Auburn 26, Alabama 14: Gus Malzahn said “That’s a huge challenge and our team did it”

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.

Gus Malzahn, Auburn head coach

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.

Gus Malzahn, Auburn head coach

It was something Chip's been saving

Nick Saban, Alabama head coach

I’m sorry I could not do a better job as a coach and as a leader.

Nick Saban, Alabama head coach

The biggest difference in the game was third down

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.

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.

Associated Press

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.

Associated Press

The SEC fined Auburn $250,000 after fans rushed onto the field to celebrate the win.