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Top 50 teams in 2018: No. 10, Auburn

Coach: Gus Malzahn

2017 Record: 10-4

Projected 2018 record: 10-2

Circle the date: Nov. 24 at Alabama

Bowl trip: Citrus

Why No. 10: Former Baylor quarterback Jarrett Stidham is back as the starter after a solid 2017 season. He threw for 3,158 yards and 18 touchdowns with just six interceptions. ... Ryan Davis returns after setting the school record with 84 catches. The receiving corps is one of the strengths of the offense. ... Stidham will be working behind a line with three new starters.