ESPN FPI predicts Auburn football's outcomes for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
ESPN's Football Power Index projects a challenging season for the Auburn Tigers in 2026 under new head coach Alex Golesh. The Tigers are ranked No. 22 in the preseason and have a 69.8% probability of achieving six wins. Key matchups include a 91.4% chance of victory against Southern Miss and a 68.3% chance against Baylor. The FPI also indicates Auburn faces tough opponents, with a 15.6% chance against Georgia and 22.4% against Alabama. The team's strength of schedule is ranked No. 15, suggesting competitive challenges ahead in the Southeastern Conference.
- •Auburn ranked No. 22 by ESPN FPI for 2026 season
- •Projected record of 6.6 wins and 5.4 losses
- •69.8% chance of achieving six wins overall
- •FPI ranks strength of schedule at No. 15
- •Chances for six key opponents range from 15.6% to 99.0%
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN FPI predicts the outcomes of Auburn football's 2026 schedule
"ESPN FPI predicts how the season will go for the Auburn Tigers this upcoming season under new head coach Alex Golesh.
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