- How Many Championships Have The Auburn Tigers Won?
- When Was The Last Time The Auburn Tigers Won The National Championship?
- Auburn Tigers National Championships Wins (Years)
- Auburn Tigers National Championships Appearances
- Auburn Tigers Conference Title Wins (Years)
- Auburn Tigers Division Title Wins (Years)
The football program of Auburn University, known as the Auburn Tigers, participates in American college football. Auburn competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and holds a position in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Jordan–Hare Stadium serves as the home venue for Auburn, having opened its doors in 1939. On game days, the stadium transforms into Alabama's fifth-largest city, accommodating up to 88,043 spectators. Auburn's primary in-state rival is Alabama, and the annual clash between the Tigers and the Crimson Tide, known as the Iron Bowl, stands as one of the most significant rivalries in the realm of sports.
How Many Championships Have The Auburn Tigers Won?
So far, the Auburn Tigers football team has claimed two National Championships one in 1957 and another in 2010.
They secured their first National Championship in 1957 when they defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide. They won the second Championship in 2010 by defeating Oregon in the BCS National Championship Game.
Year | Coach | Selectors | Record | Opponent |
1957 | Ralph Jordan | Associated Press, Billingsley, Football Research, Helms, National Championship Foundation, Poling, Sagarin, Sagarin (ELO-Chess), Williamson | 10–0 | Alabama Crimson Tide |
2010 | Gene Chizik | Anderson & Hester, AP, Bowl Championship Series, Berryman, Billingsley, College Football Researchers Association, Colley, Dunkel, Football Writers Association, FWAA-NFF Grantland Rice Super 16, Massey, National Football Foundation, Sagarin, USA Today, Wolfe | 14–0 | Oregon Ducks |
Unclaimed National Championships:
The Auburn Tigers have four unclaimed national championships, they are shown below in the table with additional details:
Year | Coach | Selectors | Record | Opponent |
1910 | Mike Donahue | 26-0 | Georgia | |
1913 | Mike Donahue | Billingsley Report | 21-7 | Georgia |
1983 | Pat Dye | The New York Times and Billingsley Report | 9-7 | Michigan |
1993 | Terry Bowden | 22-14 | Alabama |
Note: Details about the 1910 season are not available while in 1993, due to NCAA probation, Auburn was banned from TV and post-season play.
When Was The Last Time The Auburn Tigers Won The National Championship?
The last time the Auburn Tigers won the National Championship was on January 10, 2011, in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Facing the Oregon Ducks, the Tigers secured their victory with a 19-yard field goal by Wes Byrum as time expired, resulting in a final score of 22–19. This win marked Auburn's fifth national championship, although it is recognized as only the second one by the University.
Auburn Tigers National Championships Wins (Years)
The Auburn Tigers football team has officially won two recognized national championships. The championship years are as follows:
1. 1957
2. 2010
These championships were claimed after successful seasons, with Auburn going undefeated in both the 1957 and 2010 seasons.
Year | Vs Team | Score |
1957 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 40-0 |
2010 | Oregon Ducks | 22-19 |
Auburn Tigers National Championships Appearances
The Auburn Tigers football team has secured two official national championships, claiming titles in 1957 and 2010. In 1957, they went undefeated with a 10-0 record, defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 40-0.
In 2010, the Tigers, led by quarterback Cam Newton, achieved a perfect 14-0 season and won the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks with a score of 22-19.
Additionally, Auburn has notable victories in years like 1910, when they achieved a decisive 26-0 win against Georgia, and in 1913, another win over Georgia with a score of 21-7. 1983 marked a triumph against Michigan with a score of 9-7, recognized by The New York Times and the Billingsley Report. In 1993, Coach Terry Bowden led the Tigers to a 22-14 victory over Alabama.
Auburn Tigers Conference Title Wins (Years)
The Auburn Tigers football team has clinched numerous conference titles, including eight in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA), six in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a sole one in the Southern Conference (SoCon)
Year | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
1900† | SIAA | Walter H. Watkins | 4-0 | 4-0 |
1904† | Mike Donahue | 5–0 | 4-0 | |
1908† | 6-1 | 4-1 | ||
1910† | 6-1 | 6-0 | ||
1913 | 9–0 | 8–0 | ||
1914† | 8–0–1 | 5–0–1 | ||
1919† | 8–1 | 5–1 | ||
1932† | SoCon | Chet A. Wynne | 9–0–1 | 6–0–1 |
1957 | SEC | Ralph Jordan | 10–0 | 7–0 |
1983 | Pat Dye | 11–1 | 6–0 | |
1987 | 9–1–2 | 6–0–1 | ||
1988† | 10–2 | 6–1 | ||
1989† | 10–2 | 6–1 | ||
2004 | Tommy Tuberville | 13–0 | 8–0 | |
2010 | Gene Chizik | 14–0 | 8–0 | |
2013 | Gus Malzahn | 12–2 | 7–1 |
† indicates Co-champions
Auburn Tigers Division Title Wins (Years)
The Auburn Tigers football team has secured numerous Southeastern Conference (SEC) Western Division titles, including shared titles in 1993, 1997, 2001, 2002, and 2005, and undisputed titles in 2000, 2004, 2010, 2013, and 2017.
Year | Division | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record | Opponent | SEC CG Result |
1993† | SEC West | Terry Bowden | 11-0 | 8-0 | Ineligible for postseason | |
1997† | 10–3 | 6–2 | Tennessee | L 29–30 | ||
2000 | Tommy Tuberville | 9–4 | 6–2 | Florida | L 6–28 | |
2001† | 7–5 | 5–3 | LSU won divisional tiebreaker | |||
2002† | 9–4 | 5–3 | Arkansas won divisional tiebreaker | |||
2004 | 13–0 | 8–0 | Tennessee | W 38–28 | ||
2005† | 9–3 | 7–1 | LSU won divisional tiebreaker | |||
2010 | Gene Chizik | 14–0 | 8–0 | South Carolina | W 56–17 | |
2013 | Gus Malzahn | 12–2 | 7–1 | Missouri | W 59–42 | |
2017 | 10–4 | 7–1 | Georgia | L 7–28 |
† indicates Co-champions
FAQs
A: The Auburn Tigers have won two National Championships (in 1957 and 2010).
A: The Auburn Tigers football team was formed in 1892.
A: The Auburn Tigers football team has won a total of 16 conference championships.
A: The Auburn Tigers won their first National Championships in 1957 by defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide.
A: The official mascot of the Auburn Tigers football team is Aubie the Tiger.