Alabama football’s return home to Bryant-Denny Stadium for the Iron Bowl proved to be a return to the win column for the Crimson Tide.
No. 13 Alabama secured its fifth-straight win against Auburn in its first season under head coach Kalen DeBoer, beating the Tigers 28-14 Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa.
With the win, DeBoer becomes the first Alabama football coach to beat Auburn on his first try since Dennis Franchione in 2001, something Nick Saban and Bear Bryant could not do.
DeBoer also becomes the second head coach in Alabama history to beat Auburn in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama now waits for its assignment after missing the SEC championship with a loss to Oklahoma in Norman.
Here’s what happened in Saturday’s 14-point win against Auburn.
(This story will be updated throughout the game.)
Zabien Brown records interception, Alabama gets possession
2:29, Q4: Alabama cuts into Auburn’s turnover advantage with a Zabien Brown interception late in the fourth quarter. Alabama retains possession at its own 38 with a 28-14 lead.
James Burnip records second punt, pins Auburn back at 3-yard line
3:57, Q4: Alabama records its second punt of the day. But James Burnip did it again, pinning Auburn back at its own 3-yard line.
Alabama SAF Bray Hubbard picks off Auburn, Alabama retains possession
11:42, Q4: Alabama has its first takeaway of the day. Jarquez Hunter was pitched the ball from Payton Thorne and tried a pass intended for KeAndre Lambert-Smith. The pass was intercepted by safety Bray Hubbard. An unsportsmanlike penalty by Zabien Brown gave Alabama possession at its own 2-yard line.
Alabama DL Tim Keenan hurt, helped off field
12:04, Q4: Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan walked off the field next to a few members of the Crimson Tide training staff after a play early in th fourth quarter.
Auburn recovers Jalen Milroe fumble
12:45, Q4: Jalen Milroe lost possession for the third time Saturday afternoon, fumbling the football and giving the Crimson Tide possession at the Alabama 43.
Auburn leads Alabama in turnovers 4-0.
Alabama vs Auburn stats through Q3
| STAT | Auburn | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yds | 274 | 371 |
| Pass Yds | 193 | 222 |
| Rush Yds | 81 | 149 |
| Penalties | 5-21 | 4-54 |
| 1st Downs | 17 | 19 |
| 3rd Downs | 3-11 | 9-12 |
| 4th Downs | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 53 | 58 |
| Avg Yds/Play | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Avg Yds/Completion | 10.7 | 15.9 |
| Avg Yds/Rush | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg) | 87 (4.6) | 150 (4.1) |
| Red Zone | 2-3 | 4-4 |
| Time of Poss | 20:33 | 24:27 |
| Turnovers (Def Pts Off) | 0 (0) | 3 (6) |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0-0 | 3-2 |
| Sacks (Def Yds) | 1 (1) | 1 (6) |
| TFL (Def Yds) | 5 (14) | 5 (13) |
End of Q3: Alabama 28, Auburn 14
Alabama holds a two-touchdown lead at the end of three quarters.
Auburn scores first touchdown, cuts into Alabama lead
2:31, Q3: Auburn has its first touchdown of the day. Payton Thorne found Cam Coleman on a 29-yard fade for a score, the first allowed by the Crimson Tide Saturday.
Jarquez Hunter connects on a 2-point conversion.
Alabama leads Auburn 28-14.
DeVonta Smith play leads to Alabama vs Auburn skirmish
6:50, Q3: DeVonta Smith and Malachi Smith had unsportsmanlike penalties after Smith and KeAndre Lambert-Smith were locked up into the sideline. A skirmish between Alabama and Auburn erupted after Smith had to be restrained by members of the coaching staff.
Jalen Milroe scores third rushing touchdown in Alabama vs Auburn
6:54, Q3: Jalen Milroe has his third rushing touchdown of the day, following a Justice Haynes block and breaking free for a 17-yard score.
Milroe has 72 rushing yards on 11 carries and three scores.
Alabama leads Auburn 28-6
Strong Alabama defensive start to Q3 forces Auburn punt
The Alabama defense is off to a strong start. Helped by a Tim Keenan sack of Payton Thorne, the Crimson Tide forced a three-and-out, leading to the Tigers’ fourth punt of the day.
Justice Haynes opens second half with Alabama football TD
11:13, Q3: The Alabama offense started the second half fast against Auburn. Justice Haynes capped off a 90-play, 75-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run.
Alabama leads Auburn 21-6
Alabama vs Auburn halftime stats
| STAT | Auburn | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yds | 204 | 222 |
| Pass Yds | 129 | 141 |
| Rush Yds | 75 | 81 |
| Penalties | 3-15 | 2-29 |
| 1st Downs | 12 | 11 |
| 3rd Downs | 2-9 | 6-9 |
| 4th Downs | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 40 | 38 |
| Avg Yds/Play | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Avg Yds/Completion | 9.9 | 15.7 |
| Avg Yds/Rush | 5 | 3.5 |
| Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg) | 75 (5) | 82 (3.7) |
| Red Zone | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Time of Poss | 14:33 | 15:27 |
| Turnovers (Def Pts Off) | 0 (0) | 3 (6) |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0-0 | 3-2 |
| Sacks (Def Yds) | 1 (1) | 0 (0) |
| TFL (Def Yds) | 4 (10) | 3 (4) |
Half: Alabama 14, Auburn 6
Alabama holds a 14-6 halftime lead against rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Alabama will start with the ball in the second half.
Alabama forces another red-zone stop, forces Auburn field goal
:29, Q2: Alabama’s defense forced another red-zone stop in the first half against Auburn. A Jihaad Campbell and Justin Jefferson tackle-for-loss forced a fourth down.
Auburn connects on a 25-yard field goal. Auburn trails Alabama 14-6
Jalen Milroe loses ball on strip sack, Auburn takes over
1:40, Q2: Jalen Milroe suffers Alabama’s third turnover of the game on a strip sack by Jalen McLeod, beating Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor, recovered by Philip Blidi. Auburn takes over at Alabama 34.
Jalen Milroe scores second rushing TD for Alabama vs Auburn
2:44, Q2: Jalen Milroe scores his second rushing touchdown of the day on a 1-yard goal-line push. Milroe has 52 rushing yards on eight carries and two scores. Alabama leads Auburn 14-3
Elijah Pritchett returns at right tackle for Alabama football
Alabama right tackle Elijah Pritchett returned to the game in the second quarter. Wilkin Formby had taken snaps with Pritchett on the sideline with his helmet.
Auburn connects on 37-yard field goal, cuts Alabama lead
8:27, Q2: Auburn is on the board after Ian Vachon connects on a 37-yard field goal ending a 9-play, 72-yard scoring drive. Malachi Moore forced an incompletion on a hit against Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter to force the field goal try.
Jalen Milroe throws interception
11:24, Q2: Jalen Milroe throws his first interception of the day on a pass meant for Germie Bernard. Auburn takes over at own 9-yard line. Milroe has nine interceptions since Alabama’s win against Georgia.
Alabama makes red zone stop, Auburn turns ball over on downs
A Payton Thorne incompletion in the end zone gave Alabama a red zone stop early in the second quarter. Alabama takes over at own 19.
End of Q1: Alabama 7, Auburn 0
Alabama holds the one-touchdown lead over Auburn after one quarter. Auburn holds a 121-104 total yards advantage over the Crimson Tide.
Jalen Milroe, Alabama football scores first touchdown
3:18, Q1: Alabama’s first touchdown came from a 19-yard touchdown run by Jalen Milroe. The Alabama quarterback had back-to-back first-down runs, giving the Crimson Tide a 7-0 lead vs Auburn.
Wilkin Formby enters game at right tackle
Alabama has a new right tackle for its third series. Wilkin Formby took over for Elijah Pritchett for the Crimson Tide’s third series against Auburn.
Malachi Moore records pass deflection, forces Auburn punt
5:49, Q1: Malachi Moore adds a pass breakup meant for Malcolm Simmons to force an Auburn punt. Auburn is 1-4 on third down opportunities. Alabama takes over at own 48-yard line.
Auburn defense forces Alabama punt
6:42, Q1: Another Alabama drive, another drive ending in Crimson Tide punt. One first down pass from Jalen Milroe to CJ Dippre was answered with three stops at the line of scrimmage and a forced fumble recovered by the Crimson Tide. James Burnip pins Auburn at own 9-yard line.
Auburn misses field goal chance, Alabama takes over
7:54, Q1: Auburn squandered its first scoring attempt of the game. Tigers kicker Ian Vachon missed his 39-yard field goal attempt left. Alabama takes over at own 21-yard line.
Ryan Williams fumbles catch, Auburn takes over
11:28, Q1: Ryan Williams lost possession of his first catch of the day. Williams fumbled the 19-yard first-down catch, which the Tigers recovered. Auburn takes over at its own 27-yard line. The play was reviewed. The original call stood for an Auburn first down.
Auburn starts with three-and-out, Tigers punt
13:25, Q1: Alabama’s defense is off to a strong start, forcing an Auburn three-and-out on a Payton Thorne incompletion intended for KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Alabama takes over at own 41
Alabama vs Auburn coin toss
Alabama wins the coin toss and defers to the second half. Auburn will start with the football.
Alabama football senior day: Which Crimson Tide players are honored
Here is the full list of Alabama football senior day honorees:
- James Burnip, punter
- MJ Chirgwin, wide receiver
- CJ Dippre, tight end
- Kaleb Fleming, wide receiver
- Kneeland Hibbett, long snapper
- Justin Jefferson, linebacker
- Jah-Marien Latham, defensive line
- Alijah May, defensive back
- Coby McNeal, tight end
- Malachi Moore, defensive back
- Graham Nicholson, kicker
- Robbie Ouzts, tight end
- Que Robinson, linebacker
- Graham Roten, offensive line
- Reid Schuback, kicker
- Nick Serpa, punter
- Tim Smith, defensive line
- Adam Thorsland, tight end
- Kade Wehby, long snapper
Auburn vs Alabama score prediction: Who wins the Iron Bowl?
No. 13 Alabama 28, Auburn 24: Throw stats, records and past performances out the window. This is the Iron Bowl, a game that has been decided by a single score in three of Alabama and Auburn’s past five meetings. What could be an advantage? The Crimson Tide’s ball-hawk, takeaway-happy defense against Thorne, despite having four interceptions in his past eight games after a four-interception game against Cal. One takeaway could be the difference Saturday, one that could give DeBoer his first Iron Bowl victory.
Alabama vs Auburn kickoff time pushed back
Kickoff for the Iron Bowl has been pushed back 20 minutes to 2:50 p.m.
What is Auburn football playing for in 2024 Iron Bowl?
Auburn football has something on the line when it takes the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday afternoon.
After a four-overtime win against Texas A&M, the Tigers are one win away from bowl eligibility. Auburn is also looking for its first win against Alabama since 2019.
What is Alabama football playing for in 2024 Iron Bowl?
With an Auburn win comes history for Alabama football.
The Crimson Tide would finish the 2024 season undefeated at home. With a win, Kalen DeBoer would be the first Alabama football coach to beat Auburn in his first Iron Bowl since Dennis Franchione in 2001.
Nick Saban didn’t beat Auburn in his first try, falling to the 25th-ranked Tigers 17-10 on the road in 2007.
It was something Bear Bryant couldn’t do, falling to the second-ranked Tigers 14-8 in Birmingham to end the 1958 season.
Gene Stallings is the only Alabama coach that won a national championship to have led the Crimson Tide to a win against Auburn in his first try: a 16-7 win against the No. 20 Tigers in Birmingham.
With a win against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, DeBoer would join an even shorter list, becoming the second coach in Alabama history to beat Auburn in Tuscaloosa.
Why is Alabama vs Auburn called the ‘Iron Bowl’?
Former Auburn football coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan first coined the phrase in 1964 during an interaction with a group of reporters where one asked how the Tigers would cope the the potential of missing a bowl game.
“We’ve got our bowl game. We have it every year. It’s the Iron Bowl in Birmingham,” Jordan said.
Because of Birmingham’s steel and iron production, and because the Alabama vs. Auburn game was traditionally played at Legion Field, the nickname stuck, even when the game moved to each school’s campus.
Auburn football SEC availability report
Out
- OLB Jamonta Waller
- DB Tyler Scott
- DB Champ Anthony
- K Alex McPherson
- TE Brandon Frazier
Alabama football SEC availability report vs Auburn
Here is Alabama’s final SEC availability report before the Auburn game
- WR Cole Adams
- LB Que Robinson
- SAF Keon Sabb
- LB Deontae Lawson
Alabama vs Auburn: Iron Bowl weather forecast
Alabama football fans should see sunny skies for the Iron Bowl Saturday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, highs will reach 52 with a calm wind.
Alabama football coach records vs Auburn
Seven Alabama football coaches have led the Crimson Tide to wins against Auburn since 1948.
Two coaches, Bear Bryant (19) and Nick Saban (12), have double-digit wins against the Tigers, while three, Mike Shula, Bill Curry and Jennings B. Whitworth, did not beat Auburn.
Dennis Franchione was the last Alabama coach to beat Auburn in his first season as Crimson Tide head coach, leading the Crimson Tide to a 31-7 road win in 2001.
Alabama vs Auburn: Iron Bowl history
On the football field, Alabama holds a significant advantage over Auburn, winning 50 of 88 total meetings including 12 of the Crimson Tide’s past 16 meetings against the Tigers.
Alabama has won each of its past four games against Auburn since falling to the Tigers 48-45 to end the 2019 season. The Crimson Tide’s most recent home loss to Auburn was in 2010.
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama football hold Walk of Champions prior to Iron Bowl
Auburn football schedule 2024
- Aug. 31: Auburn 73, Alabama A&M 3
- Sept. 7: California 21, Auburn 14
- Sept. 14: Auburn 45, New Mexico 19
- Sept. 21: Arkansas 24, Auburn 14
- Sept. 28: Oklahoma 27, Auburn 21
- Oct. 5: Georgia 31, Auburn 13
- Oct. 19: Missouri 21, Auburn 17
- Oct. 26: Auburn 24, Kentucky 10
- Nov. 2: Vanderbilt 17, Auburn 7
- Nov. 16: Auburn 48, Louisiana Monroe 14
- Nov. 23: Auburn 43, Texas A&M 41, 4OT
- Nov. 30: Auburn at Alabama; 2:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Alabama football schedule 2024
- Aug. 31: Alabama 63, Western Kentucky 0
- Sept. 7: Alabama 42, South Florida 16
- Sept. 14: Alabama 42, Wisconsin 10
- Sept. 28: Alabama 41, Georgia 34
- Oct. 5: Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 3
- Oct. 12: Alabama 27, South Carolina 25
- Oct. 19: Tennessee 24, Alabama 1
- Oct. 26: Alabama 34, Missouri 0
- Nov. 9: Alabama 42, LSU 13
- Nov. 16: Alabama 52, Mercer 7
- Nov. 23: Oklahoma 24, Alabama 3
- Nov. 30: Alabama vs. Auburn; 2:30 p.m., ABC
What channel is Alabama football vs Auburn on today?
TV channel: ABC
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Alabama vs. Auburn will be shown on ABC at 2:30 p.m. CT from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will call the game from the booth with Molly McGrath reporting from the sideline.
Alabama vs Auburn: Iron Bowl time today
Date: Saturday, Nov. 30
Start time: 2:30 p.m. CT
No. 13 Alabama is set to kick off against Auburn at 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Listen to Alabama football vs Auburn on the radio
Alabama vs. Auburn will be broadcast live on WFFN FM (95.3) in Tuscaloosa and WBPT FM (106.9) in Birmingham.
Here are the announcers for the Alabama-Auburn game:
- Chris Stewart (play-by-play)
- Tyler Watts (analysis)
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Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him atcgay@gannett.com or follow him@_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.
