14
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28
9
Final
20
7
Final
42
14
Final
51
7
Final
38
31
Final
35
45
Final
19
9
Final
56
24
Final
34
0
Final
34
20
Final
27
13
Final
16
14
Final
62
48
Final
45
0
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66
17
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45
3
Final
77
22
Final
44
10
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42
7
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55
22
Final
32
31
Final
42
0
Final
70
36
Final
27
12
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59
43
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36
13
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20
6
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24
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38
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27
30
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7
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20
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34
17
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72
27
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26
6
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28
33
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30
3
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69
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45
7
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31
10
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17
10
Final
42
18
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16
20
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38
17
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20
14
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56
21
Final
20
6
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54
3
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56
14
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56
9
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63
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35
33
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31
24
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21
21
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45
17
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21
38
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16
20
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3
7
Final
68
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38
3
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45
35
Final
9
28
Final
23
40
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42
20
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59
13
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24
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68
44
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20
0
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13
17
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34
7
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23
20
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24
3
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42
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73
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30
10
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34
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21
17
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42
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48
13
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36
3
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27
10
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70
20
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37
Auburn Tigers is 5-7 on the season, 5-5-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +15.9. Auburn Tigers holds a power rating of +15.9, ranking them among the stronger teams in the FBS and suggesting consistent line value as a favourite.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 1 | Baylor | 685 mi | 685 mi |
| Week 2 | Ball State | Home (0 mi) | 685 mi |
| Week 3 | South Alabama | Home (0 mi) | 685 mi |
| Week 4 | Oklahoma | 709 mi | 1,395 mi |
| Week 5 | Texas A&M | 654 mi | 2,049 mi |
| Week 6 | — | Bye | |
| Week 7 | Georgia | Home (0 mi) | 2,049 mi |
| Week 8 | Missouri | Home (0 mi) | 2,049 mi |
| Week 9 | Arkansas | 551 mi | 2,600 mi |
| Week 10 | Kentucky | Home (0 mi) | 2,600 mi |
| Week 11 | Vanderbilt | 255 mi | 2,856 mi |
| Week 12 | — | Bye | |
| Week 13 | Mercer | Home (0 mi) | 2,856 mi |
| Week 14 | Alabama | Home (0 mi) | 2,856 mi |
Knight accounted for 401 yards and 6 TDs (4 rushing, 2 passing) in his first career start, tying a school record and becoming the first Auburn QB to rush for 4 TDs since Cam Newton in 2010. His explosive performance suggests Auburn has found a dynamic playmaker for the future.
While Knight impressed, starter Ashton Daniels was held out to preserve eligibility and is expected to return for the Alabama game. This strategic decision shows Auburn is prioritizing the Iron Bowl while also developing Knight's experience.
At 5-6, Auburn needs to beat #10 Alabama in the Iron Bowl to become bowl eligible. The dominant performance against Mercer provides momentum, but the Tigers will face a massive step up in competition against their ranked rival.
Auburn's offense showed big-play capability with Malcolm Simmons catching 5 passes for 149 yards including a 91-yard TD, and Cam Coleman adding 65 yards and a score. This balanced attack could be crucial against Alabama's defense.
Auburn lost linebacker Demarcus Riddick to season-ending shoulder surgery and defensive end Keldric Faulk during the game. These defensive losses could be problematic against Alabama's potent offense in the high-stakes Iron Bowl.
Auburn Tigers — 5-7 overall, 5-5-2 ATS, power rating +15.9.