The 1966 Iron Bowl was the capstone of a perfect season for Alabama. #3 Alabama shut out Auburn 31-0 at Legion Field to finish the regular season 10-0. Despite being the only undefeated and untied team in the nation, Alabama was controversially denied the national championship by voters.
Stabler’s Cameo
While Steve Sloan was the starter, sophomore Kenny Stabler provided a glimpse of the future, throwing a touchdown pass to Dennis Homan and running for another. The offense was efficient, but the story was the defense.
Defensive Perfection
The shutout was Alabama’s sixth of the season. They allowed only 37 points all year. The win over Auburn was a statement of dominance that should have secured a third consecutive national title, but politics kept the Tide at #3.