And what does an eagle have to do with it? Well, it seems that Auburn fans and alums have an official motto and battle cry. It's "War Eagle," and a suspiciously Hollywood-like origin story ...

Pearl guided No. 1 Auburn to a dominant 94-78 victory over ... dip of celebration for him to open March Madness. VFL and War Damn Eagle! — Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) March 1, 2025 Pearl ...