Auburn moves up 24 spots in the latest college football re-rank
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Auburn climbed to No. 39 in the latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 college football re-rank following its Week 1 victory over Baylor. The Tigers jumped 24 positions in the latest poll, while Baylor moved to No. 49 despite the loss. Elsewhere in the rankings, LSU entered the top 10 at No. 8 after defeating Clemson, and Virginia improved to No. 25. Notable upward movement was also seen from Nevada, which rose 52 spots to No. 75 following a win against Western Kentucky. Auburn now turns its focus to an upcoming home game against Southern Miss at Jordan-Hare Stadium. That contest is scheduled for Saturday at 6:45 p.m. CT, with the Golden Eagles currently ranked at No. 125.
- •Auburn advanced to No. 39 in the USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank.
- •Baylor sits at No. 49 following the Week 1 loss to Auburn.
- •LSU moved into the top 10 after a win over Clemson.
- •Auburn hosts Southern Miss on Saturday at 6:45 p.m. CT.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn makes giant leap in 1-138 re-rank after Week 1 win over Baylor
"USA TODAY's Paul Myerberg was utterly impressed with Auburn after the Tigers defeated Baylor to open the 2026 college football season.
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