Auburn will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Bo Jackson’s Heisman Trophy victory this fall.
The program announced that news on Friday morning. Auburn will honor Jackson at the Iron Bowl this November to celebrate his tremendous accomplishment from back in 1985.
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Jackson had a remarkable senior season at Auburn, winning one of the tightest Heisman Trophy races in the history of the award. He rushed for 1,786 yards and 17 touchdowns that season. A few months later, he became the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
“Ever since he arrived on the Plains in 1982, Bo Jackson has represented Auburn in a world class manner in his athletic, professional and philanthropic endeavors,” Auburn athletic director John Cohen said in a statement. “Bo’s 1985 season ranks among the greatest in the storied history of Auburn and the Southeastern Conference. It is our privilege to honor Bo on the 40th anniversary of his Heisman Trophy season.”
More details regarding the celebration at the Iron Bowl will be announced at a later date.
Auburn is set to host Alabama at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 29.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
