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NFLSU Week 7 Report Card
The NFLSU Week 7 Report Card breaks down every NFL game through the lens of former Tigers, assigning grades to each matchup. Highlights include the Bengals’ 35‑13 blowout over the Ravens (Joe Burrow’s 292 yards, 4 TDs) earning an A, the Browns’ 27‑24 win over the Titans and the Giants’ OT victory at 27‑21 both landing B‑ grades, and several teams with former Tigers earning low marks, such as the Broncos (D+) and Lions (F). Overall, the week receives a solid B grade.
Tigers and Cubs: Week 8 vs. Auburn
LSU demolishes Auburn 38-17 in Week 8, showcasing a dominant road performance under Lane Kiffin. QB Sam Leavitt shines with 387 passing yards, three TDs and a rushing score despite a hamstring issue. WR Jackson Harris rebounds from a recent injury, posting 178 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan Ross returns to form with two sacks and 2.5 TFLs. On the other side, Cubs’ Winnie Watkins struggles with a low PFF grade, and offensive linemen Jordan Seaton and Weston Davis draw criticism for penalties and weak run blocking. The win solidifies LSU’s offensive firepower and highlights defensive resurgence.
LSU might finally be turning into the team everyone expected
After an OT loss to Kentucky, LSU finally clicks, rattling off back‑to‑back SEC wins and a 38‑17 rout of Auburn on Oct. 24. QB Sam Leavitt erupts for 387 yards and four TDs, while Jackson Harris adds 178 receiving yards and two scores. The Tigers also pile up seven sacks, showing a revived defense. Now 6‑2 overall (3‑2 SEC), LSU’s offense looks explosive and its defense disruptive, but challenges loom against Alabama, Texas and Tennessee.
LSU News: Sam Leavitt recognized for his performance against Auburn
LSU finally breaks its road slump as quarterback Sam Leavitt sparks a 38-17 win over Auburn, earning him SEC Offensive Player of the Week and a boost to his waning draft stock. The victory, highlighted in the Tiger Tales roundup, also notes rising receiver Jackson Harris and previews the upcoming LSU‑Alabama clash slated for 2:30 p.m. on ABC. Fans get a quick look at the team's offensive turnaround and the next big showdown.
LSU enters bye week with momentum, confidence
LSU heads into its bye week on a high note after a historic 38-17 road win at Auburn—its first SEC road victory since 2024—improving to 6-2. Quarterback Sam Leavitt dazzles with 387 passing yards, three touchdowns and a total of 432 yards, earning SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Freshman receiver Jackson Harris adds two more scores, bringing his touchdown total to seven in five games. defensive standout Jordan Ross records four tackles and two sacks, snagging Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. Coach Lane Kiffin praises Harris’s rapid rise. LSU now turns its focus to a tough November slate, opening with a showdown at Alabama on Nov. 7.
Jordan Ross named SEC Defensive Lineman of the week
LSU edge rusher Jordan Ross earns his second SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honor of the 2026 season after a dominant performance against Auburn on Oct. 24. Ross recorded four tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks, helping the Tigers secure a road win. The accolade highlights his back‑to‑back impact plays as LSU prepares to host Alabama on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium.
Sam Leavitt named SEC Offensive Player of the Week
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt earns SEC Offensive Player of the Week after a dominant Week 8 showing in the Tigers’ 38-17 win at Auburn. He completes 32 of 45 passes for a career‑high 387 yards and three touchdowns, adds 54 rushing yards and a fourth score for 441 total yards. The performance ties Heisman‑winner Joe Burrow as the only LSU QBs with 30+ completions in consecutive games. LSU (6-2) now prepares for its November 7 home matchup against Alabama.
Stripes of the Week: Week 8 at Auburn
In Week 8, LSU’s offense shines at Auburn, with quarterback Sam Leavitt earning three Stripes after a 387‑yard, three‑TD passing night and a 54‑yard rushing TD despite a hamstring injury, pulling ahead in the season’s Stripes race. Receiver Jackson Harris also climbs to three Stripes, posting nine catches for 178 yards and two scores – the best LSU receiving game since 2023. On defense, edge rusher Jordan Ross adds a second‑week stripe with four tackles, two sacks and a pass deflection, while cornerback PJ Woodland’s hustle earns him two Stripes. Injured wideout Trey’Dez Green returns for a gritty performance, catching five passes for 50 yards and a TD, adding depth to LSU’s already potent attack.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: LSU vs. Auburn
LSU snapped an eight‑game SEC road skid by beating Auburn 24‑17 at Jordan‑Hare on Oct. 24, 2026. Quarterback Sam Leavitt completed over 70% of his passes for the fifth straight game, posted zero turnovers, and showed poise under pressure despite 13 hurries. Wideout Jackson Harris exploded for 117 yards and a touchdown, putting him on pace for 1,000‑plus receiving yards and ten scores in his freshman year. The Tigers’ defense limited Auburn to a single touchdown after a lone long run by Byrum Brown. However, LSU’s seven penalties for 50 yards and lingering offensive‑line pressure issues remain concerns as the season heads into its final stretch.
LSU News: Tigers win on the road
LSU's road winning streak finally snaps when quarterback Sam Leavitt throws for 676 yards and seven touchdowns in a 63‑83 blowout over Auburn at Jordan Hare Stadium on Oct. 24, 2026. The victory, highlighted by the return of tight end Trey’Dez Green, shifts the narrative that LSU can’t win away and cements Leavitt’s lead in SEC passing yards and TDs. The post also notes LSU soccer’s upcoming home finale against Mississippi State and praises Lane Kiffin’s improved road performance.
LSU Soccer Faces Mississippi State in Last Home Match of the Regular Season
LSU's men’s soccer team (4-9-3, 2-4-2 SEC) hosts Mississippi State (8-2-5, 2-1-5 SEC) Sunday at 2 p.m. CT for their final home game of the regular season. The Tigers, fresh off a 4-3 comeback win over Texas A&M, aim to stay hot and clinch an SEC tournament berth. The matchup marks the 31st meeting, with LSU historically dominant (23‑4‑3). Seniors Galligan, Knowles, Scheving, Alvord and Fryer will be honored, and fans can bring leashed dogs for a halftime costume contest. The game airs on SEC Network.
Important Games to Watch: Week 8
Week 8 brings three SEC games that could reshape LSU’s postseason path. Tennessee (No. 11) trips South Carolina at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN, with the Gamecocks riding a recent upset over Florida and favored by 2.5 points. At 6:30 p.m. on ABC, Ole Miss visits Texas in Austin, where Arch Manning faces pressure from quarterback rival Trinidad Chambliss; a loss could trigger a QB change for the Longhorns. Finally, Texas A&M challenges Alabama at 2:30 p.m. on ABC, needing Marcel Reed to spark an upset that would boost LSU’s ranking hopes. These matchups promise high stakes and potential surprises.
Eye of the Tiger: Pivotal position matchups LSU vs. Auburn
LSU returns to the SEC showdown with Auburn for the first time since 2023, a classic Tiger‑vs‑Tiger clash that could shape playoff hopes. The #18 Tigers (5‑2, 2‑2 SEC) host a 4‑2 Auburn squad fresh off a stunning road win over #1 Georgia. LSU, favored by a touchdown, must rely on running back Dilin Jones (4.4 yards/carry, fourth‑leading rusher in the SEC) against an Auburn defense missing All‑American Xavier Atkins. Auburn counters with sophomore standouts Elijah Menendez (team‑leading 59 tackles, 9 TFL, 4 sacks) and Bryce Deas stepping in at middle linebacker. Both teams sit at two losses, so the loser likely exits playoff contention.
BEFORE THE ROAR: LSU plays final game of October at Auburn
LSU heads to Jordan-Hare Stadium for its final October matchup, facing Auburn at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 24. ESPN carries the game, with a -7 spread and 51.5 over/under, while LSU holds a 71.2% win probability per ESPN FPI and leads the series 30‑24‑1. The Tigers seek a repeat of their 2022 comeback win, as eight of the last ten meetings at Auburn have been decided by one score. QB TreyDez Green returns for about 25 snaps to ease back into action before the looming Alabama bye, while coaches stress minimizing injuries ahead of a tough November stretch vs. Alabama, Texas and Tennessee.
LSU News: The Tigers need leaders to step up
LSU faces a pivotal weekend as veteran leaders must step up after recent injuries ahead of the Auburn clash. The Tigers also rely on a low‑profile transfer running back who has become essential in Lane Kiffin’s offense, while freshman edge rusher KJ Green, the nation’s No. 2 senior edge, opens his senior campaign with a sack. The roundup also reports the death of former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown at 90.
LSU Baseball fall scrimmage notes: Friday, October 23rd
LSU’s third week of fall ball continued with a closed‑door intra‑squad scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 23. The offense stayed sharp – ten of 18 starters recorded an RBI – but the spotlight shifted to the mound. Landon Hood delivered a dominant 3‑inning outing (3 H, 0 R, 4 K, 61% strikes) and solidified his case for a spring rotation spot. Danny Lachenmayer also tossed three scoreless frames. Two‑way talent Lucas Nawrocki struggled with command as a starter (1.2 IP, 1 R, 4 BB) but later hit an opposite‑field double and drove in a run. Catchers Cade Arrambide and Omar Serna each threw out multiple base‑stealers, while Dylan Minnatee and Jack Ruckert contributed key hits. The detailed lineups and bullet‑point notes follow for fans tracking LSU’s roster development.
Important Players to Watch: College Football Week 8
Week 8 may lack marquee matchups, but several stars are set to steal the spotlight. Tennessee's DeSean Bishop, fresh off a 150‑yard, two‑TD upset of Alabama, heads to South Carolina with 800+ rushing yards and 10 scores, hoping to keep the Volunteers rolling. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, a Heisman frontrunner, looks to boost his Heisman odds and lift the Rebels into the top 10 as they face Texas in Austin. Boise State's Dylan Riley, averaging 6.6 yards per carry and five straight 93‑yard games, aims to seize the national rushing lead against Washington State. All games kick off Saturday, with Bishop at 2:30 PM (ESPN), Chambliss at 6:30 PM (ABC), and Riley at 5:00 PM.
Friday’s LSU vs. Auburn injury report: Trey’Dez Green still not listed
The final injury report for Saturday’s LSU‑Auburn showdown at Jordan‑Hare Stadium drops at 11 a.m. CT. LSU’s star tight end Trey’Dez Green is still not listed, leaving his return uncertain but possible after a potential practice comeback. Meanwhile, Princewill Umanmielen and Jackson Harris, who exited early against Mississippi State, are cleared to play. LSU also loses LB Whit Weeks, S Dashawn Spears, WR Phillip Wright III, LB Charles Ross II, and DT Richard Anderson, who is now confirmed injured and likely out for an extended period. Auburn’s absentees are OL Tai Buster, TE Hunter Herring, and DL Saint Farrior.
Injury Bug Strikes Again as Tigers Seemingly Lose Richard Anderson
Freshman defensive tackle Richard Anderson (#88) is ruled out for LSU's upcoming game against Auburn after Instagram photos showed a bandaged right shoulder, confirming an injury that was previously unknown. Anderson had become a key player in short-yardage and red‑zone situations, leaving the Tigers to lean on fellow freshman Lamar Brown and veterans Dom McKinley, Shone Washington, and Brandon Brown. No return timeline is set, but coaches hope he recovers before season’s end, raising questions about LSU’s defensive depth moving forward.
BREAKING: LSU basketball legend Dale Brown passes away at 90
LSU basketball icon Dale Brown dies at 90, the school confirms on October 23, 2026. The former men’s coach holds the program record with 488 wins, 13 NCAA Tournament berths, four SEC titles, two Final Four trips and a 1981 National Coach of the Year award. His legacy includes naming the Pete Maravich Assembly Center court after him in 2023 and recruiting future Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal. Family statements praise his humanitarian spirit and deep ties to Louisiana. Funeral details will follow.
ATVS Reacts Results: Are you feeling more confident about LSU getting into the CFP?
In this week’s ATVS Reacts poll, only 33% of readers say they feel more confident about LSU making the College Football Playoff. The Tigers sit at 5‑2 overall and 2‑2 in the SEC with five games left, needing to win out for a strong 10‑2 case or settle for 9‑3 and hope for favorable results elsewhere. LSU, a 6.5‑point favorite against Auburn, still controls much of its destiny on one of the SEC’s toughest schedules.
Our Offense vs. Their Defense: Auburn Tigers
LSU aims to break its SEC road‑game losing streak by exploiting Auburn’s vulnerable run defense on Oct. 23, 2026. Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin’s multiple‑front scheme pressures the line, but Auburn still allows just 21.8 points per game (9th in the SEC) and has struggled against the run, giving up over 230 yards to Florida and Tennessee. LSU must get running back Dilin Jones the ball early, using horizontal linebacker attacks to open cutback lanes, while keeping eye on linebacker Elijah Melendez (52 tackles, 9 TFL, 4 sacks) and senior safety Da’Shawn Womack. Success hinges on establishing the run, protecting the ball and converting red‑zone trips into touchdowns to hit the 40‑point mark.
A Look Back at the History Between LSU and Auburn: And The Valley Shook
The rivalry’s most iconic moment arrives in 1988’s ‘Earthquake Game’: LSU, down 6‑0 late, converts two fourth‑downs and Tommy Hodson finds Eddie Fuller for a touchdown with 1:47 left, sparking cheers so loud they register on a seismograph 1,000 feet away and seal a 7‑6 upset over No. 4 Auburn. The piece then traces the series from its 1901 start, noting key clashes like the 1996 “Night the Barn Burned,” Cam Newton’s 2010 Heisman run, Les Miles’ clock‑management dramas, and recent showdowns, including Jayden Daniels’ 2023 Heisman‑winning performance. With a blend of historic highlights and vivid detail, the article celebrates the fierce LSU‑Auburn legacy.
LSU News: Both teams have momentum going into Saturday
The latest Tiger Tales roundup highlights LSU's high‑stakes weekend as both the football and women's basketball programs ride momentum. After a dominant 159‑31 win by LSU women's basketball, the Tigers face a critical matchup against Auburn, whose upset over Georgia could sway LSU's fortunes. Coach Lane Kiffin weighs the impact of Auburn's surge, warning that a loss could spell a catastrophic weekend for LSU. The preview also notes former star Angel Reese leading the Dream to a Game 3 WNBA Finals victory, underscoring LSU’s continued influence in college and pro sports.
LSU Baseball fall scrimmage notes: Thursday, October 22nd
In Thursday’s LSU fall ball scrimmage at Alex Box Stadium, veteran right‑hander William Schmidt (97 mph) faced freshman left‑hander Cooper Sides (96 mph). Schmidt yielded an early double, single and a two‑run homer by Lucas Nawrocki, then settled down, allowing just one walk over two innings. Sides mixed three pitches, giving up three hits and a run in three innings as Jason Wachs led off for Purple. Both lineups delivered heavy situational hitting, with 10 of 18 starters recording RBIs. Highlights included Dominic Santarelli’s aggressive baserunning, Omar Serna’s throw to catch Nate Davis‑Cleary, and a standout defensive play by Dylan Minnatee at first base.
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