1965 Iron Bowl

1965-11-27

Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)

ALABAMA

Ranked #5

30

WINNER

VS

AUBURN

0

3

Game Summary

The 1965 Iron Bowl was a critical step in Alabama's national championship run. #5 Alabama defeated Auburn 30-3 at Legion Field, dominating their in-state rival in every facet of the game. Quarterback Steve Sloan played one of the best games of his career, throwing three touchdown passes. He picked apart the Auburn secondary, showing that Alabama could win through the air as well as on the ground. The decisive victory impressed voters and kept Alabama in the hunt. Following losses by other top teams, Alabama's eventual Orange Bowl victory would vault them to #1.

Decisive Moment

Steve Sloan's three touchdown passes that dismantled the Auburn secondary.

Key Players

Steve Sloan (Alabama)

Paul Crane (Alabama)

Tommy Tolleson (Alabama)

Alex Bowden (Auburn)

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Historical Deep Dive

The 1965 Iron Bowl was a critical step in Alabama’s national championship run. #5 Alabama defeated Auburn 30-3 at Legion Field, dominating their in-state rival in every facet of the game.

Sloan’s Air Show

Quarterback Steve Sloan played one of the best games of his career, throwing three touchdown passes. He picked apart the Auburn secondary, showing that Alabama could win through the air as well as on the ground.

National Title Implications

The decisive victory impressed voters and kept Alabama in the hunt. Following losses by other top teams in the bowl games, Alabama’s eventual Orange Bowl victory over Nebraska would vault them from #4 to #1, making this Iron Bowl win a cornerstone of the 1965 National Championship.