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No. 3 LSU grinds out win over No. 10 Auburn to set up heavyweight showdown with Alabama

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It wasn't always pretty, but No. 3 LSU ground out a 23-20 defeat of No. 10 Auburn in the annual "Tiger Bowl" on Saturday at Louisiana State's Tiger Stadium.

LSU put up a season low in points, thanks in part to a strong performance from Auburn's defense, but quarterback Joe Burrow and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire provided enough offense in the second half to secure the victory.

The victory sets up a massive showdown with No.