LSU vs. Auburn: Key Battles on the Bayou

Oct 4, 2014; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Kenny Hilliard (27) carries agains the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn beat LSU 41-7. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

There are a couple of things we can count on going into Saturday’s matchup with Auburn. Leonard Fournette will run the football. He always does. Auburn will run the ball and play tough defense. Regardless of their struggles they always play LSU hard.

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Both teams are undefeated. Both teams have struggled in the passing game. Both teams are coming off a close miss game that ended with a last second victory.

Mississippi State was a tough challenge but Auburn is always a measuring stick for the Tigers.

As such, I’ve gone ahead and highlighted 4 key “battles on the bayou” that the Tigers have to win this Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium to stay undefeated at 2-0 and remain on top of the SEC West.

And we’ll start with………….

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