Auburn moves up to No. 22 in this week’s ESPN FPI

Auburn was extremely efficient on the offensive side of the ball, and the defense played well enough to merit the Tigers jumping 10 spots from last week’s ranking.

Following a very impressive 59-14 win on Saturday, the Auburn Tigers have moved up 10 spots from their preseason ranking on the ESPN FPI Index.

Auburn showed signs of strength in several categories. This week, the Tigers crack the overall top 25, boast a top-25 offense, and a top-50 defense.

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 Auburn ranks in several major categories in the ESPN FPI ahead of a West Coast trip to California.