Let’s be honest — bye weeks are weird. One minute you’re screaming at Jordan-Hare, the next you’re… staring at a Saturday schedule that doesn’t feature Auburn football. But if there’s one thing Auburn fans don’t do with that free time, it’s watch Bama replays. Not even ironically.
So what do Auburn faithful do to fill the football void? Whether you’re at home missing the smell of tailgate BBQ or scrolling Twitter just to talk trash, here are five things Auburn fans actually do during the bye week — and not a single one involves crimson and houndstooth.
1. Rewatch the Kick Six — Again
Some fans say they rewatch the Kick Six every year. Others say they’ve watched it every week since 2013. Either way, Auburn fans never need a reason to relive the single greatest moment in college football history. And what better time than the bye week to cue up Chris Davis running into immortality?
With no game to sweat over, it’s the perfect time to break out the highlight reels, text that one Bama friend the YouTube link again, and remember exactly why you bleed orange and blue.
Can’t remember where you were when it happened? That’s okay — the entire Auburn fanbase can.
2. Get Lost in Themed Digital Fun
Auburn fans know intensity. Whether it’s game day rituals or choosing which shirt has the most good luck left in it, we’re all in. So when Saturday comes with no Tigers on the field, some fans lean into other kinds of themed fun to pass the time.
That might mean checking out Highroller, the innovative and expanding igaming destination, where the entertainment is just as colorful as an Auburn tailgate. With everything from fantasy-style visuals to themed play features, it’s a good way to take a breather without completely stepping away from high-energy excitement.
Just like SEC football, it’s all about variety, themes, and a little bit of luck.
3. Catch Up on SEC Drama
Bye weeks aren’t just a pause — they’re an opportunity. With Auburn temporarily off the field, it’s the perfect time to analyze, obsess over, and wildly overreact to the rest of the SEC.
- Did Georgia finally look human?
- Is LSU quietly building momentum?
- Will Tennessee ever be relevant again?
Auburn fans don’t take weekends off; they scout. Whether it’s through group texts, sports forums, or endless scrolling on X (formerly Twitter), keeping tabs on the rest of the conference is basically a sport in itself.
SEC Network becomes required viewing — not just for laughs, but to gather all the ammo needed for next weekend’s trash talk.
4. Reorganize the Superstitions
Let’s face it: we’re a superstitious bunch. If Auburn loses, someone didn’t wear the right socks. If we win, we might not wash that hoodie for three weeks. Bye week is a great time to regroup the game-day traditions that have gone stale.
You might:
- Rearrange the man cave for better TV luck
- Retire the “cursed” jersey (finally)
- Build a shrine of Toomer’s Corner toilet paper (okay, maybe not — but you thought about it)
This is maintenance mode for the soul. Auburn football isn’t just a sport; it’s a full-time ritual. Bye week just gives you the space to tweak it.
5. Plan for the Second Half
There’s no halftime speech like the one Auburn fans give themselves during bye week. Whether the Tigers are undefeated or limping into November, the mental prep begins now.
You map out:
- Who we need to beat
- Who we need to lose
- What bowl game is “actually realistic”
- And most importantly: what will it take to ruin Bama’s season
Bye week optimism is a beautiful thing. It’s the calm before the chaos — where everything still feels possible. Sure, the road might be tough, but when has Auburn ever made it easy?
Final Thoughts (But Not Really a Conclusion)
Bye weeks might feel like empty Saturdays, but for Auburn fans, they’re anything but boring. They’re time to recharge, rewatch, reorganize, and replan — with a healthy side of SEC pettiness.
Just don’t let anyone catch you watching Bama footage. Not even to “see how bad they looked.”
