Auburn’s Unexpected Preseason Bowl Matchup with a Surging Big 12 Team Sparks Speculation
According to The Athletic’s early-season projection, the Tigers will face Texas Tech in the Texas Bowl, scheduled for Dec. 27 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
- The Athletic projects Auburn to play Texas Tech in the Texas Bowl on December 27th.
- This would be Auburn’s first bowl game appearance since 2023.
- Texas Tech is ranked No. 24 in the preseason Coaches Poll.
- Auburn last won a bowl game in 2018.
Scott Dochterman and Stewart Mandel of The Athletic have taken a crack at how the 2025 season will unfold by predicting the College Football Playoff field, as well as the lineup for bowl season. The duo believes that Auburn will miss out on the College Football Playoff, but is confident that they will show signs of improvement this season by forecasting them to play in a quality bowl game against another team that is projected to trend upward this year.Texas Tech has made headlines this season due to its heavy investment in NIL, which has resulted in the program hauling in two-straight top-30 recruiting classes and a quality transfer portal haul that features five-star wide receiver Micah Hudson, four-star EDGE David Bailey, and former Auburn EDGE Romello Height. The added investment in NIL has led to higher expectations for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech is projected to finish tied for third place in the Big 12 this season, and received four first-place votes in the conference’s preseason poll. The Red Raiders will also begin the season ranked No. 24 in the US LBM Coaches Poll from USA TODAY Sports.As the leaves start to turn and the anticipation for college football reaches a fever pitch, The Athletic steps into the spotlight with a bold forecast: Auburn and Texas Tech are slated to clash in the Texas Bowl on December 27th. This matchup marks a significant milestone for Auburn, who’s eager to return to the postseason grind for the first time since 2023. Texas Tech, perched at No. 24 in the preseason Coaches Poll, brings a fresh surge of momentum to the table, fueled by significant investments in NIL and a recruiting haul that’s turning heads nationwide. For Auburn, the journey carries extra weight — the Tigers haven’t tasted bowl victory since their 2018 Music City Bowl triumph. As both teams look to flip the script and showcase their growth, this game promises more than just a postseason contest; it’s a chance for redemption, pride, and progress. Ready to dive deeper into the season’s brewing storylines? LEARN MORE
Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter@TaylorJones__The Athletic has given Auburn a strong postseason outlook ahead of the 2025 season opener with its latest bowl projections.
Auburn’s quest for postseason play begins Friday in Waco, Texas, when it faces the Baylor Bears to kick off the 2025 season.
Auburn football is aiming to return to a bowl game for the first time since the 2023 season, when it faced Maryland in the Music City Bowl, losing 31-13. The Tigers are 24-21-2 in bowl games historically, and have lost four straight postseason games dating back to 2020 when Auburn fell to Minnesota, 31-24, in the Outback Bowl. Its last win in bowl season came in the 2018 Music City Bowl against Purdue.
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