Auburn faces No. 17 LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium this Saturday, with kickoff set for 11 a.m. CT on ABC. The Tigers arrive fresh off a stunning upset of No. 1 Georgia in Athens, a result that has sparked renewed optimism under head coach Alex Golesh, now midway through his first season.
Golesh’s squad stands two wins away from bowl eligibility after last week’s breakthrough victory. The win over Georgia was Auburn’s first against a top-ranked team in years, breaking a string of difficult seasons. Golesh said this week that the team is on high alert to avoid any letdown against LSU, who visit Jordan-Hare looking to maintain their own top-20 status.
The matchup revives a long SEC rivalry that saw Auburn and LSU meet annually for 32 years before the conference did away with its divisional format in 2024. The game will kick off early, with parking lots opening at 6 a.m. CT. ESPN’s SEC Nation will broadcast live at 8 a.m. from Jungle Village outside Neville Arena, followed by Tiger Walk at 8:30 a.m. and gates opening shortly after. The traditional eagle flight is scheduled for 10:48 a.m.
Fans can catch the game on ABC, with Sean McDonough providing play-by-play and former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy offering analysis. Katie George will report from the sideline. Streaming options include ESPN+ and Fubo.
For those tuning in on the radio, the game will be broadcast live on WLWI FM (92.3) in Montgomery and WGZZ FM (94.3) in Auburn. Andy Burchman will call play-by-play with Jason Campbell providing color commentary and Bret Eddins reporting from the sidelines. The radio broadcast can also be streamed online.
After the shock victory against Georgia handed Auburn a morale boost, the Tigers now face the challenge of sustaining that momentum against a strong LSU side. Lane Kiffin, LSU’s coach, is reportedly wary of what some call “relief syndrome,” when a team underperforms after a major win. Golesh’s focus remains on keeping his team grounded and ready for the clash.
A score prediction from the Montgomery Advertiser’s Auburn athletics beat writer, Adam Cole, puts Auburn edging LSU 33-28. Cole cited Golesh’s alert approach this week as a sign the team is ready to build on last week’s success.
This game will test whether Auburn’s upset of Georgia was a singular moment or the start of a more consistent run. The Tigers’ performance here will shape the trajectory of their season as they seek to reach bowl eligibility and reestablish themselves in SEC competition.
The game’s early kickoff, extensive coverage, and historical significance make it a focal point of college football this weekend. Jordan-Hare Stadium will be busy from dawn, with fans eager to see if Auburn can keep pace with No. 17 LSU after last week’s surprise.
According to Yahoo Sports.
