another team that came up short against a better squad. with tua out might have a chance to beat their rivals again though, and only be 9-3 instead of 4 losses (vs teams in the top 10)
Normally I don't drop teams too far for close losses to top teams but I'm making an exception this week. Really, Auburn has been lower in my eye test than where I've ranked them all season but I've kept them high because of the computers. However, this team is just too unbalanced. Until the offense can show some competency in high-leverage situations (not out-of-reach 4th quarter games) I am keeping them lower than their stats would suggest (11th in both FPI and SP+).