Auburn at Tennessee

Saturday, September 26, 1981

Tennessee beat Auburn 10–⁠7. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Auburn led the series 16–⁠15–⁠1.

AwayAuburn5–⁠6 in 1981
7
HomeTennessee8–⁠4 in 1981
10

FinalHigh 78°F, low 57°FAttendance 92,612

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tennessee 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Auburn leads 28–⁠23–⁠3 in 54 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Tennessee 24, Auburn 14
2020Auburn 30, Tennessee 17
2018Tennessee 30, Auburn 24
2013Auburn 55, Tennessee 23
2009Auburn 26, Tennessee 22
2008Auburn 14, Tennessee 12

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