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1893 Iron Bowl

1893-11-30
Montgomery, AL
ALABAMA
16
VS
AUBURN
40
WINNER

Game Summary

In the second meeting of the calendar year, Auburn defeated Alabama 40-16. The game solidified the rivalry as a heated contest, though Auburn held the early edge.

Decisive Moment

Auburn's offensive explosion scoring 40 points.

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Historical Deep Dive

Auburn Makes it Two in a Row

Played just months after the inaugural matchup, the game on November 30, 1893, in Montgomery saw Auburn continue its early dominance over Alabama.

The Game

Auburn defeated Alabama 40-16. The game confirmed Auburn’s superiority in the rivalry’s infancy, frustrating the Crimson Tide faithful.

Significance

The 1893 game solidified the series as an annual Thanksgiving tradition for a time, raising the stakes and the temperature of the rivalry.

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Alabama 22 - Auburn 32
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Alabama 18 - Auburn 0

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