Auburn Posts 1st Georgia Game Pic, When “War Eagle” Originated

In honor of this Saturday's game against Georgia, Auburn posted this photo on Instagram from the school’s first football game, which was played against Georgia in 1892. It is said that their “War Eagle” cheer originated at that game...

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#Auburn's first-ever football game was a 10-0 win vs. Georgia in Atlanta on Feb. 20, 1892. This is also where the #WarEagle legend is said to originate.

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