Following its 31-10 upset loss to New Mexico State, Auburn’s bowl projections have taken a shift.

Many now have Auburn spending the days right after Christmas in Houston.

Auburn possibly played itself out of a Gator Bowl spot by losing to New Mexico State. While the Texas Bowl does make some sense for Auburn, a Texas A&M team likely to finish 7-5 also would be a fit given proximity to Houston.

Most projections suggest Auburn finishes the year 6-6 and closing the year with consecutive losses to New Mexico State and Alabama. Auburn plays Alabama at 2:30 Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Here’s a look at where some major websites think Auburn will end up.

The Action Network: Auburn vs Oklahoma State in Texas Bowl.

CBS Sports: Auburn vs Kansas State in the Texas Bowl

USA Today: Auburn vs Iowa State in Liberty Bowl

ESPN: Both Mark Schlabach and Kyle Bonagura project Auburn to the Music City Bowl. Schlabach picks Auburn against Northwestern, Bonagura against Wisconsin.

247Sports: Auburn vs Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl

Athlon Sports: Auburn vs Wisconsin in the Music City Bowl

The Sporting News: Auburn vs Oklahoma in the Texas Bowl.

The Texas Bowl is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Dec 27.

The Music City Bowl is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Dec. 30.

The Liberty Bowl is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 29.

Matt Cohen covers Auburn sports for AL.com. You can follow him on X at @Matt_Cohen_ or email him at [email protected]