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Auburn climbs to 36th in USA TODAY's weekly college football re-rank

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Auburn climbs to 36th in USA TODAY's weekly college football re-rank
Summary

The Auburn Tigers are set to face the Florida Gators on Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Ahead of this SEC opener, Auburn has moved up to No. 36 in USA TODAY's 1-138 re-rank, a three-spot improvement. Florida also gained traction, now sitting at No. 26 after a dominant win over Campbell. Both teams are under new coaching leadership, with Auburn's Alex Golesh and Florida's Jon Sumrall being discussed in connection to the game's outcome. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

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  • •Auburn is 2-0, having beaten Baylor and Southern Miss.
  • •Florida ranks 26th, up five spots after a 52-3 victory.
  • •Both teams are in their first year under new head coaches.
  • •Auburn and Florida kick off at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday.
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  • 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn makes another leap in USA TODAY's 1-138 re-rank
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Here is a look at where the Auburn Tigers land in Paul Myerberg's weekly ranking ahead of Week 3's SEC opener with the Florida Gators.

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