Rivalries Alabama_Crimson_Tide_football_under_Nick_Saban
1 rivalries 1.1 auburn 1.2 tennessee 1.3 lsu rivalries auburn the iron bowl name given alabama s annual game against in-state auburn university tigers. through 2016 season, saban has compiled overall record of 7 wins , 3 losses (7–3) against tigers. after crimson tide lost 17–10 in first iron bowl, alabama shutout auburn in 2008 game 36–0. win in game ended six-game losing streak against tigers, largest margin of victory in iron bowl since 1962 season , first all-time iron bowl win crimson tide @ tuscaloosa. next year, auburn took 14–0 first quarter lead, alabama won 26–21 after greg mcelroy threw four-yard touchdown pass roy upchurch under 2:00 left in game. next year, alabama surrendered 24-point lead , lost eventual national champions 28–27 in largest comeback in iron bowl history. crimson tide rebounded loss , did not allow tigers score offensive touchdown in either 2011 or 2012 edition of iron bowl. in 2013, both teams came game ranked in top 5 , auburn won, 34–28, in has since b...