1907 Iron Bowl

1907-11-16

Birmingham, AL

ALABAMA

6

VS

AUBURN

6

Game Summary

The 1907 Iron Bowl ended in a bitter 6-6 tie. It was the final meeting between the two schools for 41 years. Disagreements over officiating (Alabama wanted Northern refs, Auburn wanted Southern refs) and player per diems ($3.50 per player) led to the suspension of the rivalry until 1948.

Decisive Moment

The final whistle, which began a 41-year silence between the two programs.

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Historical Deep Dive

The Last Meeting for 41 Years

The 1907 Iron Bowl is one of the most significant games in the rivalry’s history, not because of the result, but because of what followed.

The Game

The game ended in a 6-6 tie. It was a hard-fought, bitter contest in Birmingham. Neither team could claim victory, and tensions were incredibly high.

The Long Hiatus

Following this game, disagreements between the schools regarding player per diems, officiating, and other issues boiled over. The two schools would not schedule each other in football again until 1948. This tie stood as the final word in the rivalry for over four decades.