[Wyatt's Torch]

An interesting site RPI Rankings that rates OOC schedules. Interstingly, Auburn's was #33 ahead of teams like Kentucky, Pitt, Michigan State, Maryland, LSU, Gonzaga, Colorado, NC State, Tennessee (120). Boston College had an OOC ranking of 57.

[American Blood]

Here's a complete list of AU's OOC schedule (opponents RPI in parentheses).

11/22 Auburn 81, (233) Wofford 63

11/26 Auburn 100, (218) Georgia St. 71

12/01 (58) Western Kentucky 89, Auburn 70

12/02 Auburn 77, (252) SE Louisiana 47

12/04 Auburn 85, (178) South Carolina St. 65

12/08 Auburn 82, (129) Rutgers 70

12/14 Auburn 72, (135) Murray St. 53

12/17 (86) Western Michigan 72, Auburn 54

12/20 Auburn 94, (NR) Puerto Rico Mayaguez 64

12/21 Auburn 63, (173) Denver 58

12/22 Auburn 94, (66) Troy St. 66 Neutral

12/30 Auburn 92, (149) Southern Mississippi 46

01/02 Auburn 90, (256) North Texas 65

Personally, I think AU deserved to get in over BC, Seton Hall, Tennessee and Texas Tech. The SEC was regarded as the best overall conference from top to bottom and I think this is why AU got in. The strength of the league they are in was the deciding factor.