LSU (3-1, 1-0 SEC) returns to SEC play Saturday when the Tigers travel to face Auburn (3-1, 1-0) at 6 p.m. CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The game will be televised by ESPN.

Brian Kelly met with the media Thursday afternoon for the final time before the Tigers depart for Auburn Friday.

-- Running back Armoni Goodwin is out against Auburn with a “substantial” hamstring injury that needs more time to heal, Brian Kelly said in his Thursday press conference.

-- Jay Ward has practiced all week and will be in the starting lineup this weekend. BJ Ojulari will also be back this game.

-- Garrett Dellinger is out, Kelly confirmed.