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    ESPN FPI provides updated prediction for Auburn's season

    Does the FPI believe the Tigers will make a bowl?
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    ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) has had no faith in the Auburn Tigers since the index was released earlier this year.

    The initial index believed the Tigers would finish the year 5-7, with losses to California, Texas A&M, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Arkansas and Alabama. 

    ESPN has now updated the FPI with new matchup predictions for every game this year.

    Do they believe Auburn will make a bowl now? Here's how they see the schedule shaking out:

    Vs UMass (Sept. 2nd)

    Oct 27, 2018; East Hartford, CT, USA; Massachusetts Minutemen running back Marquis Young (8) runs the ball against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. UMass defeated UConn 22-17. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

    ESPN FPI prediction - Auburn (95.9% chance of victory - was originally 97.2%)

    Record: 1-0

    At California (Sept. 9th)

    Oct 29, 2022; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jack Plummer (13) passes against the Oregon Ducks during the second quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

    ESPN FPI prediction - California (55.4% chance of victory - was originally 56.3%)

    Record: 1-1

    Vs Samford (Sept. 16th)

    Nov 23, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) tackles Samford Bulldogs quarterback Liam Welch (7) during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

    ESPN FPI prediction - Auburn (97.5% chance of victory - was originally 98.1%)

    Record: 2-1

    At Texas A&M (Sept. 23rd)

    Auburn defense vs Texas A&M

    ESPN FPI prediction - Texas A&M (73.4% chance of victory - was originally 76.5%)

    Record: 2-2 (0-1 SEC)

    Vs Georgia (Sept. 30th)

    Auburn vs Georgia

    ESPN FPI prediction - Georgia (88.2% chance of victory - was originally 90.8%)

    Record: 2-3 (0-2 SEC)

    At LSU (Oct. 14th)

    Tigers Tight end Mason Taylor scores the game winning two point conversion in overtime as the LSU Tigers take down Alabama 32-31 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Lsu Vs Alabama Football 2 9164

    ESPN FPI prediction - LSU (85.6% chance of victory - was originally 88.7%)

    Record: 2-4 (0-3 SEC)

    Vs Ole Miss (October 21st)

    10/15/22; Oxford, MS, USA; Defensive tackle during Auburn vs Ole Miss

    ESPN FPI prediction - Ole Miss (63.9% chance of victory - was originally 66.2%)

    Record: 2-5 (0-4 SEC)

    Vs Mississippi State (October 28th)

    Oct 1, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Caleb Ducking (4) reacts after a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

    ESPN FPI prediction - Auburn (54.4% chance of victory - was originally 55.4%)

    Record: 3-5 (1-4 SEC)

    At Vanderbilt (November 4th)

    Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (13) throws against South Carolina during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Vandyscfb 110522 An 013

    ESPN FPI prediction - Auburn (66.3% chance of victory - was originally 68.9%)

    Record: 4-5 (2-4 SEC)

    At Arkansas (November 11th)

    Sep 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

    ESPN FPI prediction - Arkansas (64.5% chance of victory - was originally 66.8%)

    Record: 4-6 (2-5 SEC)

    Vs New Mexico State (November 18th)

    Sep 17, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Syrus Dumas (6) returns an interception during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

    ESPN FPI prediction - Auburn (94.6% chance of victory - was originally 96.2%)

    Record: 5-6 (2-5 SEC)

    Vs Alabama (November 25th)

    Sep 11, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Byron Young (47) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Tim Smith (50) after Young sacked Mercer Bears quarterback Carter Peevy (15) (not shown) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

    ESPN FPI prediction - Auburn (88.9% chance of victory - was originally 91.5%)

    Record: 5-7 (2-6 SEC)

    No, ESPN has not changed its stance on Auburn's 2023 season, still predicting the Tigers to finish 5-7 with some minor changes to their matchup predictor for individual games.

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