Orgeron: changes coming to O-line for Auburn

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Appearing on "SEC This Morning" with Peter Burns and Marcus Spears on SiriusXM SEC Radio (channel 374), Orgeron didn't elaborate on what tweaks would be made before the Tigers travel to face top-10 Auburn. But he sounded like a coach who's quite familiar with what his team is up against Saturday.

"We've got to protect the quarterback," he said. "We still have some spots on the offensive line that un-solidified. We're going to make some changes this week (and) put the guys in the best position to protect our quarterback -- the No. 1 concern this week."

LSU has struggled in the first two games to keep quarterback Joe Burrow upright. Against Southeastern in a 31-0 win, the Tigers allowed two sacks but several others pressures, requiring them to sometimes use "max protect" formations, which limit the amount of wide receivers for a particular play.

The offensive line was without starting left tackle Saahdiq Charles against Southeastern, a Football Championship Subdivision team. Orgeron didn't give a reason for Charles' absence but said he's expected to return for Auburn.

Starting right tackle Adrian Magee is unlikely to play vs. Auburn after he was hurt vs. Miami and is set to miss a few weeks.

And projected starting right guard Ed Ingram was suspended before fall camp.

The combination of quicker throws and better pass protection would seem to be keys for LSU against Auburn, which possess one of the country's most talented defensive fronts. Auburn is tied for second in the country with nine sacks.

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