One of the best traditions in college football won’t happen this fall.
Auburn announced on Thursday that, as part of new game day policies for the 2020 season, there will be no pregame eagle flight. The tradition began with the first game of the 2000 season against Wyoming and has become a fan favorite.
Fans wanting to visit the eagles are able to go to Auburn’s Southeastern Raptor Center on Saturdays.
“We are still practicing with them just to kind of keep them in shape, keep the routine going — and just in case any policy decision gets changed throughout the year,” said Andrew Hopkins, assistant director of raptor training and education at the Raptor Center.