Overview
- No. 10 Alabama beat Auburn 27-20 at Jordan–Hare, clinching a spot in next weekend’s SEC championship game in Atlanta.
- Kalen DeBoer said RB Jam Miller sustained a lower‑leg injury and will be evaluated, with more information expected Monday.
- Auburn finished 5-7 overall and 1-7 in SEC play, ending Durkin’s interim stint at 1-2 and leaving the Tigers short of bowl eligibility.
- Athletic director John Cohen has signaled a hire will be announced within roughly a day of the game, and Durkin declined to discuss his candidacy postgame.
- Industry reporting indicates Jon Sumrall is trending to Florida, boosting Durkin’s chances as players publicly praised him while opinion columns argued against his promotion.