Jerry Palm, a CBS Sports bracket projection expert, affirmed that Auburn should remain the No. 1 overall seed, highlighting their strong record of 12 Quad 1 wins.

The loss, however, does not overshadow Auburn's impressive performance, as they have won 14 of their last 15 games.

Currently, Auburn boasts a record of 21-2, with a remarkable 12-2 in Quad 1 games, significantly outperforming other leading teams.

In comparison, teams like Alabama, Tennessee, Duke, and Florida do not have comparable résumés, with fewer Quad 1 wins.

Auburn remains at the top of the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings for the 33rd consecutive day, despite suffering a loss.

On February 8, 2025, Auburn experienced its first loss in 74 days, falling to Florida with a final score of 90-81.

Looking ahead, Auburn's next game is against Vanderbilt, and there is confidence that they will maintain their top ranking.

The author likens Auburn's ranking situation to a golfer maintaining a lead, emphasizing that even after a loss, they remain ahead of the competition.