Auburn football falls to Tennessee, struggles evident in report card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Auburn football faced No. 17 Tennessee on October 3 at Neyland Stadium, losing 24-14. The Tigers' offense struggled early, while their defense failed to contain Tennessee's DeSean Bishop. Grades assigned reflect ongoing issues, with the offense receiving a D+, and the defense a D. Auburn's performance continues to raise concerns ahead of upcoming games.
- •Auburn loses 24-14 to Tennessee.
- •Offense granted a D+ grade after struggling again.
- •Defense allowed significant yards to DeSean Bishop.
- •Special teams received a C for field position efforts.
- •Coaches graded D- due to penalties and decision-making.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — How did Auburn football fare against Tennessee? Our report card
"How did the Tigers do on Rocky Top? Here's our grades for Auburn football's performance in its loss to Tennessee on Saturday.
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