Auburn shut out Alabama for the third consecutive year, winning 18-0 (sometimes cited as 16-0). The Tigers' defensive dominance was absolute during this era.
Auburn's defense denying Alabama any scoring opportunities.
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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