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D.J. Chark makes good on a promise with his punt return touchdown vs. Auburn

Tripped up on his first punt return Saturday, D.J. Chark felt determined to not let that happen again.

He didn't. The senior took his second punt return 75 yards for a touchdown that drew LSU ever closer in their comeback to beat No. 10 Auburn 27-23 at Tiger Stadium.

"I felt the team needed a big play," Chark said.

The punt return touchdown came on the second play of the fourth quarter and cut the Auburn lead to 23-21. LSU trailed 20-0 in the second quarter.

The day began with some frustration when Chark caught a 39-yard pass from Danny Etling and then immediately fumbled, and Auburn followed with a quick touchdown that put LSU down 10-0 less than 5 minutes after the start.