Auburn football will unofficially start its 2014 season the same way it ended its 2013 season -- with a nationally televised game on ESPN.
The 2014 A-Day spring game will be shown live on the popular sports network starting at 2 p.m. April 19, Auburn athletics announced Friday morning.
The game will give fans a first look at the 2014 team while honoring the 2013 SEC Championship squad.
Last year's A-Day, which also included the final rolling of Toomer's Corner, had a record-shattering attendance of 83,401 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
"The crowd at A-Day last year was incredible and was a spring board for our success during the 2013 season," said head coach Gus Malzahn. "We look forward to another great turnout this year from the greatest fans in college football."
General admission A-Day tickets are currently on sale for $5.
Spring practice start date set
A-Day will end Auburn's month-long spring practice period as the Tigers will hit the field first March 18.
The defending SEC champions will hold 15 practices before A-Day.
Auburn athletics also announced pro day for the Tigers' NFL prospects will be held March 4. Senior Bowl MVP Dee Ford, SEC Championship Game MVP Tre Mason and first-round projected draftee Greg Robinson are expected to attend.
Auburn announces "Young Alumni" season ticket program
Students who may be upset about losing their less-expensive football tickets after graduation could be in luck thanks to a new program announced by Auburn athletics Friday morning.
Alumni who graduated within the last three years of the next football season can now request season tickets at half of the minimum contribution for Tigers Unlimited.
"This is a great way to show our graduating students how much we appreciate their love and support of Auburn football and how much we want them to stay connected with the Auburn family," said Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs.
Approximately 500 seats will be reserved as part of the program in Section 37 of Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Recent graduates will only have to give $130 of the normal $260 contribution to Tigers Unlimited in order to receive a full credit toward ticket priority.
For more information on joining, visit the Tigers Unlimited website.
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