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Sam Leavitt accounts for 4 TDs as No. 18 LSU handles Auburn 38-17 on the Plains

Leavitt accounted for four touchdowns and LSU outgained Auburn 552-271 while snapping an eight-game SEC road losing streak, officials said.

  • On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, LSU defeated Auburn 38-17 at Jordan-Hare Stadium, snapping an eight-game Southeastern Conference road losing streak behind quarterback Sam Leavitt's four total touchdowns.
  • The visiting Tigers took a commanding 31-10 halftime lead, scoring on five of six possessions to effectively secure the victory before intermission.
  • Quarterback Leavitt completed 32 of 45 passes for a career-high 387 yards, connecting twice with receiver Jackson Harris, who finished with nine receptions for 178 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Auburn's offense managed only 271 total yards as quarterback Byrum Brown was sacked six times and the rushing attack averaged 1.9 yards per carry.
  • LSU head coach Lane Kiffin leads the team into a bye week, while Auburn coach Alex Golesh prepares for an Oct. 31 road game against the Ole Miss Rebels.
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The Montgomery Advertiser broke the news in Montgomery, United States on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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