Auburn returned to the field on Saturday night and came away with a 30-17 victory over Tennessee. It was the Tigers first game in 20 days and, while they looked rusty at the beginning, they eventually shook that off and pulled away from the Volunteers.
In the latest Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, Gus Malzahn’s team has moved up to No. 19.
Auburn will now travel to Tuscaloosa to take on No. 1 Alabama on Saturday in the annual Iron Bowl. The Crimson Tide made easy work for Kentucky in a 63-3 victory over the Wildcats.
Here is where SEC teams stand in the poll:
1. Alabama
5. Florida
6. Texas A&M
10. Georgia
19. Auburn