Auburn rises in USA TODAY rankings after SEC win over Vanderbilt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Auburn football achieved a notable victory over Vanderbilt in Week 4, breaking a 672-day home losing streak against SEC teams. This win propelled Auburn 14 spots up to No. 30 in USA TODAY's re-rankings compiled by Paul Myerberg. The Tigers had not won an SEC game in September since beating Missouri in 2022. Tennessee, set to face Auburn on Saturday, recently lost to Texas and is ranked No. 18. Vanderbilt fell six spots to No. 40 following its defeat.
- •Auburn snapped a 672-day home SEC losing streak.
- •The Tigers moved up to No. 30 in USA TODAY's rankings.
- •Tennessee is ranked No. 18 heading into their matchup with Auburn.
- •Vanderbilt's loss dropped them to No. 40 in the rankings.
- •Auburn's next game is against Tennessee on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn's SEC win over Vanderbilt triggers jump in USA TODAY re-rank
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