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.[1] 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.
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.[3]
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.[1] 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.
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.[3]