It was the Tigers' 28th overall season and they competed as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA).

The team was led by head coach Mike Donahue, in his 15th year, and played their home games at Drake Field in Auburn, Alabama.

In the second week of play, the Tigers had a poor showing but managed to beat the Howard Bulldogs, 19–6.

Josh Cody returned a fumble 15 yards for a touchdown and made the winning extra point.

[16] A bit after, Ed Sherling ran in from the 1-yard line, but Pete Bonner missed goal.

[21] In the third quarter, Warren blocked a Dewey Scarboro punt and Sloan recovered the ball and ran it 35 yards for a touchdown.

[21][22][23] Zelda Sayre sent captain Pete Bonner a telegram after the win, it read:[24] "Shooting a seven, aren't we awfully proud of the boys, give them my love—knew we could."

[21] For defeating Tech and due to charges of professionalism aimed at undefeated Centre, Auburn was SIAA champion.

We defeated Georgia Tech, who tied Tulane, so we are champions...The newspapers, however, more or less generally supported the claim of Auburn..."[25]