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.

On Tuesday, Auburn football announced it will be claiming four new national titles: 1910 (new), 1914 1958 and 2004. Shortly after the announcement, Alabama senator and former Auburn head coach (1999-2008) Tommy Tuberville reacted to his 2004 team officially claiming the national title.

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