Auburn ranks 13th in On3's SEC preseason power rankings

On3 has ranked the Auburn Tigers 13th in its SEC preseason power rankings for the 2026 season, placing expectations low for the team. This marks the first year under new head coach Alex Golesh, who previously led the University of South Florida to consecutive winning seasons. Auburn's offense features transfer quarterback Byrum Brown, who threw for over 3,000 yards and rushed for more than 1,000 last season. Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin remains with the program, securing a top salary to guide a defense under transition. Auburn will start its season against Baylor in a neutral-site game on September 3 before entering conference play against Florida on September 19.

• 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn sits outside the top-10 of On3's SEC preseason power rankings