Alabama football has five straight victories over Auburn University since 2020.
Kalen DeBoer got his first Iron Bowl win as the Crimson Tide’s head coach over Hugh Freeze.
Alabama players state their case on why the Crimson Tide should make College Football Playoff
The Crimson Tide improves to 9-3 and now await the hand of the College Football Playoff Committee.
Alabama had four turnovers — including three lost fumbles — against the Tigers; however, it bounced back and earned a 28-14 victory to close out its regular season on Saban Field. DeBoer joined Frank Thomas (1931-46) in becoming the second coach in Alabama history to win nine games in his first season. Thomas went 9-1 in his first season for the Tide in 1931.
So, what did we learn about Alabama after last week? A breakdown is below.
1. Alabama is still big brother of the Iron Bowl
Alabama had Auburn remember its place in the rivalry on last week.
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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.
