The Auburn Tigers host the Samford Bulldogs for its homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 12 p.m.

The Tigers will look to rebound against these Bulldogs after losing to the Georgia Bulldogs 45-7 on Saturday.

The 45 points allowed is tied for the most allowed this season and the seven points earned is a season low.

Head coach Gene Chizik is ready to get back to the drawing board after the disheartening loss.

"There isn't a whole lot I can tell you that you didn't see,” Chizik said. “It was a disappointing loss for us. We got beat at every phase of the game tonight. We didn't cover many people all night, couldn't stop the run and turned the ball over. That's why we got beat 45-7.”

Samford is coming off a close victory over the Citadel, 19-14. The Bulldogs rallied back from being down 14-0 in the first quarter with 19 unanswered points.

Bulldog quarterback Dustin Taliaferro threw for 240 yards and a touchdown on 35 for 45 passing in the victory. He also had a two-yard touchdown run with six seconds remaining in the game to put his team up by five.

Receiver Kelsey Pope had 113 yards against the Citadel and set a school record with 17 receptions.

Samford head coach, and former Tiger, Pat Sullivan will be honored pregame for the 40 year anniversary of Sullivan winning the 1971 Heisman Trophy.

"Obviously, this is very humbling," Sullivan said. "I really appreciate (Auburn AD) Jay (Jacobs) inviting my teammates back, because I know I won the award because of their help. I'll also look forward to having our Samford team there and to them being able to share in it. It doesn't seem like it has been 40 years, but I appreciate all of the kindness that everybody has shown me. I will also really appreciate Jean and our kids and grandkids being there and being part of it."

Sullivan started for the Tigers from 1969-71 leading Auburn to a 26-7 record as a starter. After graduating in 1972, he played five seasons in the NFL for the Falcons, Redskins and 49ers.

During his career, Sullivan was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and All-American in 1970-71. He lead Auburn to three bowl games and was named MVP of the 1970 Gator Bowl and the 1971 Sugar Bowl.

Sullivan passed for 6,284 yards and 53 touchdowns as well as rushing for 560 yards on 151 carries and 18 touchdowns. He threw for 2,012 yards and 20 touchdowns in the 1971 season.
He will be honored at midfield 25 minutes before kickoff at 11:35 a.m.