1974 Auburn Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1974 Auburn Tigers football Auburn Tigers logo.svg 125 Southeastern Conference SEC 10–2 4–2 6 8 Ralph Jordan 24th Doug Barfield 1st Jordan–Hare StadiumLegion Field Gator Bowl champion Gator Bowl W Won 27–3 vs. Texas The 1974 Auburn Tigers football team under the leadership of head coach Ralph Jordan completed the regular season with a record of 9–2, earning them an invitation to the Gator Bowl against Texas, which they won by a score of 27–3. They completed the season with a record of 10–2 and were ranked #8 in the AP poll and #6 in the UPI. 2011 Auburn Tigers Football Media Guide, Auburn University Athletic Department, Auburn, Alabama, p. 184 (2011). Retrieved August 19, 2011 Four players were named all-SEC first team for 1974: defensive end Rusty Deen, linebacker Ken Bernich, safety Mike Fuller, and center Lee Gross. Schedule 1974 AP September 14 w y Louisville Legion Field Birmingham, AL 16–3 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-late-surge-gives/134218309/ Sunday Herald-Leader Late surge gives Auburn win over determined UL September 15, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com September 21 w y Chattanooga Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 52–7 42,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85363299/auburn-offense-finally-clicks/ The Selma Times-Journal Auburn offense finally clicks September 22, 1974 September 15, 2021 Newspapers.com September 28 w Tennessee 14 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 21–0 64,293 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101375529/auburn-defense-throttles-vols/ The Tampa Tribune-Times Auburn defense throttles Vols September 29, 1974 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com October 4 w y y 11 Miami (FL) 16 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL 3–0 33,490 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-auburn-miami-surprise/134218516/ The Dothan Eagle Auburn, Miami 'surprised' in 3–0 War Eagle victory October 6, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 w 10 Kentucky Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 31–13 52,111 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-auburn-stifles/134215898/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Auburn stifles Kentucky October 13, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 w y 5 Georgia Tech Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 31–22 62,907 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-press-jackets-unglue-eagle-d-but/134218606/ Fort Myers News-Press Jackets unglue Eagle 'D', but Auburn rules, 31–22 October 20, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com October 26 w y y 5 Florida State Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 38–6 58,709 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-auburn-discover/134218675/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Auburn discovers key to FSU puzzle at half October 27, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com November 2 l y 5 Florida 11 Florida Field Gainesville, FL rivalry 14–25 64,912 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-florida-upsets-aubu/134216502/ The Bradenton Herald Florida upsets Auburn 25–14 November 3, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com November 9 w y 10 Mississippi State Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS 24–20 38,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-big-play-tiger/134217213/ The Montgomery Advertiser Big-play Tigers hold off State November 10, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com November 16 w 7 Georgia Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 17–13 64,748 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-ledger-change-at-line-costs/134217962/ The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Change at line costs Bulldogs November 17, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com November 29 l y 7 Alabama 2 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 13–17 71,224 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-opelika-auburn-news-au-comeback-fall/134218845/ The Opelika-Auburn News AU comeback falls short December 1, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com December 30 w y y 6 Texas 11 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl 27–3 63,811 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-gargis-leads-aubu/134218966/ Birmingham Post-Herald Gargis leads Auburn to 27–3 rout December 31, 1974 October 28, 2023 Newspapers.com 2005 Auburn Tigers Football Media Guide, Auburn University Athletic Department, Auburn, Alabama, pp. 142–143 (2005). Retrieved August 19, 2011 References Auburn Category:Auburn Tigers football seasons Category:Gator Bowl champion seasons Auburn Tigers football