LSU’s offense was slowed to a crawl as the Auburn Defense finally rounded into form and gave the offense a chance to win the game.
After slow starts with limited pressure and no turnovers in the first 2 games of the season, Auburn defense continued its improved play against LSU, limiting LSU’s offense to 270 total yards. The improvement started against Missouri and carried over to LSU, giving the offense plenty of opportunities to close the gap and win the game.
Unfortunately, Eku Leota – who had been Auburn’s most consistent defender this season – tore his pectoral during the game. His surgery is scheduled for this week and the recovery timetable effectively ends his 2022 campaign.
If our linebacking play can improve, then our defense looks as good as we thought it was going to be coming into the year. (…) We are one surefire linebacker away from having a shutdown defense.
– B Wil on The Auburn Express Podcast
Linebacker play is still the most sore spot for an Auburn defense that is starting to find itself. With the right piece in the middle of the defense, Auburn may be able to play elite defense while the offense continues to mature. What’s the answer at linebacker? Is it a personnel issue? And is Anders Carlson now a liability for Auburn in the kicking game?
You can catch more conversations like these from The War Rapport on The Auburn Express Podcast, updated every weekday.
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