• Game of the Week Preview: LSU vs. Auburn

    The week's Game of the Week Preview takes us to LSU vs. Auburn for a showdown between two undefeated 7-0 squads in which the winner will stand alone atop the SEC West.

    What LSU lacks in offensive firepower, they make up for in luck. The Tigers have emerged victorious in close games against North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Florida. While the offense has struggled (92nd nationally in total offense), the defense has been spectacular (3rd nationally in total defense). LSU is led by all-around talent, Patrick Peterson. The junior from Pompano Beach, FL has been a lockdown CB on the defensive side of the ball and a threat on special teams, ranking fourth nationally in punt returns and 18th in kick returns.

    Auburn has also put a strain on the heart of their fans with their share of close victories against Mississippi State, Clemson, South Carolina, and Kentucky. Dual-threat QB Cam Newton leads the Tigers averaging over 300 yards of total offense, including 123 YPG on the ground. The Auburn defense allows 367 yards per game and was torched for 566 total yards in their last outing, a 65-43 comeback win versus Arkansas.

    Will LSU's luck continue or will Auburn's offense prove to be too much? Click Read More to see the video preview of LSU vs. Auburn.


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    LSU 26, Auburn 10

    Player of the Game:
    LSU QB Jordan Jefferson - 16 of 25, 343 yards, 2 TD

    Leaders:

    Passing
    LSU QB Jordan Jefferson - 16 of 25, 343 yards, 2 TD
    Auburn QB Cam Newton – 18 of 27, 254 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

    Rushing
    LSU: HB Stevan Ridley – 19 attempts, 79 yards
    Auburn HB: Mario Fannin – 13 attempts, 26 yards

    Receiving
    LSU: WR Russell Shepard – 8 receptions, 162 yards, 1 TD
    Auburn: WR Travante Stallworth – 3 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD

    Scoring Summary

    1st Quarter
    2:51 FG Aub: W. Byrum, 27 yard FG
    2:19 TD LSU: R. Randle, 68 yard pass from J. Jefferson (J. Jasper kick)
    0:27 FG LSU: J. Jasper, 51 yard FG

    2nd Quarter
    6:50 TD Aub: T. Stallworth, 76 yard pass from C. Newton (W. Byrum kick)
    0:35 FG LSU: J. Jasper, 59 yard FG

    3rd Quarter
    2:53 FG LSU: J. Jasper, 23 yard FG
    0:03 TD LSU: R. Shepard, 80 yard pass from J. Jefferson (J. Jasper kick)

    4th Quarter
    2:01 FG LSU: J. Jasper, 17 yard FG
    Comments 22 Comments
    1. Iron Dragon's Avatar
      Iron Dragon -
      This game needs a QB running slider under coach philosophy.
    1. Rudy's Avatar
      Rudy -
      I'd like to see overall coaching philosophy sliders. I'd like to be able to adjust the amount of cpu blitzing, QB rushing and run/pass ratios for ALL teams with one global slider. Of course each team would still have their own run/pass ratio and things but these should tweak them further in one direction or another.