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Auburn Football Playoff of Greatest Teams in Tiger History

By Jake Mastroianni

Sep 21, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jason Campbell (17) looks to pass during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 33-7. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jason Campbell (17) looks to pass during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 33-7. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers former player and current Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton walks during Tiger Walk prior to the game against Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

First Semi-Final Matchup

Our first semi-final matchup pits the 2010 Auburn football team against the 1983 Auburn football team. This is a very interesting matchup as you have two of the most iconic figures in Auburn football history with Bo Jackson and Cam Newton.

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This was just Bo’s sophomore season with Auburn, and this was Cam’s junior year – and only season with Auburn football. Both guys did it all for their respective teams offensively, and it’s really hard to pick between either one.

The 2010 defense gave up 109 rushing yards per game, while the 1983 offense rushed for almost 270 yards per game with a group of great running backs. You would have to think the 2010 team would load the box with Fairly leading the way to stop Bo and the others. However, I’m sure several teams with defenses better than the 2010 team tried that with little success against Bo.

The 1983 team gave up 174 yards per game though the air, while the 2010 team passed for 214 yards per game. The 1983 team gave up 112.8 yards per game on the ground, and the 2010 team rushed for 285 yards per game.

I think Bo Jackson gives the 1983 Auburn football team an early lead by breaking off a 40-plus yard touchdown run in the second quarter and the two teams go to halftime with the 1983 team leading 17-10.

The 2010 defense will regroup at halftime and put all of their focus on stopping Bo. They hold the 1983 team to just a couple of field goals in the second half.

The running ability of Cam Newton keeps the 1983 defense off balance enough for the 2010 team to make a few plays in the second half. After an early field goal in the third quarter for the 2010 team, Dyer will add a late touchdown to bring the 2010 team within three points.

Mid-way through the fourth quarter Cam finds Lutzenkirchen in the back of the endzone to give the 2010 team a 27-23 advantage. The 2010 defense bends but doesn’t break on the 1983’s final drive and holds on for the slim victory.

Next: Second Semi-Final Matchup

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