Auburn–Georgia Tech football rivalry
| First meeting | November 25, 1892 Auburn 26, Georgia Tech 0 |
|---|---|
| Latest meeting | September 3, 2005 Georgia Tech 23, Auburn 14 |
| Next meeting | None scheduled |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 92 |
| All-time series | Auburn leads, 47–41–4 (.533) |
| Largest victory | Auburn, 94–0 (1894) |
| Longest win streak | Georgia Tech, 13 (1941–54) |
| Current win streak | Georgia Tech, 2 (2003–present) |
The Auburn–Georgia Tech football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Auburn Tigers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Auburn leads the series 47–41–4.
The first game took place on November 25, 1892 in Atlanta, Georgia. They played in the SIAA until it was defunct in 1922, before joining the Southeastern Conference. Georgia Tech left the SEC in 1963, playing as an independent until joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1980. Despite no longer being conference opponents, they played annually until 1987. The rivalry was renewed for a home and home series played in 2003 and 2005. There are no future games currently scheduled.
From 1915 to 1922, the game was pivotal in deciding the SIAA champion. John Heisman coached at both schools.
Sources: 2011 Auburn Football Media Guide
The 1917 Georgia Tech Golden Tornado were the south's first national champion and for many years considered the greatest team the region ever produced. Heisman considered the 1917 team the best one he ever coached, It finished the season with 68–7 victory over Auburn. Auburn was usually considered second best in the south; the team had lost only to a strong Davidson squad, and held undefeated Big Ten champion Ohio State led by Chic Harley to a scoreless tie the week before the Tech game. Ohio State was favored in the betting booth 4 or 5 to 1. Heisman and his players were at the game, rooting on the Tigers.Moon Ducote starred for Auburn.
In the game with Auburn, Tech piled up 472 yards on the ground in 84 rushes, and got 145 yards through the air. Joe Guyon racked up four touchdowns. Everett Strupper had a 65-yard touchdown run that drew the following praise from the Atlanta Journal:
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