1968 Iron Bowl

1968-11-30

Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)

ALABAMA

Ranked #15

24

WINNER

VS

AUBURN

Ranked #18

16

Game Summary

The 1968 Iron Bowl was a hard-fought battle between two ranked teams, with #15 Alabama defeating #18 Auburn 24-16 at Legion Field. In a season of transition, this victory was a crucial stabilizer for the Crimson Tide. Alabama quarterback Scott Hunter outdueled Auburn's Loran Carter. Hunter threw key touchdown passes, including strikes to George Ranager, to build a lead. Auburn fought back but couldn't overcome Alabama's balanced attack. The win extended Alabama's winning streak over Auburn to five games. It allowed Alabama to finish with an 8-2 regular season record and earn a Gator Bowl berth.

Decisive Moment

Scott Hunter's precise passing to George Ranager that kept Alabama ahead.

Key Players

Scott Hunter (Alabama)

George Ranager (Alabama)

Loran Carter (Auburn)

Mike Hall (Alabama)

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Historical Deep Dive

The 1968 Iron Bowl was a hard-fought battle between two ranked teams, with #15 Alabama defeating #18 Auburn 24-16 at Legion Field. In a season of transition, this victory was a crucial stabilizer for the Crimson Tide.

Quarterback Duel

Alabama quarterback Scott Hunter outdueled Auburn’s Loran Carter. Hunter threw key touchdown passes, including strikes to George Ranager, to build a lead. Auburn fought back but couldn’t overcome Alabama’s balanced attack.

Keeping the Streak

The win extended Alabama’s winning streak over Auburn to five games. It allowed Alabama to finish with an 8-2 regular season record and earn a Gator Bowl berth, maintaining their status as the state’s premier program despite a challenging year.