2000 Iron Bowl

2000-11-18

Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL

ALABAMA

0

VS

AUBURN

Ranked #18

9

WINNER

Game Summary

The 2000 Iron Bowl will forever be remembered for the weather. Played in freezing rain, sleet, and wind at Bryant-Denny Stadium—the first Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa since 1901—the game was a miserable, defensive slog. Auburn emerged victorious 9-0, handing Alabama a rare shutout home loss. In conditions that made offense nearly impossible, kickers became MVPs. Auburn's Damon Duval hit three field goals to account for all the scoring. Both teams struggled to move the ball, with players slipping on the icy turf and passes sailing in the wind. The game marked the merciful end of the Mike DuBose era at Alabama. Auburn clinched the SEC West title with the win, proving they could win in Tuscaloosa regardless of the elements.

Decisive Moment

Damon Duval's third field goal put the game out of reach in the treacherous conditions.

Key Players

Damon Duval (Auburn)

Rudi Johnson (Auburn)

Ben Leard (Auburn)

Freddie Milons (Alabama)

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Historical Deep Dive

The 2000 Iron Bowl will forever be remembered for the weather. Played in freezing rain, sleet, and wind at Bryant-Denny Stadium—the first Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa since 1901—the game was a miserable, defensive slog. Auburn emerged victorious 9-0, handing Alabama a rare shutout home loss.

Duval the Difference

In conditions that made offense nearly impossible, kickers became MVPs. Auburn’s Damon Duval hit three field goals to account for all the scoring. Both teams struggled to move the ball, with players slipping on the icy turf and passes sailing in the wind.

A Forgettable Classic

The game marked the merciful end of the Mike DuBose era at Alabama, as the coach had already been fired. Auburn clinched the SEC West title with the win, earning a trip to the SEC Championship Game. It wasn’t pretty, but it was a historic win for the Tigers, who proved they could win in Tuscaloosa regardless of the elements.