Game Week Central – Alabama & Auburn

It's Rivalry Week in Tuscaloosa, with the Alabama Crimson Tide set to host the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, November 30. Here is what you need to know about the Crimson Tide and the Tigers!

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Previous Matchup

Alabama had an improbable comeback against the Auburn Tigers in a 27-24 victory cemented by a 4th and 31 pass and catch from Jalen Milroe to Isaiah Bond.

Notable News

Alabama has never beaten Auburn in Tuscaloosa without Nick Saban as the head coach of the Crimson Tide. Alabama's first win in Tuscaloosa came in 2008.

Auburn is one win away from becoming bowl-eligible with a 5-6 record on the season.

Stat Leaders

Alabama

Passing: Jalen Milroe - 65% completion, 2,396 yards 15 TD, 9 INT
Rushing: Jalen Milroe - 135 carries, 615 yards, 17 TD
Receiving: Ryan Williams - 42 catches, 804 yards, 8 TD
Defensive: Jihaad Campbell - 99 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 1 pick, 1 FR

Auburn

Passing: Payton Thorne - 63.4% completion, 2,412 yards, 20 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: Jarquez Hunter - 174 carries, 1,145 yards, 8 TD
Receiving: KeAndre Lambert-Smith - 42 catches, 865 yards, 8 TD
Defensive: Dorian Mausi Jr. - 71 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 FF

Last Week

Alabama lost 24-3 to the Oklahoma Sooners on the road, getting dominated from start to finish in a game that ended the Tide's postseason hopes.

Auburn won a four-overtime thriller 43-41 over the Texas A&M Aggies at home.

Coaches

Kalen DeBoer is in his first season as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama currently has an 8-3 record overall and a 4-3 record in SEC Play. DeBoer is 112-15 overall as a head coach in college football.

Hugh Freeze is in his second season as the head coach of the Auburn Tigers. Auburn currently has a 5-6 record overall and a 2-5 record in SEC Play. Freeze is 87-60 as a head coach in college football and 11-13 record as Auburn's head coach.

All-Time

Alabama holds a 50-37-1 record all-time against the Auburn Tigers. The Crimson Tide is on a 4-game win streak against Auburn.

How to Watch

TV: ABC, (2:30 p.m. CT)

Radio: Tide 100.9 and 95.3 The Bear

Gambling

Alabama is an 11.5-point favorite over Auburn.

Over/Under is set at 52.5 points

Moneyline: Alabama (-550) Auburn (+380)

ESPN Matchup Predictor

Alabama: 87.7%

Auburn: 12.3%