It's no secret that the Auburn Tigers need to produce more wins in Hugh Freeze's third season, and he has the squad to get them.

While the Tigers' top running backs have been out, the newcomers have been stepping up, especially true freshman Omar Mabson. One of the youngest members of the team, Mabson reclassified from the recruiting class of 2026 and has been taking full advantage of the opportunities in fall camp and has been noticed by head coach Hugh Freeze.

Faulk helped anchor the Tigers’ defensive line last year, tallying 45 tackles and one sack while leading the team in pressures. This offseason, he squatted 700 pounds and bench pressed 415, according to Feldman.

The Tigers didn't find themselves ranked in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, which was released Monday. The AP Poll, which is slated to release next week, could always change the outlook for the 2025 campaign, but based on where Auburn landed in Monday's poll, it's quite unlikely that'll happen.