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08/09/2025

Explore today's events in Auburn's history at auburnhistorytoday.com

Explore events from the rest of the year and learn more about the men and women who make Auburn special every day.

2018 - Jarrett Stidham only played the first half, as Auburn led Alabama State 42-0.Boobie Whitlow ran for 122 yards and...
08/09/2025

2018 - Jarrett Stidham only played the first half, as Auburn led Alabama State 42-0.

Boobie Whitlow ran for 122 yards and Anthony Schwartz totalled 117 and a TD to help the Tigers win 63-9.

2018 - The home dugout at Plainsman Park was renamed the Hal Baird Dugout in honor of the winningest coach in history. ...
08/09/2025

2018 - The home dugout at Plainsman Park was renamed the Hal Baird Dugout in honor of the winningest coach in history.

2001 - Auburn jumped to a 27-0 lead over Eli Manning's Ole Miss team before having to hang on for the 27-21 victory.Casi...
08/09/2025

2001 - Auburn jumped to a 27-0 lead over Eli Manning's Ole Miss team before having to hang on for the 27-21 victory.

Casinious Moore scored all three of Auburn's touchdowns.

Manning threw for 265 yards and a pick in his first SEC road start.

1996 - #18 Auburn drummed Fresno State to a 62-0 beating.Fresno State didn't help themselves at all, turning the ball o...
07/09/2025

1996 - #18 Auburn drummed Fresno State to a 62-0 beating.

Fresno State didn't help themselves at all, turning the ball over 7 times.

This was the most Auburn had scored against an FBS team since 1970, when Auburn defeated Florida 63-14.

2002 - After a rough outing at USC the week prior, the Auburn Tigers rebounded nicely against Western Carolina.The Aubur...
07/09/2025

2002 - After a rough outing at USC the week prior, the Auburn Tigers rebounded nicely against Western Carolina.

The Auburn offense exploded for 621 yards, and their first 50-point game since Fresno State in 1996.

2013 - Corey Grant, Tre Mason, and Cameron Artis-Payne combined to rush for 241 yards in Auburn's 38-9 victory over Arka...
07/09/2025

2013 - Corey Grant, Tre Mason, and Cameron Artis-Payne combined to rush for 241 yards in Auburn's 38-9 victory over Arkansas State.

Nick Marshall threw for two TDs, one to Marcus Davis and a 68-yard bomb to Sammie Coates.

1871 - James Dowdell died at the age of 52.Dowdell served as the second president of the East Alabama Male College (now ...
06/09/2025

1871 - James Dowdell died at the age of 52.

Dowdell served as the second president of the East Alabama Male College (now Auburn University) from 1868 until 1870.

2014 - Cameron Artis-Payne ran for 112 yards and 3 of Auburn's 6 rushing touchdowns as the #5 ranked Tigers defeated Sa...
06/09/2025

2014 - Cameron Artis-Payne ran for 112 yards and 3 of Auburn's 6 rushing touchdowns as the #5 ranked Tigers defeated San Jose State 59-13.

Auburn's defense recorded three interceptions and Quan Bray returned a punt 55 yards for a score.

2008 - Chris Todd makes his first start at Auburn, but the running game stole the show.Ben Tate, Tristan Davis, and Kodi...
06/09/2025

2008 - Chris Todd makes his first start at Auburn, but the running game stole the show.

Ben Tate, Tristan Davis, and Kodi Burns each rushed for touchdowns as #9 Auburn defeated Southern Miss 27-13.

1947 - Dr. George Petrie, the "Grandfather of Auburn Football" and author of the Auburn Creed, dies from a heart attack....
06/09/2025

1947 - Dr. George Petrie, the "Grandfather of Auburn Football" and author of the Auburn Creed, dies from a heart attack.

Petrie retired in 1942 and occassionally visited campus. He was on campus the day before his passing.

Petrie was 81.

1987 - #5 Auburn scored early and often at home against Texas, leading to a 31-3 victory over the Longhorns. Jeff Burge...
05/09/2025

1987 - #5 Auburn scored early and often at home against Texas, leading to a 31-3 victory over the Longhorns.

Jeff Burger passed for 269 yards and 2 TDs. Texas was held to 249 yards of offense overall.

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