In the aftermath of LSU's smackdown of Miami, all sorts of admiration began flying around Ed Orgeron's team. Most notably, there was lofty praise for quarterback Joe Burrow as well as technological high-fives for Orgeron's future.
But as quickly as that applause comes in college football, it leaves just the same.
Auburn is capable of putting a hurt on LSU. If that occurs, all the happiness in Baton Rouge will seamlessly convert to frustration because fans have seen this movie before.
The last season LSU reached the SEC Championship Game was 2011, when it obliterated Georgia and then lost 21-0 to Alabama for the national title.