Auburn Football: Offensive woes open door for LSU upset

AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 8: Running back Devan Barrett #10 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates with wide receiver Noah Igbinoghene #4 of the Auburn Tigers after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Alabama State Hornets in the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

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1. Joe Burrow played efficient enough to earn the victory

Burrow came into this game with a lot to prove against one of the best defenses in the conference. Entering the game he averaged just 145 yards passing with two total touchdowns.

If you expected him to put up the numbers he did in this game you should go out and buy a lottery ticket right away, because no one thought he could put up this kind of performance.

While his completion percentage wasn’t eye-popping, he made enough plays down the field to get the offense into good field position. He finished the game 15 for 34 with 249 yards through the air and a score.

Burrow was able to get the ball to his receivers and was also helped out by poor play the Auburn secondary as they were called for pass interference a few drives that had stalled, and gave the Tigers new life on offense.

As LSU heads into Week 4 against Louisiana Tech, the fan base can be confident that Burrow has the ability to make the plays to win a big game.

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