An anticipated SEC matchup will return this season, with the Auburn Tigers facing the LSU Tigers for a Week 8 showdown in Auburn. The mid-season "Tiger Bowl" will feature new programs from both teams after hiring new head coaches for their programs on the same day last offseason. Under the new coaching staff, the teams also brought in key transfer portal additions that will contribute their talents to the game, making the confernece matchup a highly expected talent show. What Wins It For LSUWR Kyren Lacey 2 runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on the Auburn Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. | SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORKAn on-the-road win at Jordan-Hare is definitely possible for LSU. Yes, the stadium is notorious for its hostile environment. No, it is not near the levels Death Valley gets to. The ultimate win for LSU comes from leveraging its strengths, matched with Auburn's weaknesses. LSU's defense is ranked at No. 2 in the country by ESPN, carrying top talent that threatens the offenses it faces. Meanwhile, Auburn's last line of defense to protect USF transfer quarterback Byrum Brown does not sit high in the polls. Attacking their weak spots can win over the ball on defense and limit Auburn's scoring abilities time and time again. For this coveted SEC matchup, it's all about winning in the trenches for LSU to come out victorious. What Loses It For LSU Jack Bech runs the ball as The LSU Tigers take on the Auburn Tigers in Tiger Stadium. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.