A rivalry that dates back to 1893, there have been six Iron Bowls decided by a single point. One of the most memorable came on this day 40 years ago. A freshman at the time, it may be the day that Auburn running back Bo Jackson became a household name. With less than three minutes to go, Jackson leaped over the top of the pile to lift the Tigers to a 23-22 win over … [Read more...] about 40-Year CFB Anniversary: Jackson Goes “Over the Top” as Auburn Beats Alabama, 23-22
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5-Year CFB Anniversary: Auburn Tops No. 1 Alabama to Win SEC West Crown, 26-14
Under head coach Nick Saban, Alabama has won six national championships. It, however, has just two perfect seasons during that span. One might argue that it would have two more without losses at Jordan-Hare Stadium. One of those came on this day five years ago. Setting the Stage Alabama was 11-0 and ranked No. 1 in the country as it arrived at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. … [Read more...] about 5-Year CFB Anniversary: Auburn Tops No. 1 Alabama to Win SEC West Crown, 26-14
40-Year CFB Anniversary: Walker’s Late TD, Defensive Stop Lead Georgia Past Auburn, 19-14
During his legendary 3-year college football career, Georgia running back Heschel Walker's team lost just three times and only once during the regular season. He was a big reason why. There were many close calls along the way, including one that took place on this day 40 years ago. Walker's late touchdown run was ultimately the difference as the Bulldogs rallied past Auburn, … [Read more...] about 40-Year CFB Anniversary: Walker’s Late TD, Defensive Stop Lead Georgia Past Auburn, 19-14
Bryan Harsin Out: Potential Replacements at Auburn
After less than two years as head coach at Auburn, Bryan Harsin has been fired. For the second time in two years, Auburn will begin a search for its next head football coach. Harsin was 9-12 with the Tigers in 21 games and 3-5 so far this season. https://twitter.com/BarrettSallee/status/1587126350414241792 Here are some candidates, plus an outlook on the Auburn … [Read more...] about Bryan Harsin Out: Potential Replacements at Auburn
15-Year CFB Anniversary: Byrum’s FG Lifts Auburn Past Reigning National Champ Florida, 20-17
Photo courtesy of Auburn athletics In 2006, Florida captured its second national championship, topping Ohio State in Glendale. The Gators finished the season with a record of 13-1. Its only loss came at Auburn. In 2007, big things were again expected of Florida. Again, it was Auburn who tempered those expectations. It did so on this day 15 years ago as Wes Byrum's … [Read more...] about 15-Year CFB Anniversary: Byrum’s FG Lifts Auburn Past Reigning National Champ Florida, 20-17
