From the seasons 1980 through 1989, the Tigers had an overall record of 86-31-2, which included a 40-21-1 mark in Southeastern Conference play and a 5-2-1 record in bowl games. Within the SEC, Auburn captured the most league championships during the 1980's (four - 1983, 1987, 1988 and 1989) and had the most Top 10 finishes in either of the two major news wire service rankings. Furthermore, in addition to being the only SEC team that did not have a losing record against a conference foe during the 1980's, Auburn was also the 1983 National Champion in the New York Times poll.

With regard to individual honors, no other SEC school produced more All-Americans (16) or first-team All-SEC players (48) during the 1980's than the Tigers. Moreover, during that time no other SEC school produced a pair of players as celebrated as Auburn tailback Bo Jackson, the 1985 Heisman Trophy winner, and Auburn defensive tackle Tracy Rocker, the 1988 winner of both the Lombardi Award and the Outland Trophy.

Whether it's Jackson, the Sugar Bowl, Rocker or the first-ever Iron Bowl in Auburn, The SEC Team of the '80s: Auburn Football 1980-1989 relives every Auburn celebration during the winningest decade in school history.