1980 Auburn Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1980 Auburn Tigers football Auburn Tigers logo.svg 125 Southeastern Conference SEC 5–6 0–6 Doug Barfield 5th P. W. Underwood 5th Jordan-Hare Stadium The 1980 Auburn Tigers football team achieved an overall 5–6 record in their fifth year under head coach Doug Barfield and failed to win a single game in the SEC, losing all six games. 2011 Auburn Tigers Football Media Guide, Auburn University Athletic Department, Auburn, Alabama, pp. 182–4,150–151 (2011). Retrieved August 19, 2011 The team was also serving its second year of probation. A deep pall was cast over the season when legendary coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan died on July 17. Jordan coached the Tigers to a 176-83-6 record from 1951 to 1975, highlighted by the Associated Press national championship in 1957. Jordan's name was added to Auburn's stadium in 1973, the first coach to be honored while still active. Auburn extended Doug Barfield's contract for the 1980 season. However, no head coach lasts very long at Auburn without beating arch-rival Alabama, which he failed to do in five attempts; he was dismissed as head coach following the 1980 season. During his tenure as head coach, Auburn "won 29 games in five seasons and produced 14 All-SEC and three All-American players." 2005 Auburn Tigers Football Media Guide, Auburn University Athletic Department, Auburn, Alabama, p. 143 (2005). Retrieved August 19, 2011 Doug Barfield compiled an overall record of 29–25–1 (.536) as head coach of the Auburn Tigers. Three players were named to the All-SEC first team for 1980: running back James Brooks, defensive tackle Frank Warren, and offensive tackle George Stephenson. Schedule 1980 AP September 13 w y y 18 TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX 10–7 22,812 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-auburn-escapes-wit/134411898/ The Abilene Reporter-News Auburn escapes with 10–7 win September 14, 1980 October 31, 2023 Newspapers.com September 20 w y 19 Duke Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 35–28 57,742 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-auburn-holds-off-p/134412039/ The News and Observer Auburn holds off possessed Devils September 21, 1980 October 31, 2023 Newspapers.com September 27 l 18 Tennessee Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 0–42 75,942 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101533759/tennessee-bombs-auburn-420/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tennessee bombs Auburn 42–0 September 28, 1980 May 9, 2022 Newspapers.com October 4 w y Richmond Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 55–16 47,226 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112192435/tigers-rip-spiders/ The Montgomery Advertiser Tigers rip Spiders October 5, 1980 October 28, 2022 Newspapers.com October 11 l y LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 17–21 76,094 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-soph-fires-l/134412201/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Soph fires LSU by Auburn, 21–17 October 12, 1980 October 31, 2023 Newspapers.com October 18 w y Georgia Tech Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 17–14 57,950 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-auburn-one-up-on-tech/134412287/ The Dothan Eagle Auburn one up on Tech October 19, 1980 October 31, 2023 Newspapers.com October 25 l y Mississippi State Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS 21–24 40,822 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-2421-states-goal-line/134412477/ The Clarion-Ledger 24–21, State's goal-line stand saved a MSU victory and may have cost Auburn's Doug Barfield his job October 26, 1980 October 31, 2023 Newspapers.com November 1 l y Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL rivalry 10–21 63,274 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-auburn-fumbles/134412565/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Auburn fumbles to 21–10 loss November 2, 1980 October 31, 2023 Newspapers.com November 8 w y y Southern Miss Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 31–0 56,800 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74376147/tigers-dominate-usm-in-homecoming-victor The Montgomery Advertiser Tigers dominate USM in homecoming victory November 9, 1980 March 25, 2021 Newspapers.com November 15 l Georgia 1 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 21–31 74,900 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-georgia-gets-by-auburn/134412659/ The Tampa Tribune-Times Georgia gets by Auburn November 16, 1980 October 31, 2023 Newspapers.com November 29 l y Alabama 9 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 18–34 78,549 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71518741/unlikely-heroes-lead-bama-win/ The Montgomery Advertiser Unlikely heroes lead Bama win November 30, 1980 February 19, 2021 Newspapers.com Roster 1980 Auburn Tigers f 5 So Joe Sullivan QB 21 Sr James Brooks James Brooks (running back) RB y 22 Jr George Peoples FB y 78 Jr Keith Uecker T y 82 Sr Byron Franklin WR y 66 Sr Frank Warren Frank Warren (American football) DT y 99 Jr Edmund Nelson Edmund Nelson (American football) DE y https://auburntigers.com/sports/football/roster/1980 *Doug Barfield References Auburn Category:Auburn Tigers football seasons Auburn Tigers football