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The Earthquake Game was a college football game in which the crowd reaction after an important play registered on a seismograph. [1] Played in front of a crowd of 79,431 at Louisiana State University 's Tiger Stadium on October 8, 1988, the LSU Tigers upset No. 4 Auburn 7–6.
The LSU and Auburn football teams have met 58 times, with LSU holding the all-time lead 33–24–1. This annual matchup is known for wild endings, unusual events, and strong hostility. This rivalry game has been the source of several legendary SEC football games. Including "The Earthquake Game" and "The Barn Burner".
Coached by Pat Dye, the team finished the season with a 10–2 record and won its second consecutive Southeastern Conference (SEC) title, sharing it with LSU. LSU handed Auburn its only conference loss of the year 7–6, in a game referred to as the "Earthquake Game". Auburn lost to Florida State, 13–7, in the 1989 Sugar Bowl. [1]
LSU used the last second of the game for a touchdown pass from Bert Jones to Brad Davis. According to Ole Miss lore, a sign was put up at the Louisiana–Mississippi border reading "You are now entering Louisiana. Set your clocks back four seconds."; [24] Tiger Stadium was the site of the legendary "Earthquake Game" against Auburn in 1988.
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English: Richter scale from LSU's Campus during "The Earthquake Game" vs Auburn in 1988. Date: 24 September 1988: Source: ... Auburn–LSU football rivalry ...
Auburn secured its first SEC victory of the season in dazzling fashion. The Tigers upset No. 7 LSU, 67-62, at home in front of a record-breaking crowd on Sunday to snap LSU's 16-game winning ...