Auburn was one of five teams to finish that regular season unbeaten but was ranked third, meaning the Tigers missed out on the No. 1 vs. No. 2 BCS national-championship game. Southern Cal won that game but later vacated the title as part of its NCAA sanctions.

The past 4 years – 2 under Freeze and 2 under Bryan Harsin – saw Auburn roll up 58.5 points per game in 4 home victories against powerhouses in Alabama A&M, Massachusetts, Mercer and Akron," Wasson wrote. "Awesome, that’s 4-0 in Week 1 the past 4 years.

The 60-minute litmus test awaiting the Tigers and coach Hugh Freeze could well be the closest you get it counting a little bit more.

Auburn football will feature a corporate sponsor on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2025. Auburn alum and billionaire Jimmy Rane’s company, YellaWood, will serve as the sponsor. Rane leads Great Southern Wood,

College football season is almost here — fall camps are wrapping up across the state as Alabama, Auburn, and South Alabama all prepare for their season openers next weekend.

The Auburn Tigers football program partners with YellaWood for first-ever on-field sponsorship, marking a major step in NIL-era innovation.

There’s an added layer of irony here involving Auburn’s greatest rival, Alabama. For years, the Tigers mocked the Crimson Tide, who have claimed 18 national titles. Though a few of those come with eye rolls. “The best part about this entire situation ...

Auburn - and Alabama - fans flocked to social media to voice their opinions on the Tigers’ adding 1910, 1913, 1914, 1958, 1983, 1993 and 2004 titles to the the already recognized championship in 1957 and 2010. Danny Kanell, a former Florida State quarterback and frequent ACC apologist, took posted on social media his reaction to the news.