SEC Power Rankings – Where does Auburn stand after brutal non-conference slate?

Fansided | December 22, 2025

While some schools have beefed up on cupcakes, many SEC schools have faced tough non-conference schedules.

Dec 20, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) shoots the ball past Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

The start of SEC play is more than a week ago, but some conference teams have shown what they are made of through non-conference play. Sure, Vanderbilt sits 12-0, but their schedule has been a who’s who of cupcake fodder, with the Commodores' most impressive win coming against Memphis.