Overview
- The SEC set kickoff for 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- Alabama is 8-2 (6-1 SEC) and is described as in an essentially must-win position for the College Football Playoff.
- A victory keeps Alabama in contention for the SEC Championship Game, dependent on other conference results.
- Auburn is 4-6 (1-6 SEC) and will be led by interim coach DJ Durkin.
- Before the rivalry, Alabama hosts Eastern Illinois and Auburn plays Mercer, and this will be the first Iron Bowl in prime time at Jordan-Hare since 2007.