The wait is finally over.
Following victories over Baylor and Ball State, Auburn football finds itself ranked in the AP poll for the first time since Week 11 of the 2021 season.
Hugh Freeze and his squad jumped into the top 25 at No. 24, right in front of fellow SEC foe No. 25 Missouri.
Taking a look ahead at the Tigers’ schedule, they are currently slated for five ranked showdowns in the 10 remaining games. The five ranked opponents are No. 6 Georgia, No. 13 Oklahoma, No. 16 Texas A&M, No. 19 Alabama and No. 25 Missouri. Georgia, Alabama and Missouri will all head to Jordan-Hare Stadium to take on the Tigers.
Here’s a look at the full AP Top 25:
1. Ohio State (57)
2. Penn State (5)
3. LSU (2)
4. Oregon (1)
5. Miami (Fla.)
6. Georgia
7. Texas
8. Notre Dame
9. Illinois
10. Florida State
11. South Carolina
12. Clemson
13. Oklahoma
14. Iowa St.
15. Tennessee
16. Texas A&M
17. Ole Miss
18. South Florida
19. Alabama
20. Utah
21. Texas Tech
22. Indiana
23. Michigan
24. Auburn
25. Missouri
Auburn will take on South Alabama Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. CST.
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