Sam Leavitt Accounts for 4 TDs as No. 18 LSU Handles Auburn 38-17 on the Plains
LSU scored on four first-half touchdowns and a field goal as Sam Leavitt threw two long scores and ran for another.
- 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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Sam Leavitt, No. 18 LSU annihilate Auburn
Sam Leavitt threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth as No. 18 LSU routed host Auburn 38-17 for a Southeastern Conference victory on Saturday afternoon. Leavitt, who threw four touchdown passes in a 31-0 victory over Mississippi State last week, completed 32 of 45 for a career-high 387 yards. Jackson Harris caught nine
LSU Defeats Auburn 38-17
LSU built a 31-10 halftime lead over Auburn, capitalizing on multiple touchdown passes from Sam Leavitt and a touchdown run while its defense limited Auburn’s offense. Auburn had briefly tied the game in the first quarter, but LSU pulled away before halftime. · 19 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
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No. 18 LSU, Sam Leavitt annihilate Auburn
Sam Leavitt passed for three touchdowns and ran for one, Jackson Harris caught two of the scores and No. 18 LSU routed host Auburn 38-17 on Saturday afternoon.Leavitt, who threw four touchdown passes in a 31-0 victory over Mississippi State last week, ...
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