Auburn Tigers 2026 Schedule: ESPN FPI Outlook

Fresh off a stretch of five consecutive losing seasons, Auburn is gearing up for a potential bounce‑back under new head coach Alex Golesh. ESPN’s Football Power Index has the Tigers sitting at No. 22 in the preseason poll, signaling a modest rise after recent struggles. The latest FPI projection also gives Auburn a 69.8 percent chance of finishing with six wins in 2026.

First Game: Baylor

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Neutral)

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 5‑7

Second Game: Southern Miss

• Location: Auburn, Alabama

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 7‑6

Third Game: Florida

• Location: Auburn, Alabama

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 4‑8

Fourth Game: Vanderbilt

• Location: Auburn, Alabama

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 10‑3

Fifth Game: Tennessee

• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 8‑5

Sixth Game: Georgia

• Location: Athens, Georgia

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 12‑2

Seventh Game: LSU

• Location: Auburn, Alabama

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 7‑6

Eighth Game: Ole Miss

• Location: Oxford, Mississippi

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 13‑2

Ninth Game: Arkansas

• Location: Auburn, Alabama

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 2‑10

Tenth Game: Mississippi State

• Location: Starkville, Mississippi

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 5‑8

Eleventh Game: Samford

• Location: Auburn, Alabama

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 1‑11

Twelfth Game: Alabama

• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

• Opponent’s 2025 record: 11‑4

Season Snapshot

• Projected record: 6.6 wins, 5.4 losses

• Strength of schedule: No. 15

• SEC Champion chances: 1.4 %

• College Football Playoff chances: 12.0 %

The numbers suggest Auburn will hover around a .500 win rate, a clear step up from the recent five‑season losing streak. While the FPI sees a modest chance—69.8 percent—to hit the six‑win mark, the broader projections keep the Tigers far from a top‑four lineup. Fans can expect a mix of tests against strong SEC rivals and opportunities against more vulnerable opponents.