As the storied Iron Bowl rivalry gears up for another chapter, college football analysts Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit have sent shockwaves through the Crimson Tide faithful. In their weekly pre-GameDay video, both experts predicted Auburn to pull off the biggest upset of Rivalry Weekend, a bold claim that has already ignited heated debates among fans.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is ready for Rivalry Week which is already off to an AMAZING start!!
I know LC and Peter are ready for a big day 🤣🐶 pic.twitter.com/kGYCRH3W1b
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) November 30, 2024
Corso summed up his reasoning succinctly, stating, “Auburn’s hot, Alabama’s not,” pointing to the Tigers’ recent momentum and Alabama’s struggles in a post-Saban transition. Kirk Herbstreit, a respected voice in college football, gave his seal of approval to Corso’s pick, doubling down on the idea that Alabama’s season of inconsistency could reach a new low.
For the Crimson Tide, the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a tumultuous season, Alabama faces the real possibility of missing the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. A loss to Auburn in the Iron Bowl would not only end their postseason hopes but also amplify concerns about the program’s direction under head coach Kalen DeBoer.
Auburn, meanwhile, is riding a wave of confidence and sees this as an opportunity to make a statement. With the Iron Bowl remaining one of college football’s most passionate rivalries, Corso and Herbstreit’s controversial call has only added to the tension leading up to kickoff.
Will the Tigers capitalize on Alabama’s vulnerabilities, or will the Crimson Tide defy the doubters and reclaim their dominance? All eyes are on this high-stakes clash as Rivalry Weekend promises drama and potential heartbreak.
