Sun Nov 30 01:20:00 UTC 2025: Headline: DeBoer Previews Iron Bowl, Highlights Rivalry’s Importance and Auburn’s Potential

Auburn, AL – As the Thanksgiving holiday fades, the focus shifts to one of college football’s most storied rivalries: the Iron Bowl. This Saturday, No. 10 Alabama will travel to Jordan-Hare Stadium to face Auburn in the annual clash, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Crimson Tide Head Coach Kalen DeBoer spoke on the significance of the Iron Bowl for both the universities and community. DeBoer also emphasized the need to prepare for a determined Auburn team.

Alabama leads the all-time series 51-37-1, but history shows that games on the Plains often produce unexpected outcomes. While the Crimson Tide have won the last five meetings, their record at Auburn since the shift to on-campus stadiums is a less dominant 7-10.

The Tigers have a history of playing spoiler against highly-ranked Alabama teams, though typically when they themselves are ranked. Regardless, recent Iron Bowls at Jordan-Hare have been full of dramatic finishes and memorable moments, including:

  • 2022: Jalen Milroe’s improbable “gravedigger” touchdown pass to Isaiah Bond in the final seconds secured a 27-24 victory for Alabama.
  • 2021: Bryce Young led a remarkable 97-yard drive with no timeouts, capped by a touchdown pass to Ja’Corey Brooks, forcing overtime. Alabama eventually prevailed in four overtimes, 24-22.
  • 2017: Auburn upset No. 1 Alabama 26-14, snapping the Crimson Tide’s undefeated season.
  • 2013: Chris Davis’s legendary 109-yard return of a missed field goal with no time left gave Auburn a stunning 34-28 victory.

As the teams prepare for Saturday’s game, fans on both sides are bracing for another intense chapter in the Iron Bowl saga. History suggests that regardless of records or rankings, anything can happen when Alabama and Auburn collide on the gridiron.

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