Auburn Football Traditions

From the roar of fans during Tiger Walk to the eagle soaring over Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn football is built on unforgettable traditions. These stories dive into the iconic moments that define game day and keep fans coming back year after year. Explore what makes Saturdays on the Plains so legendary.

Traditions

A brief history of Rolling Toomer's Corner & Toomer's Drugstore

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Rolling Toomer’s Corner It is a well-known fact that the city of Auburn has the most snowfall of all the cities in Alabama in any given season, although the weather here is contingent on an Auburn Tigers win and the local stores’ supply of toilet paper. Following an Auburn victory, AU faithful flock…

Traditions

A brief history of Aubie the Tiger

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Ladies love him, children adore him, and men want to be him. Aubie the Tiger is the official mascot for Auburn University. Aubie is charismatic, creative, and loved by all. He has infectious energy and a playful attitude that have made him into one of the most well-known college mascots. Aubie the…

Sports

A brief history of Tiger Walk, an Auburn Tradition

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Decked out in their orange and blue gameday gear, screaming and cheering fans line both sides of the street to catch a glimpse of their most loved players, an established tradition at Auburn University known as Tiger Walk. The atmosphere is loud and bustling as fans are gearing up for another…

History

A Brief History of Toomer's Oaks

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Toomer’s Corner is one of Auburn’s most recognizable landmarks. It is where students and fans gather to celebrate, capture photos, and take part in one of college football’s most beloved traditions. But the oak trees that now anchor the corner are not the same ones that stood for generations. The…

A Brief History of Tailgating in Auburn

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Few traditions capture the heart and spirit of Auburn University, and the South in general, like tailgating on the Plains. Long before the first whistle blows in Jordan-Hare Stadium, the streets, lawns, and parking lots of Auburn come alive with the smell of tailgate food and the sound of…

Traditions

A Brief History of the Iron Bowl

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In the heart of dixie, the Iron Bowl rivalry exists 365 days a year and is arguably the biggest in college football dating back to February 22, 1893. Auburn and Alabama fans interact with each other daily, bringing the rivalry to life every day. Even though the Iron Bowl rivalry is year-round, there…