Eli Manning Sets Toilet Paper Rolling Record at Toomer’s Corner
7,525 rolls thrown over the iconic Auburn Oaks
Toomer’s Corner in Auburn was a snowstorm of cheers and toilet paper on Tuesday, but it wasn’t in celebration of an Auburn victory. Former NFL quarterback Eli Manning came to town to lead a wild, record-breaking event: tossing toilet paper onto the iconic Auburn oaks.
Hundreds of fans, students, and alumni packed the brick‑lined intersection of Magnolia and College Street. Everyone gathered not just to celebrate, but to set a Guinness World Record for the most toilet paper rolled in one go.
Two-time Super Bowl champ Manning was the star of the show. His visit to the Plains was part of his ESPN series, Eli’s Places, where he highlights unique spots and traditions. Manning even grabbed rolls himself and joined Auburn legends Patrick Nix and Bo Nix as they tossed paper into the air.
By late afternoon, around 5 p.m., the Corner was blanketed in about 7,525 rolls of toilet paper, turning it into something that looked like Christmas in July. One of the excited fans said it “looked like snow was falling.”
There wasn’t a previous record on file, so this set the official one for Toomer’s Corner. It’s now the standard for future rollings.
Keith S. Hébert, Draughton Professor of Southern History, read an official declaration from Governor Kay Ivey, who didn’t attend in person but officially recognized the event and even ordered a plaque to mark the moment. Hébert said, “In accordance with all available records, these individuals achieved what was previously unheard of by any other person in history.”
This corner isn’t just any spot. It’s where a telegraph once stood at Toomer’s Drugs, and celebrators started tossing ticker tape after wins—later evolving into this toilet paper tradition. The oaks here have survived poison and fire over the years to become a symbol of Auburn pride.
Eli Manning’s trip has now sealed its own place in that story. He brought energy, a crowd, and made rolls of toilet paper look as iconic as they are at Toomer’s Corner. For those of us who love The Loveliest Village, it felt like a piece of home—messy, loud, and full of spirit.
The WSFA 12 coverage of the event can be seen at this link.
