Auburn moves up in polls after smashing Arkansas

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts to a penalty call Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.

A blowout of another lower-tier SEC foe sent Auburn moving up in the polls

Following a 52-20 win over Arkansas, Auburn (6-2, 4-1 SEC) moved up two spots to No. 19 in both the Associated Ppress and coaches polls.

The Tigers received 397 points in the AP poll, up from No. 21 and 303 points last week, and 455 points in the coaches poll, up from 354 last week.

After an open week, Auburn plays at No. 24 Texas A&M (5-2, 3-1 SEC) on Nov. 4.

James Crepea is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @JamesCrepea.

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