Live Updates/Thread: LSU vs Auburn

Tigers take the field in search of their fourth straight victory, face unique challenge against Auburn.

Final: LSU 21, Auburn 17

Fourth Quarter 

A Josh Williams first down run will seal the deal. LSU battles back from down 17-0 to get a massive SEC victory. 

Greg Brooks Jr. with an incredible interception to give LSU the ball back. Huge play from the Arkansas transfer. A Tyrann Mathieu type pick. Tigers ball with 2:00 remaining. 

Tank Bigsby is getting this Auburn rushing attack going with a 23-yard run up the middle and follows it up with another chunk of yards. Auburn ball in LSU territory. 

Just two plays later, LSU fumbles the ball in the run game. Auburn ball with 4:45 remaining. 

After another booming punt by Jay Bramblett, his eight of the night, Auburn muffs the punt and LSU takes over in great field position. 

This LSU receiving corps has been extremely underwhelming tonight. Tigers only up to 86 passing yards tonight with an incredible number of drops. Another drop on third down results in an LSU punt.

After Nussmeier's drive stalled, the Tigers punted the ball back to Auburn, but like LSU, they couldn't get into a rhythm. Another three-and-out. Punts it back to LSU.

Daniels Update: Daniels took a knee to knee shot and is getting worked on in the tent. Questionable to return. 

Nussmeier sticking with the short, quick plays. The youngster has learned from his mistakes and it's showing in his first drive for LSU. 

Jayden Daniels heads into the medical tent. Garrett Nussmeier is in the game for LSU. 

Harold. Perkins. Auburn tries some trickery and Perkins doesn't buy it, coming up with a huge interception for LSU. 

Auburn converts on fourth and one. It's been meticulous drive for this offensive unit, up to 13 plays. 

Third Quarter

LSU defense gets the interception on fourth and 11, but a holding penalty on Sage Ryan gives Auburn the first down. 

Auburn with four quick plays to put themselves in LSU territory. Ashford is going through all of his progressions and making the smart read each time. 

Scoring Update: LSU 21, Auburn 17

Senior running back John Emery with a flat out dazzling touchdown. The former 5-star recruit sheds three tackles and dances into the end zone. Huge confidence boost for Emery as he gives the Tigers the lead. 

Jayden Daniels has run the ball on three of the Tigers' first four plays of the drive for 28 yards. LSU in Auburn territory. 

Scoring Update: LSU 14, Auburn 17

Sage Ryan with a beautiful pass breakup on fourth down to give LSU the ball in great field position. 

Robby Ashford has really looked the part for Auburn tonight. Their third string quarterback has utilized his legs to his advantage while making the proper read in the passing game. 

Another drive stalls for LSU. Bramblett out to punt for the seventh time tonight. 

LSU opting to go with a run-heavy offensive scheme to start this second half. Both Josh Williams and Noah Cain starting to get into a rhythm. John Emery also getting significant snaps. Balanced attack to start the quarter.

The only thing going for this LSU squad is their defense. After a sluggish start, they've really pulled it together, forcing another Auburn punt. The Tigers went with an opening run followed by two incompletions. LSU ball. 

The Tigers offensive woes continue with a quick three-and-out to start the second half. Jay Bramblett with another booming punt. 

LSU receives the opening kick. 

Second Quarter

Robby Ashford finishes the first half with 247 yards and two touchdowns. Jayden Daniels with 101 yards and a touchdown of his own.  

Scoring Update: LSU 14, Auburn 17

Daniels punches in an easy score from the one-yard line. 

John Emery with a massive play, takes a pass up the sidelines for 39-yard gain and puts LSU inside the five yard line.

LSU looking to get their run game going with John Emery and Josh Williams leading the way. On third and six, LSU decides to keep the ball on the ground, but on a keeper by Daniels. He converts. Tigers driving with under one minute remaining. 

Jayden Daniels starting to utilize his legs, but the major issue is the lack of involvement with Kayshon Boutte. Boutte continues to get open, but the ball just doesn't end up in his hands. 

Huge stop for this LSU defense. Auburn attempts the field goal and is no good. LSU trails 17-7 with under three minutes remaining.

Robby Ashford is really in a zone here. This Auburn offense has showcased a balanced attack, dissecting the LSU defense at ease in this first half. Ashford and Bigsby are seemingly getting whatever they want. 

Scoring Update: LSU 7, Auburn 17

The BJ Ojulari show continues in this one. A strip sack results in an LSU touchdown. Safety Jay Ward scooped up the loose ball and returns it for the score. Ojulari is really shining bright in this first half despite a few defensive woes.

Jayden Daniels continues to target Malik Nabers, his go-to receiver, to get the chains moving, but yet again this offense cannot convert on third down. Another punt. 

Scoring Update: LSU 0, Auburn 17

Auburn is really attacking this LSU secondary with huge chunk plays through the air. Robby Ashford carving up this defense. A stalled drive in LSU territory ends in a field goal for for Auburn. 

Another punt for LSU. Offensive struggles has plagued this team throughout the first half. 

Scoring Update: LSU 0, Auburn 14

On the very next play, Auburn capitalizes off of busted LSU coverage to get another touchdown through the air. A 6-play, 99-yard drive for the Auburn Tigers.

Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford using his athleticism to his advantage through the first 15 minutes, keeping this LSU defense on their toes. Connects on a 61-yard play to put Auburn inside the red zone.

Jayden Daniels finishes the first quarter going 2-of-6 with 12 passing yards. 

First Quarter

Scoring Update: LSU 0, Auburn 7

This LSU offense just cannot get into a rhythm. After converting on third down, their conversion was negated after yet another penalty. Jay Bramblett with a booming kick to put Auburn at their 1-yard line.

After three quick plays, Auburn will punt. Not much going offensively for both squads as we reach the 4:15 mark in the first quarter. LSU trails 7-0. 

Auburn getting running back Tank Bigsby involved early in the first quarter after minimal touches the first few weeks. Bigsby delivers on third down.

Tigers second drive stalls with Daniels unable to get on the same page as his receivers. Daniels is 1-for-5 with 9 yards passing, 10 yards rushing. LSU punts for the second straight drive. 

LSU putting together a solid drive here as we reach the midway point in the first quarter. Jayden Daniels uses his legs to convert on third and long. 

Sevyn Banks Update: The LSU cornerback reportedly has movement in his extremities, was conscious and will head to a nearby hospital to undergo further testing. 

LSU RB Josh Williams seeing significant snaps early in the first quarter. Traditionally a third down back, Williams is getting some volume to get things going. 

BJ Ojulari asserting his dominance on the second defensive drive for LSU. A third down sack gets this unit off of the field with Auburn set to punt on fourth down. 

A quick three and out for the Bayou Bengals on their first drive. Jayden Daniels looked to connect with true freshman tight end Mason Taylor on third-and-10, but he couldn't hold on. Tigers punt. 

Scoring Update: LSU 0, Auburn 7

Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford evades pressure, scrambles outside and connects with Ja'Varrius Johnson for a 53-yard touchdown after a few short plays. Extra point is good. 

LSU cornerback Sevyn Banks is down on the opening kickoff and is not moving. Immediately the cart comes out to get him off of the field. 

Pregame

LSU has won the toss and will kick the ball to get things going. 

Anthony Bradford will take over starting duties at right guard. With Garrett Dellinger sidelined due to a hand injury, the Tigers will slide Miles Frazier to left guard. From left to right: Will Campbell, Miles Frazier, Charles Turner, Anthony Bradford and Emery Jones.

Jarrick Bernard-Converse warming up with the safeties, according to The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander. Bernard-Converse worked at safety last week against the New Mexico Lobos with the LSU secondary lacking depth.

Marlon Martinez and Xavier Hill will back up Charles Turner at center tonight.