1972 Iron Bowl
1972-12-02
Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)
ALABAMA
Ranked #2
16
VS
AUBURN
Ranked #9
17
WINNER
Game Summary
In the famous 'Punt Bama Punt' game, #9 Auburn stunned #2 Alabama 17-16 with two dramatic punt returns for touchdowns in the final minutes.
Decisive Moment
Auburn blocked two Alabama punts in the final 6 minutes and returned both for touchdowns, completing one of the most memorable comebacks in Iron Bowl history.
Key Players
Terry Beasley (Auburn)
Randy Campbell (Auburn)
Mike Volpano (Alabama)