LSU defeats Auburn 38-17 in SEC matchup

No. 18 LSU secured a dominant 38-17 victory over Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The win snapped LSU’s eight-game losing streak in Southeastern Conference (SEC) road games and improved their record to 6-2 overall.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt led the offense with a career-high 387 passing yards and three touchdowns, while adding a fourth touchdown on a 4-yard rushing play. Wide receiver Jackson Harris recorded 178 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including a 70-yard score. Tight end Trey’Dez Green also contributed a 15-yard touchdown in his return from injury.

Auburn, which entered the game following an upset of No. 1 Georgia, struggled to maintain momentum. Quarterback Byrum Brown accounted for an Auburn touchdown on a 1-yard run, but the Tigers' offense was held to 271 total yards and surrendered seven sacks to the LSU defense. Following the loss, Auburn's record moved to 4-3.

As a result of the win, LSU rose to No. 15 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.