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1894 Iron Bowl

1894-11-29
Montgomery, AL
ALABAMA
18
WINNER
VS
AUBURN
0

Game Summary

Alabama earned its first-ever win in the Iron Bowl with an 18-0 shutout victory in Montgomery. It was a breakthrough moment for the Crimson Tide.

Decisive Moment

Alabama's first touchdown, proving they could score on Auburn.

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Historical Deep Dive

The Tide Turns

In 1894, Alabama finally broke through against its instate rival, securing the program’s first-ever victory over Auburn.

The Game

Played in Montgomery, Alabama defeated Auburn 18-0. The shutout victory was a massive morale boost for the program and proved that Alabama could compete with—and beat—the Tigers.

Significance

This win prevented Auburn from establishing a permanent psychological edge early in the series and leveled the competitive playing field.

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