Overview
- On3's Brett McMurphy reported Auburn turned down a postseason invitation, ending its year at 5-7.
- Auburn was one of five 5-7 programs to decline, joining Baylor, UCF, Florida State and Rutgers, according to McMurphy.
- Open spots emerged when Notre Dame, Kansas State and Iowa State opted out, triggering the NCAA practice of using multi-year APR to select 5-7 teams.
- McMurphy identified Rice, Auburn and UCF as next in the APR order for potential bids before the Tigers passed.
- Staff construction is underway and local reporting notes multiple Auburn players are expected to enter the transfer portal when it opens Jan. 2.