The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide improved to 8-0 on the season with a victory over No. 22 Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
With Alabama coach Nick Saban watching home after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian led the Crimson Tide to another easy victory in their quest to return to the College Football Playoff.
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones had arguably his best game of the season, completing 18 of 26 passes for 302 yards and a career-high five touchdowns.
DeVonta Smith had another standout performance for the Tide, catching seven passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns. Smith went over 1,000 yards on the season with his performance and now has 12 touchdowns.
John Metchie III and Jahleel Billingsley were also on the receiving end of touchdowns from Jones.
Running back Najee Harris rushed for 96 yards on just 11 carries and scored once.
Alabama’s defense brought down Auburn quarterback Bo Nix three times, finished with eight tackles for loss and forced three turnovers.
The No. 1 Crimson Tide face LSU next week in a game rescheduled from Nov. 14.