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Auburn Tigers Face Tough SEC Schedule in 2026-27
26 Jun
Summary
- Auburn will play Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss twice in the upcoming season.
- The Tigers return seven players and add eight new recruits, including transfers.
- Last season, Auburn finished with a 7-11 SEC record, missing the NCAA Tournament.
The Auburn Tigers' 2026-27 SEC basketball conference opponents have been announced, revealing a demanding schedule. Auburn is set to face Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss twice, playing each team both at home and on the road.
Last season, the Tigers posted a 7-11 record in SEC play, resulting in their absence from the NCAA Tournament. This upcoming season, Auburn returns seven players, including veteran guards Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, who bring significant experience and over 1,000 career points each. The team has also bolstered its roster with eight new players from a highly-touted signing class and key transfers.
Head coach Steven Pearl's team will look to overcome the scrutiny from last season's performance. Despite winning the NIT Tournament with five consecutive victories, the Tigers' conference losses, particularly to Missouri, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss, significantly impacted their NET ranking and postseason aspirations.
Auburn's home schedule includes games against Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. On the road, they will face Arkansas, Kentucky, South Carolina, Texas, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt. Specific dates, times, and television assignments for the 18-game conference schedule are yet to be released.
