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auburnwire.usatoday.com Auburn tweaks depth chart ahead of Week 7 game against LSU JD McCarthy 3–4 minutes After a week away, Auburn football is set to return to action and Hugh Freeze and Co. have made some changes to the depth chart ahead of their matchup with the LSU Tigers. The moves were largely expected as Gunner Britton is now listed as the starter at left guard and Izavion Miller at right tackle. This had already been happening for the past weeks but it is now official. The other change comes along the defensive line where true freshman Keldric Faulk has been named the starter at defensive end, replacing the injured Mosiah Nasili-Kite. Here is a look at the full-depth chart for Auburn’s trip to Baton Rouge. John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Payton Thorne Backups: Robby Ashford OR Holden Geriner Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Starter: Jarquez Hunter Backups: Damari Alston, Brian Battie, Jeremiah Cobb John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Rivaldo Fairweather OR Luke Deal Backups: Tyler Fromm OR Brandon Frazier, Micah Riley Photo by Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers Starter: Jyaire Shorter OR Omari Kelly Backup: Koy Moore Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK Starter: Jay Fair OR Ja’Varrius Johnson Backup: Caleb Burton III (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) Starter: Shane Hooks Backups: Camden Brown OR Nick Mardner Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Dillon Wade Backup: Jaden Muskrat Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Gunner Britton Backup: Tate Johnson Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Avery Jones Backup: Connor Lew Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Kam Stutts Backup: Jalil Irvin Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Izavion Miller Backup: Jeremiah Wright Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Starter: Keldric Faulk Backups: Zykevious Walker Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Jayson Jones Backup: Justin Rogers (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images) Starter: Marcus Harris Backup: Lawrence Johnson Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers Starter: Jalen McLeod Backups: Elijah McAllister, Stephen Sings V Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Starter: Larry Nixon III Backup: Wesley Steiner Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Eugene Asante Backup: Cam Riley (AP Photo/Stew Milne) Starter: D.J. James Backups: Kayin Lee OR Colton Hood Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Starter: Donovan Kaufman Backup: J.D. Rhym Shanna Lockwood/AU Athletics Starter: Jaylin Simpson Backup: Griffin Speaks Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers Starter: Zion Puckett Backups: Marquise Gilbert, Terrance Love (AP Photo/Stew Milne) Starter: Nehemiah Pritchett Backups: Champ Anthony OR J.D. Rhym © Mickey Welsh / Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK Starter: Koy Moore Backup: Jaylin Simpson (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) Starter: Brian Battie, Jarquez Hunter Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Punter: Oscar Chapman Place Kicker: Alex McPherson Holder: Oscar Chapman Long Snapper: Reed Hughes

Auburn vs. LSU: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Saturday’s game in Death Valley Auburn plays No. 20 LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Auburn Tigers (3-2, 0-2 SEC) return from the bye week in hopes of avoiding an 0-3 start in SEC play for the first time since 2012. Their first game following the off week is a trip to No. 20 LSU (4-2, 3-1 SEC). LSU is coming off of a thrilling win over Missouri, a game in which they outscored Missouri 42-7 over the final 35:43 of game time to win, 49-39. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels leads the SEC in passing with 1,969 yards through six games and has two quality receivers to consistently rely on. Hugh Freeze discussed the talented quarterback during Monday’s press conference. “I don’t want to talk about game plans, but I don’t think you can stop him. There are just too many weapons around him and he’s too good. The key to this game is ‘Can we hold the field goals?’. Truthfully. Nobody has stopped him. He plays so effortlessly, literally runs forty-yard touchdowns and it looks like he’s jogging and yet no one is catching him. His balls are so accurate to those talented receivers. I just think it’s a hard task. To this point, and I haven’t watched future opponents so nobody use it for a bulletin board material, but to this point it’s the best offensive personnel I’ve seen in this league, to this point.” Below, you will find everything you need to know ahead of Auburn’s game at LSU including a broadcast guide, an injury report, and key players to watch. How to watch Saturday's game Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Here’s when you should tune in to see the game: Date: Saturday, Oct. 14 Time: 6 p.m. CT TV Channel: ESPN (Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer, Katie George) Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here) How to listen to Saturday's game Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics Listen to Auburn Football on your local Auburn Sports Network affiliate all season long. Andy Burcham and Jason Campbell will provide live play-by-play coverage of Auburn’s game against Georgia. Pregame coverage begins at 3 p.m. CT. Find your nearest Auburn Sports Network affiliate below: Sirius/XM Ch. 158 Abbeville 98.7 FM Albany, Georgia 102.9 FM Atlanta, Georgia 1010 AM Auburn 94.3 FM Alexander City 97.5 FM Andalusia 93.7 FM Bainbridge, Georgia 99.3 FM Bainbridge, Georgia 930 AM Birmingham 100.5 FM Centre 100.5 FM Centre 990 AM Columbus, Georgia 102.9 FM Cullman 92.1 FM Cullman 98.3 FM Demopolis 106.5 FM Dothan 102.5 FM Eufaula 102.9 FM Evergreen 101.1 FM Flomaton 105.1 FM Florence 94.9 FM Foley 92.5 FM Foley 1310 AM Fort Payne 100.9 FM Fort Payne 1250 AM Gadsden 1350 AM Greenville 94.3 FM Hackleburg 95.5 FM Huntsville 100.3 FM Jasper 88.5 FM Ocean Springs, Mississippi 106.5 FM Oxford 92.7 FM LaGrange, Georgia 102.3 FM Macon, Georgia 102.9 FM Mobile 106.5 FM Montgomery 92.3 FM Moulton 97.9 FM Panama City, Florida 104.3 FM Pensacola, Florida 105.1 FM Roanoke 102.3 FM Scottsboro 1050 AM Selma 1490 AM Spartanburg, SC 1530 AM Sylacauga 100.3 FM Sylacauga 1290 AM Thomasville 95.5 FM Troy 970 AM Tuscaloosa 100.5 FM Vernon 100.7 FM Vernon 1380 AM Auburn injury report © Mickey Welsh / Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK WR Ja’Varrius Johnson Elbow Questionable for Saturday’s game WR Malcolm Johnson Jr. Undisclosed Questionable for Saturday’s game RB Damari Alston Shoulder Doubtful for Saturday’s game DL Mosiah Nasili-Kite Bicep Out for the season CB Keionte Scott Ankle Out indefinitely LB Austin Keys Thumb Out indefinitely LSU injury report Scott Clause-USA TODAY Sports WR Chris Hilton Jr. Lower Body Doubtful for Saturday’s game WR Aaron Anderson Hamstring Probable for Saturday’s game CB Darian Chestnut Personal Out indefinitely RB Armoni Goodwin Undisclosed Out indefinitely S Greg Brooks Jr. Head Out for season CB JK Johnson Leg Out until early December Auburn players to watch John Reed-USA TODAY Sports QB Payton Thorne (59-of-94, 643 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT) WR Jay Fair (18 rec, 196 yards, 2 TD) LB Eugene Asante (35 tackles, 2 sacks) S Jaylin Simpson (16 tackles, 4 INT) K Alex McPherson (18-of-18 XP, 5-5 FG, long of 53) LSU players to watch Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports QB Jayden Daniels (132-of-181, 1,969 yards, 19 TD, 2 INT) RB Logan Diggs (81 rushes, 488 yards, 4 TD) WR Malik Nabors (46 catches, 771 yards, 6 TD) WR Brian Thomas Jr. (37 catches, 603 yards, 9 TD) S Major Burns (42 tackles) Notable links Michael Chang/Getty Images Auburn tweaks depth chart ahead of Week 7 game against LSU Hugh Freeze press conference review: LSU week USA TODAY Sports experts share Auburn-LSU predictions Behind Enemy Lines: Auburn-LSU Preview with LSU Tigers Wire’s Tyler Nettuno Auburn has a 24.2% chance of beating LSU on Saturday Auburn vs LSU: Five Bayou Bengals to know Five reasons why Auburn won’t beat LSU Five reasons why Auburn can upset LSU on Saturday Story originally appeared on Auburn Wire Up next Up next Up next

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auburnwire.usatoday.com Five reasons why Auburn can upset LSU on Saturday Taylor Jones 3–4 minutes The Auburn Tigers return from the bye week to face No. 20 LSU on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT. Before the bye week, Auburn took No. 1 Georgia down to the wire before falling, 27-20. Auburn looks to carry momentum from that game into Death Valley and possibly escape with a win. A victory over LSU would be Auburn’s second straight in Baton Rouge after failing to win a game there since 1999. It would also help Auburn avoid its first 0-3 SEC start since 2012. Thursday, we examined all of the disadvantages that Auburn has entering the game. Today, we take a look at every aspect that could lead to an Auburn win. Here are five ways, if perfectly executed, that Auburn can knock off LSU at Tiger Stadium on Saturday. Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers Auburn took some lumps during the first half of the season, especially in their final two games before the break. Several players will miss the LSU game due to injury, but several others have had time to heal from injury and fatigue. Could this fresh start benefit the Tigers? The Montgomery Advertiser LSU has earned four wins this season, but has had struggles against dual-threat quarterbacks says LSU Wire’s Tyler Nettuno. “Dual-threat quarterbacks continue to be a thorn in the side of this team after allowing big games to Jordan Travis (Florida State), KJ Jefferson (Arkansas), and Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss),” Nettuno said. “The Tigers were better against Mississippi State when they got a ton of pressure on quarterback Will Rogers, and that seems to be the key for this defense finding success.” Payton Thorne has shown that he can run the ball, and Robby Ashford has been vital to Auburn’s red zone success. If these two step up on Saturday, LSU’s defense could be in trouble. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers LSU’s Jayden Daniels leads the SEC in passing with 1,969 yards through three games, which will give the Auburn secondary a workout. Jaylin Simpson continues to be one of the top safeties in the country with four interceptions, and DJ James has allowed just 61% of passes to be caught by receivers that he is covering. Those two, along with the rest of the defensive backfield, will need to play at a high level to disrupt one of LSU’s strong suits. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports LSU does not have many areas of concern, but the lowest team grade from PFF goes to their pass coverage. LSU, as a team, has a grade of 66.7. If Thorne can connect with his receivers, it could create more points and more opportunities to win. John Reed-USA TODAY Sports It was a long time coming, but Auburn’s 2021 win in Baton Rouge was the first for the Tigers since 1999. The stigma of “Auburn can’t win in Baton Rouge” is gone, and it should not be a factor in a game that Auburn has a chance to win. Follow all your favorite Alabama teams at Auburn Wire and Roll Tide Wire!

al.com Why Auburn won't be looking to 'outscore' LSU on Saturday Published: Oct. 13, 2023, 6:00 a.m. 5–6 minutes In the game of football, the team with the most points at the game’s final whistle wins. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the approach should always be outscoring the other team – and that’s certainly the case when dealing with an offense as potent as LSU’s. LSU’s 548.3 yards of total offense per game is third-best in the nation, while its average of 44.8 points per game is a mark that ranks fifth in the country. And like any offense, the success of LSU’s starts at the quarterback spot. Jayden Daniels has thrown for just less than 2,000 yards this season – which ranks third in nation behind Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze said Thursday night during his weekly appearance on the Tiger Talk radio show that if he were on the Heisman committee, he’d see to it that both Daniels and Georgia tight end Brock Bowers would be in the conversation. “I don’t think you stop him,” Freeze said of Daniels Monday. And looking back at LSU’s previous opponents this season, it’s been a hung jury when asked if teams have tried to stop Daniels and Co. or if they’ve tried to keep up with them on the scoreboard. “I’m trying to remember all the games… Florida State, Ole Miss, Missouri, Arkansas… probably Arkansas is the only one (that tried to stop LSU),” Freeze said Thursday night. “The other three said we’re going to try to outscore you and that worked for two of them.” Florida State and Ole Miss both scored more than 40 points of their own to pull away from LSU and put a check in win column against the Bayou Bengals. But just because it worked for the Seminoles and Rebels doesn’t mean it’ll work for Freeze’s Tigers. “Now the skill guys that Florida State and Ole Miss have, the quarterback play that they have is at a really high level,” Freeze said. “And, you know, I’m not sure we’re quite ready for that type of game.” Freeze’s response was a roundabout way of saying what many already know: Auburn’s offense doesn’t have the firepower to hang with LSU – or at least it hasn’t proved that yet. Auburn’s offense has yet to score more than 20 points against a Power 5 opponent. That said, while Auburn’s offense might not be asked to hang with the best of them and score lots of points on Saturday, Freeze will still need Payton Thorne and Co. to be efficient in a different category. “I’m going to look at time of possession when the game is over,” Freeze said Thursday. Unlike Florida State, Ole Miss and Missouri did, Freeze and Auburn doesn’t want to try to go shot-for-shot and toe-to-toe with LSU’s offense. Instead, Auburn will look to shorten the game and give LSU as few possessions as possible. After all, an offense – no matter how explosive – can’t score if it’s on the sideline. However, Auburn can do what it did at Texas A&M, which was win the time of possession battle, but struggle to put points on the board. “That’s counterproductive,” Freeze said of the situation in College Station. “But typically, if you hold it that long, you’re having success and you’re getting some points.” As been pointed out all week leading into Auburn’s game at LSU, if there’s ever a game for Auburn’s passing attack to get its act together, believe it or not, it’s Saturday night under the lights of Tiger Stadium. LSU’s defense – specifically its passing defense – is shockingly bad for a place that likes to call itself “DBU” or “Defensive Back University”. LSU’s defense ranks No. 127 out of 133 teams in the FBS in terms of total yards allowed per game. The Bayou Bengals also rank No. 112 in points allowed per game. Ole Miss, Arkansas and Missouri all exploited LSU’s struggling pass defense as they combined for just north of 1,000 total passing yards and nine passing touchdowns. So, the opportunity for Auburn’s passing game to find some kind of rhythm should be there on Saturday. But it’s Auburn’s run game that will be key in slowing Saturday’s game down. “I feel like we can do that fairly well,” Freeze said of running the football Monday. “I don’t know where we stand in all that, but we’re pretty efficient.” Running the ball means the clock keeps ticking. And the clock still ticking means Daniels and the LSU offense has less and less time to do what they do best: score points. “I do think you have to be balanced to win big games. That has been the challenge for us to this point. But there’s no question I feel like running the football helps,” Freeze said Monday. “We’ve got to shorten this game, now.” If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

247sports.com PMARSHONAU The end of a football era for Auburn LSU Phillip Marshall 3–4 minutes That Auburn and LSU will no longer meet annually after Saturday night in Baton Rouge is a sign of the times in college football. One of the more bizarre, entertaining series in college football since 1992 will fall by the wayside, the victim of conference realignment and expansion. It's been a lot of fun for 31 years. Who can forget five missed Auburn field goal tries and a last-second LSU touchdown pass, flames leaping above the east stands as the beloved Barn burned to the ground, Auburn players smoking cigars on the field at Tiger Stadium after a 41-7 victory, the faux anger of LSU fans two years later, all of it. Before Bo Nix made maybe the most remarkable play of his Auburn career in 2021 and Auburn won 24-19 in Baton Rouge, much was made of Auburn’s 10-game losing streak in Baton Rouge. LSU won four times at Jordan-Hare Stadium – in 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022. Three of those Auburn teams had losing records. Three of Auburn’s 10 consecutive losses were to LSU teams that won national championships. Auburn lost 31-7 in 2003, 30-24 in 2007 and 23-20 in 2019 to LSU teams that eventually won it all. Some Auburn-LSU games in that time period have been excruciatingly close. Who can forget Cam Newton’s Heisman gallop in 2010, Jason Campbell’s pass to Courtney Taylor in 2004, Auburn’s brutally physical 7-3 win in 2006, the 2005, 2007 and 2017 games that were in Auburn’s control in Baton Rouge until they weren’t, LSU’s touchdown that wasn’t at Jordan-Hare in 2016, the famed interception game in 1994? Heck even in the 1992 game at Jordan-Hare, the first between the two as West Division rivals, Auburn blew a 27-7 lead to fall behind 28-27 and then won it 30-28 on a field goal in the final seconds. Other Auburn-LSU games have been soul-crushing for the loser. LSU won 31-7 in Baton Rouge in 2001, only to lose 31-7 at Auburn in 2002. Auburn destroyed LSU 41-7 in 2014 and romped 48-11 at Jordan-Hare in 2020 in the most lopsided game in series history. LSU won 45-21 at home in 2015 and 45-10 at home in 2011. There was drama before the SEC split into divisions in 1992 and before the rivalry heated up in with Auburn’s romp in 1999. LSU’s 7-6 win at Tiger Stadium in 1988 cost Auburn a chance to play for the national championship. In 1972, LSU gave Auburn’s its only loss – a 35-7 blowout in Baton Rouge. In 1969, LSU won 21-20 in Baton Rouge on a blocked extra point after a 95-yard Auburn drive in the fourth quarter. Auburn and LSU will meet again in future seasons. Maybe some of those games will be memorable, but it will no longer be an annual rivalry between West Division opponents. It won’t be the same

auburnwire.usatoday.com Auburn wide receiver commit Bryce Cain makes massive jump in 247Sports ranking JD McCarthy ~2 minutes When Bryce Cain committed to Auburn he was a three-star prospect and one of their lowest-ranked commits. That is no longer the case as 247Sports updated their rankings for the 2024 recruiting class and the speedy Cain made a massive jump, becoming a four-star prospect and moving all the way up to being the No. 237 overall player and No. 33 receiver. The move makes him the No. 3 wide receiver in the state, trailing only five-star Auburn commit Perry Thompson and five-star Texas A&M commit and Auburn target Cam Coleman. When he picked Auburn back in June he was outside the top 1,000 players but a breakout senior season has revealed that Auburn found a hidden gem in the 5-foot-11, 170-pounder. In seven games for Baker High School Cain has caught 29 passes for 729 yards and twelve touchdowns. Cain has all the makings of being a slot receiver once he makes it to the Plains due to his combination of size and speed making him a big-play threat whenever he touches the ball. Not all of Auburn’s commits shot up the rankings as several made small moves up or down the rankings, here is a look at the three biggest movers outside of Cain. OL DeAndre Carter: No. 55 to No. 122 RB J'Marrion Burnette: No. 185 to No. 257 CB Jalyn Crawford: No. 159 to unranked Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow JD on Twitter @jdmccarthy15

theadvertiser.com LSU football injury report: Brian Kelly rules out a wide receiver ahead of Auburn matchup Koki Riley ~2 minutes BATON ROUGE – LSU football wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. will not be available to play in its matchup against Auburn on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN), coach Brian Kelly said Thursday. Hilton was listed as doubtful to play on Monday's injury report. Also on Monday's injury report was center Charles Turner, wide receiver Aaron Anderson and linebacker Omar Speights. All three players will be available against Auburn after being listed as probable earlier in the week, Kelly said. Anderson and Speights sat out LSU's matchup against Missouri last Saturday. Turner hyperextended his knee against Missouri and sat out the second half. LSU football injury report vs. Auburn: Thursday update Chris Hilton Jr.: Out THE MAN BEHIND BRIAN KELLY'S SHOES:Meet Brad Duncan: The man behind Brian Kelly's stylish shoes LSU INJURY REPORT:Brian Kelly lists four players on LSU's injury report vs. Auburn, but not Jayden Daniels JAYDEN DANIELS' PROGRESS:How Jayden Daniels has grown into being a Heisman Trophy contender for LSU football Get the latest news and insight on SEC football by subscribing to the SEC Unfiltered newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Koki Riley covers LSU sports for The Daily Advertiser. Email him at kriley@theadvertiser.com and follow him on Twitter at @KokiRiley

247sports.com Inside the Numbers Looking at potential deciding factors as LSU hosts Auburn Bryce Koon 5–6 minutes Taking a look at some of the crucial numbers heading into LSU against Auburn Numbers mean a lot in the game of football and oftentimes they explain why a certain outcome takes place. So far this season, LSU has been pretty by the book when it comes to comparing the results and numbers behind them. This week is no different as LSU welcomes an Auburn team that is looking to get its first SEC win of the Hugh Freeze era. Let’s take a look at a couple of stats that could determine the outcome of this game. Passing Ranks Entering this contest LSU ranks 119th in the country in passing yards allowed per game. On the other side, Auburn has the 121st ranked passing offense in terms of yardage per game. With that being said, something has to give right? Will the LSU secondary find some confidence against a receiving corp that hasn’t had too much success? Or will the Auburn offense and Payton Thorne break a nine-game streak of passing under hundred yards? One thing has to give in this matchup, so maybe the momentum generated in that second half of the Missouri game can carry over this weekend. Turnover Battle LSU finally found itself being opportunistic on the defensive side of the football last weekend capitalizing on the misfortune of Missouri’s offense. Can they do it again? Auburn ranks outside of the top 100 in sacks allowed to opposing defenses with 15 total on the year. They have fumbled eight times and lost four of those, while also throwing four interceptions as well. Being a more opportunistic defense by giving the offense extra possessions with those game changing plays would be a good identity to start creating. If you are going to struggle on the back end of the defense or in general, it would help out a lot if you could find a way to generate as much chaos as possible. Two Great Receivers Beat One The emergence of Brian Thomas Jr. has changed the way that opposing defenses have to guard against this LSU offense. That being said, having two guys on opposite sides of the field spells danger for a Auburn secondary that has veteran talent, but not tons of depth. The numbers don’t lie about this group either with Malik Nabers 16.8 yards per catch and Thomas Jr. averaging 16.3 yards per catch. Auburn’s secondary while solid on the year might not be able to contain both players. When you add a name such as Mason Taylor to the mix, who seems poised for a big game this weekend, will pose probably the biggest challenge to an Auburn secondary that has limited opponents to 194.4 yards passing per game. While the numbers speak for themselves, LSU has done very well in explosive plays and will need to capitalize on several of those big plays to keep this Auburn defense on its toes. Mailbag: LSU-Auburn week Anticipating any changes to Auburn scheme, Harold Perkins role and much more. It's LSU-Auburn week and that always makes for a big weekend between the two divisional rivals. Here were some of the questions from our subscribers this week leading up to this return home against the War Eagles. CoachK7 asks: Are you anticipating a lot of changes this week to the Auburn offensive scheme? Freeze is notorious for coming out of a bye week with new wrinkles? Glen says...I'm sure there will be a few wrinkles, particularly in the passing game that Auburn will try to test LSU with. It's no secret that the purple and gold's biggest weakness has been in the secondary and it'll be no surprise if Auburn attempts to be more aggressive in the passing game. But the identity to this point has been predicated on the run and that's largely what I expect this Auburn offense to lean on. LSU's front seven put together some decent play in the second half against Missouri but that's hardly enough reason for Auburn to significantly change its gameplan. The fact of the matter is that LSU's defense did give up some big runs last week and still hasn't proven it can slow down more mobile quarterbacks like Payton Thorne and Robbie Ashford. While Thorne and Ashford aren't the passers that LSU has faced to this point, their ability to extend plays or get away when pressure comes is still an element to the Auburn offense that it leans into. How LSU's front seven wraps up and finishes off those plays will be something to monitor in this matchup. "Payton Thorne has thrown for over 6,000 yards in the Big 10 so it's a bit misleading in terms of their statistics relative to throwing the football. They can throw the football and if you're not on your coverage, they're capable of being very productive," Kelly said Thursday. "They choose not to throw the football so I think that's the big difference. They're certainly a run first team but you have to defend the pass. They're gonna do everything necessary to win the game." To read this full article and more, subscribe now —

si.com Larry Nixon III believes containing Jayden Daniels will 'be a big thing' for Auburn Daniel Locke 2–3 minutes Linebacker Larry Nixon III gave his thoughts ahead of Auburn's matchup with LSU. Auburn's defense will be in for a challenge on Saturday. The LSU offense is one of the best in the country and it will take a complete effort from Auburn's defense to slow them down. Senior linebacker Larry Nixon III, who joined Auburn via the transfer portal from North Texas this offseason, talked about what that effort will have to look like. One of the most pressing topics is LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. Nixon elaborated on how big of a challenge he presents. "To contain him will be a big thing for us," Nixon said. "Fast guy, tall guy, he does everything. I'm looking forward to playing him honestly." Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts has put the defense in a position to succeed. Nixon talked about some of the things he likes most about Robert's coaching. "I like how much trust he has in me," Nixon said. "I've got a lot to do before the play and after the play. I've got to get everybody ready and let them know where we're coming from... I like that I never got to do that at my old school." Nixon went more in-depth on why he enjoys the amount of responsibility he has taken on. "That's what happens at linebacker a lot, you do take charge," Simpson said. "You are like the quarterback of the defense. Being an older guy, that leader role has been put on me." Defense will be a key factor for Auburn on Saturday. Having a veteran like Nixon on the field will help them keep the game.

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