Alabama has played 43 Thanksgiving Day games in its history, compiling a 30-12-1overall record. Alabama and Auburn met on Thanksgiving Day in 1893 and 1894 in Montgomery, but the Crimson Tide’s Thanksgiving Day tradition really kicked in at the turn of the century.
When was the last time Alabama and Auburn played on Thanksgiving?
1992
The last time the Iron Bowl was played on Thanksgiving Day was in 1992. Alabama won 17-0 at Legion Field en route to the national title. That game also marked the final game of Auburn coach Pat Dye.
Does Alabama play football on Thanksgiving?
“Alabama State and Tuskegee have a longstanding tradition of playing on Thanksgiving Day, with the game being one of the most historic classics in the country. We look forward to hosting them again at ASU Stadium.”
When was the last time Alabama beat Auburn at Auburn?
Alabama has a winning record against all Southeastern Conference teams and leads the series with Auburn 48–37–1.
Iron Bowl.
| First meeting | February 22, 1893 Auburn 32, Alabama 22 |
| Latest meeting | November 27, 2021 Alabama 24, Auburn 22 4OT |
| Next meeting | November 26, 2022 |
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What year did Alabama and Auburn tie in the Iron Bowl?
If it’s an Auburn fan, expect the exact opposite reaction, because the 1985 Iron Bowl was decided by a 52-yard field goal as time expired, giving Alabama a dramatic 25-23 victory after the lead changed hands four times in the final 15 minutes.
Has Auburn ever beat Alabama?
Auburn has a record of 6-1 vs. Alabama in Tuscaloosa going back to 1893 and a record of 4-1 since 2000. Auburn has a record of 4-2 (since 1948) in the Iron Bowl when they come into the game undefeated. The Tigers lost to undefeated Alabama teams in 1971 and 1994.
What years did Auburn beat Alabama?
Alabama vs. Auburn football: Series history, scores
| Date | Location | Winner, Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2017 | Auburn | Auburn, 26-14 |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Tuscaloosa | Alabama, 30-12 |
| Nov 28, 2015 | Auburn | Alabama, 29-13 |
| Nov 29, 2014 | Tuscaloosa | Alabama, 30-12 |
Who does Alabama play on Thanksgiving?
Auburn
No. 3 Alabama will face rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl this weekend, working to continue to defend its place in the College Football Playoff rankings.
How many national championships does Alabama really have?
How many National Championships has Alabama won? In the school’s history, the Tide have hoisted college football’s national trophy 15 times. Their first title came back in 1925 under head coach Wallace Wade.
How many national championships has Alabama won?
The University of Alabama is home to EIGHTEEN national championships in football, the most of any school in the Southeastern Conference and among the most in the country. Alabama most recently won the national title in 2020 under Coach Nick Saban.
What team has beaten Alabama the most?
Alabama has played Mississippi State more than any other SEC team (98 times). The Crimson Tide have faced off against Missouri only five times including the 2014 SEC Championship Game. Missouri beat Alabama back in 1968 and 1975, but Alabama has won the three most recent matchups.
Did Auburn beat Alabama 6 years in a row?
Auburn’s all-time record in the Iron Bowl against Alabama is 37-47-1. Alabama won the most recent meeting. Auburn’s longest win streak was six in a row during the 2002-2007 seasons.
When did Alabama play Auburn?
Alabama vs. Auburn – Game Summary – November 27, 2021 – ESPN.
Has Alabama and Auburn played in a national championship?
In 2009, 2011, and 2012, Alabama went on to win the national championship after winning the Iron Bowl; Auburn went on to win the championship after winning the 2010 Iron Bowl. The 2013 Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium, though, was the most important in recent memory because of the teams’ high national rankings.
When was the last time Alabama and Auburn lost on the same day?
Saturday marks the first time that both Auburn and Alabama have lost on the same day since November 10, 2012. Before that, the last day on which both teams lost was in 2008.
When was the last time Auburn won a national championship?
The NCAA record book lists Auburn as a national champion in 1913, 1957, 1983, 1993 and 2010. To go along with their 2010 national championship, the 1957 team is currently the only team that the school recognizes.
What is Nick Saban’s record against Auburn?
11 Victories and eight losses for Alabama coach Nick Saban against Auburn. Saban’s record in SEC regular-season games against all other teams is 122-20. 15 Iron Bowls since the winning team has been outscored in the fourth quarter.
What is the lowest score in Iron Bowl history?
3-0
The lowest scoring Iron Bowl was the 1960 affair in which Alabama won, 3-0. The highest scoring game in Iron Bowl history was in 1969. The two teams combined for 75 points with Auburn winning, 49-26.
Who has won the most iron bowls Alabama or Auburn?
Alabama
Here are scores from every Iron Bowl game. Alabama leads the series over Auburn 45-36-1.
How many national championships has Alabama won in the last 10 years?
18
The University of Alabama 2009 Official Football Media Guide says Alabama had 12 national championships prior to winning the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. The 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2020 titles bring the total number of national championships claimed by Alabama to 18.
Why is Alabama and Auburn a rivalry?
The two teams met in Birmingham in 1893 for the first Iron Bowl, which Auburn won 32-22. In 1907 the series was suspended and wouldn’t be renewed until 1948. No other game comes close to the animosity of the Iron Bowl. Nowhere else in college football is there such love for one’s team and pure hatred of the other.
