Auburn Tigers is 4-2 on the season, 2-4 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +11.7. Auburn Tigers is covering at just 35% since the start of last season (6-11-1), below the FBS average, a notable trend for spread bettors. The Auburn Tigers host LSU next in Week 8.
In Week 7 of 2026 the Auburn Tigers Power Rating of +11.7 is 11.7 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Auburn Tigers have logged 1,006 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 2,187 miles, ranking 138th heaviest in the FBS.
Auburn Tigers Coaching Staff and Key Players
Head coachAlex Golesh
TenureFirst season
Career record23-15 (3 seasons)
Offensive coordinatorsKodi Burns, Joel Gordon
Defensive coordinatorsDJ Durkin, Tim Banks
Offense
Byrum Brown QB, Cole Best OL, Chas Nimrod WR, Keshaun Singleton WR, Jeremiah Koger WR, Jeremiah Cobb RB, Bryson Washington RB, Jake Johnson TE, Jonathan Echols TE, Jo Simmons OL
Defense
Xavier Atkins LB, Elijah Melendez LB, Eric Winters S, Sylvester Smith S, AnQuon Fegans S, Andre Jordan Jr. CB, Cody Sigler DL, Da'Shawn Womack DL, Nate Johnson DL, Saint Farrior DL, Walter Mathis Jr. DL, Jourdin Crawford DL, Jared Smith DL, Darrion Smith DL, Rayshawn Pleasant CB
Special teams
Alex McPherson K, Hudson Kaak P
2025 Season in Review
Record5-7ATS4-7-1O/U4-8
Running totals after each week played. Cumulative, not per week.
After
Record
ATS
O/U
Week 1
1-0
1-0
1-0
Week 2
2-0
1-1
1-1
Week 3
3-0
1-2
1-2
Week 4
3-1
1-3
1-3
Week 5
3-2
2-3
1-4
Week 7
3-3
2-4
1-5
Week 8
3-4
2-5
1-6
Week 9
4-4
3-5
2-6
Week 10
4-5
3-6
2-7
Week 11
4-6
3-7
3-7
Week 13
5-6
4-7
4-7
Week 14
5-7
4-7-1
4-8
A season record is a record, not a forecast. Blue Chip Analytics'
own research finds that beating the closing line repeats at close to zero from one season
to the next - see
most underrated and
overrated teams. Read the table as what happened, not as what is likely to happen next.
2026 Power Rating Trajectory
Opened +10.9 in the preseason and finished +11.7 after week 8, a move of +0.8 points. High +11.7 (week 8), low +9.1 (week 7).
PreW8
Auburn Tigers SP+ Profile
Offence+28.455 of 138higher is better
Defence+17.518 of 138lower is better
Special teams+0.343 of 138higher is better
SP+ is an independent opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, one of the
systems blended into the Blue Chip Analytics power rating rather than a Blue Chip
Analytics number itself. Defensive SP+ measures points allowed, so a lower
figure is a better defence - the rank beside it already accounts for
that.
How Confident Is This Rating?
Sources blended5
Source spread±7.0 pts
HFA measured-0.8 pts
HFA applied+1.3 pts
Source spread is how far apart the independent rating systems are on this team, not a margin of error on our own number. A wide spread means the models disagree, which is itself worth knowing.
The measured home field advantage of -0.8 is regressed to +1.3 before it is applied, a difference of 2.1 points. A single venue's raw result carries a lot of noise, so the applied figure is pulled toward the league pattern. See how much is home field advantage really worth.
Record Against 2026 Opponents
Regular and postseason meetings, 2016–2025.
Over/under history begins in 2017 and 2020 was shortened by COVID, so game counts vary.
Alex Golesh took over as head coach after a successful stint at South Florida, bringing with him a cadre of offensive players and staff. The offense is built around dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown, who thrived under Golesh at USF, and a supporting cast that includes center Cole Best and receivers Chas Nimrod, Keshaun Singleton, and Jeremiah Koger. The Tigers are still meshing, as Golesh noted, but the early returns show promise, especially after a statement win at Georgia.
Defense Anchors Early Success
Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin retained his role and has leaned on linebacker Xavier Atkins, a first-team All-SEC pick in 2025 with nine sacks and 17 tackles for loss. The secondary features safeties Eric Winters, Sylvester Smith, and Anquon Fegans, while the defensive line is a mix of transfers like Cody Sigler, Da'Shawn Womack, and Nate Johnson. The unit held Baylor to 16 points and Vanderbilt to 15, but struggled against Florida and Tennessee, allowing 44 and 24 points, respectively.
Brown's Dual-Threat Ability Drives Offense
Byrum Brown has shown flashes of brilliance, notably in the upset of Georgia where he ran for 115 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries. However, turnovers have been a persistent issue: he threw three interceptions in the opener against Baylor and had two picks and a fumble at Tennessee. His decision-making under pressure will be crucial as Auburn navigates the rest of its SEC schedule.
Offensive Line Remains a Work in Progress
The rebuilt offensive line, anchored by Cole Best and Jo Simmons, has been uneven. Brown faced heavy pressure against Baylor and Florida, and the run game has been inconsistent. The line's ability to protect Brown and open lanes for running backs Jeremiah Cobb and Bryson Washington will determine whether Auburn's offense can sustain drives against elite defenses.
Special Teams Provide a Spark
Kicker Alex McPherson, a Lou Groza Award candidate, drilled the game-winning 34-yard field goal at Georgia and holds Auburn's career record for field goal percentage (88.9%). Punter Hudson Kaak and returner Rayshawn Pleasant add stability. The blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Cade Carlson against Vanderbilt highlighted the unit's big-play potential.
What is Auburn Tigers's against-the-spread record in 2026?
Auburn Tigers is 2-4 against the spread in the 2026 season, covering 33% of games.
What is Auburn Tigers's Blue Chip Analytics power rating?
Auburn Tigers holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +11.7, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
What is Auburn Tigers's home field advantage rating?
Auburn Tigers's home field advantage rating is 1.3 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
What is Auburn Tigers's 2026 win total?
Auburn Tigers's consensus regular-season win total for 2026 is 6.5 wins, priced at -130 over and +100 under. This is the betting market's expectation, not a Blue Chip Analytics projection.
How many miles does Auburn Tigers travel in 2026?
Auburn Tigers travels 2,187 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 138th heaviest in the FBS.
How does Blue Chip Analytics calculate cumulative travel distance?
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
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