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Auburn honors 13 soldiers lost in Afghanistan airport bombing

Auburn left 13 seats open at its opener in the memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan

College football provided many special moments in Week 1. The best, however, may not have happened on the field.

Kudos to Auburn for the choice to honor the memories of the 13 soldiers who lost their lives in the bombing at the airport in Afghanistan.

The moving gesture happened at Auburn’s 60-10 victory over Akron at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday.

There were 13 seats left open, one for each life lost.

Well done, War Eagle.

Who’s better: Bryce Young or Bo Nix? Twitter weighs in

Alabama football will have Bryce Young at the helm of the Crimson Tide offense, and Auburn will once again have Bo Nix, one Twitter user …

Alabama will have a new quarterback at the helm of the dangerous Crimson Tide offense. No longer will it be Mac Jones, who proudly served in the role as the starter for one amazing season. It is now Bryce Young’s turn.

His counterpart, however, Bo Nix over on the eastern side of the state of Alabama (or southern if we’re asking Bryan Harsin) is getting ready for his third season as the Auburn quarterback.

Recently, one Twitter user gave out a take that claims he would rather have Bo Nix as his team’s quarterback than Bryce Young.

Well, Alabama fans found the tweet and turned it into comedy gold.

This tweeter believes Auburn should keep Bo Nix. All is right in the world.

LOL.

Steve Harvey reactions never get old.

There is some height difference between the two.

Rick Ross found that tweet funny.

KD thinks this has the whole squad laughing.

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WATCH: Najee Harris talks about jokingly telling Alabama fans ‘War Eagle’

Alabama RB Najee Harris joined the Pat McAfee Show and had some fun, explaining why he jokingly uses ‘War Eagle’ sometimes towards fans.

This story originally appeared on Auburn Wire.

Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, former Alabama running back Najee Harris was asked about if he knew how crazy SEC fans were before playing for the Crimson Tide as he grew up in California.

The future NFL Draft pick joked that he couldnā€™t get a bite to eat without someone saying ā€œRoll Tide!ā€ to him. Harris, who seems like an extremely likable guy, sometimes shocked those Alabama fans with two words they donā€™t want to hear: War Eagle!

(Note: Some language NSFW)

We like it, Najee!

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WATCH: Najee Harris turns on the jets for 39-yard TD

Najee Harris scores a nation-leading 17th rushing touchdown to build on Alabama’s lead over Auburn to make the score 35-6 with time left …

Alabama continues to roll over Auburn in the 2020 Iron Bowl as Najee Harris scores on a 39-yard run to extend the Crimson Tide’s lead over the Tigers, 35-6.

The Auburn defense has not been able to stop, let alone slow down, the Alabama offense.

Whether it’s the heat of the rivalry driving the team forward, or having offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian at the helm today with Nick Saban out, either way, this team is proving they deserve to be No. 1 in the nation.

Harris had a beautiful cut to get through Auburn’s defensive front, then there was nothing but open field between him and the end zone. This is touchdown No. 17 for Harris, who leads the nation.

With plenty of time remaining in the third quarter, who know what may happen before the end of the game.

You can watch Harris’ run below:

WATCH: Mac Jones can’t stop throwing touchdowns

Alabama extends their lead, 28-6, over Auburn in the 2020 edition of the Iron Bowl. Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith are having great games.

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones is having a pretty good game in his second Iron Bowl appearance, making up for last year’s loss where he threw two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns.

Today, Jones has not thrown a single interception against Auburn, but has thrown for four touchdowns. DeVonta Smith has caught half of them.

The most recent Jones-to-Smith touchdown came on a 58-yard catch and run.

Smith’s speed and elusiveness were put on full display. After making the catch on the run, Smith weaved through traffic and turned on the jets to showcase his breakaway speed.

That touchdown extends Alabama’s lead, 28-6.

Steve Sarkisian is leading the team today with Nick Saban out with COVID, and he’s not dissappointing.

You can watch the touchdown below:

Iron Bowl Halftime: Alabama rolls over Auburn at the half

Alabama has an 18 point lead over the Auburn Tigers at the half. A handful of touchdowns by Mac Jones, and some stellar defense…

The Alabama Crimson Tide seem to have full control over Bo Nix and the Auburn Tigers, despite Nick Saban not being present.

Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian has Alabama in a good position to finish out strong, as the contest’s first half comes to a close with a score of 21-3.

Mac Jones is having an amazing day, completing nine of 13 passing attempts for 174 yards and three touchdowns. All three passes to result in scores for Alabama were thrown to different receivers: DeVonta Smith, Malachi Moore and Jahleel Billingsley.

Najee Harris has been contained, only rushing five times for 25 yards, but has also seen a one reception for an additional 25 yards.

Pete Golding and the Crimson Tide defense have held Bo Nix to a very ineffective first half in the air, only allowing 12 completions for 96 yards and an interception to close out the half.

On the ground, Auburn has not had much luck, 20 total carries for 57 yards.

There’s still an entire half remaining in the game for Auburn to stage a comeback; however, the same argument could be made for Alabama to extend the lead, essentially ending the game far before the four quarters conclude.

The biggest star of the first half is true-freshman defensive back Malachi Moore, who has an interception and a handful of big-time plays to help Alabama on the defensive side of the ball.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on the 2020 Iron Bowl as the second half gets under way.

WATCH: Mac Jones eludes pressure, throws perfectly placed pass for TD

Alabama keeps putting points on the board as the lead extends over Auburn in the 2020 Iron Bowl.

Mac Jones and the Crimson Tide are rolling in the first half of the 2020 Iron Bowl with a score of 21-3 with time remianing in the second quarter.

A 24-yard completion by Jones to Jahleel Billingsley helps extend the lead. The pass was dropped perfectly into Billingley’s hands, despite an Auburn defender right behind him and a collapsing pocket.

This was Billingsley’s first touchdown of his Alabama career.

The Alabama defense is doing a good job of maintaining a steady pace of play, offering the offense time to rest, while holding the Auburn offense to only three points.

With plenty of time remianing, there’s no telling what Steve Sarkisian and the Alabama offense might try.

You can watch the touchdown pass below:

WATCH: Mac Jones fakes out Auburn defense, throws 66-yard TD

Mac Jones completes a 66-yard pass to DeVonta Smith for the first touchdown of the 2020 Iron Bowl against the Auburn Tigers.

Mac Jones and the Alabama Crimson Tide strike first in the 2020 Iron Bowl against in-state rival Auburn.

Both teams’ first posessions ended as three-and-outs, but Alabama did not let their second time with the ball go to waste.

Jones with a hard pump fake had the Auburn defense move up, thinking the ball was, or would be, thrown. Instead, DeVonta Smith continued running straight, uncovered and scored a 66-yard, uncontested touchdown to put the Crimson Tide up by seven.

Plenty of time left in the game, but the Alabama defense looks promising, and a team now led by offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, due to Nick Saban being home with COVID, this game could get interesting.

You can watch the touchdown pass below:

ESPN’s College GameDay crew makes their picks for 2020 Iron Bowl

Alabama will take on Auburn at home today for the 2020 Iron Bowl. The ESPN College GameDay crew makes their picks for the contest.

The ESPN’s College GameDay crew are stationed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama this morning as they highlight games, coaches and players from across the country, as well as making their picks for the most anticipated contests of the week.

The game of the week, to the crew, is the Iron Bowl, Alabama vs. Auburn, the rivalry that divides the state.

The guest picker for today is former Alabama quarterback Joe Namath.

The crew and Broadway Joe unanimously picks the Crimson Tide to win the Iron Bowl, and some even predicted the game to not end in close fashion.

Lee Corso ended the predictions by playing ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and wearing the ‘Big Al’ mascot head.

 

Twitter reacts to Auburn routing LSU

For the first time in a long time Auburn fans could enjoy a football game without nearly having a heart attack. Auburn defeated LSU 48-11 and exorcised some demons from the last three years. This was a fun one to watch folks. Here’s what people had …

For the first time in a long time Auburn fans could enjoy a football game without nearly having a heart attack. Auburn defeated LSU 48-11 and exorcised some demons from the last three years. This was a fun one to watch folks. Here’s what people had to say:

It started off in scary Halloween fashion when Zakoby McClain was nearly ejected for targeting and Seth Williams fumbled near the end zone for a touchback.

It didn’t help that Gary Danielson was insufferable either.

But let me tell y’all what. Eli Stove came to PLAY today.

So did the defense.

EVERYBODY CAME TO PLAY TODAY!

As time waned off the clock, it became apparent to all of America that this game was a good ole-fashioned butt whooping. Auburn fans loved every minute of it.

War Eagle! And finally,