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1978 Auburn Tigers football team
| 1978 Auburn Tigers football |
|---|
| Southeastern Conference |
| 6–4–1 (3–2–1 SEC) |
| Doug Barfield (3rd season) |
| Dal Shealy (2nd season) |
| P. W. Underwood (3rd season) |
| Jordan-Hare StadiumLegion Field |
The 1978 Auburn Tigers football team achieved an overall 6–4–1 record under third-year head coach Doug Barfield and failed to receive an invitation to a bowl game. While only slightly better than the previous year's 6–5 record, the 1978 squad fared worse in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) completing the season with a record of 3–2–1.
Four players were named All-SEC players for 1978: defensive back James McKinney, running back Joe Cribbs, offensive tackle Mike Burrow, and defensive tackle Frank Warren.
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | at Kansas State* | KSU StadiumManhattan, KS | W 45–32 | 27,620 | ||
| September 23 | at Virginia Tech* | Lane StadiumBlacksburg, VA | W 18–7 | 38,000 | ||
| September 30 | Tennessee | Legion FieldBirmingham, AL (rivalry) | W 29–10 | 50,136 | ||
| October 7 | Miami (FL)* | No. 19 | Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, AL | L 15–17 | 55,136 | |
| October 14 | at Vanderbilt | Dudley FieldNashville, TN | W 49–7 | 30,394 | ||
| October 21 | Georgia Tech* | Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, AL (rivalry) | L 10–24 | 59,111 | ||
| October 28 | Wake Forest* | Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, AL | W 21–7 | 52,120 | ||
| November 4 | at Florida | Florida FieldGainesville, FL (rivalry) | L 7–31 | 59,343 | ||
| November 11 | at Mississippi State | Scott FieldStarkville, MS | W 6–0 | 34,100 | ||
| November 18 | No. 8 Georgia | Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, AL (rivalry) | T 22–22 | 64,761 | ||
| December 2 | vs. No. 2 Alabama | Legion FieldBirmingham, AL (Iron Bowl) | L 16–34 | 79,218 | ||
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
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