1989 Iron Bowl

1989-12-02
Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
ALABAMA
Ranked #2
20
VS
AUBURN
Ranked #11
30
WINNER

Game Summary

In the historic first Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium, #11 Auburn defeated #2 Alabama 30-20, marking the first time the rivals met on Auburn's campus.

Decisive Moment

Auburn's dominant performance in their home stadium silenced Alabama's hopes and proved the Iron Bowl belonged in Auburn as well as Birmingham.

Key Players

Reggie Slack (Auburn)
Jimbo Fisher (Auburn offensive coordinator)
Gary Hollingsworth (Alabama)