Auburn Football vs. LSU: 5 Keys to Victory for Auburn

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Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn walks on the field prior to the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Here we discuss five keys for Auburn football this weekend as they take on LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night.

Auburn football comes into this LSU game in desperate need of a win.

Before the season even started I don’t think anyone would have been surprised to see Auburn go 1-3 in the first month with the schedule they have. But now that we’re here, I can’t imagine the uproar from Auburn fans if they go 1-3 to start the season.

I think that’s mainly because expectations have been raised rather than lowered as the season has gone on.

After losing by just six points to Clemson and blowing out Arkansas State, many thought Auburn had a chance to contend in the SEC West.

Now after a disappointing loss to Texas A&M, it almost feels like the season is riding on this LSU game.

For Gus Malzahn, his future at Auburn could most certainly hang in the balance based on the outcome of this game. Entering the season I thought he needed eight wins, and that was under the assumption that he won two of these first four games.

A loss to LSU would make it pretty difficult for Gus to reach eight wins this season. At that point I think the powers-to-be could be ready to go in a different direction.

However, there is hope as I think this is a very winnable game for Auburn if they stick to these five keys.

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