First thoughts: Auburn starts slow, never recovers in blowout loss at LSU

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payton-thorne-auburn-football — Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne attempts a pass at LSU on October 14, 2023. (Photo by © SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK)

BATON ROUGE, La. -- It was a horrific start for Auburn, going down 17-0 in the first quarter and being out-gained 216-45 in the opening frame. While the team settled in and fought back at times, the early deficit was far too much to overcome on the road inside Tiger Stadium. The final: LSU 48, Auburn 18. Here's some quick thoughts from Auburn's third straight loss of the season.