1. WHAT WE LEARNED

LSU and Auburn always put on a show. In what could possibly be their last annual meeting with scheduling changes accompanying Texas and Oklahoma’s addition to the Southeastern Conference, it was a typical heart-pounding affair. It ended up being a bitter 24-19 loss for LSU, but for the 19th time in the past 32 meetings it was decided by a touchdown or less. Maybe the SEC should look into keeping these two as permanent opponents.

2. TRENDING NOW

Bo Nix. The Auburn quarterback was in danger of losing his starting job after getting benched in favor of former LSU starter T.J. Finley last week against Georgia State. Finley made a brief appearance in relief, but then the ball went back into Nix’s hands. With his hands and feet, he led Auburn back from a 13-0 deficit to upset LSU, keeping plays alive as LSU defenders struggled to bring him down.

3. FINAL THOUGHTS

Home losses always seem to carry a little more weight. That’s especially true for LSU with this loss to Auburn joining the Tigers’ season-opening loss at UCLA. Right about now, LSU could certainly use a break but the schedule doesn’t provide one. Up next is a trip to upstart Kentucky, a surprising 5-0 after toppling Florida on Saturday. Ed Orgeron has made a specialty of responding to losses. With his seat warming, he’ll have to do it again.