Tennessee at Auburn

Saturday, September 27, 1986

No. 8 Auburn beat Tennessee 34–⁠8. It was their 37th meeting; after it, Auburn led the series 20–⁠16–⁠1.

AwayTennessee7–⁠5 in 1986
8
Home8Auburn10–⁠2 in 1986
34

FinalHigh 91°F, low 67°FAttendance 72,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Auburn 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Auburn leads 28–⁠23–⁠3 in 54 meetings, counting the 17 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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