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ESPN predicts winner of Tuesday’s Auburn vs. Georgia State game

What are No. 2 Auburn’s chances of earning a confidence boost ahead of Saturday’s showdown with No. 17 Purdue?

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers return to Neville Arena on Tuesday to face the Georgia State Panthers in a tune-up game before Saturday’s showdown with No. 17 Purdue in Birmingham.

Is Auburn on upset watch? Or will the Tigers prevail convincingly? ESPN’s final forecast indicates that the latter is a firm possibility.

According to ESPN’s matchup predictor, Auburn has a 99.0% chance to beat Georgia State on Tuesday to improve its record to 9-1 in the waning days of its nonconference slate.

Tuesday’s game will feature two teams on the opposite side of the momentum spectrum. Auburn has won four of its last five games by 27.3 points. Georgia State, however, is 1-4 over its last five games, with its closest game being a four-point loss to crosstown rival Kennesaw State.

Auburn scores an average of 13 more points per game than Georgia State (87.4-74.3). Auburn also allows just under 13 fewer points than the visiting Panthers (65.7-78.0). Auburn has five players to average double-digits in points per game while Georgia State has four.

The matchup to watch tonight is between Auburn forward [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] and Georgia State forward Zarique Nutter. Both players lead their teams in scoring with 19.7 and 17.9 points respectively. Broome holds the advantage in field goal percentage with 55.8% compared to Nutter’s 48.2%.

According to NET standards, Georgia State is a quad-4 squad. Auburn is 2-0 against quad-4 teams this season, beating Vermont and Richmond by an average score of 47.5 points. Georgia State is 0-2 against SEC teams Mississippi State and Kentucky, which join Auburn as quad-1 teams. Georgia State allowed both opponents to score over 100 points while committing 35 total turnovers.

Auburn faces Georgia State on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network+. Click here for a preview and a broadcast guide to Tuesday’s game at Neville Arena.

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Auburn holds serve at No. 2 in Week 7 AP Poll

Auburn was unable to usurp top-ranked Tennessee in the Week 7 Poll.

It seems as if the Auburn Tigers are going to have a difficult time improving to the No. 1 ranking in the AP Poll.

Despite another undefeated week featuring a historically dominant victory over a Power 4 program, Auburn was unable to usurp top ranked Tennessee in this week’s AP Poll. Although the Volunteers did not slip up either, Rick Barnes’s squad did barely escape an upset in Champaign, Illinois against an unranked Fighting Illini team, needing a last-second bucket to earn a 66-64 victory. To the Volunteer’s credit, they did earn two victories this week while Bruce Pearl’s Tigers only earned one.

Although Auburn’s ranking may disgruntle some fans, the Tigers are still ranked in an excellent spot heading into the final weeks of the non-conference schedule. It is also a distinct possibility Johni Broome and company can force their way into the No. 1 spot with a victory over Purdue this Saturday, although the Boilermakers fell all the way down to No. 16 in the latest AP Poll following a surprisingly poor home loss at the hands of Texas A&M.

For what it’s worth, Auburn does currently hold the No. 1 overall NET Ranking, which holds the most weight in terms of how the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee views a program heading into March. Auburn’s 5 ‘Quadrant 1’ victories are tied with Memphis, who Auburn defeated in the Maui Invitational Championship, for the most in the country.

Other than Auburn and Tennessee, three other SEC programs earned spots in the top 10 of the AP Poll. Kentucky (4), Alabama (6), and Florida (7) all rank among the top teams in the nation while Texas A&M (12), Oklahoma (14), Ole Miss (17) also represent the conference in the top 25. Oklahoma and Florida are the only remaining unbeaten teams in the conference, although they only boast a combined 2 ‘Quad 1’ victories.

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Where does Auburn basketball land in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll after its win over Ohio State?

Was Auburn’s dominating win over the Buckeyes enough to kick Tennessee out of the top spot?

Auburn basketball dominated Ohio State on Saturday, thus earning them a 91-53 win over the Buckeyes at Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Was the 38-point defeat of a quad-1 team enough for Auburn to claim the top spot of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll?

Unfortunately for the Tigers, they will remain at No. 2 in this week’s poll as the No. 1 team, Tennessee, defeated Miami and Illinois last week to remain unbeaten on the season.

Luck could change this week for Auburn as the Tigers will battle No. 17 Purdue on Saturday in Birmingham. Saturday’s game will provide an opportunity for Auburn to earn another quad-1 victory this season. Should the Tigers beat Purdue, Auburn will improve its record against quad-1 competition to 6-1 while Tennessee’s next quad-1 opportunity comes in January on the road at Florida. The Volunteers are currently 3-0 against quad-1 teams.

Five SEC teams are in the top 10 of this week’s coaches poll while four others round out the top 25. Kentucky checks in at No. 4 in this week’s poll, followed by Florida (No. 6), Alabama (No. 7), Texas A&M (No. 11), Oklahoma (No. 15), Ole Miss (No. 16), and Mississippi State (No. 25). Arkansas and Georgia received votes in this week’s poll.

In photos: Auburn basketball crushes Ohio State in Atlanta

Check out the best photos from Auburn’s 91-53 win over Ohio State at Holiday Hoopsgiving.

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers earned its fifth quad-1 win on Saturday by crushing Ohio State, 91-53.

The Tigers built the 38-point win by outshooting 46% to 35% and connecting on 86% of its free-throw attempts compared to Ohio State’s 58%. Auburn’s defense also turned eight Buckeye turnovers into 11 points.

[autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] put on a clinic by scoring 21 points and hauling in 20 rebounds in Saturday’s win, while [autotag]Dylan Cardwell[/autotag] logged 10 points with eight rebounds. [autotag]Denver Jones[/autotag] trailed Broome in points with 14 and [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag] scored 11 points off the bench.

Saturday’s win was stunning for the Auburn Tigers. Relive the key moments by checking out the photo gallery of Auburn’s win over Ohio State at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Tigers feast on Holiday Hoopsgiving, gobble up Buckeyes, 91-53

Bruce Pearl’s team has now outscored opponents by 82 points over their last two games

If it wasn’t apparent already, the 2024-2025 Auburn Tigers basketball team is “National Championship good.”

Johni Broome and company dismantled another opponent from start to finish on Saturday, this time completely running through a solid BIG 10 squad, Ohio State, 91-53. The aforementioned Broome was again dominant, posting a first half double-double in another “Wooden Award Worthy” 21-point, 20-rebound performance. The 20/20 performance was the first by a Tiger since 1989, when forward Kelvin Ardister accomplished the feat. As a team, Ohio State pulled down just eight more rebounds than Broome.

While the best player on Auburn, and arguably in the nation, stole the show on Saturday, he had some great performances by his good neighbors in the backcourt throughout the effort at State Farm Arena. Denver Jones showed off his best 3-point stroke of the season in a 14-point, 4 long ball effort, while Tahaad Pettiford and Miles Kelly each connected on three field goals. Broome’s front court mate, center Dylan Cardwell, was also able to finish with double-digit scoring figures for the third time this season.

Auburn’s victory was its fourth of 30+ points this season, and first that was not on the Plains in Neville Arena. Bruce Pearl’s team has now outscored opponents by 82 total points over their last two games, giving the No. 2 ranked Tigers plenty of momentum heading into the final stretch of the non-conference schedule, where a date with No. 11 ranked Purdue awaits a week from today.

ESPN predicts winner of Auburn vs. Ohio State

Will the No. 2 Tigers earn another “quad-1” win on Saturday?

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers will face the first of two Big Ten opponents in a week’s span this Saturday when they take on Ohio State at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the annual Holiday Hoopsgiving event.

Auburn has dominated eight of its nine opponents to this point of the season, with one tough loss at Duke. Ohio State, however, defeated then-No. 19 Texas to open the season but has lost two of its last three games. Who has the edge in Saturday’s neutral-site contest? ESPN’s predictions expect Auburn to win comfortably.

According to ESPN’s matchup predictor, Auburn has a 77% chance to beat Ohio State on Saturday.

In two of its three losses, the Buckeyes failed to shoot above 40% and lost the glass battle by at least four rebounds in all three losses. Auburn will also need to keep an eye on leading scorers Bruce Thornton and Devin Royal, who consistently produce in wins and losses.

Auburn faces Ohio State on Saturday at noon CT. Click here for a full broadcast and betting guide to Saturday’s game in Atlanta.

Auburn stays put at No. 2 in Week 6 AP Poll

34 of the past 35 national champions have been ranked within the top 12 spots in the Week 6 AP poll

The Auburn Tigers may have missed out on the opportunity to improve to the No. 1 spot in this week’s AP Poll following a loss to Duke, but Bruce Pearl’s Tigers were able to stand their ground following a 1-1 week. Auburn has checked in at No. 2 in the Week 6 AP Poll, trailing fellow SEC program Tennessee for the top ranked spot.

The Tigers received three first place votes, which was significantly behind Tennessee’s 58 votes and slightly ahead of No. 3 ranked Iowa State’s one vote. Even though the ranking may be disappointing, it is important to note any spot within the top 12 is historically an opportunistic sign. 34 of the past 35 national champions have been ranked within the top 12 spots in the Week 6 AP poll, including all 20 since 2004.

While trends are always meant to be broken and the national championship will ultimately be decided by the ways a team clicks as it approaches the end of the season, the statistic is still an important indicator when looking at the overall chances of a program to cut the nets. Auburn is one of five SEC programs ranked in the top 12. Bruce Pearl’s Tigers are joined by No. 1 ranked Tennessee, Kentucky (5), Alabama (7), and Florida (9). Texas A&M (17), Ole Miss (19), and Mississippi State (25) round out the other SEC programs receiving ranked spots in the poll.

Bruce Pearl’s Tigers may not be the top ranked team in the nation, but Johni Broome and company can certainly play their way into the conversation with victories over Ohio State and No. 11 ranked Purdue in the coming weeks. It is very possible the SEC enters conference play with at least three teams ranked in the top 5 of the AP Poll.

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Auburn target AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU

The top ranked prospect in the class chose BYU over Alabama, Kansas, and North Carolina, and Auburn.

The nation’s No. 1 basketball recruit made his decision on Tuesday. Five-star forward AJ Dybasnta, who is widely considered a generational prospect, committed to play his basketball at BYU next season.

The 17-year-old chose to stay in Utah, where he plays his high school basketball, over Alabama, Kansas, and North Carolina. Auburn was among his final seven preferred destinations but missed the cut into his final four. The likely top 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft officially announced his decision on ESPN morning show ‘First Take’, where he unveiled a BYU shirt under his jacket after thanking “God for putting me in this position”.

While there was little-to-no chance the 6-foot-9 forward would shockingly commit to the Tigers, his official commitment to BYU still carries a shred of disappointment for an Auburn program set to lose most of its front court players after this season. With Dybansta off the market, Auburn will now look for other recruits to join the current trio of 2025 four-star commits in Sebastian Williams-Adams, Kaden Magwood, and Simon Walker. Williams-Adams is the lone front court prospect in Bruce Pearl’s 2025 class.

As for BYU, the Cougars have seemingly re-loaded after losing head coach Mark Pope to Kentucky and a plethora of players to the transfer portal last season. Along with Dybantsa, BYU has signed top 25 prospect Xavion Staton along with four-star power forward Chamberlain Burgess.

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Where does Auburn rank in this week’s USA TODAY Coaches poll?

How much did the Tigers’ midweek loss at Duke affect its place in the latest coaches poll?

The Auburn Tigers suffered its first loss last week, falling to No. 9 Duke on the road, 84-78. However, they rebounded by blowing past Richmond on Sunday to return to the win column.

Did last week’s 1-1 record affect the Tiger’s place within the USA TODAY Coaches Poll? The good news is that Auburn did not drop in the polls, but they failed to rise. Auburn remains at No. 2 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll heading into week six.

Tennessee is the poll’s big winner by jumping to No. 1 and dethroning last week’s No. 1, Kansas, after defeating Syracuse in the ACC-SEC Challenge, 96-70. Kansas falls to No. 9 after losing to unranked foes Creighton and Missouri.

Five SEC teams make up this week’s top 10. Joining Tennessee and Auburn are Kentucky (No. 5), Alabama (No. 7), and Florida (No. 8), while Ole Miss (No. 15), Oklahoma (No. 17), and Texas A&M (No. 18) round out the top 25. Mississippi State, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas are outside of this week’s poll in the “receiving votes” category.

Here is a look at this week’s USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

Rank	Team	Record	Points
1	Tennessee	8-0	745 (25)
2	Auburn	8-1	709 (5)
3	Iowa State	7-1	673
4	Marquette	9-1	633
5	Kentucky	8-1	630
6	Duke	7-2	613
7	Florida	9-0	530
8	Alabama	7-2	525
9	Gonzaga	7-2	462
10	Kansas	7-2	449
11	Purdue	8-2	424
12	Oregon	9-1	377
13	Houston	5-3	304
14	Michigan	8-1	258
15	Ole Miss	8-1	249
16	Clemson	9-1	237
17	Oklahoma	9-0	233
18	Texas A&M	8-2	194
19	Michigan State	8-2	166
20	UConn	7-3	152
21	UCLA	8-1	137
22	Wisconsin	8-2	129
23	Cincinnati	7-1	124
24	San Diego State	6-2	105
25	Baylor	5-3	99

In photos: Auburn wrecks Richmond in return to Neville Arena

The No. 2 Tigers returned to the win column on Sunday by smashing Richmond, 98-54.

On Sunday, the No. 2 Auburn Tigers returned to the win column by smashing the Richmond Spiders, 98-54 inside Neville Arena.

Auburn (8-1) dominated Richmond (4-5) in several aspects of the game. The Tigers won the glass battle by reeling in 49 rebounds compared to Richmond’s 31. Auburn also found more success in the field by connecting on 48% of their shot attempts (33-of-69), while Richmond shot 27% (16-of-59).

Offensively, Auburn spread the wealth as four of its five starters and two bench players reached double-digit point totals in Sunday’s win. [autotag]Miles Kelly[/autotag] and [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] paced the Tigers with 15 points, while [autotag]Chad Baker-Mazara[/autotag] and [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag] added 13 points. Auburn star [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] scored 11 points while recording five rebounds and six assists.

Auburn bounced back in a big way on Sunday, which will give them extra motivation ahead of Saturday’s game vs. Ohio State in Atlanta. Here are the best photos of Auburn’s 98-54 win over Richmond on Sunday.