It appears that Marshall Eriksen is not an enthusiast of Auburn in any case. Marshall Eriksen, enacted by Jason Segel was attired in an Auburn-University shirt in the episode aired on 14th December. A spokeswoman for CBS informs that there is no obligation involved in it.

The outfit division of the series generally uses the assistance of Tailgate Clothing Stores and the shirt in question was provided by them for Segel to dress in, according to the spokesperson, Beth Haiken. She adds that the company creates numerous high quality clothing and the artists wear a number of them in the series.