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Alabama football to return two marquee starters for Iron Bowl

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The University of Alabama football team is getting two marquee defensive starters back at the right time.

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Alabama faces Auburn on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium for the Iron Bowl. Deontae Lawson (linebacker) and Jaylen Key (free safety) have missed two straight games because of an injury.

Lawson, a sophomore, had an ankle issue while Key (a transfer) dealt with a quad injury.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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