University of Florida - Tower Yearbook / Seminole Yearbook

“Auburn win streak AUBURN, ALA. (Nov. 1) — Auburn ' s crack defensive troops picked off nine John Reaves passes — an NCAA record — as the fired-up Tigers handed Florida a crushing 38-12 setback before a record crowd at Cliff Hare Stadium. All but three of Auburn ' s points came as a result of interceptions. Those three were also the first three of the long day and came via a 22-yard first quarter field goal by John Riley. From there, the unyielding Plainsmen turned five of the pass thefts into touchdowns and another into a Riley field goal of 52-yards. Florida didn ' t get on the scoreboard until the third quarter after Auburn had already built up a commanding 25-0 lead. Touchdowns came on John Reaves tosses of eight and seven yards to Tommy Durrance and Bill Dowdy respectively. For the Gators, who went into the game unbeaten and ranked seventh nationally, it marked their 12th straight loss at Cliff Hare Stadium -- where they have yet to win a game in its 30-year history. Abdelnour (57) and Kelley (50) meet Tiger back. Bill Dowdy reaches a Reaves pass after this Tiger did. Another Tiger tries to cut the corner. 94 ”