The last time Auburn won at LSU, the players on each roster ranged from infancy to pre-schoolers.
Jarrett Stidham and Tray Matthews were watching cartoons back in 1999. Gus Malzahn was still a high school coach,
"I don't think I even knew what football was back then," Auburn linebacker Tre' Williams said.
For as much has changed in the last 18 years, Auburn's losing streak in Baton Rouge has remained.
From five missed field goals in 2005, a last-second touchdown loss in 2007 to LSU routs in 2003, 2009, 2011 and 2015, Tiger Stadium has been a house of horrors for Auburn for nearly the last two decades.
"That's a long time," said Matthews, who was not initially aware the streak was so long. "We need to change that."
Rather than reference the various chapters of history or bring in members of the 1999 team to chare tales of the Cigar Game before No. 10 Auburn heads to LSU this week, Malzahn said he will "just be honest and upfront" about the past in the series without dwelling on it.
"We do need to understand it's been a long time since we beat them there," Malzahn said. "I think we all need to know that; but this is a new year. That's the way we're looking at it and it's a big challenge to go there and win."
Auburn's players who were on the team two years ago for the 45-21 demolition at LSU and Leonard Fournette are viewing Saturday as an opportunity for redemption.
"Last time we went there, you know, they embarrassed us," linebacker Deshaun Davis said. "We feel like we're in a better position right now. We got to go get some revenge, watch film and prepare ourselves to go down there and swing for 12 rounds."
The onslaught that day was felt not only by the defense, but the offense took a beating as well.
"I remember I was a true freshman and I took a big hit from Jamal Adams, and I still kind of feel it today, honestly," H-back Chandler Cox said. "That was a big hit and I was a true freshman, and I remember my ears just ringing down on the field."
A major difference for Auburn (5-1, 3-0 SEC), even compared to last year, is at quarterback, where Jarrett Stidham is a far superior player than LSU's Danny Etling.
Stidham is leading the SEC and in the top 10 nationally in completion percentage and passer efficiency and while he's been in tough road environments in the Big XII and at Clemson earlier this season, LSU is a unique challenge.
"I've driven through it before, but I've heard some stories about Death Valley so I'm excited," Stidham said. "Obviously, LSU is a great team. You can never take those guys lightly. But for us, it's about us right now and we just can't get complacent with where we are. We just got to keep pushing, keep grinding every day and love the hard days is how I like to look at it."
An improved passing game combined with a rushing attack led by Kerryon Johnson and his national-leading 12 rushing touchdowns is as much a reason for Auburn being a touchdown favorite at Death Valley as its top 10 defense.
"I'm looking forward to this game as much as any game this whole season," Johnson said. "I love playing there. I love their stadium. I love their crowd. I love the atmosphere there. This is going to be a big game for us. But coming off of these recent weeks, we have all the confidence. We know we can do it. We just have to go out there and do it.
"Obviously things are going to change. They're going to have their backs against the wall and they're not going to give up. That's not how they're built; that's not how they're wired. We got to come out and be prepared for the ups and downs of the game, be prepared for the crowd noise and play the game."