Frank Sanders

Wide Receiver

Player • 1991-1994

AUBURN

Iron Bowl Record: 1-3

Biography

Frank Sanders is best known for "The Catch" against Alabama in 1993. His acrobatic grab on 4th down kept the game-winning drive alive, preserving Auburn's undefeated season. He was a reliable possession receiver who had a long NFL career.

Achievements

All-SEC (1994)
Undefeated Season (1993)
Iron Bowl Hero (1993)
2nd Round NFL Pick

Notable Iron Bowl Games

1993

Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL

Alabama

Auburn

The 1993 Iron Bowl was the crowning achievement of Terry Bowden's first season at Auburn. Despite being on probation and banned from TV, #6 Auburn completed a perfect 11-0 season by defeating #11 Alabama 22-14. The game's turning point came when Auburn quarterback Stan White was injured. Backup Patrick Nix entered the cauldron and immediately delivered, throwing a crucial 35-yard touchdown pass to Frank Sanders on a 4th-and-15 play. Late in the game, running back James Bostic sealed the perfection. He broke loose for a 70-yard touchdown run that sent the Auburn sideline into delirium. Alabama's offense, hampered by injuries, couldn't keep pace.

Frank Sanders

Biography

Achievements

Notable Iron Bowl Games

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