1979 Auburn Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1979 Auburn Tigers football Auburn Tigers logo.svg 125 Southeastern Conference SEC 8–3 4–2 16 Doug Barfield 4th Veer, I P. W. Underwood 4th Jordan-Hare Stadium The 1979 Auburn Tigers football team achieved an overall record of 8–3 under head coach Doug Barfield, which would be his best season as head coach. The Tigers went 4–2 in the SEC. 2011 Auburn Tigers Football Media Guide, Auburn University Athletic Department, Auburn, Alabama, pp. 182–4,150–151 (2011). Retrieved August 19, 2011 They finished the season ranked #16 in the AP poll, but were not ranked in the UPI due to probation. Prior to the start of the season, on May 11, Auburn was placed on probation by the NCAA as a result of an investigation into violations dating back to 1974. Five players were named to the All-SEC first team for 1979: running back James Brooks, running back Joe Cribbs, linebacker Freddy Smith, defensive tackle Frank Warren, and offensive tackle George Stephenson. Joe Cribbs was also named the SEC Most Valuable Player for that year. 2005 Auburn Tigers Football Media Guide, Auburn University Athletic Department, Auburn, Alabama, pp. 142–143, 178–180 (2005). Retrieved August 19, 2011 During the 1979 season, the offense used a combination of the veer and I formations and both Joe Cribbs and James Brooks gained over 1,000 yards rushing.Auburn Tigers Have Veterans Returning "The Harlan (KY,) Daily Enterprise, August 27, 1980. Retrieved August 21, 2011" Schedule 1979 AP September 15 w y Kansas State Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 26–18 50,132 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salina-journal-k-state-gives-auburn/134366359/ The Salina Journal K-State gives Auburn big scare in 26–18 loss September 16, 1979 October 30, 2023 Newspapers.com September 22 w y Southern Miss Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 31–9 45,226 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74364507/auburn-wins-one-for-doug The Anniston Star Auburn wins one for Doug September 23, 1979 March 25, 2021 Newspapers.com September 29 l y Tennessee Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN rivalry 17–35 85,936 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101453033/moore-sparks-tennessee/ The Daily Advertiser Moore sparks Tennessee September 30, 1979 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com October 6 w y NC State 14 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 44–31 51,146 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-auburn-rolls-by-wo/134366550/ The News and Observer Auburn rolls by Wolfpack October 7, 1979 October 30, 2023 Newspapers.com October 13 w 18 Vanderbilt Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 52–35 45,615 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-cribbs-brooks/134310306/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Cribbs, Brooks lead Auburn past Vandy, 52–35 October 14, 1979 October 30, 2023 Newspapers.com October 20 w y y 14 Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry 38–14 54,236 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-brooks-powers-aub/134366949/ The Pensacola News-Journal Brooks powers Auburn past Tech October 21, 1979 October 30, 2023 Newspapers.com October 27 l y y 13 Wake Forest 18 Groves Stadium Winston-Salem, NC 38–42 34,060 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rocky-mount-telegram-auburn-baptized-by/134367105/ Rocky Mount Telegram Auburn baptized by Deacon rally October 28, 1979 October 30, 2023 Newspapers.com November 3 w 20 Florida Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 19–13 58,754 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-press-auburn-squeaks-past-gators/134309046/ Fort Myers News-Press Auburn squeaks past Gators November 4, 1979 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com November 10 w y y 16 Mississippi State Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 14–3 59,136 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-auburn-flattens-mi/134356716/ The Commercial Appeal Auburn flattens Mississippi State November 11, 1979 October 30, 2023 Newspapers.com November 17 w y 15 Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry 33–13 63,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-cribbs-brooks/134367340/ The Montgomery Advertiser Cribbs, Brooks smash 'Dogs November 18, 1979 October 30, 2023 Newspapers.com December 1 l y 14 Alabama 1 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 18–25 77,918 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71447917/defense-holds-off-tigers/ The Montgomery Advertiser Defense holds off Tigers December 2, 1979 October 30, 2023 Newspapers.com Roster 1979 Auburn Tigers f 5 Fr Joe Sullivan QB 20 Sr Joe Cribbs RB y 21 Jr James Brooks James Brooks (running back) RB y 72 Fr Jeff Smith T 78 So Keith Uecker T y 82 Jr Byron Franklin WR y 66 Jr Frank Warren Frank Warren (American football) DT y 99 So Edmund Nelson Edmund Nelson (American football) DE y https://auburntigers.com/sports/football/roster/1979 *Doug Barfield *Joe Hollis(Offensive line) References Auburn Category:Auburn Tigers football seasons Auburn Tigers football Category:Long stubs with short prose