# LSU defeats Auburn 38-17 in SEC matchup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lsu-and-auburn-college-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-10-24T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

LSU and Auburn met for a Week 8 SEC matchup at Jordan-Hare Stadium, with LSU entering as a road favorite. LSU arrived with a 5-2 record and a No. 18 ranking, led by quarterback Sam Leavitt. Auburn entered with a 4-2 record following an upset victory against No. 1 Georgia.

On October 24, 2026, No. 18 LSU secured a 38-17 road victory, improving their overall record to 6-2 and their SEC record to 3-2. The win, which snapped an eight-game SEC road losing streak, keeps LSU’s College Football Playoff hopes active. Following the victory, LSU rose to No. 15 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Quarterback Sam Leavitt led the offense, completing 32 of 45 passes for 387 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding a 4-yard rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Jackson Harris recorded nine receptions for 178 yards and two touchdowns, including a 70-yard score. Tight end Trey’Dez Green also contributed a 15-yard touchdown pass in his return from injury.

LSU’s defense recorded seven sacks, with Princewill Umanmielen and Jordan Ross providing pressure on Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown. Although Brown scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter to briefly narrow the lead to 17-10, LSU responded with 14 unanswered points before halftime to maintain control throughout the contest. Auburn was held to 271 total yards, and the loss moved their record to 4-3.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Auburn prepares to face LSU in SEC matchup

Auburn faces No. 18 LSU in an SEC matchup following Auburn's recent upset of No. 1 Georgia. Both teams look to build on recent victories.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/auburn-prepares-to-face-lsu-in-sec-matchup

### 2026-10-23: LSU defeats Auburn 38-17 in SEC matchup

No. 18 LSU defeated Auburn 38-17 at Jordan-Hare Stadium, led by Sam Leavitt’s four touchdowns, snapping LSU's SEC road losing streak.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lsu-prepares-to-face-auburn-in-college-football-matchup

### 2026-10-19: LSU enters matchup against Auburn as road favorite

LSU is a 7-point road favorite against Auburn in their upcoming Week 8 matchup, despite Auburn's recent momentum following a victory over Georgia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lsu-enters-matchup-against-auburn-as-road-favorite

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