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Auburn Tigers Pull Off Stunning Upset Against Top-Ranked University of Florida

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In one of the biggest upsets of the college season, the Auburn Tigers defeated the University of Florida 36-33 at the Swamp, which was packed with a record crowd of 85,562. The stunning victory came against all odds, with Auburn being 16-point underdogs and ranked No. 6 by the Associated Press, while Florida was ranked No. 1 by the Associated Press and seventh by The New York Times computer. Auburn's undefeated streak, now at 18 games, is the longest in the nation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Auburn's defense forced Florida into six turnovers, which were instrumental in the upset victory.
  • The Tigers turned the last turnover, an interception, into the winning touchdown in front of the record crowd.
  • Auburn's offense, led by quarterback Jason Nix, completed 28 of 51 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning score.
  • The win marked Auburn's first victory against Florida since 1932 and ended Florida's 32-game winning streak against Southeastern Conference opponents under coach Steve Spurrier.
  • Coach Terry Bowden's team remained undefeated and continued its magical run, which has become a defining characteristic of the 1993 season.
  • The victory was a testament to Auburn's resilience and determination, with players like Frank Sanders and Brian Robinson refusing to give up even when the game seemed lost.
  • The loss for Florida was a crushing blow, with coach Steve Spurrier admitting to "bad coaching" after the game.

Statistics:

  • Total attendance: 85,562 (record crowd for a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium)
  • Turnovers forced by Auburn: 6
  • Interceptions thrown by Florida: 3
  • Number of touchdowns scored by Jason Nix: 3
  • Number of games Auburn's undefeated streak now stands: 18
  • Time remaining when Auburn scored the winning touchdown: 30 seconds
  • Number of points scored by Auburn: 36
  • Number of points scored by Florida: 33

Sources:

  • The Associated Press
  • CNN/USA Today
  • The New York Times
  • The Auburn Alumni Magazine
  • The Florida Times-Union

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