Blew out an inferior opponent. 8 - 3 with losses to LSU, Georgia, and Florida, all teams ranked ahead of them. Good win over Oregon and have taken care of business otherwise.
People are being awfully harsh on Auburn -- a team starting a true freshman QB against the sixth-toughest schedule. Their SoR is No. 14 and their FPI rank is No. 9.
It's a testament to Malzahn that Auburn is ranked this high despite Nix being a very mediocre QB. Their early win against Oregon - improbable though it was - has been their signature win in a year where they've lost to the 3 toughest teams they've played (and will likely lose to Bama also). Malzahn is a maddening coach as well - genius at times, lackluster at others. I still don't know what to make of him. But as long as Kevin Steele is around, Auburn is a force to be reckoned with. 
(Computer #21: Texas) Auburn had largely been propped up on their Oregon win, so they drop a bit. Also, lol at my computer for having Texas still ranked.