024, and Lane Kiffin’s squad is 0-2 away from home in 2026 after losses at Kentucky and Ole Miss.
LSU should also get a boost from the return of tight end Trey'Dez Green, who has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury against Ole Miss in Week 3.
The game will air on ABC, with Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy on the call from Jordan-Hare Stadium and Katie George working the sidelines. Streaming is available on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Kickoff is set for Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. CT from Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.
Prediction: LSU 30, Auburn 16. LSU’s offense should do enough on the road to pull out a needed win, even with Auburn riding the momentum from last week’s win over Georgia. The pick here is that LSU leaves with a critical victory before heading into its bye week.
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