The 1949 Iron Bowl is one of the biggest upsets in series history. An Auburn team that had won only one game all year (1-4-3) stunned heavily favored Alabama 14-13.
The Missed kick
Auburn took an early lead on a Johnny Wallis interception return. The game came down to the wire. Alabama scored late to make it 14-13, but the usually reliable Ed Salem missed the extra point that would have tied the game.
A Program Saver
The victory was a massive morale boost for Auburn. It prevented a disastrous season from being a total failure and proved that in the Iron Bowl, records truly don’t matter.