LSU–Auburn 2026 Game Guide: Kickoff Time, TV, Records and Stakes

LSU’s next chance to change its road season arrives before lunch—and on one of college football’s biggest broadcast stages.

Quick Answer

No. 18 LSU plays at Auburn on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. The game will air nationally on ABC. LSU enters 5–2 overall and 2–2 in the SEC; Auburn is 4–2 overall and 2–2 in the conference after upsetting No. 1 Georgia 27–24.

LSU vs. Auburn 2026 game information

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Kickoff: 11 a.m. CT / noon ET

TV channel: ABC

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama

Records: LSU 5–2 (2–2 SEC); Auburn 4–2 (2–2 SEC)

The kickoff, network and location are confirmed by the official LSU schedule, the official Auburn schedule and the SEC’s October 24 listing.

Why the early kickoff matters for LSU

The start time is not the main challenge. The setting is. LSU is 5–0 in Tiger Stadium and 0–2 away from Baton Rouge in 2026. Auburn is 2–1 at home and returns to Jordan-Hare with fresh confidence after its road win over top-ranked Georgia.

An 11 a.m. game compresses the emotional runway. There is less time for a team to settle in after a slow start, and one early turnover or explosive play can define the first half. TigerHype’s road-reset analysis explains why LSU needs evidence of composure beyond its home stadium.

What changed for Auburn this week

Auburn will not have linebacker Xavier Atkins. The program dismissed the former LSU player Monday night after he missed the Georgia game while suspended. TigerHype’s verified breaking report details the roster change and separates what Auburn has confirmed from what remains undisclosed.

The absence does not erase Auburn’s defensive identity. The Tigers forced three Georgia turnovers, including the final-minute fumble that created the winning field-goal drive. LSU’s clean 31–0 win over Mississippi State showed the opposite formula: protect the ball, sustain drives and let the defense play with a long field.

The matchup every LSU fan should track

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown is the central matchup. He ran 26 times for 115 yards and a touchdown at Georgia while adding 150 passing yards and another score. LSU allows 88.1 rushing yards per game, so this is not simply a quarterback-versus-secondary battle. It is a test of every run fit and every escape lane.

The full Byrum Brown scouting analysis explains how LSU can pressure without opening the edge. Auburn’s halfback-pass touchdown at Georgia adds another layer, which means LSU must defend the first action without surrendering the second.

What is at stake in the SEC race

Both teams are 2–2 in conference play. The winner moves above .500 in the SEC and preserves a path to a meaningful November. For LSU, a first road victory would strengthen a résumé that already includes five home wins and a ranked shutout. For Auburn, beating LSU one week after beating Georgia would turn one upset into a season-changing streak.

The 2026 LSU Football season hub tracks the record, schedule, rankings and new game-week coverage. This guide will remain focused on the verified kickoff, broadcast and matchup essentials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does LSU play Auburn in 2026?

LSU and Auburn kick off at 11 a.m. Central on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

What channel is LSU vs. Auburn on?

The 2026 LSU-Auburn game will air nationally on ABC.

Where is LSU vs. Auburn being played?

The game is at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.

What are LSU and Auburn’s records?

LSU is 5–2 overall and 2–2 in the SEC. Auburn is 4–2 overall and 2–2 in the SEC.

Game Day discussion: What is the one matchup LSU must win in the first quarter at Jordan-Hare? Post your answer in the LSU Game Day group.