LSU vs Auburn

AUBURN: Carlson 29 field goal at 9:38. DRIVE: 7-48-2:32. KEY PLAYS: Ashford 31 pass to Moore to the LSU 18. After a penalty, Ashford 11 pass to John Shenker to ...

After a 1-yard loss on a running play, Daniels 10 run to the Auburn 46. Daniels 6 run on third-and-6 to the Auburn 40. KEY PLAYS: Ashford 31 pass to Moore to the LSU 18. Ashford 61 pass to Jarquez Hunter to the LSU 18 sets up the touchdown on the next play. KEY PLAYS: Ashford 20 pass to Johnson on thid-and-6 to the Auburn 25. KEY PLAY: Ashford 10 pass to Koy Moore on third-and-8 extends the drive at the Auburn 45.

LSU defensive back Sevyn Banks, who was carted off the field after being hurt on the opening kickoff against Auburn on Saturday night, was cleared to leave ...

[Wesley Steiner](http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner) immediately signaled to the LSU sideline after the play with Banks lying on the ground. Banks was cleared to return to Jordan-Hare Stadium "under the care of team doctors," according to the Tigers. [LSU](/college-football/team/_/id/99/lsu-tigers) defensive back [Sevyn Banks](http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4361342/sevyn-banks), who was carted off the field after being injured on the opening kickoff against [Auburn](/college-football/team/_/id/2/auburn-tigers) on Saturday night, was "alert and mobile" after being taken to a local hospital to undergo a series of tests, the school announced.

Auburn's five-game season-opening homestand ended with a thud. After building a double-digit lead in the first half, Auburn again sputtered down the stretch ...

-- LSU wins the toss and defers to the second half. -- Biggest lineup adjustment for Auburn is along the offensive line, with Tate Johnson out following elbow surgery. -- A few lineup adjustments for Auburn today: Koy Moore will start at the Z-receiver spot over Malcolm Johnson Jr. -- Eku Leota is back on the sideline but in street clothes and a sling. Ojulari with the sack to cause the fumble, and defensive back Jay Ward scoops and scores to put LSU on the board. LSU forced to punt -- it goes 65 yards and is downed at the 1-yard line. -- Auburn 17, LSU 7 (6:33): Robby Ashford is hit from behind and fumbles the ball. LSU will get the ball first in the second half, too. There’s a personal foul on LSU after the interception, so LSU will be backed up to its own 4-yard line. Also had the fumble that LSU returned for a touchdown. -- Auburn tries a trick play on second-and-goal from the 10. Chance to pin LSU deep here, and Oscar Chapman punts it to the 15.

Tigers take the field in search of their fourth straight victory, face unique challenge against Auburn.

LSU cornerback Sevyn Banks is down on the opening kickoff and is not moving. With Garrett Dellinger sidelined due to a hand injury, the Tigers will slide Miles Frazier to left guard. Bernard-Converse worked at safety last week against the New Mexico Lobos with the LSU secondary lacking depth. Tigers second drive stalls with Daniels unable to get on the same page as his receivers. A quick three and out for the Bayou Bengals on their first drive. Jayden Daniels looked to connect with true freshman tight end Mason Taylor on third-and-10, but he couldn't hold on.

The LSU Tigers (3-1), led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, meet the Auburn Tigers (3-1), led by running back Tank Bigsby, in an NCAA SEC college football game ...

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The Tigers cornerback suffered what appeared to be a head/neck injury on the opening kickoff against Auburn.

LSU’s trainers quickly signaled for the cart, and Banks was carried off on a stretcher. [Major Burns](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/major-burns/). Banks stayed down on the field after the hit and didn’t appear to be moving.

AUBURN, Ala - LSU cornerback Sevyn Banks suffered a serious injury on the opening kickoff of LSU football's matchup against Auburn on Saturday.

Koki Riley covers LSU sports for The Daily Advertiser and the USA TODAY Sports South Region. After the hit, Banks was loaded onto a stretcher. According to the ESPN broadcast, Banks was responsive as he was being lifted onto the medical cart.

LSU DB Sevyn Banks was taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering an injury on the opening kickoff against Auburn.

Koki Riley covers LSU sports for The Daily Advertiser and the USA TODAY Sports South Region. After the hit, Banks was loaded onto a stretcher. He is also being sent to East Alabama Medical Center.

Get a recap of the LSU Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers football game.

[Sevyn Banks](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4361342/sevyn-banks) was strapped onto a stretcher and taken to a local hospital after a scary scene on the opening kickoff. [John Emery Jr](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4426333/john-emery-jr). rushed for a tackle-breaking, 20-yard touchdown and [Greg Brooks Jr](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4567152/greg-brooks-jr). 1 and several teams falling from the ranks. A failed fourth-and-10 from LSU's 37 set up the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter. Then Auburn had a missed field goal and called two timeouts on LSU's final drive of the half, keeping it alive with a personal foul on third-and-long. First, Ashford dropped the ball and lost 5 yards, then Moore was intercepted by But he lost one of his four fumbles and threw the late interception. “And I told the team that. It was the fourth straight win for Brian Kelly and LSU. Kelly said Daniels could have kept playing and should be fine against No. "Was that our best performance?