Auburn Baseball Rises in Major Rankings After 4-0 Week

The Tigers moved up in the Perfect Game, Baseball America, and D1 Baseball rankings.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Auburn baseball went 4-0 last week with a midweek win over Samford and a three-game sweep over Winthrop. As a result, the Tigers rose in the major college baseball rankings, moving up spots in the Perfect Game, Baseball America, and D1 Baseball polls.

Why it matters

Auburn's strong start to the season has them firmly established as one of the top teams in college baseball, with the Tigers consistently ranked in the top 6 across the major rankings. This early season success could set them up for a deep postseason run later in the year.

The details

In the Perfect Game rankings, Auburn moved up from #7 to #5, with the outlet seeming to reward the Tigers' wins over smaller-market teams like Samford and Winthrop. Meanwhile, in the Baseball America poll, Auburn climbed from #6 to #5. D1 Baseball had the Tigers at #7 the past two weeks but bumped them up to #6 this week after their 27-run differential in the 4-0 week.

  • Auburn went 4-0 last week (March 3-6, 2026).
  • The new rankings were released on March 9, 2026.

The players

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What they’re saying

“Auburn baseball went 4-0 with a midweek win over Samford and a three-game sweep over Winthrop.”

— Baseball America (Twitter)

What’s next

Auburn will next face UAB on Tuesday, March 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. CDT, with streaming coverage on SEC Network+.

The takeaway

Auburn's consistent top-6 ranking across the major college baseball polls demonstrates the Tigers' status as an elite program this season. Their early success could portend a deep postseason run, but they'll need to continue winning tough games against quality opponents to maintain their lofty ranking.