Auburn Football National Championship Wins

Last Modified Aug 29, 2025 06:02 GMT
Auburn Football National Championship Wins
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The Auburn Tiger of Auburn University competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and hold 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.

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How Many Championships Have The Auburn Tigers Won?

As of August 2025, 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.

YearCoachSelectorsRecordOpponent
1957Ralph JordanAssociated Press, Billingsley, Football Research, Helms, National Championship Foundation, Poling, Sagarin, Sagarin (ELO-Chess), Williamson10–0Alabama Crimson Tide
2010Gene ChizikAnderson & 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, Wolfe14–0Oregon Ducks

Unclaimed National Championships:

The Auburn Tigers have four unclaimed national championships, which are shown below in the table with additional details:

YearCoach SelectorsRecordOpponent
1910Mike Donahue 26-0Georgia
1913Mike Donahue Billingsley Report21-7Georgia
1983Pat Dye The New York Times and Billingsley Report 9-7Michigan
1993Terry Bowden 22-14Alabama

Note: Details about the 1910 season are not available, while in 1993, due to NCAA probation, Auburn was banned from TV and postseason 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)

YearConferenceCoachOverall RecordConference Record
1900†SIAAWalter H. Watkins4-04-0
1904†Mike Donahue5–04-0
1908†6-14-1
1910†6-16-0
19139–08–0
1914†8–0–15–0–1
1919†8–15–1
1932†SoConChet A. Wynne9–0–16–0–1
1957SECRalph Jordan10–07–0
1983Pat Dye11–16–0
19879–1–26–0–1
1988†10–26–1
1989†10–26–1
2004Tommy Tuberville13–08–0
2010Gene Chizik14–08–0
2013Gus Malzahn12–27–1

† 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.

YearDivisionCoachOverall RecordConference RecordOpponentSEC CG Result
1993†SEC WestTerry Bowden11-08-0Ineligible for postseason
1997†10–36–2TennesseeL 29–30
2000Tommy Tuberville9–46–2FloridaL 6–28
2001†7–55–3LSU won divisional tiebreaker
2002†9–45–3Arkansas won divisional tiebreaker
200413–08–0TennesseeW 38–28
2005†9–37–1LSU won divisional tiebreaker
2010Gene Chizik14–08–0South CarolinaW 56–17
2013Gus Malzahn12–27–1MissouriW 59–42
201710–47–1GeorgiaL 7–28

† indicates Co-champions

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