There’s always a chance in this rivalry.
Auburn typically plays the Crimson Tide close, even when the Tigers are in a down year like this one. Look at 2015 and 2016. Those were competitive games at halftime. This season, Auburn is arguably less talented and more injured than “down” Tiger teams of the past, but that shouldn’t stop Auburn from giving their best effort of the season. And based on the way Alabama has been playing this season, if the Tide don’t get control of things early, this could be a dog fight.
Here are five reasons why Auburn beats Alabama on Saturday.