Auburn–LSU football rivalry

Auburn Tigers

LSU Tigers

First meeting

November 20, 1901
Auburn 28, LSU 0

Latest meeting

September 24, 2016
Auburn 18, LSU 13

Next meeting

October 14, 2017

Statistics

Meetings total

All-time series

LSU leads, 28–22–1

Largest victory

LSU, 45–10 (2011)

Longest win streak

LSU, 6 (1926–37)

Current win streak

Auburn, 1 (2016–present)

The Auburn–LSU football rivalry also known as The Tiger Classic, is an American college football rivalry between the Auburn Tigers and LSU Tigers. Both universities have been members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) since December 1932, but the rivalry dates back to 1901. Auburn and LSU have played every year since the SEC instituted divisional play in 1992.

Notable games

1988

Main article: Earthquake Game

In 1988, #4 Auburn traveled to Tiger Stadium with national title aspirations. Auburn (4-0) entered the game outscoring its opponents 161–44, but were held to just two field goals. Auburn's outstanding defense kept LSU scoreless through 58 minutes. However, with 1:47 left, QB Tommy Hodson found RB Eddie Fuller open on a crossing pattern for a touchdown on fourth and goal. Ironically, it was the same play Fuller had caught on 1st and goal, only to step out of the back of the end zone. The crowd eruption was so intense that it registered as an earthquake on the seismograph located in LSU’s Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex, though much of the lore surrounding the game is largely apocryphal.^[1] Both Hodson and Fuller later said it was the most physical game of their college careers.^[2] College Football News ranks this game as the 17th best finish in the history of college football.^[3] Auburn would have likely played Notre Dame for the National Championship had they beaten LSU, as Auburn finished the season with six consecutive wins, giving up only 31 points in the process. Auburn and LSU shared the SEC crown though Auburn went to the Sugar Bowl.

1994

Auburn was on a 14-game winning streak and ranked #11 in the nation when LSU traveled to Auburn in 1994, but it was LSU who led 23–9 entering the fourth quarter. LSU quarterback Jamie Howard threw five fourth quarter interceptions - three returned for touchdowns - as Auburn extended their winning streak to 15 with a 30–26 win. Auburn made one first down in the second half, yet scored 27 points. Multiple players were hospitalized for dehydration after the game.^[4] After the loss Jamie Howard received multiple threats.

1996

LSU defeated Auburn 19–15 in 1996 while the old Auburn Sports Arena, affectionately called "the Barn", burned to the ground across the street from Jordan–Hare Stadium. ^[5] After scoring a touchdown, Auburn trailed 17–15 and attempted the two-point conversion. LSU intercepted the pass and returned it for a 19–15 win. The cause of the fire was officially undetermined,^[6] though according to investigators the most probable cause was a grill placed too close to the building by tailgaters, possibly to take cover from heavy rainfall.^[6] The fire was shown during ESPN's national broadcast,^[7] flames being seen as high as the Jordan-Hare east upper-deck. The game was never delayed, and the Auburn public address announcer continually advised fans: "The flames [were] outside the stadium." Because of the fire and the thrilling finish, the game became known as the "Barn Burner" or "The Night The Barn Burned".

1999

On coach Tommy Tuberville's birthday, Auburn blew out LSU 41–7 during a rare day game in Baton Rouge. In celebration, Auburn players and coaches smoked cigars on the field at Tiger Stadium, much to the chagrin of LSU players and fans. This intensity of the rivalry grew with this game, and it was used as motivation in 2001 when LSU beat Auburn 27–14 on the way to their first SEC title since splitting it in 1988. Coach Gerry DiNardo was fired before the season ended.

2004

Defending national champion and fourth ranked LSU visited Auburn just days after Hurricane Ivan. LSU took a 9–3 lead but missed the extra point. Auburn tied the game with 1:14 left when Jason Campbell threw a 16-yard TD pass to Courtney Taylor. Entering the game, Auburn had successfully converted on 190 straight extra points; however AU kicker John Vaughn missed the extra point. A personal foul penalty was called on Ronnie Prude for violating a new rule restricting jumping on a field goal attempt, and Vaughn connected on the second chance. Auburn would go on to win the SEC Championship, finish 13–0 and No. 2 in the final AP poll.

2005

The hero of the 2004 game, John Vaughn would miss five field goals - his final kick bouncing off the right upright in overtime. All of the attempted kicks were over 35 yards; 3 would have been career long kicks for Vaughn. Auburn and LSU tied for the SEC West championship, but the win allowed LSU to play in the SEC Championship Game. Auburn tailback Kenny Irons, caught by ESPN cameras prior to the game guaranteeing a 200-yard game, provided a 218-yard performance and cemented himself as the starter for the rest of the season.

2006

The two Tigers met in Auburn with their highest head-to-head ranking ever, and played what several athletes on both teams considered their most physical game of the season. Both teams were early season national title contenders. At the end of the first half, LSU managed a last second field goal to take a 3–0 halftime lead. Auburn took the lead with a third-quarter touchdown, and had two fourth quarter stops to win 7–3 in the lowest scoring game since an LSU 6–0 victory in 1935. In the final moments, playing with no timeouts left, JaMarcus Russell threw short of the end-zone to Craig Davis and Brock delivered a hit on the four yard-line to seal the Auburn victory. The victory helped Auburn climb to No. 2 in the AP Poll, while LSU fell to No. 10.

2007

Demetrius Byrd made a last-second catch in the end zone to win it for LSU, 30–24. Down 24–23 and driving late in the game, LSU was in field goal range with the clock running and one timeout left. However, in one of the most discussed play calls of the 2007 season, Les Miles decided to try a long pass to the end zone before a possible FG attempt. Afterwards, Miles stated there was enough time for a 41-yard FG had the pass been incomplete, and the game clock proved him correct, although conventional wisdom argued the safer bet was to advance the ball a few yards, use the time out, and try the field goal. LSU would go on to win the SEC and BCS National Championship.

2010

In 2010, the game was played at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn. Both teams were undefeated and ranked in the top 10: Auburn was 4th, and LSU 6th. Auburn quarterback Cam Newton excelled on the ground. He ran for a career high 217 yards with 2 TD. Auburn totaled 440 yards rushing, which was the most ever achieved by the team against an SEC defense. The game was tied at 17 late in the fourth, when Auburn tailback Onterio McCalebb ran 70 yards for the go-ahead score with 5:05 left. Auburn would go on to win the game 24–17. Auburn finished the year 14–0, winning the SEC and BCS National Championship.

2016

Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson kicked six field goals to upset #18 LSU 18–13 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. LSU appeared to score the winning touchdown on the last play of the game, but after video review, the game clock had expired prior to the snap, thus nullifying the score.This game was seen as a hot seat game for coaches Gus Malzahn of Auburn and Les Miles of LSU. After the first quarter the score 7–3 LSU with the advantage they would score the only touchdown the game would see. Later in the second Auburn would take the lead 9–7 into halftime. LSU would score two field goals while Auburn would score one making the score 13–12 with LSU leading. In the final quater Auburn kicked two more field goals which was enough to give Auburn a 18–13 win. The loss prompted LSU's firing of Les Miles the next day.

Game results

Auburn victories	LSU victories	Ties

#	Date	Location	Winner	Score
1	1901	Baton Rouge, LA	Auburn	28–0
2	1902	Baton Rouge, LA	LSU	5–0
3	1903	Auburn, AL	Auburn	12–0
4	1908	Auburn, AL	LSU	10–2
5	1912	Mobile, AL	Auburn	7–0
6	1913	Mobile, AL	Auburn	7–2
7	1924	Birmingham, AL	Auburn	3–0
8	1926	Montgomery, AL	LSU	10–0
9	1927	Montgomery, AL	LSU	9–0
10	1934	Baton Rouge, LA	LSU	20–6
11	1935	Baton Rouge, LA	LSU	6–0
12	1936	Birmingham, AL	#7 LSU	19–6
13	1937	Baton Rouge, LA	#12 LSU	9–7
14	1938	Birmingham, AL	#9 Auburn	28–6
15	1939	Baton Rouge, LA	Auburn	21–7
16	1940	Birmingham, AL	LSU	21–13
17	1941	Baton Rouge, LA	Tie	7–7
18	1942	Birmingham, AL	#14 Auburn	25–7
19	1969	Baton Rouge, LA	LSU	21–20
20	1970	Auburn, AL	#14 LSU	17–9
21	1972	Baton Rouge, LA	#8 LSU	35–7
22	1973	Auburn, AL	LSU	20–6
23	1980	Baton Rouge, LA	LSU	21–17
24	1981	Auburn, AL	Auburn	19–7
25	1988	Baton Rouge, LA	LSU	7–6
26	1989	Auburn, AL	#12 Auburn	10–6

#	Date	Location	Winner	Score
27	1992	Auburn, AL	Auburn	30–28
28	1993	Baton Rouge, LA	Auburn	34–10
29	1994	Auburn, AL	#11 Auburn	30–26
30	1995	Baton Rouge, LA	LSU	12–6
31	1996	Auburn, AL	#21 LSU	19–15
32	1997	Baton Rouge, LA	#12 Auburn	31–28
33	1998	Auburn, AL	#7 LSU	31–19
34	1999	Baton Rouge, LA	#24 Auburn	41–7
35	2000	Auburn, AL	#25 Auburn	34–17
36	2001	Baton Rouge, LA	LSU	27–14
37	2002	Auburn, AL	Auburn	31–7
38	2003	Baton Rouge, LA	#9 LSU	31–7
39	2004	Auburn, AL	#14 Auburn	10–9
40	2005	Baton Rouge, LA	#7 LSU	20–17^OT
41	2006	Auburn, AL	#3 Auburn	7–3
42	2007	Baton Rouge, LA	#5 LSU	30–24
43	2008	Auburn, AL	#6 LSU	26–21
44	2009	Baton Rouge, LA	#10 LSU	31–10
45	2010	Auburn, AL	#5 Auburn	24–17
46	2011	Baton Rouge, LA	#1 LSU	45–10
47	2012	Auburn, AL	#2 LSU	12–10
48	2013	Baton Rouge, LA	#6 LSU	35–21
49	2014	Auburn, AL	#5 Auburn	41–7
50	2015	Baton Rouge, LA	#13 LSU	45–21
51	2016	Auburn, AL	Auburn	18–13
Series: LSU leads 28–22–1

Series record source: College Football Data Warehouse.^[8]

Miscellaneous

From 2000 and 2005, Auburn or LSU won or tied for the SEC Western Division championship every season.

From 2000 to 2007, the home team won eight straight games. (Immediately before then, the visiting team had won four straight, from 1996 to 1999.)

The 2006 game was the lowest scoring contest between the two schools since 1935, when LSU defeated Auburn 6–0 in Baton Rouge.

The winning squad pitched a shutout 11 of the first 13 games to start the series. Since then, neither team has been shutout.

LSU leads the series 28–22–1. LSU leads the series in games played in Baton Rouge and Montgomery, Alabama, with a 17–5–1 and 2–0 record, respectively. Auburn leads games played at Jordan–Hare Stadium (11–6), Birmingham, Alabama (3–2), and Mobile, Alabama (2–0). When the SEC expanded, Auburn and LSU were placed in the SEC's Western Division. The Auburn-LSU game quickly became a highly anticipated and respected rivalry.

Since becoming permanent SEC opponents in 1992, the majority of the series has been played in September. Only eight times have games been scheduled in October. Generally speaking, games in Baton Rouge tend to be in October, while games in Auburn are usually in September.

References

↑ "What really happened at the Auburn-LSU 'Earthquake Game'? - The War Eagle Reader". Retrieved 22 August 2016.
↑ (LSU), Louisiana State University. "Page Not Found". Retrieved 22 August 2016.
↑ "Scout.com: 100 Greatest Finishes - No. 11 to 20". Retrieved 22 August 2016.
↑ "Multiple players were hospitalized for dehydration after the 1994 Auburn-LSU Interception Game - The War Eagle Reader". Retrieved 22 August 2016.
↑ "Remembering the forgotten victims (and 'rumors') from the 'Night the Barn Burned' - The War Eagle Reader". Retrieved 22 August 2016.
1 2 "Remembering the forgotten victims (and 'rumors') from the 'Night the Barn Burned' - The War Eagle Reader". Retrieved 22 August 2016.
↑ "Video from the broadcast of the 1996 Auburn-LSU Barn fire game - The War Eagle Reader". Retrieved 22 August 2016.
↑ College football Data Warehouse, Auburn vs Louisiana State Archived October 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.. Retrieved December 1, 2011.

Auburn Tigers football

Venues	Drill Field (1892–1910) Drake Field (1911–1939) Legion Field (alternate, 1926–1991) Jordan–Hare Stadium (1939–present)

Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Alabama: Iron Bowl (James E. Foy, V-ODK Sportsmanship Trophy) Arkansas Clemson Florida Georgia: Deep South's Oldest Rivalry Georgia Tech LSU Tennessee Tulane

Culture & lore	History Traditions Aubie "War Eagle" Marching band Toomer's Corner Punt Bama Punt Bo Over the Top Earthquake Game Prayer at Jordan–Hare Kick Six (Kick Bama Kick)

People	Head coaches Starting quarterbacks Statistical leaders NFL draftees

Seasons	1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

National championship seasons in bold

LSU Tigers football

Venues	State Field (1893–1924) Tiger Stadium (1924–present) Charles McClendon Practice Facility LSU Football Operations Center LSU Indoor Practice Facility LSU Academic Center for Student-Athletes

Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Mississippi State Ole Miss: Magnolia Bowl Texas A&M Tulane: Battle for the Rag

Culture & lore	History Traditions Mike the Tiger LSU Tiger Marching Band Songs of LSU Chinese Bandits Cannon's Halloween Run Earthquake Game Bluegrass Miracle 2011 "Game of the Century"

People	Head coaches All-Americans LSU Hall of Fame inductees College Football Hall of Fame inductees NFL draftees Statistical leaders

Seasons	1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

National championship seasons in bold

Southeastern Conference football rivalry games

Conference	Iron Bowl (Alabama–Auburn) Alabama–LSU Alabama–Mississippi State Alabama–Ole Miss Third Saturday in October (Alabama–Tennessee) Arkansas–Auburn Arkansas–LSU Battle Line Rivalry (Arkansas–Missouri) Arkansas–Ole Miss Arkansas–Texas A&M Auburn–Florida Deep South's Oldest Rivalry (Auburn–Georgia) Auburn–LSU Auburn–Tennessee Florida–Georgia Florida–LSU Florida–Tennessee Georgia–South Carolina Georgia–Tennessee Georgia–Vanderbilt Kentucky–Mississippi State Battle for the Beer Barrel (Kentucky–Tennessee) Kentucky–Vanderbilt LSU–Mississippi State Magnolia Bowl (LSU–Ole Miss) LSU–Texas A&M Egg Bowl (Mississippi State–Ole Miss) Ole Miss–Vanderbilt Tennessee–Vanderbilt

Non-conference	Alabama–Penn State Arkansas–Texas Auburn–Clemson Auburn–Georgia Tech Auburn–Tulane Battle of the Brazos (Baylor–Texas A&M) Clemson–Georgia Clemson–South Carolina Florida–Florida State Florida–Miami Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate (Georgia–Georgia Tech) Georgia Tech–Tennessee Illinois–Missouri Indiana–Kentucky Iowa State–Missouri Border War (Kansas–Missouri) Centre–Kentucky Kentucky–Louisville Battle On Broadway (Kentucky–Transylvania) Battle for the Rag (LSU–Tulane) Memphis–Ole Miss Missouri–Nebraska Missouri–Oklahoma NC State–South Carolina North Carolina–South Carolina Ole Miss–Tulane Sewanee–Vanderbilt TCU–Texas A&M Texas A&M–Texas Tech Texas–Texas A&M

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