Auburn Tigers Vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: Some Quick Facts

The most anticipated college football game this weekend is Alabama vs. Auburn. 

Anytime national title implications are at hand, it’s always a big game. But when national title implications are at hand in a bitter rivalry, the magnitude of the game is increased exponentially. 

Last year, Auburn had a chance to derail Alabama’s national championship season but fell short 21-26. This year, Alabama looks to put a scare in Auburn’s title chances. 

Needless to say, this year’s Iron Bowl is going to be a lot of fun to watch.

Here are some interesting facts I researched in anticipation of the game:

It’s the first time since 2005 that both Alabama and Auburn enter the game ranked in the AP Poll. It’s the 17^th time all-time that both teams come into the Iron Bowl ranked.  In such meetings, the team with the higher ranking has a record of 8-8.

Alabama is 7-1 when entering the Iron Bowl as defending National Champions. Their only loss was in 1993, when Auburn beat the Tide 22-14.

Auburn has a record of 6-1 vs. Alabama in Tuscaloosa going back to 1893 and a record of 4-1 since 2000.

Auburn has a record of 4-2 (since 1948) in the Iron Bowl when they come into the game undefeated. The Tigers lost to undefeated Alabama teams in 1971 and 1994.

Five out of the last 7 Iron Bowls have been decided by one possession or less.

From 2001-2008 the first team to score a TD went on to win the game.