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1995 Iron Bowl

1995-11-18
Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
ALABAMA
Ranked #17
27
VS
AUBURN
Ranked #21
31
WINNER

Game Summary

The 1995 Iron Bowl was an offensive shootout that defied the defensive norms of the era. Played at Jordan-Hare Stadium, #21 Auburn defeated #17 Alabama 31-27 in a game filled with big plays and momentum swings. Auburn running back Stephen Davis was the catalyst. He pounded the Alabama defense, rushing for key first downs and touchdowns. Quarterback Patrick Nix added a steady hand, making big throws when needed. Alabama, led by Freddie Kitchens and Dennis Riddle, fought back repeatedly. They showcased an explosive passing attack that kept them in the game until the final whistle. However, crucial turnovers and defensive lapses cost the Tide.

Series Snapshot

#60
Meeting of 90
34-25-1
Series after game
4-2-0
Record in the 1990s through this game
#71
Widest-margin rank

Before this meeting, the archive record stood at Alabama 34, Auburn 24, with 1 tie. The 1995 result moved it to Alabama 34, Auburn 25, with 1 tie.

This was the 6th listed Iron Bowl of the 1990s. Through this game, Alabama had 4 wins, Auburn had 2, and the decade included 0 ties.

The teams combined for 58 points, ranking #9 in total scoring among the 90 meetings in the current archive, with 2 games sharing that total. The 4-point margin ranks #71 by size, shared by 4 games.

This archive page combines verified game data with available rivalry context for the modern series record. In the surrounding chronology, the previous listed meeting was 1994 and the next was 1996.

Decisive Moment

Auburn's offense executing a balanced attack to hold off Alabama's late rally.

Key Players

Stephen Davis (Auburn) ↗
Patrick Nix (Auburn)
Freddie Kitchens (Alabama)
Dennis Riddle (Alabama)
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Historical Deep Dive

The 1995 Iron Bowl was an offensive shootout that defied the defensive norms of the era. Played at Jordan-Hare Stadium, #21 Auburn defeated #17 Alabama 31-27 in a game filled with big plays and momentum swings.

Stephen Davis Dominates

Auburn running back Stephen Davis was the catalyst. He pounded the Alabama defense, rushing for key first downs and touchdowns that kept the Auburn offense moving. Quarterback Patrick Nix added a steady hand, making big throws when needed.

Alabama’s Fight

Alabama, led by Freddie Kitchens and Dennis Riddle, fought back repeatedly. They showcased an explosive passing attack that kept them in the game until the final whistle. However, crucial turnovers and defensive lapses cost the Tide. The game is often cited as the moment the Iron Bowl truly felt at home in Auburn, as the crowd noise played a significant factor in the Tigers’ victory.

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Alabama 24 - Auburn 23
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