Despite defeating Samford and improving to 3-0 on the season, the Auburn Tigers have dropped one spot in this week’s ESPN Power Football Index, falling from 25 to 26.
Auburn dismantled FCS opponent Samford on homecoming in week three, winning 45-13 off the back of quarterback [autotag]Payton Thorne[/autotag]’s 405 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.
The FPI ranks each college football team by a variety of factors; Strength of record, strength of schedule, offensive efficiency, defensive efficiency, and overall efficiency.
Here’s a look at where the Tigers rank in several major categories in the ESPN FPI after their first 3-0 start since 2019.