Sam Leavitt led No. 18 LSU to a decisive 38-17 victory over Auburn in a Southeastern Conference matchup on Saturday. Playing on the road at Auburn, Leavitt threw for three touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown, completing 32 of 45 passes for a career-high 387 yards. His performance followed a strong outing the previous week, where he threw four touchdown passes in a shutout win against Mississippi State.

Jackson Harris was a key target for LSU, catching nine passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns. LSU improved to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play with the win, snapping an eight-game losing streak in conference road games dating back to the 2024 season.

The Tigers surged ahead in the second quarter, scoring 21 points within a nine-and-a-half-minute span to establish a commanding 31-10 halftime lead. Neither team managed to put points on the board during a scoreless third quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, Dilin Jones extended LSU’s advantage with a 12-yard rushing touchdown on the fourth play of the quarter, pushing the lead to 38-10.

Auburn was unable to mount a comeback, and LSU held on comfortably for the remainder of the game. The Tigers’ performance highlights their continued momentum this season as they seek to solidify their standing in the highly competitive SEC.