Auburn is a Top 10 team, at least in the rankings that will end up mattering the most.
The Tigers were ranked No. 9 in the first set of College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday night.
The two losses the Tigers have suffered this season have come to No. 4 Texas A&M and No. 2 Clemson, and they have a win over No. 13 LSU.
After beginning the season 1-2, Auburn has rattled off five consecutive wins, the latest a 40-29 victory at Ole Miss last Saturday.
In the AP Poll, the Tigers are slotted at No. 11, and they're ranked No. 12 in the Amway Coaches' Poll.
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