1901 Iron Bowl

1901-11-16
Tuscaloosa, AL
ALABAMA
0
VS
AUBURN
17
WINNER

Game Summary

Auburn traveled to Tuscaloosa and spoiled the home game for Alabama, winning 17-0. The victory underscored the gap between the two programs at the time.

Decisive Moment

Auburn's defense pitching yet another shutout on the road.

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Historical Deep Dive

Tuscaloosa Shutout

The series returned to Tuscaloosa in 1901, but the change in venue did little to help the Crimson Tide.

The Game

Auburn defeated Alabama 17-0. It was yet another shutout performance by the Auburn defense, which stifled Alabama’s attack throughout the contest.

Dominance

By 1901, Auburn had won 5 of the first 6 meetings, establishing themselves as the premier program in the state.