Auburn faces rival Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
Team Schedules/Results
Auburn
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Alabama
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College Football Ratings
| Rating | Auburn | Alabama |
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| ESPN FPI | 1 | 15 |
| Sagarin | 1 | 11 |
| Massey Composite | 1 | 25 |
| PiRate Ratings | 1 | 15 |
Key Stats
| Stat | Auburn | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 28.6 | 49.4 |
| Points Allowed | 22.0 | 19.3 |
| Total YDS | 402.9 | 548.6 |
| Pass YDS | 232.4 | 366.1 |
| Rush YDS | 170.4 | 182.4 |
| Total YDS Allowed | 402.1 | 359.1 |
| Pass YDS Allowed | 237.0 | 240.3 |
| Rush YDS Allowed | 165.1 | 118.9 |
| Turnover margin | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| 3rd Down Conv. | 51.0 | 58.4 |
| 3rd Down Conv. DEF | 53.2 | 38.2 |
Players to Watch
Auburn
CB Roger McCleary, WR Anthony Schwartz, LB Owen Pappoe, LB KJ Britt, QB Bo Nix.
Alabama
WR Devonta Smith, WR Jaylen Waddle, RB Najee Harris, CB Patrick Surtain II, OL Alex Leatherwood.
Injuries
Auburn
[T] 11/22/2020 – Alec Jackson is “?” Saturday vs Alabama (Leg)
[T] 11/22/2020 – Brodarious Hamm is “?” Saturday vs Alabama (Undisclosed)
[RB] 11/22/2020 – Tank Bigsby is “?” Saturday vs Alabama (Hip)
[OL] 10/25/2020 – Brandon Council is out for season (Knee)
[LB] 09/18/2020 – Chandler Wooten is out for season (Personal)
[LB] 09/18/2020 – Josh Marsh is out for season (Personal)
[LB] 09/22/2020 – Romello Height is out indefinitely (Shoulder)
[LB] 09/22/2020 – O.C. Brothers is out indefinitely (Shoulder)
[LB] 10/08/2020 – K.J. Britt is out indefinitely (Thumb)
Alabama
[DE] 11/22/2020 – Phidarian Mathis is “?” Saturday vs Auburn (Leg)
[TE] 11/22/2020 – Miller Forristall is “?” Saturday vs Auburn (Ankle)
[WR] 11/22/2020 – Slade Bolden is “?” Saturday vs Auburn (Ankle)
[LB] 11/13/2020 – Kevin Harris II left the team (Transferred)
[RB] 11/09/2020 – Trey Sanders is out for season (Hip)
[WR] 10/24/2020 – Jaylen Waddle is out indefinitely (Ankle)
Source: statfox.com
Comments
Auburn and Alabama face off in Tuscaloosa for the Iron Bowl. Some say this is the biggest rivalry of college football. Depending on where you live you may agree or disagree with that belief. The fact is though that this has been a competitive series. Last years’ game was one for the ages. Auburn looks solid but several of their wins are tarnished by very controversial officiating calls or no-calls. That’s not Auburn’s fault but it’s still a fact.
Alabama has arguably the best offense in college football. They’ve convincingly won every game they’ve played this season. The Bama defense also seems to have improved. I believe Alabama wins this one. The only concern for Alabama is that Nick Saban will not be on the sidelines due to another supposed bout with COVID 19.
Our Preseason Prediction
Alabama 34, Auburn 27
Game Week 14Powers.com Prediction
Alabama 35, Auburn 31
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 2:30 PM CT (3:30 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the CBS Network.
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