ESPNU Road Trip (Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m.) traveled to Auburn, Ala., this past weekend for a top 25, SEC battle between No.15 LSU and No. 5 Auburn.
Highlights include:
- All-Access: ESPNU Road Trip visits with Auburn tight end CJ Uzomah, running back Cameron Artis-Payne, and head coach Gus Malzahn, each who provides insights on their own life and the culture surrounding Auburn football.
- Toomer’s Corner: Auburn’s football traditions run deep and non-more important than Toomer’s Corner, where the legendary Toomer’s Drugs, a local souvenir store known for its homemade lemonade, resides. Aubie, Auburn’s mascot, joins hosts Jordan Eichenblatt and Rayven Tirado at the famous establishment.
- War Eagle: Auburn’s famous saying is tied to their pre-game tradition of having an Eagle fly across the field before kickoff. ESPNU Road Trip visits the university’s Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center to learn about the history behind the ritual.
- Tigers on the Court: Auburn is making moves on the hardwood. ESPNU Road Trip visits with new men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl and assistant coach Chuck Person as the their season gets underway.
- Milestone Victory: In the end, No. 5 Auburn earns a convincing victory over No. 15 LSU, which is the team’s 300th in the SEC. ESPNU Road Trip has a first-hand experience throughout the day including watching the Tiger Walk, experiencing the pregame atmosphere and roaming the sidelines throughout the victory.
Throughout the college football season, ESPNU Road Trip (Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. ET) will travel to a different college town, highlighting the local culture in advance and surrounding a football game. Throughout the 30-minute show, hosts Jordan Eichenblatt and Rayven Tirado will soak in the local ambiance, meet with influential members of the community, participate in campus traditions and highlight the game day experience.
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