AUBURN, Ala. — Pat Dye, the legendary football coach who led Auburn's football program to great heights during the 1980s, died Monday, according to his son, Pat Dye Jr. He was 80 years old.
Dye was hospitalized late last month because of ongoing kidney issues. He tested positive for COVID-19 during his stay, but was asymptomatic, his son said.
The legendary coach led Auburn to a 99-39-4 overall record in 12 seasons, including nine in a row with winning records. The team won four SEC championships, and Dye was named SEC Coach of the Year three times.