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Kalen DeBoer and Hugh Freeze discovered how hard it is to win in the Southeastern Conference these days. Alabama and Auburn have failed to live up to fans’ expectations, but national bragging rights remain open. Now they’re trying to beat each other. That’s not nothing in a state where the Iron Bowl is a year-round issue. What you should know: Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CST at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Where to Watch: ABCRecords: Auburn (5-6, 2-5 SEC) at No. 13 Alabama (8-3, 4-3, No. 13 CFP )BetMGM College Football Odds: Alabama at 11-1/2Series record: Alabama leads at 50-37-1. Watch the Walk of Champions in the video player above and follow along below for live updates during the game. Live Updates: SECOND QUARTER Thorne throws into the sideline as the Tigers turn the ball over again. FIRST QUARTER Labama draws first blood with a 19-yard rushing touchdown from Milroe. 7:0 AlabamaAnother 3 & out for the Tigers. The Tide offense took control just before the 50th minute. Alabama narrowly recovers another fumble, this time by Jalen Milroe, and the Tide are forced to punt the ball. Auburn’s Ian Vachon scores a field goal attempt after the Tide shut down the Tigers’ offense just outside the red zone. Fumble ruling stands. Tiger ball. After a questionable fumble by Bama freshman Ryan Williams, Auburn quickly regained possession. The game is currently under review. Auburn kicks away after its first possession goes nowhere. BEFORE THE GAME 2:35 p.m., 2:09 p.m., 2:07 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 1:35 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Sports director Ryan Hennessy and sports reporter Julian are at the stadium to give you the latest updates . 12:50 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Watch the Walk of Champions 10:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Game Background What’s at stake? In the first year after Nick Saban, Alabama is in danger of not posting double-digit wins for the first time since Saban’s debut season in Year 2007. The team is clinging to hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff and winning their fifth straight Iron Bowl.>> Listen Kalen DeBoer before the Iron Bowl. Auburn (5-6, 2-5) must win to become bowl eligible and avoid a fourth straight losing season. >> Listen to Hugh Freeze before the Iron Bowl. This will be the last game at Bryant-Denny Stadium for Jalen Milroe. It could be the last college game for Payton Thorne. Important matchup: Auburn’s defense against Alabama’s dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe. The Tigers have had some issues containing mobile quarterbacks, and few are more of a running threat than Milroe. In fact, Alabama was at its best when he was a force on the ground in games like Georgia and LSU. He rushed for 17 touchdowns, but had one of his worst performances in the loss to Oklahoma: three interceptions and just seven rushing yards.>> A house divided, a family united: The Hoover family embraces the Iron Bowl rivalry. Who to watch at Auburn: RB Jarquez Hunter is the Tigers’ offensive workhorse, rushing for 1,174 yards and eight touchdowns. He has rushed for 232 yards and four touchdowns in the last two games and posted a 278-yard performance in a road win against Kentucky. Alabama: LB Justin Jefferson is expected to replace defensive playcaller and leader Deontae Lawson. He has 45 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks. Lawson is out for the season with a lower-body injury. Do you remember last year? Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe hit Isaiah Bond (now at Texas) for a last-minute touchdown at 31, preserving the 27-24 victory. The Tide won the SEC title and made the playoffs.>>The gravedigger in Iron Bowl history “There’s no bigger game on the schedule,” said Freeze, who coached in his first Iron Bowl. “Sitting in this seat and losing one like we did last year is still not right. And I know the Auburn faithful have had to endure that, and we want to change that feeling in this building, for our fan base and this state.” Stay up to date on the latest sports stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here. This article contains information from The Associated Press.

Kalen DeBoer and Hugh Freeze discovered how hard it is to win in the Southeastern Conference these days.

Alabama and Auburn failed to live up to fans’ expectations, but statewide bragging rights remain up for grabs.

Now they’re trying to beat each other. That’s not nothing in a state where the Iron Bowl is a year-round issue.

What you should know:

  • Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CST at Bryant-Denny Stadium
  • Where to watch: ABC
  • Records: Auburn (5-6, 2-5 SEC) at No. 13 Alabama (8-3, 4-3, No. 13 CFP)
  • BetMGM college football odds: Alabama at 11-1/2
  • Series record: Alabama leads 50-37-1.

Watch the Walk of Champions in the video player above and follow live updates during the game below.


Live updates:

SECOND QUARTER

  • Thorne throws into the sideline as the Tigers turn the ball over again

FIRST QUARTER

  • Alabama draws first blood with a 19-yard rushing touchdown from Milroe. 7-0 Alabama
  • Another three and out for the Tigers. The Tide offense takes control just before the 50
  • Alabama narrowly recovers another fumble, this time by Jalen Milroe, as the Tide are forced to fend it off.
  • Auburn’s Ian Vachon scores a field goal attempt after the Tide shut down the Tigers’ offense just outside the red zone.
  • Fumble ruling stands. Tiger ball.
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  • After a questionable fumble by Bama freshman Ryan Williams, Auburn quickly regained possession. The piece is currently being reviewed.
  • Auburn kicks away after its first possession goes nowhere.
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BEFORE THE GAME

2:35 p.m

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1:30 p.m

Sports director Ryan Hennessy and sports reporter Julian are at the stadium to give you the latest updates.

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12:15 p.m

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Game background

What is at stake?

In its first year under Nick Saban, Alabama is in danger of not posting double-digit wins for the first time since Saban’s debut season in 2007. The team is clinging to hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff and a fifth straight Iron Bowl victory.

>> Listen to Kalen DeBoer before the Iron Bowl


Auburn (5-6, 2-5) must win to become bowl eligible and avoid a fourth straight season.

>> Listen to Hugh Freeze before the Iron Bowl


It will be Jalen Milroe’s last game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. It could be the last college game for Payton Thorne.

Key Match

Auburn’s defense against Alabama’s dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe. The Tigers have had some issues containing mobile quarterbacks, and few are more of a running threat than Milroe. In fact, Alabama was at its best when he was a force on the ground in games like Georgia and LSU. He threw for 17 touchdowns, but had one of his worst performances in the loss to Oklahoma: three interceptions and just 7 rushing yards.

>> A house divided, a family united: The Hoover family welcomes the Iron Bowl rivalry

Who to watch out for

  • Auburn: RB Jarquez Hunter is the Tigers’ offensive workhorse, rushing for 1,174 yards and eight touchdowns. He has rushed for 232 yards and four touchdowns in the last two games and posted a 278-yard performance in a road win against Kentucky.
  • Alabama: LB Justin Jefferson is expected to replace defensive playcaller and leader Deontae Lawson. He has 45 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks. Lawson is out for the season with a lower body injury.

Do you remember last year?

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe hit Isaiah Bond (now at Texas) for a last-minute touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 31st, preserving a 27-24 victory. The Tide won the SEC title and made the playoffs.

>>The Gravedigger in Iron Bowl History

“There’s no bigger game on the schedule,” said Freeze, who was coaching in the Iron Bowl for the first time. “Sitting in this seat and losing one like we did last year is still not right. And I know the Auburn faithful have had to endure that, and we want to change that feeling in this building, for our fan base and for this state.”

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) catches a touchdown pass on a fourth-and-long play in the final minute, securing a victory over Auburn in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 , in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

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Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) catches a touchdown pass on a fourth-and-long play in the final minute, securing a victory over Auburn in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 , in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

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