Tommy Tuberville

Auburn football coach resigns

Auburn football coach Tommy TubervilleAUBURN, Ala., Dec. 3  -- Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville announced his resignation Wednesday following a season-ending 36-0 loss to archrival Alabama.

The loss to the top-ranked and unbeaten Crimson Tide ended a disappointing 5-7 2008 season, and eliminated any chance at a bowl appearance.