Auburn Tigers football
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| Auburn Tigers football | |
|---|---|
| Name | Auburn Tigers football |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Stadium | Jordan–Hare Stadium |
| Capacity | 88,043 |
| City | Auburn, Alabama |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Division | West Division |
| Head coach | Hugh Freeze |
| Athletic director | John Cohen |
| Mascot | Aubie |
| Fight song | "War Eagle" |
| National titles | 2 (1957, 2010) |
| Conference titles | 16 |
| Bowl record | 24–20–2 |
| Current year | 2024 Auburn Tigers football team |
Auburn Tigers football. The program represents Auburn University in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and is one of the most storied in college football history. Competing in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, the Tigers have won multiple national championships and produced a host of legendary players and coaches. The team plays its home games at the iconic Jordan–Hare Stadium on campus in Auburn, Alabama.
History
The Auburn Tigers football team played its first game in 1892 against the University of Georgia, beginning what would become the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. Early success came under coaches like Mike Donahue and John Heisman, for whom the prestigious Heisman Trophy is named. The modern era of prominence began with the hiring of Shug Jordan, who led the team to its first recognized national championship in 1957. The program experienced a resurgence under Pat Dye in the 1980s, which included multiple SEC titles and the integration of the annual Iron Bowl rivalry game at Jordan–Hare Stadium. The 21st century has seen sustained success with coaches Tommy Tuberville and Gus Malzahn, culminating in a second national title in 2010 led by quarterback Cam Newton.
Championships and bowl games
Auburn claims two national championships, awarded by the Associated Press in 1957 and the BCS National Championship Game in 2010 following a victory over the Oregon Ducks in the 2011 BCS National Championship Game. The Tigers have won 16 conference championships, including 8 in the Southeastern Conference. Auburn has a rich bowl history, appearing in major games such as the Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Cotton Bowl Classic. Notable bowl victories include the 1984 Sugar Bowl under Pat Dye and the 2018 Peach Bowl under Gus Malzahn. The team's most recent College Football Playoff appearance came during the 2017 season.
Rivalries
Auburn maintains several intense, historic rivalries. The Iron Bowl against the Alabama Crimson Tide is one of the most heated rivalries in all of American sports, with famous moments like the Kick Six in 2013. The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry with the Georgia Bulldogs dates to 1892. Another significant annual contest is the Tiger Bowl against the LSU Tigers. Additional traditional rivalries include games against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Florida Gators, with the latter being a key SEC crossover matchup.
Notable players
Auburn has produced a multitude of players who have achieved success in the National Football League and won major college awards. Three Tigers have won the Heisman Trophy: quarterback Pat Sullivan in 1971, running back Bo Jackson in 1985, and quarterback Cam Newton in 2010. Other legendary figures include linebacker Takeo Spikes, running back Carnell Williams, and defensive tackle Nick Fairley. Recent standouts like defensive lineman Derrick Brown and offensive tackle Greg Robinson have been high NFL Draft selections. The program is also known for producing talented defensive backs such as Carlos Rogers and Joshua Holsey.
Coaches
The Tigers' coaching legacy includes foundational figures like John Heisman and Mike Donahue. Shug Jordan, the winningest coach in program history, secured the 1957 national title and has the stadium's field named in his honor. Pat Dye revitalized the program in the 1980s, winning four SEC championships. Tommy Tuberville led the undefeated 2004 team and won the SEC Championship Game in 2004. Gene Chizik was head coach for the 2010 national championship season, while Gus Malzahn, as offensive coordinator that year and later head coach, led the team to the BCS National Championship Game and an SEC Championship Game victory in 2013. The current head coach is Hugh Freeze.
Facilities
The Tigers play their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium, the largest stadium in the state of Alabama and the 10th-largest on-campus stadium in the NCAA. The team's primary practice and operations facility is the Woltosz Football Performance Center, a state-of-the-art complex. The Pat Dye Field honors the legendary coach. The athletic department's overall administration is based at the Auburn Athletic Complex. Other supporting facilities include the Neville Arena for indoor training and the Auburn University campus provides extensive academic support services for student-athletes at the Haley Center.