Nick Marshall passed for 207 yards, ran for 119 and accounted for four touchdowns to lead No. 5 Auburn to a 41-7 blowout of No. 15 LSU on Saturday night.

After years of angst, there’s a growing belief that Auburn is on the verge of a turnaround under third-year coach Hugh Freeze. It begins with a new, highly touted quarterback, one of the best receiving corps in the country and a defense that returns several starters while adding some key transfers.

Auburn football went on the road to open its 2025 campaign and it delivered a win, heading into Waco, Texas, and leaving with a dominant victory over Baylor.