Everything has been set up for the Iron Bowl.
Alabama is currently focused on this week’s matchup with Western Carolina, but according to the Southeastern Conference’s front office, the Alabama-Auburn matchup for Nov. 30 already has a scheduled time and network.
On Monday, the SEC announced the year’s Iron Bowl will kick off at 2:30 p.m. and CBS Sports will have the call.
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For a rivalry that started in 1893, Alabama and Auburn have met 83 times as the Crimson Tide holds an 46-36 lead with one tie.
? times and networks announced for games on November 30: https://t.co/PwPdhejY3H pic.twitter.com/lefBUlz3Fo
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) November 18, 2019
As the Tide’s starting quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa propelled the team to a 52-21 victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium last season. However, the venue is Jordan-Hare Stadium and the Tigers always carry a few tricks at home. This game is huge for Alabama, especially with a pending opportunity at the College Football Playoff. Should it handle Auburn convincingly, it puts the CFP committee in a bind upon choosing the best four teams.
If the Tide wins out the remainder of its schedule and LSU wins the SEC Championship – then Alabama should find its way into the playoff.
The focus is one this week; however, it will be interesting to see how Mac Jones and the Tide’s offense will challenge Auburn.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
