The 2004 season was Tuberville’s sixth at Auburn, and the only undefeated season in his head coaching career. After he congratulated the team in the video, he explained why he believes Auburn was the best team in the country that year.

Auburn football will recognize seven additional national championships after changing the program's criteria, bringing the Tigers' total to nine.

There is no doubt that the 2004 Auburn team was the best team in the country for the entire season," the U.S. Senator and former Tigers head coach said in a video statement