Auburn faces LSU in SEC matchup with upset potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Auburn Tigers host No. 17 LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. Auburn, coming off a significant win over Georgia, enters the game as an underdog, with a 28.8% chance of victory according to ESPN's Matchup Predictor. To secure a win, Auburn must excel in the running game and maintain intensity on defense, having forced three turnovers against Georgia. The atmosphere at home is expected to be supportive, crucial as both of LSU's losses this season have occurred away from home. The match is set to start soon, intensifying Auburn's quest to build on their recent success.
- •Auburn hosts No. 17 LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- •Auburn defeated No. 1 Georgia last week.
- •ESPN gives Auburn a 28.8% chance to win.
- •Auburn needs a strong running game to compete.
- •Both of LSU's losses came on the road.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN predicts the winner of Auburn vs. LSU
"Who does ESPN favor in Saturday's SEC matchup between the Auburn Tigers and the LSU Tigers?
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