Opelika City Schools joined with Auburn City Schools, city mayors, and community partners to commemorate the 100th football game between Opelika High School and Auburn High School on September 4, 2025, at Bulldog Stadium.

To mark the milestone, commemorative footballs were presented to the mayors of both cities, superintendents, high school principals, and head coaches. The game, dating back to 1917, was broadcast statewide on Alabama Public Television as its Game of the Week.

Special recognitions were also part of the celebration. Opelika High School honored Mr. Leon Cooksey, a 1956 graduate who has attended 76 consecutive Opelika–Auburn games and more than 700 Bulldog contests. Additionally, The Orthopaedic Clinic was recognized for 45 years of providing care for both Opelika and Auburn student-athletes.

The night was a tribute to the past century of competition and a celebration of the Opelika and Auburn communities.