1980 Iron Bowl

1980-11-29

Birmingham, AL (Legion Field)

ALABAMA

Ranked #1

34

WINNER

VS

AUBURN

0

18

Game Summary

The 1980 Iron Bowl was business as usual for the Crimson Tide during their decade of dominance. Alabama defeated Auburn 34-18 at Legion Field, securing their eighth straight win in the series. Alabama's wishbone offense was humming. They controlled the clock and the line of scrimmage, wearing down the Auburn defense. The victory capped a 9-2 regular season and sent Alabama to the Cotton Bowl. For Auburn, it was another year of frustration. Despite playing hard, they were simply outmatched by the depth and discipline of Bryant's machine. The loss kept the pressure mounting on the Auburn program to find a way to compete, a search that would eventually lead to the hiring of Pat Dye.

Decisive Moment

Alabama's relentless wishbone attack wore down Auburn in the second half.

Key Players

Major Ogilvie (Alabama)

Don Jacobs (Alabama)

James Brooks (Auburn)

E.J. Junior (Alabama)

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Historical Deep Dive

The 1980 Iron Bowl was business as usual for the Crimson Tide during their decade of dominance. Alabama defeated Auburn 34-18 at Legion Field, securing their eighth straight win in the series.

Offensive Efficiency

Alabama’s wishbone offense was humming. They controlled the clock and the line of scrimmage, wearing down the Auburn defense. The victory capped a 9-2 regular season and sent Alabama to the Cotton Bowl.

Auburn’s Frustration

For Auburn, it was another year of frustration. Despite playing hard, they were simply outmatched by the depth and discipline of Bryant’s machine. The loss kept the pressure mounting on the Auburn program to find a way to compete, a search that would eventually lead to the hiring of Pat Dye.