1967 Iron Bowl

1967-12-02

Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)

ALABAMA

Ranked #2

7

WINNER

VS

AUBURN

0

3

Game Summary

The 1967 Iron Bowl is legendary for one play and the conditions in which it happened. Played in a torrential downstorm at Legion Field that turned the grass into a quagmire, #2 Alabama defeated Auburn 7-3 solely on the legs of Kenny "Snake" Stabler. Trailing 3-0 in the fourth quarter, Stabler called his own number on a sweep. He wove through the Auburn defense for a 47-yard touchdown run, sliding through the mud and into folklore. It was the only touchdown of the game. Given the conditions, offense was nonexistent. Alabama managed only 129 total yards, while Auburn had 216.

Decisive Moment

Kenny Stabler's "Run in the Mud" — a 47-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Key Players

Kenny Stabler (Alabama)

Loran Carter (Auburn)

Mike Williams (Alabama)

Alvin Bresler (Auburn)

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Historical Deep Dive

The 1967 Iron Bowl is legendary for one play and the conditions in which it happened. Played in a torrential downstorm at Legion Field that turned the grass into a quagmire, #2 Alabama defeated Auburn 7-3 solely on the legs of Kenny “Snake” Stabler.

The Run

Trailing 3-0 in the fourth quarter, Stabler called his own number on a sweep. He wove through the Auburn defense for a 47-yard touchdown run, sliding through the mud and into folklore. It was the only touchdown of the game.

Defensive Struggle

Given the conditions, offense was nonexistent. Alabama managed only 129 total yards, while Auburn had 216 but couldn’t find the end zone. The rain and mud neutralized both teams, making Stabler’s moment of brilliance even more improbable and decisive.