Why does Auburn have two mascots?

Mascots. Auburn's costumed Tiger mascot is in his 34th season as a spirit leader and goodwill ambassador for Auburn University. A popular character among Auburn fans and one of the more animated mascots in the country, Aubie has been on the job since 1979. read more

Auburn University, or more specifically its football team, does not have two mascots, but rather one: Aubie the Tiger. It is a common misconception that Auburn has both a tiger and a "War Eagle" as mascots. read more

War Eagle is a battle cry, yell, or motto of Auburn University and supporters of Auburn University sports teams, especially the Auburn Tigers football team. War Eagle is a common term of endearment, greeting, or salutation among the Auburn Family (e.g., students, alumni, fans). It is also the title of the university's fight song and the name of the university's golden eagle. The widespread use of "War Eagle" by Auburn devotees has often led to outside confusion as to Auburn's official mascot. read more

While Auburn may have an award-wining College of Agriculture that has helped advance Alabama's farming economy, that's not all that the university has going for it. Though there might be green fields and large barns surrounding the campus, Auburn University also has 11 other colleges, including architecture, engineering and veterinary medicine, that attract students from all over the nation. read more