Bodda Getta Brew 9/20: No Need To Channel Surf

Today, we're looking forward to a nationally televised matchup with the No. 1 team in college football.

Good morning. How’s this for a stat? Auburn football leads the nation in red zone defense and leads the SEC in passing yards allowed. Combine that with an offense putting up more than 39 points per game, and you can see why we can’t stop staring at the clock as we wait for Saturday to get here.

What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🏈 Talkin’ Texas A&M
📺 No need to channel surf
🐅 And much, much more!

🎥 WAREAGLE+

Premium content. Unparalleled access. WarEagle+ is launching this fall—and it’s a brand new streaming video and content platform for Auburn Athletics that offers fans an insider's look into the student-athletes and coaches on The Plains.

(Think of it like ESPN+ or Netflix, except it’s exclusively Auburn content.)

WarEagle+ will add to the incredible content already being created by the War Eagle Productions and Creative teams, to provide Tiger fans with even more original content covering all of Auburn's sports programs. This will include behind-the-scenes access, captivating interviews, never-before-seen archival material and historical documentary films, as well as news and information.

🎉 And the best part? On To Victory has partnered with Auburn Sports Properties and Sport & Story to provide WarEagle+ for FREE to each of their existing and new monthly subscribers through the introduction of the new On To Victory Bundle available for only $14.99 per month.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 It Just Means More. The non-conference portion of Auburn football’s schedule and now it’s time for the Tigers to turn their attention to SEC play—and with the momentum of a 45-13 victory over Samford in front of another sold-out crowd in Jordan-Hare Stadium, there's a buzz around the program again.

Gear up for game week with Hugh Freeze’s weekly press conference as he talks about this Saturday’s matchup in College Station, what jumps out to him about the Aggies and more ⤵

🔼 Home Sweet Home. Auburn's Homecoming game gave Gary Godfrey an opportunity to live out his motto — "Make today your best day" — in front of 88,043 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Godfrey, a 1986 Auburn University industrial engineering graduate and 1982-86 basketball letterwinner, received the Walter Gilbert Award, presented annually to former student-athletes who have distinguished themselves through achievements after graduation.

“I am humbled and honored to be the recipient of the prestigious Walter Gilbert award for 2023," Godfrey wrote via email. "The previous Walter Gilbert award winners are like a who's who of Auburn Athletics, both on and off the field of play. They have had an impact on their businesses and their communities.”

🔼 No Need To Channel Surf. When the No. 1 team in college football is coming to town, you gotta roll out the red orange carpet. CBS has chosen Auburn vs. Georgia as their Sept. 30 Game of the Week to be shown nationally, so make sure you’ve got your orange on and we’ll see you at Jordan-Hare for kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT.

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

History lesson. Speaking of Auburn vs. Texas A&M, the first meeting between these two teams was all the way back in 1911 on a neutral field in Dallas, Texas. And it would be another century (and some change) before the two teams met in College Station, winning 45-41 in a statement game against the previous year’s Heisman winning quarterback Johnny Manziel.

Our question today—who was the Auburn running back who scored the go-ahead touchdown with 1:19 left to bring home the victory?

Think you've got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🐅 ONE BIG THING

The Auburn equestrian team's 'Going Pro' will feature alums throughout the school year, showcasing many past Tigers now finding success away from Auburn.

This week we're showcasing Taylor St. Jacques! The Jumping Seat rider finished her career as one of the most accomplished student-athletes in program history. She was a part of three Southeastern Conference crowns as well as back-to-back national titles in 2018 and 2019.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Thursday 9/21

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Fall Ranked Spotlight

⚽ Soccer vs. Missouri @ 6:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network+ | Live Audio

Friday 9/22

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Fall Ranked Spotlight

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Mason Rudolph Championship

🌊 Swimming & Diving vs. Orange and Blue @ 3 p.m. CT

🏐 Volleyball vs. Florida @ 6:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network+ | Live Audio

Saturday 9/23

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Fall Ranked Spotlight

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Mason Rudolph Championship

🏈 Football at Texas A&M @ 11 a.m. CT on ESPN | Live Audio

🐎 Equestrian vs. UC Davis @ 11 a.m. CT

Sunday 9/24

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Fall Ranked Spotlight

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Mason Rudolph Championship

⚽ Soccer vs. Ole Miss @ 2 p.m. CT on SEC Network

🏐 Volleyball vs. Ole Miss @ 2 p.m. CT on SEC Network+ | Live Audio

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Tre Mason!

In the first meeting between Auburn and Texas A&M in College Station, it was Tre Mason who capped off a 178-yard performance with a 5-yard touchdown run in the final minutes to seal the Tiger victory.

🐅 Have a great Wednesday, y’all.