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Auburn dismisses star linebacker Xavier Atkins, a former LSU Tiger, four days before LSU comes to Jordan-Hare

Auburn has dismissed LB Xavier Atkins, a former LSU Tiger, per ESPN and AL.com. He was first-team All-SEC in 2025 and led the league with 17 TFL. He also sat out the Georgia upset. LSU at Auburn, Saturday, 11 a.m. CT, ABC.

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Deputies used pepper balls to break up fights on LSU’s campus after Saturday’s game, and the sheriff’s office says no injuries were reported

EBRSO says deputies used pepper balls to break up fights near the Pentagon and Greek Theatre after Saturday’s LSU game. The area cleared within a minute, and no injuries were reported from the deployment.

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Watch: LSU’s Mike the Tiger mascot, dressed as Michael Myers for Haunted Homecoming, creeps up on a referee and a staffer has to hold him back

Mike the Tiger went full Michael Myers for Haunted Homecoming… and a staffer had to step in. 🎃🐯 🎥 Bleacher Report

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Kiffin says phone-carrying fans hunting for “their moment” have ruined field-stormings, and he points back at the SEC’s rules fight with LSU

Kiffin on field-stormings: “Everybody’s got their phones and they all want their moment.” And on the SEC’s $500K fine: “Wasn’t there a big uproar about people not following SEC rules?… But then in these instances, it doesn’t matter?”

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Jordan Ross posts LSU’s top PFF grade (92.8) in the shutout, while LT Jordan Seaton grades lowest (34.8)

PFF after the shutout: Jordan Ross: 92.8, the best on the team. Six pressures and a strip sack. Jordan Seaton: 34.8, the lowest. 3.3 in pass blocking. The defense is rolling, and the line still has questions.

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LSU opens as a road favorite of about a touchdown at Auburn, even after Auburn’s upset at Georgia

Opening line: LSU is about a touchdown favorite at Auburn. Auburn just won at Georgia. LSU just shut out Mississippi State. Saturday, 11 a.m. CT, ABC, Jordan-Hare.

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LSU’s defense went 5-for-5 on fourth-down stops for its first SEC shutout in 154 games, and Kiffin gave the credit to Blake Baker

Fourth down vs. LSU’s defense Saturday: 0-for-5. That included a goal-line stand to keep the shutout, LSU’s first against an SEC team in 154 games. Kiffin gave the credit to Blake Baker.

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Kiffin on Jackson Harris’ ankle: “I think he’ll be fine.” No medical update on Princewill Umanmielen

Kiffin on WR Jackson Harris (ankle): “I think he’ll be fine.” No medical update yet on EDGE Princewill Umanmielen (head). Auburn on Saturday, then the bye.

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Miami is No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time since 2002, and BYU climbs to No. 2, its highest ranking since 1984

New No. 1. Miami is atop the AP poll for the first time since 2002. BYU is No. 2, its highest since 1984. Georgia is No. 5. Alabama and Texas both fell out of the top 10, and LSU plays both of them in November.

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LSU jumps four spots to No. 18 in the AP poll and No. 17 in the coaches poll after the 31-0 shutout — on a weekend when five of the AP top eight lost

LSU is up to No. 18 in the AP poll (No. 17 in the coaches poll) after the 31-0 shutout. Five of the AP top eight lost Saturday, a first in the poll’s 90 years. Next up: at Auburn, Saturday, 11 a.m. CT on ABC.

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Kiffin on the shutout: “I’m really happy with our response” — and “not a lot of pity” for Mississippi State’s injuries

Kiffin after 31-0: “I’m really happy with our response.” On MSU’s injuries: “Not a lot of pity there.” LSU’s own sideline is just as banged up. Next: Auburn.

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Around CFB: No. 8 BYU knocks off No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24; No. 4 Ohio State edges No. 5 Indiana 19-15; battle for No. 1 is wide open

Around CFB Saturday: No. 8 BYU 28, No. 2 Notre Dame 24. No. 4 Ohio State 19, No. 5 Indiana 15. Eight ranked FBS teams lost. Sunday’s AP race is wide open.