Auburn Family,
Simply put, Auburn has never backed away from a challenge! Not under Coach Malzahn, or Coach Dye before him, or Coach Jordan before him. Rising to meet any challenge – no matter how daunting – is embedded in the makeup of Auburn people. It's who we are.
Many of you have felt the effects of the coronavirus pandemic directly or indirectly on your daily lives and your future plans. Auburn Athletics is no different, particularly when it comes to forecasting our financial position. While the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming college football season and other fall sports prevents us from knowing the full extent of the fiscal challenge we'll face in 2020-21, we know it will be significant.
To manage the financial impact of COVID-19, we are evaluating every expense while seeking to preserve the unparalleled student-athlete experience for which Auburn is renowned.
For generations, our generous Tigers Unlimited donors and season ticket holders have provided the resources that have allowed Auburn to compete for championships in the most competitive league in America, the Southeastern Conference.
While this support has always been vital to Auburn's success, it's never been more critical than it is right now. Like our peers, ticket sales, donations and media rights comprise our three largest revenue sources.
Any alteration to the 2020 football season, whether fewer games, fewer fans or both, would further magnify Auburn's reliance on the generosity of our donors.
Thanks to our Tigers Unlimited members and season ticket buyers, Auburn's 550 student-athletes in 21 sports continue to have everything they need – scholarships, coaching, facilities, nutrition, sports medicine, academic support and mental health services – to compete at the highest level while becoming Auburn women and men.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Auburn University and our student-athletes. Because of your investment, we will meet the challenges associated with COVID-19. Your contributions will help Auburn weather this crisis and position the Tigers to enjoy even greater success after the coronavirus storm has passed.
War Eagle,