The 1990 Auburn Tigers football team represented

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in the

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. Coached by

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, the team finished the season with an 8–3–1 record and ended their streak of three

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titles. The Tigers defeated

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, 27–23, in the

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Schedule

Roster

References

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Auburn Tigers football seasons Peach Bowl champion seasons

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