While Auburn may not be a part of the College Football Playoff, the Tigers do own the distinction of playing three of the four teams this season that will vie for college football's top prize.
In the second week of the season, Auburn lost 14-6 at Clemson, and then a couple of months later handed Alabama its only loss of the season 26-14 in the Iron Bowl to close out the regular season. Auburn also handed Georgia its only loss of the season, a 40-17 beating on Nov. 11, but then lost to the Dawgs 28-7 in the rematch in the SEC championship game.