1904 Auburn Tigers football team
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The 1904 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 1904-1905 college football season.
The team went undefeated, winning all 6 of its games (6–0). The Tigers defense was nearly perfect, outscoring opponents 117-11 and completing 4 shut outs. This was the first undefeated team since 1900 and was the fourth time the Tigers went undefeated (1900, 1897, 1893).
The squad was coached by "Iron Mike" Donahue, and was his first year as a head football coach. Donahue would coach two separate times at Auburn (1904-1906 and 1908-1922) before moving to LSU. He also served as Athletic Director, basketball coach, baseball coach, and track coach during his tenure. Donahue still ranks second on Auburn football coaches all time career win list as well as holding the highest winning percentage.
[edit] Schedule/Results
Date | Team | Location | Score | Result |
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10/4 | vs Florida | AUBURN, AL | 44-0 | W |
10/15 | @ Clemson | Clemson, SC | 5-0 | W |
10/22 | vs Nashville | Birmingham, AL | 10-0 | W |
10/29 | Georgia Tech | AUBURN, AL | 12-0 | W |
11/12 | vs Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 29-5 | W |
11/24 | Georgia | Macon, GA | 17-6 | W |
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Preceded by 1903 Auburn Tigers football team |
Auburn Tigers football 1904 |
Succeeded by 1905 Auburn Tigers football team |
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