Despite the voters in the Coaches Poll not showing any love to Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers, those who vote in the AP Poll have seen enough of the Tigers to put them in the top 25.
Following Auburn's 42-3 victory over Ball State on Saturday night in Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Tigers have moved into the rankings at No. 24. This marks the first time Auburn has appeared in the top 25 of the AP Poll since November 7, 2021.
Auburn used a balanced effort from its offense against the Cardinals, rushing for 224 yards and three touchdowns, while Jackson Arnold threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns on 24-of-28 passing.