Auburn Football Claims Seven Additional National Championships

Auburn University has officially expanded its recognized football national championships from five to nine, incorporating titles from 1910, 1914, 1958, and 2004 in addition to the previously acknowledged championships in 1913, 1983, 1993, 1957, and 2010. This decision, announced by Auburn athletic director John Cohen, reflects a shift from recognizing only Associated Press (AP) national championships to honoring all titles acknowledged by NCAA-recognized selectors and other reputable polls, aligning with the NCAA's official record book and peer institutions. The 2004 team, which completed an undefeated season and won the SEC championship under former coach Tommy Tuberville, notably joins the list despite not competing in the BCS title game that year. Auburn also plans to recognize three additional conference championships from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, a predecessor to the SEC. Cohen emphasized that the program had previously taken a humble approach by only recognizing AP titles but will now celebrate the full breadth of its historic achievements. This expanded recognition aims to honor the contributions of Auburn’s student-athletes, coaches, and teams throughout its storied history.