The winner of this matchup is usually a good indicator of who earns the second-place nod behind Alabama at the top of the SEC West throne and that might not be any different this season.

LSU has won six of its past eight games vs. Auburn, but the last three contests have been decided by five points or less. In this annual hard-hitting affair, points have recently come at a premium between coaching staffs who understand one another’s strengths in the run game.