TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – In a thrilling matchup, the Alabama Crimson Tide emerged victorious in the 2024 Iron Bowl, defeating their arch-rivals, the Auburn Tigers, 31-20. The win marked Alabama’s 50th victory in the storied rivalry and cemented their position as one of the top teams in the country.¹
The game, played in front of a packed Bryant-Denny Stadium, was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows throughout the contest. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was impressive, throwing for 272 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 67 yards.²
The Crimson Tide’s defense was equally impressive, holding Auburn’s high-powered offense to just 20 points. Linebacker Dallas Turner was a standout, recording 10 tackles and two sacks.
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne struggled against Alabama’s stingy defense, throwing for just 187 yards and one touchdown. The Tigers’ running game was also stymied, with leading rusher Jarquez Hunter managing just 47 yards on 15 carries.³
The win marked Alabama’s fifth consecutive victory in the Iron Bowl and improved their overall record in the series to 50-37-1. The Crimson Tide will now turn their attention to the SEC Championship Game, where they will face off against the Georgia Bulldogs.
“I’m proud of our guys for the way they played tonight,” said Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer. “We knew it was going to be a tough game, but our guys stepped up and made the plays when it mattered most.”
DeBoer’s team will now look to secure their spot in the College Football Playoff with a win over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.
“We’re excited about the opportunity to play for a championship,” said DeBoer. “We know it’s going to be a tough game, but we’re confident in our abilities and we’re looking forward to the challenge.”
_Key Stats:_
– Jalen Milroe: 272 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 67 rushing yards
– Dallas Turner: 10 tackles, 2 sacks
– Payton Thorne: 187 passing yards, 1 touchdown
– Jarquez Hunter: 47 rushing yards on 15 carries
_What’s Next:_
– Alabama will face Georgia in the SEC Championship Game on December 7th.
– The Crimson Tide will look to secure their spot in the College Football Playoff with a win over the Bulldogs.
The Iron Bowl victory marked a significant milestone for DeBoer, who improved his record to 11-0 as Alabama’s head coach. With the win, DeBoer became the first Alabama coach to win his first 11 games since Bear Bryant in 1958.
