The rough predictions for Auburn haven’t stopped as the season draws nearer.
A new predictions article from ESPN, which outlines predictions for each Power 5 conference, predicted that the Tigers would go 5-7 and finish at the very bottom of the SEC West. What’s more, the article’s “hot seat” pick went to coach [autotag]Bryan Harsin[/autotag].
The suggestion that the Tigers will miss out on a bowl game has not been an uncommon one this offseason, and the suggestion that Harsin may be on his way out has been a general consensus among most writers and pundits in the college football world. Paired with a very tough schedule for Auburn that features the likes of LSU, Ole Miss, Arkansas and Texas A&M (paired with longtime rivals Alabama and Georgia), the idea that the Tigers may not go bowling in 2022 is unfortunately not a crazy one.
That being said, Auburn also has a lot to prove this year and could have a stronger roster than many realize. With the attempted coup on Bryan Harsin being described as a unifying experience by many, it’s also quite possible that Auburn could surprise some people heading into the 2022 season.
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