Just like most seasons, the Iron Bowl is the most important game of the season and the 84th edition between Alabama and Auburn will be no different. The Crimson Tide is fighting to keep its playoff hopes alive and the Tigers are looking to play spoiler.
With quarterback Mac Jones making his first career road start, good preparation will come into play even more ahead of kick-off.
That being said here are some final notes and observations before the game begins.
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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77