Running back Jeremy Hill shined as LSU (4-0 overall, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) beat Auburn (3-1 overall, 1-1 SEC) 35-21 in LSU’s first SEC matchup of the season.
Hill rushed right through the Auburn defense, finishing with 191 yards on 25 carries with three touchdowns. His rushing performance is the best by an LSU player since Alley Broussard ran for 250 yards to break the school record against Ole Miss in 2004.
LSU’s defense contributed to the first two scores of the game. LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow recovered an Auburn fumble on the first drive of the game, setting up a 49-yard rushing touchdown by Hill with 11:16 left in the first quarter.
Auburn failed to get the punt off on the next possession. The turnover on downs put LSU in excellent field position for Jeremy Hill to score from 10 yards out for his second touchdown of the game.
In the second quarter, Hill’s 54-yard rush set up a 1-yard score from fullback J.C. Copeland. The 21 point LSU lead was the largest of the game as the Tigers held Auburn scoreless going into halftime.
Auburn scored less than three minutes into the second half on a 2-yard rush from running back Tre Mason.
After two controversial calls that erased Jarvis Landry scores, LSU was able to finally score through, guess who, Hill. The 6-yard rush put LSU ahead 28-7. Mason was able to score another touchdown before the quarter ended, putting Auburn behind by only 14 points going into the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Zach Mettenberger through a strike to Jarvis Landry on the opening play of the fourth quarter to give the Tigers some breathing room with a 35-14 lead. Auburn fought back with an impressive 10-play, 88-yard drive capped with a touchdown, but it was too late for the blue and orange. LSU didn’t need to score again and won the game 35-21.
The LSU air attack was impressive once again. Mettenberger completed 14 of 22 passes for 229 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Wide receiver Jarvis Landry led the receiving core with 118 yards and one touchdown.
-
Two LSU fans cheer in the crowd on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU football players run onto the field at the beginning of the game on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger prepares to pass the ball on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior linebacker Seth Fruge (48), Auburn junior wide receiver Quan Ray (4) and LSU sophomore linebacker Deion Jones (45) fall to the ground during a fumble on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs downfield on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU coach Les Miles struts in the stadium with an intense look on his face on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU freshman cornerback Dwayne Thomas (13) rams into Auburn junior quarterback Nick Marshall (14) on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior center Elliott Porter (55) prepares to snap the ball in the line of scrimmage during the game on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) shows a face of elation after a touchdown on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to pass the ball on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) is assisted by medical personel after sustaining an injury on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU sophomore punter Jamie Keehn (38) punts the ball Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU freshman kicker Colby Delahoussaye (42) kicks a field goal Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU head coach Les Miles sings the alma mater with his team Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 after the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) pumps his fist Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 before the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) evades multiple defenders Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ matchup against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU freshman place-kicker Colby Delahoussaye (42) attempts to score a PAT Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) attempts to evade a defender Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ matchup against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) maneuvers downfield Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) is brought down by Auburn junior defensive back Robenson Therezie (27) Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) attempts to catch a pass Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) throws the football downfield Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) attempts to evade a defender Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ matchup against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) looks downfield for a receiver Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior running back Alfred Blue (4) maneuvers downfield Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) attempts to catch a pass Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) is helped off the field Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior defensive tackle Ego Ferguson (9) pursues Auburn junior quarterback Nick Marshall (14) Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior defensive end Jordan Allen (98) attempts to bring down Auburn junior quarterback Nick Marshall (14) Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
The LSU Tigers take the field Saturday, September 21, 2013, against Auburn University in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
The LSU Tigers take the field Saturday, September 21, 2013, against Auburn University in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
Mike the Tiger cheers on the team with the student section Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) throws the ball Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
The LSU student section cheers on the Tigers in the rain Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
Rain falls on a trumpet player Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the pre-game festivities before the LSU vs. Auburn game in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
Rain falls on LSU fans Saturday, September 21, 2013, before the LSU vs. Auburn game in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior tight end Travis Dickson (41) attempts to ward off Auburn junior defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (9) on Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU sophomore defensive end Danielle Hunter (94) jumps over a play Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) takes a snap Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU senior linebacker Seth Frugé (48) fakes a field goal kick Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) attempts to ward off an Auburn player Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
-
LSU junior linebacker D.J. Welter (31) and senior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) tackle an Auburn player Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers’ 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.
'
