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Auburn ranks 63rd in USA TODAY's college football re-rank ahead of season

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Auburn ranks 63rd in USA TODAY's college football re-rank ahead of season

Summary

The Auburn Tigers sit at No. 63 in USA TODAY Sports' "College football Re-Rank 1-138" before the season opening on Sept. 4. The team's first game is against the Baylor Bears, who are ranked 53rd. Auburn will face a tough schedule after starting with Southern Miss, Florida, and Vanderbilt, leading into six consecutive games against top 40 opponents. Their next matchup against a lower-ranked team will be in Week 10 against Arkansas, ranked 97th. Auburn's position in the rankings is expected to change as other teams begin their seasons this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Auburn opens season on Sept. 4 against No. 53 Baylor.
•Tigers face 11 SEC teams ahead of them in rankings.
•Brutal stretch includes six games against top 40 teams.
•Auburn's next game against lower-ranked Arkansas is in Week 10.
•A ranking shift is expected as teams begin play this weekend.

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6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Where Auburn ranks in USA TODAY re-rank before Week 0's action

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The Auburn Tigers will not play until Week 1, but here's how USA TODAY Sports ranks the Tigers before the start of the college football season.
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