2011 Auburn Tigers football team American college football season
The 2011 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The team was coached by Gene Chizik , who was in his third season with Auburn. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama , and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Tigers entered the 2011 season after winning the 2011 BCS National Championship. Auburn finished the year 8–5 overall and 4–4 in SEC play to place fourth in the Western Division. They were invited to the Chick-fil-A Bowl , where they defeated Virginia , 43–24.
Coaching staff
2010 Auburn Tigers coaching staff
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams
Supporting Strength and Conditioning coach
S&C Support - Kevin Yoxall
Returning starters
Offense
Player
Class
Position
Onterrio McCallebb
Junior
Running Back
Emory Blake
Junior
Wide Receiver
Philip Lutzenkirchen
Junior
HB/TE/WR
Brandon Mosely
Senior
Right Tackle
Defense
Player
Class
Position
Nosa Eguae
Soph
Right End
Daren Bates
Junior
Left Outside Linebacker
T'Sharvin Bell
Junior
Left Cornerback
Neiko Thorpe
Senior
Safety
Special teams
Player
Class
Position
Josh Harris
Junior
Long Snapper
Key losses
QB Cam Newton
RB Mario Fannin
WR Darvin Adams
WR Terell Zachery
WR Kodi Burns
LT Lee Ziemba
LG Mike Berry
C Ryan Pugh
RG Byron Isom
DE Antoine Carter
DE Micheal Goggans
NG Zach Clayton
NT Nick Fairley
NT Mike Blanc
LB Josh Bynes
LB Craig Stevens
CB Demond Washington
K Wes Byrum
P Ryan Shoemaker
Dismissed from team
HB Eric Smith
WR Antonio Goodwin
WR Shaun Kitchens
TE Dakota Mosely
SS Mike McNeil
Quit team during spring
WR Derek Winters
WR Philip Pierre Louis
TE Robert Cooper
OT Roszell Gayden
OT Andre Harris
LB Jessel Curry
Current roster
1 WR Trovon Reid (RFr)-projected starter
3 WR DeAngelo Benton (Jr)
5 RB Michael Dyer (So)-projected starter
5 LB Jake Holland (So)-projected starter
6 CB Jonathan Mincy (RFr)
8 RB Anthony Gulley-Morgan (RSo)
9 WR Quindarius Carr (Sr)
9 CB Ryan White (So)
10 LB LaDarius Owens (RFr)
11 CB Chris Davis (So)
12 FS Demetruce McNeal (So)-projected starter
13 DE Craig Sanders (So)
14 QB Barrett Trotter (Jr)-projected starter
15 QB Clint Moseley (So)
15 CB Neiko Thorpe (Sr)-projected starter
16 FS Ikeem Means (Jr)
18 QB Logan Paul (So)
20 SS Drew Cole (Sr)
21 LB Eltoro Freeman (Jr)
22 CB T'Sharvin Bell (Jr)-projected starter
23 RB Onterio McCalebb (Jr)
25 LB Daren Bates (Jr)-projected starter
28 CB Jonathan Rose (Fr)
29 K Chandler Brooks (Sr)
30 P Steven Clarke (So)-projected starter
35 LB Jonathan Evans (Jr)-projected starter
36 K Cody Parkey (So)-projected starter
37 FB LaDarius Phillips (RFr)-projected starter
38 LB Jawara White (RFr)
40 HB Chris Humpheries (Sr)
43 TE Philip Lutzenkirchen (Jr)-projected starter
45 RB Davis Hooper (Sr)
50 C Reese Dismukes (Fr)-projected starter
52 DE Justin Delaine (RFr)
54 NT Jeff Whitaker (So)-projected starter
55 DE Corey Lemonier (So)-projected starter
58 LB Harris Gaston (So)
60 OG Eric Mack (RFr)
61 LS Josh Harris (Jr)-projected starter
62 LT Chris Slade (RFr)
63 C Blake Burgess (So)
65 C Tunde Funiyike (RFr)
66 OG Thomas O'Reilly (Fr)
68 OG Ed Christian (RFr)
70 OG Shon Coleman (Fr)
71 RG John Sullen (Jr)-projected starter
74 NT Jamar Travis (Jr)
75 OT Brandon Mosely (Sr)-projected starter
77 OT A.J. Greene (Sr)-projected starter
78 OT Aubrey Phillips (Fr)
79 OG Jarod Cooper (Sr)-projected starter
80 WR Emory Blake (Jr)-projected starter
83 TE Chad Croce (So)
85 WR Travante Stallworth (RSo)
91 DE Joel Bonomolo (RJr)
92 NG Kenneth Carter (So)-projected starter
94 DE Nosa Equae (So)-projected starter
95 DE Dee Ford (Jr)
97 NG Derrick Lykes (Sr)
Transfers
RB Mike Blakely (Fr)- University Of Florida
RB Corey Grant (RFr)-University Of Alabama
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance September 3 11:00 a.m. Utah State * No. 23 ESPN2 W 42–3885,245
September 10 11:30 a.m. No. 16 Mississippi State Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL SECN W 41–3487,451
September 17 11:00 a.m. at Clemson * No. 21 ABC L 24–3881,514
September 24 6:00 p.m. Florida Atlantic * Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL SECRN W 30–1482,249
October 1 2:30 p.m. at No. 10 South Carolina CBS W 16–1381,767
October 8 6:00 p.m. at No. 10 Arkansas No. 15 ESPN L 14–3874,191
October 15 6:00 p.m. Florida No. 24 Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL (rivalry ) ESPN W 17–687,451
October 22 2:30 p.m. at No. 1 LSU No. 20 CBS L 10–4593,098
October 29 6:00 p.m. Ole Miss No. 23 Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL (rivalry ) ESPNU W 41–2385,347
November 12 2:30 p.m. at No. 15 Georgia No. 20 CBS L 7–4592,746
November 19 12:00 p.m. (FCS ) Samford * Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL PPV W 35–1684,842
November 26 2:30 p.m. No. 2 Alabama No. 24 CBS L 14–4287,451
December 31 6:30 p.m. vs. Virginia * ESPN W 43–2472,919
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time
Game summaries
Utah State
1
2 3 4 Total
Utah State
14
7 3 14
38
• Auburn
7
7 14 14
42
Mississippi State
#16 Mississippi State at Auburn
1
2 3 4 Total
Mississippi State
14
10 3 7
34
• Auburn
14
17 3 7
41
Clemson
1
2 3 4 Total
Auburn
14
7 3 0
24
• Clemson
0
21 14 3
38
Florida Atlantic
1
2 3 4 Total
Florida Atlantic
3
3 0 8
14
• Auburn
10
0 20 0
30
Date: September 24Location: Jordan–Hare Stadium , Auburn, AL Game start: 6:09 p.m. Elapsed time: 3:05Game attendance: 82,249Game weather: 81°; SunnyReferee: David SmithTV announcers (SECRN ): Bob Rathbun (play-by-play), Tim Couch (analyst), Kristina Akra (sideline reporter)
South Carolina
Auburn at #10 South Carolina
1
2 3 4 Total
• Auburn
3
6 0 7
16
South Carolina
6
0 7 0
13
Arkansas
1
2 3 4 Total
Auburn
14
0 0 0
14
• Arkansas
7
14 7 10
38
Florida
1
2 3 4 Total
Florida
0
6 0 0
6
• Auburn
7
0 0 10
17
Date: October 15Location: Jordan–Hare Stadium , Auburn, AL Game start: 6:07 p.m. Elapsed time: 3:18Game attendance: 87,451Game weather: 77°; Clear SkiesReferee: Hubert OwensTV announcers (ESPN): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)
[ 1]
LSU
1
2 3 4 Total
Auburn
3
0 0 7
10
• LSU
7
14 21 3
45
Ole Miss
1
2 3 4 Total
Ole Miss
7
10 0 6
23
• Auburn
14
3 14 10
41
[ 2]
Georgia
Deep South's Oldest Rivalry
1
2 3 4 Total
Auburn
7
0 0 0
7
• Georgia
14
21 3 7
45
Date: November 12Location: Sanford Stadium , Athens, GA Game start: 3:40 p.m. Elapsed time: 3:15Game attendance: 92,746Game weather: 63°; Partly CloudyReferee: Tom RitterTV announcers (CBS): Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter)
Samford
1
2 3 4 Total
Samford
0
10 3 3
16
• Auburn
7
7 7 14
35
Date: November 19Location: Jordan–Hare Stadium , Auburn, AL Game start: 12:05 p.m. Elapsed time: 2:54Game attendance: 84,842Game weather: 55°; CloudyReferee: Hubert OwensTV announcers (PPV ): Andy Burcham (play-by-play), Ben Leard (analyst)
[ 3]
Alabama
1
2 3 4 Total
• Alabama
14
10 3 15
42
Auburn
7
0 7 0
14
Date: November 26Location: Jordan–Hare Stadium , Auburn, AL Game start: 2:39 p.m. Elapsed time: 3:14Game attendance: 87,451Game weather: 70°; Partly CloudyReferee: Matt AustinTV announcers (CBS): Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter)
[ 4]
Virginia
Chick-fil-A Bowl
1
2 3 4 Total
Virginia
7
10 7 0
24
• Auburn
7
21 12 3
43
Date: December 31Location: Georgia Dome , Atlanta, GA Game start: 6:36 p.m. Elapsed time: 3:23Game attendance: 72,919Game weather: IndoorsReferee: Dennis HanniganTV announcers (ESPN): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)
[ 5]
Recruiting class
College recruiting information (2011)
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
40‡
Commit date
Anthony Swain S
Gadsden, AL
Gadsden High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
N/A
Mar 27, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 78
Thomas O'Reilly G
Marietta, GA
Pope High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
313 lb (142 kg)
5.25
Apr 13, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 80
Reese Dismukes C
Spanish Fort, AL
Spanish Fort High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
285 lb (129 kg)
5.00
Apr 21, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 81
Angelo Blackson DE
Bear, DE
Red Lion Christian Academy
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
294 lb (133 kg)
4.72
May 8, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 80
Chris Landrum MLB
Sweet Water, AL
Sweet Water High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
221 lb (100 kg)
N/A
May 12, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 76
Kiehl Frazier QB
Springdale, AR
Shiloh Christian Academy
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
4.57
May 29, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 81
JaBrian Niles DT
Mobile, AL
Davidson High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
272 lb (123 kg)
4.70
Jun 15, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 80
Sammie Coates WR
Leroy, AL
Leroy High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
177 lb (80 kg)
4.31
Jul 17, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 78
Jaylon Denson WR
Hoover, AL
Hoover High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
4.53
Jul 19, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 77
Justin Garrett OLB
Tucker, GA
Tucker High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
196 lb (89 kg)
N/A
Jul 27, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 77
CJ Uzomah TE
Suwanee, GA
North Gwinnett High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
4.74
Jul 31, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 79
Jonathan Rose CB
Leeds, AL
Leeds High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
4.48
Aug 1, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 80
Keymiya Harrell DE
Plantersville, AL
Dallas High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
238 lb (108 kg)
4.70
Aug 5, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 78
Greg Robinson G
Thibodaux, LA
Thibodaux High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
315 lb (143 kg)
4.90
Dec 10, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 80
Robensen "Cadillac" Thierize S
Miami, FL
Jackson High School
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
4.40
Jan 5, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 80
Quan Bray RB/ATH
La Grange, GA
Troup County High School
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
4.42
Jan 5, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 82
Kris Frost LB/WR
Matthews, NC
Butler High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
4.51
Jan 18, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 80
Christian Westerman G
Chandler, AZ
Hamilton High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
295 lb (134 kg)
5.13
Jan 21, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 86
Tre Mason RB
Lake Worth, FL
Park Vista High School
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
187 lb (85 kg)
4.39
Jan 26, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 79
Davaunte Sigler DE
Mobile, AL
Raines High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
249 lb (113 kg)
4.80
Jan 26, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 78
Brandon Fulse TE
Fort Meade, FL
Fort Meade High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
245 lb (111 kg)
4.80
Jan 27, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 81
Enrique Florence S
Valley, AL
Valley High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
4.46
Feb 2, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 81
Jermaine Whitehead CB
Greenwood, MS
Amanda Elzy High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
183 lb (83 kg)
N/A
Feb 2, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 80
Gabe Wright DT
Columbus, GA
Carver High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
300 lb (140 kg)
4.97
Feb 2, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 82
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout : 1 Rivals : 7 ESPN : 3
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
Rankings
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References
^ "Florida vs. Auburn - Game Recap - October 15, 2011 - ESPN" . Archived from the original on November 2, 2019.
^ "Ole Miss vs. Auburn - Game Recap - October 29, 2011 - ESPN" . Archived from the original on August 9, 2016.
^ Goldberg, Charles (November 20, 2011). "Auburn, Mike Dyer get physical to beat Samford, but there's work left before playing Alabama" . AL.com . Retrieved December 29, 2024 .
^ "Football Beats Auburn, 42-14" . Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics . November 26, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2024 .
^ "Virginia vs. Auburn - Game Recap - December 31, 2011 - ESPN" . Archived from the original on November 12, 2018.
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