Projection and game notes: North Alabama at No. 5 Auburn

AUBURN -- One more before Maui for Auburn, and that comes on Monday night when North Alabama comes to town. Bruce Pearl praised his team after the win over Kent State, saying the team didn't suffer a letdown after the emotional win over Houston on the road. While things were tight for a minute, the Tigers beat Kent State by 23 going away, a game in which Pearl was mostly pleased with his team's effort. Auburn (3-0) hosts UNA (3-1) at 8 pm CT. The game will be televised on the SEC Network. The Tigers have won 56 straight games against non-conference opponents inside Neville. Auburn is 5-0 all-time against UNA.