Auburn Gets 500th Victory in 16-7 Win vs USC in Citrus Bowl

January 1, 1987

#10 Auburn defeats USC 16-7 in the Citrus Bowl.

Jeff Burger threw a pick-6 in the first quarter. Brent Fullwood rushed for 152 yards and Aundray Bruce grabbed 3 sacks on the day.

Auburn won their 500th overall game with this victory.

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