Auburn loses to LSU 21-17

Auburn moves to 3-2 after a loss to LSU.

Andrew Stefaniak | Oct 1, 2022

Auburn loses to LSU 21-17 /

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Auburn went up 17-0 early on LSU but was not able to score again. LSU then went on to score 21 unanswered points to win on the road.

Auburn has not scored a second-half touchdown against a power five opponent since Mississippi State last season.

The water around Coach Bryan Harsin and his job security will be very murky this week.

21-17 LSU 15:00 4Q

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Omari Kelly (19) celebrates his first down catch during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 1, 2022. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Auburn will begin the fourth quarter in the red zone down four.

Auburn picks up the first down on fourth and one setting up a goal to go situation.

Auburn tries to get cute and wideout Koy Moore throws and an interception. What a horrific play call.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is in medical tent.

LSU will punt it back to Auburn. Hopefully this will lead to good field position for Auburn.

Auburn goes three and out and will punt it back to LSU. Really ugly possession there.

The LSU backup is still quarterbacking the Tigers.

Auburn makes the stop and will get the ball back. Great play from DJ James to break up the pass.

Scott muffs the punt and LSU will get the ball in Auburn territory.

Just like the Auburn recovers a fumble and will have a chance to drive and win this game. Great play from Donovan Kaufman.

Tank Bigsby with a huge run to get Auburn is LSU territory.

Auburn turns it over once again. The Auburn defense needs to once again make a huge stop.

A LSU first down will end the game. All LSU has to do now is take a knee.

Auburn loses 21-17.

21-17 LSU 3:32 3Q

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Jeffrey M'Ba (5) celebrates on the sideline after an Auburn score during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 1, 2022. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Auburn will get the ball back after losing the lead. LSU has scored 24 straight points.

Ashford completes to Shenker for 28 yards to get the drive started.

Auburn is stopped on third down. Tigers will keep the offense on the field for fourth and 11.

A holding on the defense will move the sticks for Auburn. Huge bailout for Auburn and Bryan Harsin there.

After a big gain from Jarquez Hunter we head to the fourth quarter.

17-14 Auburn 15:00 3Q

Scenes from Tiger Walk and the stadium walk-through prior to the game between the LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 1, 2022. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Anders Carlson will kick it away to start the second half.

Marcus Bragg gets a huge sack and LSU will punt it back to Auburn.

After a three and out Auburn will punt it back to LSU.

Auburn is able to make the stop and LSU will punt it once again. This second half so far has looked like Auburn's game from a week ago against Missouri.

Tyler Fromm makes up for a penalty by picking up a massive first down. Auburn has the ball is LSU territory.

Auburn goes for it on fourth and ten and does not get it. LSU will get the ball with great field position.

LSU has moved the ball into Auburn territory.

LSU scores to take a 21-17 lead.

Halftime Takeaways

Statistically, Auburn is dominating this game. A fumble, miss field goal, and a key third down penalty have cut this to only a three point lead. The run game has been relatively non existent yet again, but Ashford has gotten it done through the air. The explosive plays are keeping Auburn alive right now.

The Tigers need to come out in the second half with their hair on fire. After several games in a row with almost no life in the second half (dating all the way back to the Ole Miss game last season), Auburn needs at least 14 more points on the board.

17-7 Auburn 6:32 2Q

Auburn will get the ball back after the Ashford fumble.

A Robby Ashford quarterback sneak picks up the first down on third and one.

A razzle dazzle play from Ashford to Omari Kelly gets Auburn inside the LSU 30.

Auburn is unable to pick up the third down they will settle for a Anders Carlson field goal attempt.

Carlson misses the field goal and LSU will get the ball back.

Pritchett makes a great play to set up third and ten for LSU.

Illegal hands to the face from Derick Hall gifts LSU a first down.

A big play will set up LSU first and goal.

Daniels runs it in. Auburn will go to half ahead 17-14.

17-0 Auburn 9:38 2Q

Anders Carlson kicks it aways with a 17-0 lead.

Derick Hall sacks Daniels to set up second and 12.

Another drop from LSU will force them to punt. Auburn will get the ball back with a 17-0 lead.

Ashford fumbles and LSU takes it to the house for a touchdown. Auburn still leads 17-7.

14-0 Auburn 14:04 2Q

Anders Carlson boots it away with Auburn leading 14-0.

Colby Wooden picks up his second sack of the game to set up third and 24.

LSU is unable to convert and they will punt it back to Auburn.

Ashford connects with Koy Moore for another huge gain. Auburn is back in the red zone.

Breaking: Eku Leota is out for the rest of the game with a right arm injury. He is in street cloths with a sling on.

Auburn is unable to convert on third down.

Anders Carlson drills the field goal. Auburn goes up 17-0.

7-0 Auburn 15:00 2Q

On the first play of the second quarter Ashford connects with Hunter for a huge gain.

Camden Brown. Yes you read that right Camden Brown scores and Auburn goes up 14-0. What a great drive by Auburn there.

End zone 🤝 @CamdenBrown7

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— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) October 1, 2022

First Quarter Takeaways

Outside of an Ashford bomb, Auburn’s offense has been relatively quiet. Love the explosive plays though. Ja’Varrius Johnson has been begging for more touches

The defensive line is eating. Keep the momentum going.

Auburn’s play calling seems to make more sense. The patterns called are allowing for Robby Ashford to get rid of the ball quicker. He has to be more accurate on third down.

7-0 Auburn 12:57 1Q

Anders Carlson will kick it away with a seven point lead.

After a three and out LSU will punt it back to Auburn.

Ashford is sacked and Auburn will punt it back to LSU. A few miscommunications led to a quick three and out.

Daniels picks up a first down with his legs on third and seven.

LSU is unable to pick up the following third and seven and they will punt it back to Auburn.

Tank Bigsby is able to pick up the first down on a third and one. Bigsby is running strong thus far.

After a bad throw from Ashford on third down Auburn will punt it back to LSU.

Colby Wooden sacks Daniels to force a punt. The defensive line looked outstanding on that play.

Robby Ashford backed up in his own end zone connects with Johnson to pick up the first down. Great games for these two thus far.

That will end the first quarter.

0-0 15:00 1Q

Auburn will get the ball to start things.

An LSU player is down and shaken up on the field. Prayers up for him as they put him on the stretcher.

Robby Ashford throws a great pass to Koy Moore to pick up the first down.

Robby Ashford connects with Ja'Varrius Johnson for the touchdown and the Tigers take a 7-0 lead. That was just a perfect throw from Ashford off his back foot and an even better job by Johnson to beat his defender and score.

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— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) October 1, 2022

Pregame Notes

#0 Koy Moore will start at WR instead of Malcolm Johnson Jr.

#4 D.J. James will start at CB instead of Jaylin Simpson

#71 Brandon Council will start at center

#62 Kam Stutts will start at left guard

#65 Alec Jackson will start at right guard

Pregame

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