Auburn defense struggles in loss to LSU on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Auburn fell 38-17 to No. 18 LSU on Saturday, marking their third loss of the season. The Tigers' defense allowed 552 total yards, with LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt passing for 387 yards and four touchdowns. Auburn's offense struggled as quarterback Byrum Brown was sacked seven times, finishing with just 21 rushing yards. Auburn scored a touchdown to narrow LSU's lead to 17-10 in the second quarter, but LSU responded with 21 unanswered points. Next week, Auburn faces Ole Miss and its quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.
- •Auburn allowed 552 total yards to LSU during the game.
- •LSU's Sam Leavitt threw for 387 yards and four touchdowns.
- •Auburn's Byrum Brown faced heavy pressure, getting sacked seven times.
- •Auburn scored to close the gap to 17-10 in the second quarter.
- •Next week, Auburn's defense will face Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan's Review: Auburn defense was a letdown in loss to LSU
"Phillip Jordan sheds light on Auburn's defensive struggles in its 38-17 loss to LSU on Saturday.
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