The 65 FBS coaches who vote on the weekly Amway Coaches Poll (yes, that includes Gus Malzahn) placed the Auburn football team 10th in its first poll. That’s not rolling Toomer’s worthy — far from it — but coaches, players and fans should be thrilled with what the coaches did.
First off, like it or not, Auburn hasn’t been at its best when expectations are sky high. Expectations are up there this season, but settling in at No. 10 to start the season when you’re playing the game of the college football season’s opening weekend is perfect.