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.