The 1956 Auburn Tigers football team represented

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. It was the Tigers' 65th overall and 24th season as a member of the

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(SEC). The team was led by head coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan, in his sixth year, and played their home games at

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and

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. They finished with a record of seven wins and three losses (7–3 overall, 4–3 in the SEC).

Schedule

Roster

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References

Auburn Tigers football seasons

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