Auburn beats top-ranked Alabama in the Iron Bowl and wins the SEC West
On November 25, 2017, Auburn beat Alabama 26-14.
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
I’m sorry I could not do a better job as a coach and as a leader.
Associated Press, via The Dispatch
The day
Auburn Athletics
For the second time in three weeks, Auburn knocked off No. 1, claiming the SEC Western Division championship with a 26-14 Iron Bowl win.
Gus Malzahn, Auburn head coach
It was something Chip’s been saving …
Associated Press
Jarrett Stidham and No. 6 Auburn dominated top-ranked Alabama 26-14 Saturday, earning a berth in next week’s Southeastern Conference title game.
Auburn fans stormed the field after the final play, creating a scene similar to 2013 when the fourth-ranked Tigers beat No. 1 Alabama on a last-play, 109-yard return of a missed field goal.
Reaction
Through Nov 26, 2017
What Auburn said
Gus Malzahn, Auburn head coach
That’s a huge challenge and our team did it. We’re the SEC West champs. Couldn’t be prouder of our team.
I don’t know, them experts got it figured out. I don’t think anybody else has played two No. 1 teams and a No. (3) team. Put up our schedule against anybody.
Associated Press, via The Dispatch
What Alabama said
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
The biggest difference in the game was third down …
Associated Press, via the Valley News
Neither team
Associated Press
The SEC fined Auburn $250,000 after fans rushed onto the field to celebrate the win.
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Sources
News and releases
The Dispatch, Nov 26, 2017“No. 6 Auburn dominates No. 1 Alabama in Iron Bowl”
Associated Press, via The Dispatch
AuburnTigers.com, Nov 25, 2017“Auburn wins SEC West with 26-14 Iron Bowl victory”
Auburn Athletics’ own game story, by AuburnTigers.com
- Valley News, Nov 25, 2017
“No. 6 Auburn Tops No. 1 Alabama, Earns SEC Title Shot - Valley News”
Associated Press, via the Valley News