The 1955 Iron Bowl continued Auburn’s dominance in the mid-50s. The #10 Tigers shut out Alabama 26-0 at Legion Field.
Fob James and the Offense
Auburn running back Fob James (who would later become Governor of Alabama) was a key contributor to the offense. The Tigers controlled the ground game and the clock.
Winless Tide
The loss completed a nightmare season for Alabama against their rivals. The Crimson Tide finished the year 0-10, the worst record in school history. It was the nadir of the program, contrasting sharply with the rising power of Auburn under Shug Jordan.