Alabama defeated Auburn 18-6 in Montgomery, marking a significant milestone in the early years of the rivalry. Moving the ball effectively, the Crimson Tide earned their first victory over Auburn since 1894, breaking a long winless streak against the Tigers.
Alabama's breakthrough offensive performance to secure their first win over Auburn in nearly a decade.
The 1903 matchup in Montgomery followed the same script as previous years: a dominant Auburn defense and a struggling Alabama offense.
Auburn won 18-0 (some sources say 16-0, but 18-0 is widely cited). This marked the fourth straight victory for Auburn since the series resumed, and the third straight shutout. Alabama had not scored a point against Auburn since 1900.
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