Jayden Daniels, Top LSU vs. Auburn Players to Watch – Week 7

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 8, 2023

Malik Nabers will lead the LSU Tigers (4-2) into their matchup versus the Auburn Tigers (3-2) at Tiger Stadium (LA) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.

Last time out, the LSU Tigers defeated the Missouri Tigers, 49-39. In their most recent outing, the Auburn Tigers took on the Georgia Bulldogs and fell short by a final score of 27-20.

Jayden Daniels finished with 259 yards on 15-21 passing (71.4%) in the LSU Tigers’ last game, adding three touchdowns, plus 15 rushing attempts for 130 yards and one rushing touchdown. Logan Diggs rushed for one touchdown while compiling 134 yards on 24 attempts. Nabers gained 146 yards on six receptions with one score.

For the Auburn Tigers in their last game, Payton Thorne finished with 10 completions on 19 attempts (52.6%) for 82 yards while throwing one interception, plus 12 rushing attempts for 92 yards. Jarquez Hunter carried the ball 19 times for 59 yards and one touchdown. Rivaldo Fairweather snagged four passes for 44 yards.

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LSU Players to Watch

  • Daniels has thrown for 1,970 yards while completing 72.9% of his passes (132-of-181), with 19 touchdowns and two interceptions this year (328.3 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 75 times for 422 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 70.3 yards per game.
  • Diggs has run for a team-high 488 yards on 81 attempts (97.6 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
  • Nabers has racked up 46 receptions for 771 yards, best on his team, and six touchdowns. He averages 128.5 receiving yards per game.
  • Brian Thomas Jr. has added 603 yards on 37 catches and nine touchdowns. He puts up 100.5 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Kyren Lacy has 170 receiving yards on nine receptions, with two touchdowns, averaging 42.5 yards per game.

Auburn Players to Watch

  • Thorne has thrown for 643 yards while completing 62.8% of his passes (59-of-94), with four touchdowns and four interceptions this year (128.6 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 45 times for 198 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 39.6 yards per game.
  • Hunter has 50 carries for a team-high 202 rushing yards (50.5 per game) and two touchdowns.
  • Jay Fair has 18 catches, leading his team with 196 yards (39.2 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns this season.
  • Fairweather has also tacked on 15 catches for 145 yards and one touchdown this year. He puts up 36.3 receiving yards per game.
  • This season Shane Hooks is averaging 35.3 yards per game, with eight catches for 106 yards and one touchdown.

LSU Recent Stat Leaders

  • Ryan Yaites has helped carry the LSU Tigers’ defense with four tackles in their last three games.
  • With four tackles, Ryan Robinson Jr. has been a key part of the Tigers’ defensive unit in their last three games.
  • With four tackles, Darian Chestnut has been a significant contributor to the LSU Tigers’ defense in their last three games.
  • Mekhi Wingo has been a big piece of the LSU Tigers’ defense in their last three games, with 10 tackles.

Auburn Recent Stat Leaders

  • In the Auburn Tigers’ last three outings, Paul Thompson Jr. has compiled 10 tackles.
  • Stephens Sings V has been providing a big boost on defense, totaling three tackles for the Tigers in their last three contests.
  • Wesley Steiner has been doing his part on defense, totaling four tackles in the Auburn Tigers’ last three games.
  • Cam Riley has totaled six tackles, two TFL, and two sacks for the Tigers in their last three games.

LSU vs. Auburn Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
LSU -11 -110 -110 60.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

LSU Auburn
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 44.8 (3) 29.6 (89)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 32.3 (113) 18.2 (15)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 4 (13) 8 (75)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 6 (91) 10 (22)

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