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Live blog: Auburn battles LSU in SEC opener

Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during No. 7 Auburn's conference opener against No. 12 LSU

Chandler Cox (27) and Shaun Shivers (25) warming up during Auburn Football vs. LSU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.
Chandler Cox (27) and Shaun Shivers (25) warming up during Auburn Football vs. LSU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

SEC football has returned to The Plains, and it happens to be in the form of the storied LSU-Auburn rivalry.

Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during No. 7 Auburn's conference opener against No. 12 LSU. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis.


Fourth Quarter: 

8:18 4Q - Deshaun Davis almost intercepts the ball but instead, Derrick Dillon goes for a 71 yard TOUCHDOWN. LSU ready to attempt the two-point-conversion to tie the ball game up and Malzahn calls timeout.

The two point conversion is NO GOOD. Auburn holds onto a two point lead.

8:50 4Q - The pass attempt to Darius Slayton is overthrown, Siposs on to punt.

8:54 4Q - Whitlow breaks free for a solid eight yard gain, 3rd and 10 upcoming, LSU defensive lineman, Glen Logan is down injured on the play.

9:04 4Q: A holding penalty pushes Auburn back 10 yards as they face 2nd and 19.

10:11 4Q - A Ryan Davis catch and he's pushed out just short of the first down. 3rd and 1 but the spot of the ball is being reviewed.

EDIT: Forward Progress gives Auburn the first down.

11:33 4Q - 3rd down and 3 and Burrow is brought down by senior Deshaun Davis before the first down, HUGE stop for Auburn.Von Rosenberg on to punt for LSU

13:24 4Q - Stidham rushes for right yards but it's not enough, Anders Carlson misses the 52-yard field goal wide left, Carlson now 3-6 on the season.

14:19 4Q - Whitlow stuffed by a swarm of LSU defenders as he loses three yards, 3rd and 13 upcoming.

14:36 4Q - LSU's John Battle called for targeting, tack on another 15 yards for Auburn. Tigers now on the LSU 40 after being backed up only a few plays ago.

14:54 4Q - Whitlow able to keep his legs moving, breaks a few tackles for a 19 yard rush up the gut.


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Third Quarter:

END of Q3 - Auburn gets the ball back deep into their own territory and looks to hold onto an eight point lead going into the fourth.

0:39 3Q - Burrow escapes pressure but is run down by Derrick Brown before the first down, LSU on to punt. Auburn pinned down on the 10 yard line

0:56 3Q - Facing a quick three and out after the interception, Coach Orgeron elects to call a time out on 3rd and 8.

1:41 Stidham's pass attempt to Darius Slayton on third down is intercepted, Stidham's second INT of the game as LSU takes over on their own 47

2:32 3Q - Shivers going nowhere as he loses a yard, Auburn facing 3rd and 7 on the LSU 43.

2:56 3Q - Chandler Cox with a four yard catch, LSU cornerback, Kristian Fulton injured on the play.

3:09 3Q - A play action pass fools the LSU defense as Stidham hits TE Jalen Harris for a 12 yard game.

3:50 3Q - Whitlow with the first kickoff return of the game, gets all the way to the 39 yard line and is ankle tackled by LSU kicker Avery Atkins

4:09 3Q - After getting three attempts inside the 15 yard line, LSU is only left with a field goal but cut the auburn lead to eight to make a one possession game, 21-13

4:09 3Q - 3rd and goal and LSU is not able to capitalize as the Auburn defense forces Burrow to throw the ball out of bounds, Cole Tracy on to attempt the short, 26-yard field goal. It's good.

5:01 3Q - 3rd and 6 and Jamel Dean is called for a pass interference, first down, Bayou Bengals.

6:22 3Q - Brossette is able to rush for the first down on 3rd and 4, LSU now in the redzone.

7:57 3Q - Dee Anderson with a 20 yard reception, KJ Britt called for facemark and suddenly, LSU is on the 29 yard line, poised to score.

8:16 3Q - Jacob Phillips knocks down Stidham's pass and its a three and out for Auburn, Siposs on to punt.

9:06 3Q - Shaun Shivers, ready to burst through the hole is dragged down by his foot for a mere 1 yard gain, 3rd and 9.

9:52 3Q - 3rd down and 6 for LSU and Burrow's pass to Derrick Dillon is incomplete, LSU on to punt.

10:43 3Q - Stidham guns it in to Darius Slayton for an Auburn TOUCHDOWN. The Carlson extra point is good. Auburn now holds a 21-10 after the LSU fake punt gamble the drive before.

10:50 3Q - A Whitlow wildcat keeper loses three yards as Auburn now faces 3rd and 4, Malzahn takes Auburn's first timeout of the half.

11:20 3Q - The touchdown is overturned and instead, Auburn will have the ball on the one foot line.

11:20 3Q - Stidham keeps it himself and scores the TOUCHDOWN on the four yard rush, the score is under review.

11:35 3Q - Stidham finds Asa Martin for 33 yards WIDE open on the wheel route, Auburn on the four yard line.

11:32 3Q - LSU defensive end, Breiden Fehoko injured on the play as it's currently 2nd and 7 on the LSU 37

12:32 3Q - A Stidham to Davis screen pass goes for eight yards as Auburn starts the drive off strong

12:46 3Q - An LSU fake punt jump pass is unsuccessful and Auburn takes over with great field position at the 45 yard line.

12:52 3Q - Burrow's pass to Ja'Marr Chase is incomplete on third down, LSU out to punt.

15:00 3Q - Justin Jefferson (again) with the 12 yard reception to get the 2nd half started.


Second Quarter:

HALF: After a slow start, the Auburn offense is able to come alive in the second quarter, scoring two touchdowns and taking a 14-0 lead.

Whitlow with 13 rushes for 54 yards and 1 TD and Shivers with 3 carries for 22 yards and a TD of his own.

Penalties have killed LSU as they have surrendered 8 penalties for 76 yards in the first half alone

In terms of total yards, both Tigers are nearly even at 191 (LSU) and 179 (AU) respectively

0:42 2Q - Three and out for LSU, Auburn will get the ball back with roughly 30 seconds remaining.

1:46 2Q - Freshman Shaun Shivers with a seven yard rush around the left tackle for an Auburn TOUCHDOWN, Carlson's extra point attempt is good. Shivers' second TD of the season. Auburn now holds a 14-10 lead with under two minutes left in the half.

2:38 2Q - Whitlow with a seven yard rush, this is the Auburn offense many expected to see.

2:53 2Q - Shaun Shivers with a 13-yard rush around the left end, the freshman showing extreme power, especially impressive considering his 5-foot-7, 175 pound frame. First down for Auburn on the 20 yard line, the LSU lead suddenly in trouble.

3:20 2Q - And it's the talented freshman again, Williams with a 16 yard catch.

3:26 2Q - Williams' catch is overturned, the roughing the passer penalty saves Auburn as they set up for first down.

3:26 2Q - An insane effort by freshman wide receiver, Seth Williams takes on with a roughing the passer penalty launches all the way to the LSU 40, Wiliiams' catch is under review

4:30 2Q Deshaun Davis sacks Burrow for a 3-yard loss, a quick "three and out" for LSU, Auburn taking over on their own 34 after the punt.

4:57 2Q - Dean with an impressive pass breakup and LSU is quickly looking at 3rd and 10.

5:06 2Q - Seven yard rush for JaTarvious Whitlow, TOUCHDOWN Auburn, the Carlson extra point attempt is good. 10-7 LSU

5:11 2Q - A Kary Vincent Jr. pass interference call gives Auburn with a first down on the seven yard line

5:55 2Q - Chandler Cox with an 11 yard reception, Auburn in the redzone.

6:16 2Q - Whitlow again, this time for five yards

6:45 2Q - Whitlow fights his way for an eight yard gain.

7:06 2Q - Seth Williams with a 14 yard catch in the middle of the field, Stidham slowly looking more comfortable.

7:33 2Q - Darius Slayton with a 10 yard catch on a short curl route.

8:50 2Q - LSU kicker, Cole Tracy hits the 33-yarder and LSU extends its lead to 10

9:31 2Q - Marlon Davidson stops Burrow short, 4th and 1, LSU going for it before a false start penalty is called.

9:31 2Q - LSU takes their second timeout of the half as they face 3rd and 5 on the Auburn 13 yard line.

10:51 2Q - Pass interference called on Jamel Dean, boos rush in from fans as LSU is now on the 18 yard line

11:22 2Q - Brossette with an 11 yard rush

12:14 2Q Justin Jefferson with a 33 yard reception, Jefferson has been punishing Auburn corners all game.

13:09 2Q Edwards-Helaire with a nine yard rush around the right side

13:19 2Q - Siposs boots the ball 52 yards and pins LSU on their own 11 yard line

13:43 2Q - Stidham sacked for a loss of eight. 4th and long, Siposs on to punt

14:02 2Q - Anthony Schwartz loses five yards on the carry

14:43 2Q - Boobee Whitlow with a direct snap wildcat carry for seven yards.


First quarter:

END OF THE FIRST: Auburn trailing LSU 7-0 as an early Stidham interception has put a damper on things here on the plains.

0:29 1Q - Tracy's attempt is short and wide right, Auburn takes over on their own 35

0:59 1Q - Burrows QB keeper is stuffed a few yards short by Jeremiah Dinson, Cole Tracy on to attempt the 52-yard field goal

1:31 1Q - A false start penalty makes it 3 and 7

1:43 1Q - Justin Jefferson with a6-yard jet sweep reverse, 3rd and 2 upcoming for LSU on the Auburn 35.

2:45 1Q - Dontavius Russell called for a facemark penalty, LSU continues to drive.

3:46 1Q - Dee Anderson with a 14 yard catch, LSU once again able to move the sticks.

4:23 1Q Nick Coe shuts down an Edwards-Helaire rushing attempt, one yard loss.

4:47 1Q Brossette again, this time for 11 yards around the left end

5:24 1Q - A Brossette rush goes for 10 yards, First down LSU.

6:28 1Q - Auburn goes for it on 4th and 1 but Whitlow is absolutely stifled by Devin White, turnover on downs.

7:45 1Q - Speedster freshman, Anthony Schwartz with a catch of about 35 yards, Auburn nearing the redzone.

8:23 1Q - Darius Slayton with a 20 yard catch, a facemark penalty moves Auburn up to the 45

8:29 1Q - An Auburn penalty on the punt forces them to set up shop at the 10 yard line

8:38 1Q - An incomplete pass on 3rd and 18 forces LSU to punt, Touchback

8:58 1Q - An illegal block below the waist pushes back LSU 10 yards and stifles their undeniable momentum

9:25 1Q - The call stands and LSU now has a first down on the Auburn 38-yardline 

9:25 1Q - Justin Jefferson wide open for a 31 yard completion, called a catch but the play is being reviewed 

9:42 1Q - Three straight incompletions and two straight drops and its a three and out for the Tigers of Auburn as they have no answer for a talented LSU defense so far.

9:51 1Q - LSU calls the first timeout of the game after a pass breakup has Auburn looking at 2nd and 10

9:59 1Q - Clyde Edwards-Hilaire rush for a one yard touchdown as LSU strikes first, the Cole Tracy extra point is good. 7-0 LSU.

10:33 1Q - Burrow keeps the ball for an eight yard rush and is stopped just short of the goal line, ball on the one.

11:50 1Q - Justin Jefferson with a 15 yard reception to put the Tigers on the eight yard line

13:03 1Q - LSU now in the redzone after a two yard gain from Brossette  on a 1st and 10

14:21 1Q - Stidham's pass is intercepted. His first of the season

14:52 1Q - Shivers starts the game with a short two yard gain up the middle


Pregame:

-  Auburn's Derrick Brown is listed as a starter today vs. LSU. The defensive tackle was seen in a boot this week. 

- Auburn corner Jamel Dean has a white wrap around his right hand, but the junior is catching passes in warmups just fine. 

- Receiver Darius Slayton, guard Mike Horton, tackle Jack Driscoll and linebacker Darrell Williams are all going through team warmups. 


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