1895 Iron Bowl

1895-11-23
Tuscaloosa, AL
ALABAMA
0
VS
AUBURN
48
WINNER

Game Summary

In the last game before the first hiatus, Auburn routed Alabama 48-0 in Tuscaloosa. The crushing defeat and subsequent disagreements led to the series being paused until 1900.

Decisive Moment

Auburn scoring 48 unanswered points.

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Historical Deep Dive

A Tuscaloosa Rout

The 1895 meeting, played in Tuscaloosa, was a disaster for the home team. Auburn arrived with a vengeance and dismantled Alabama.

The Game

Auburn won 48-0, one of the most lopsided victories in the early history of the rivalry. The Tigers dominated every phase of the game.

Aftermath

Following this game, political and financial disputes led to the first hiatus in the rivalry. The teams would not meet again on the gridiron until 1900.