*This is an opinionated piece on how I see things happening with Jalen Milroe.
Every Iron Bowl is significant because being a state champion means something, but Saturday’s matchup takes on something different.
Auburn is trying to leave Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium with bowl-eligibility, state champion bragging rights, swaying recruits to its side, and ripping the final threading of College Football Playoff hopes from Alabama. The Crimson Tide looks to deny the Tigers bowl-eligibility, be state champions, and hopes to have chaos ensue to make the 12-team playoff.
Bill Battle, former Alabama athletics director and player, dies at 82
The year’s Iron Bowl also brings up another interesting thought. Will it be the last game for Jalen Milroe at Alabama?
Milroe, a native of Katy, Texas, is eligible for the NFL Draft as a redshirt junior.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
