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Auburn back in AP Top 25

Oct 16, 2021; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Touchdown celebration between Auburn and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics
Oct 16, 2021; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Touchdown celebration between Auburn and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

Following its road upset of No. 17 Arkansas on Saturday, Auburn has jumped back into the AP Top 25 after its 38-23 win.

The Tigers come in at No. 19 in the latest poll, the second time they have broken the Top 20 this season. Auburn had been ranked as high as No. 18 this season, but dropped after suffering a 34-10 loss to now-ranked No. 1 Georgia.

The SEC has six teams ranked in the Top 25, tied with the Big 10 for most by any conference.

With an upcoming bye week, the Tigers will have an extra week to prepare for its home game against No. 12 Ole Miss on Oct. 30. Among Auburn's remaining opponents, three of the five are ranked in the Top 25.

The complete rankings are listed below.

1. Georgia

2. Cincinnati

3. Oklahoma

4. Alabama

5. Ohio State

6. Michigan

7. Penn State

8. Oklahoma State

9. Michigan State

10. Oregon

11. Iowa

12. Ole Miss

13. Notre Dame

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14. Coastal Carolina

15. Kentucky

16. Wake Forest

17. Texas A&M

18. North Carolina State

19. Auburn

20. Baylor

21. SMU

22. San Diego State

23. Pittsburgh

24. UTSA

25. Purdue


Caleb Jones | Sports Editor

Originally from Helena, Ala., Caleb Jones is a senior studying journalism at Auburn University. He has been on staff with The Plainsman since 2019.

You can follow him here on Twitter: @calebjsports


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