Auburn Tigers
SEC
6-7 (3-5 conf)
SP+ #36
Ratings
2023
- SP+
- 7.6 (#36)
- SP+ Offense
- 26.4
- SP+ Defense
- 20.1
- SRS
- 5.3
- FPI
- 8.9
- Elo
- 1585
- Talent
- 771
- Recruiting
- 243 (#18)
Schedule
record 6–7
Schedule
18th
toughest of 133
Offenses faced
16th
toughest of 133
Defenses faced
41st
toughest of 133
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 133 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsMassachusetts | -17.5 | 59-14 | +45 | W |
| 2 | @California | -0.1 | 14-10 | +4 | W |
| 3 | vsSamford | FCS | 45-13 | +32 | W |
| 4 | @Texas A&M | +15.6 | 10-27 | -17 | L |
| 5 | vsGeorgia | +31.2 | 20-27 | -7 | L |
| 7 | @LSU | +19.1 | 18-48 | -30 | L |
| 8 | vsOle Miss | +18.4 | 21-28 | -7 | L |
| 9 | vsMississippi State | +0.5 | 27-13 | +14 | W |
| 10 | @Vanderbilt | -12.7 | 31-15 | +16 | W |
| 11 | @Arkansas | +3.5 | 48-10 | +38 | W |
| 12 | vsNew Mexico State | -1.8 | 10-31 | -21 | L |
| 13 | vsAlabama | +23.1 | 24-27 | -3 | L |
| 1 ·P | NMaryland | +11 | 13-31 | -18 | L |
Quarterbacks · 3
2023 · 62
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Payton Thorne | — | — | — | — |
| QB | 2nd | Robby Ashford | SR | 6'2" | 220 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Holden Geriner | JR | 6'3" | 205 | ★★★★ |
Running Backs · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Jarquez Hunter | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 2nd | Brian Battie | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Damari Alston | SR | 5'9" | 214 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Jeremiah Cobb | JR | 5'11" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Sean Jackson | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 6th | Justin Jones | SR | 6'1" | 214 | — |
Wide Receivers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Ja'Varrius Johnson | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 2nd | Jay Fair | SR | 5'10" | 190 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Caleb Burton | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Shane Hooks | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Malcolm Johnson Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Camden Brown | SR | 6'2" | 200 | — |
| WR | 7th | Koy Moore | SR | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Omari Kelly | SR | 6'0" | 188 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Jyaire Shorter | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Tight Ends · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Rivaldo Fairweather | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Brandon Frazier | SR | 6'7" | 267 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Micah Riley | JR | 6'5" | 257 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 4th | Tyler Fromm | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 5th | Tate Johnson | SR | 6'3" | 271 | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 1
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Dillon Wade | SR | 6'4" | 315 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Keldric Faulk | JR | 6'6" | 285 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 1st | Marcus Harris | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Zykeivous Walker | SR | 6'4" | 296 | — |
| DL | 3rd | Jayson Jones | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 4th | Justin Rogers | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Lawrence Johnson | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DL | 6th | Mosiah Nasili-Kite | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 7th | Stephens Sings V | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 8th | Quientrail Jamison-Travis | SR | 6'4" | 322 | — |
| NT | 1st | Jalen McLeod | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Linebackers · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Eugene Asante | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Larry Nixon III | — | — | — | ★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Cam Riley | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Elijah McAllister | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Austin Keys | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 6th | Wesley Steiner | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Jake Levant | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Defensive Backs · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Jaylin Simpson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | D.J. James | — | — | — | — |
| CB | 3rd | Nehemiah Pritchett | — | — | — | — |
| CB | 4th | Kayin Lee | JR | 5'11" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 5th | Tyler Scott | SO | 6'1" | 199 | — |
| DB | 1st | Keionte Scott | SR | 6'0" | 192 | — |
| DB | 2nd | Caleb Wooden | SR | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | JD Rhym | JR | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| S | 1st | Donovan Kaufman | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Zion Puckett | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| S | 3rd | Griffin Speaks | — | — | — | — |
| S | 4th | Terrance Love | JR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| S | 5th | Champ Anthony | JR | 5'11" | 188 | — |
| S | 6th | Sylvester Smith | SO | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| S | 7th | Marquise Gilbert | — | — | — | — |
| S | 8th | Austin Ausberry | JR | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| S | 9th | Paul Thompson Jr. | JR | 6'0" | 194 | — |
Special Teams · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Reed Hughes | SR | 6'2" | 228 | — |
| P | 1st | Oscar Chapman | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 1st | Alex McPherson | JR | 5'9" | 160 | ★★★ |
| PK | — | Marshall Meyers | — | — | — | — |
2023 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
26.450
Off PPA
+0.1645
Pass PPA
+0.1316
Rush PPA
+0.2183
Success
43%59
Explosive
1.2232
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2023 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.16 | +0.14 |
| Passing | +0.13 | +0.20 |
| Rushing | +0.21 | +0.10 |
| 1st Down | +0.03 | -0.03 |
| 2nd Down | +0.21 | +0.22 |
| 3rd Down | +0.33 | +0.34 |
Scoring Trend
2023 · pts/game
PPG For
27.3
PPG Against
21.9
Differential
+5.3
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2023
- Overall
- 6-6
- Home
- 3-4
- Away
- 3-2
- Conference
- 3-5
- Non-Conference
- 3-1
- One-Score (≤8)
- 1-3
- Avg Margin
- +5.3
Situational Splits
2023 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 3-4 | 29.4 | 21.9 |
| Away | 3-2 | 24.2 | 22.0 |
| Neutral | 0-1 | 13.0 | 31.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-6 | 17.7 | 31.3 |
| Conference | 3-5 | 24.9 | 24.4 |
| Non-conference | 3-2 | 28.2 | 19.8 |
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 9 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5-7 | 1-7 | #29 | #22 | — |
| 2024 | 5-7 | 2-6 | #33 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #36 | — | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 2-6 | #54 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #29 | #12 | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 6-4 | 6-4 | #21 | — | 0-1 |
| 2019 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #9 | — | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 7-5 | 3-5 | #7 | — | 1-0 |
| 2017 | 10-3 | 7-2 | #8 | — | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #21 | — | 0-1 |
| 2015 | 6-6 | 2-6 | #23 | — | 1-0 |
| 2014 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #6 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
2-3 SU · 3-1 ATS · O2/U2
Betting Profile
2023 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 6-7 |
| ATS | 6-650% |
| Over / Under | 5-7 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 3-3 |
| As underdog | 3-3 |
| Home | 4-3 |
| Away | 2-3 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #12 · 154 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★215 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #8 | 287 | 1 | 17 | 5 |
| 2024 | #10 | 275 | 1 | 14 | 3 |
| 2023 | #18 | 243 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| 2022 | #21 | 229 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| 2021 | #30 | 206 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| 2020 | #7 | 275 | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| 2019 | #11 | 272 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | #12 | 263 | 0 | 14 | 8 |
| 2017 | #9 | 256 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| 2016 | #9 | 275 | 1 | 13 | 7 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #18
Returning prod 79%Departed 21%
Talent composite770.9 #18 / 238
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)83 / 57 / 55
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2023
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- One Aspect That Could Change Everything for Auburn Football Under Alex GoleshAuburn has struggled in this metric in years past. If Alex Golesh can get on the other side of it, the Tigers could see new heights.AUB19h
- Former Auburn coach Terry Bowden among the top coaches from the 1990sTerry Bowden is honored for his immediate impact at Auburn, which included leading the Tigers to an 11-0 record in 1993.AUB22h
- Jackson Arnold's last shot? Former five-star QB starts fresh at UNLV in 2026 bounce-back bidAfter difficult stints at Oklahoma and Auburn, Arnold looks to revive his career at UNLV under Dan Mullen in 2026
- Tenacious Auburn Recruiting Weekend Leads to Improvement in ESPN RankingsAlex Golesh's 2027 class continues to have him at the top of the recruiting rankings within the entire country.AUB1d
- What Wins and What Loses the Game For LSU vs. AuburnWhat the LSU Tigers need to do to see success and how they could lose against AuburnAUB1d
- 5 Auburn Players LSU Fans Need to Know For 2026 MatchupWhat Auburn players LSU should note before the week 8 matchupAUB1d
- Auburn transfers Byrum Brown, Cody Sigler earn high praise from ESPNESPN analyst Bill Connelly highlights two Auburn football transfers as top impact players for the upcoming season.AUB2d
- Key Auburn Tiger Named 'Heisman Dark Horse' By National MediaAuburn's new transfer will not only be a name to watch in the SEC, but perhaps in the country for the 2026 season.AUB2d
- National Media Predicts Auburn to Have First Winning Season Since 2020Auburn football is set for one of its most exciting seasons in the last decade.AUB2d
- Auburn's Alex Golesh Receives Favorable Roster Grade Ahead of 2026 SeasonEntering his first season with the Auburn Tigers, Alex Golesh will have a group with some upside.AUB2d
- CBS predicts Auburn football's record in Alex Golesh's first yearBrad Crawford of CBS Sports projects Alex Golesh to make a statement in year one as Auburn football's head coach.AUB2d
- Auburn football's player ratings released for EA's College Football 27Auburn football now has its official team and player ratings for the upcoming release of EA Sports College Football 27. Which players are underrated?AUB2d
- Trap Game or Tune-Up? Sizing Up Auburn on LSU's 2026 ScheduleWhat the stakes are for the trap game or tune-up game with LSU facing Auburn this seasonAUB3d
- Auburn Family Shows Faith in New Football Coach Alex GoleshThe Auburn Tigers fanbase is buying into what their new head coach is buliding on the Plains.AUB3d
- Top-Five 2027 Athlete Announces Commitment Date, Auburn in the RunningThe Auburn Tigers will look to nab a commit who can play on both sides of the ball.AUB4d
- LSU vs. Auburn: The Matchups That Will Decide the GameThe key matchups that fans should watch in the LSU vs. Auburn gameAUB4d
- Xavier Atkins ranks as one of the highest LBs in College Football 27Recent EA Sports College Football ranking been released for the top-10 linebackers with Auburn's own Xavier Atkins cracking the list.
- Four-star ATH Tae Walden places Auburn in his final five schoolsFour-star ATH Tae Walden Jr has Auburn football among the final five programs for his commitment ahead of his July commitment date.AUB4d
- What Auburn Does Better Than LSU And Why It MattersHow Auburn can be successful this season when facing LSUAUB5d
- Auburn Tigers Rating Revealed For College Football 27 Video GameEA Sports' college football video game recently came out with the preseason ratings for every team. Here's where Auburn stacks up.AUB5d