The calendar has flipped to November, signaling the end of Auburn football’s grueling October stretch. The Tigers endured four matchups against teams ranked in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, securing a critical victory over No. 2 Georgia. This resilience sets the stage for a significantly lighter November slate, where Auburn will face only one ranked opponent. The lone high-stakes game arrives on Saturday, Nov. 28, when the Tigers travel to Tuscaloosa to face No. 9 Alabama in the Iron Bowl at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Auburn faces just one ranked opponent left as the Iron Bowl looms
Before that pivotal showdown, Auburn will navigate a manageable run of unranked SEC foes. The Tigers host Arkansas and Mississippi State in back-to-back weeks, followed by a home game against FCS Samford on Nov. 21. This favorable schedule places Auburn in an ideal position to secure the six wins required for bowl eligibility. With the toughest portion of the season behind them, the focus now shifts to maintaining momentum and preparing for the conference’s most intense rivalry.
The broader SEC landscape reflects a competitive depth in this week’s US LBM Coaches Poll, with eight conference teams currently ranked. Ole Miss holds the No. 12 spot after its win over Auburn, while Kentucky climbed to No. 7. Alabama remains at No. 9, rounding out the top 10. Other notable SEC entries include Texas and Ole Miss at No. 11 and No. 12, respectively, alongside Tennessee (No. 16), LSU (No. 17), and Missouri (No. 20). As the conference tightens its grip on the national conversation, Auburn’s path to a bowl game appears clearer than ever.
Source: Yahoo Sports
