Auburn Tigers remain in bowl contention amid tough schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Auburn holds a 3-2 record following a loss to No. 14 Tennessee, 24-14. The Tigers are currently 1-2 in SEC play and face a challenging October with games against top-ranked teams. Bowl projections indicate Auburn could qualify for postseason play, with options including the Gasparilla Bowl and the Birmingham Bowl. The Tigers must achieve at least six wins to secure bowl eligibility, with a 75% chance according to the ESPN Football Power Index.
- •Auburn is 3-2 after losing to Tennessee.
- •The Tigers are 1-2 in SEC play.
- •Upcoming games include No. 2 Georgia, No. 10 LSU, and No. 11 Ole Miss.
- •Bowl projections include potential matchups against USF or North Carolina.
- •Auburn must secure upsets to reach six wins.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — The latest bowl projections for the Auburn Tigers ahead of Week 6
"Auburn is 3-2 and is still on track to earn a bowl bid. Here is where national experts project the Tigers to end their season.
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