Pat Dye
Head Coach • 1981-1992
AUBURN
Iron Bowl Record: 11-7
"Ain't nothing but a winner."
Biography
Pat Dye built Auburn into a powerhouse in the 1980s, going 4-0 against Bear Bryant and establishing Auburn's dominance in the rivalry during that decade.
Achievements
- 4 SEC Championships (1983, 1987, 1988, 1989)
- 99-39-4 career record at Auburn
- 4-0 vs Bear Bryant
- College Football Hall of Fame (2005)
- Revitalized Auburn football program
Notable Iron Bowl Games
1982
Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)
Alabama
22
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Auburn
23
In the famous 'Bo Over the Top' game, #8 Auburn defeated #7 Alabama 23-22 as Bo Jackson jumped over the top for the winning touchdown.
1985
Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)
Alabama
25
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Auburn
23
Alabama edged Auburn 25-23 in a close game at Legion Field.
1989
Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
Alabama
20
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Auburn
30
In the historic first Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium, #11 Auburn defeated #2 Alabama 30-20, marking the first time the rivals met on Auburn's campus.