The Auburn Tigers have returned to the receiving votes category of the US LBM Coaches Poll following a commanding victory over Mississippi State.
The team secured its sixth win of the season during the Week 11 matchup held in Starkville, according to Yahoo Sports.
Auburn earned seven total votes in the latest rankings update released this week.
The program is currently positioned for a challenging end to the regular season, with only one ranked opponent remaining on the schedule.
That upcoming game is against No. 7 Alabama, as noted by USA Today.
Alabama maintained its position in the top 10 despite a recent road victory against Vanderbilt.
Both the Tigers and the Crimson Tide are scheduled to face FCS opponents in Week 12, which likely preserves their current standings before the upcoming Iron Bowl on Nov. 28.
There are currently eight SEC programs featured in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
The Georgia Bulldogs continue to hold the top spot in the national rankings following a decisive victory over Missouri in Athens.
Other SEC programs including Texas and Tennessee remain within the top 10 after successful road performances against conference rivals, per official data.
Meanwhile, other teams in the conference experienced shifts in the latest poll results.
Kentucky dropped five spots to No. 18 after suffering a home loss to No. 25 Florida.
LSU also slipped in the rankings, falling to No. 23 after a narrow loss to No. 8 Texas in the final seconds of their home game.
Conversely, the Ole Miss Rebels moved up one spot to No. 16, as reported by the media outlets.
The surge for Auburn reflects their improved performance and the team’s ability to capitalize on momentum during the final stretch of the college football season.
The Tigers will look to maintain this progress as they prepare for their next contest against an FCS opponent this coming weekend.