2006 Iron Bowl

2006-11-18

Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL

ALABAMA

15

VS

AUBURN

Ranked #15

22

WINNER

Game Summary

The 2006 Iron Bowl validated Auburn's slogan "Fear the Thumb," signifying a fifth consecutive victory over Alabama. In a 22-15 win at Bryant-Denny Stadium, #15 Auburn proved they could win in hostile territory despite being outgained statistically. Alabama actually moved the ball effectively, totaling 364 yards to Auburn's 261. Quarterback John Parker Wilson threw for 252 yards in his first Iron Bowl start. However, mistakes doomed the Tide. Alabama turned the ball over four times (three fumbles, one interception). Auburn led 22-15 late in the fourth quarter after a gutsy touchdown drive led by Brandon Cox. Alabama had one final opportunity to tie, driving deep into Auburn territory. But with just over a minute remaining, Auburn defensive back David Irons intercepted Wilson to seal the game.

Series Snapshot

#71

Meeting of 90

38-32-1

Series after game

1-6-0

Record in the 2000s through this game

#58

Widest-margin rank

Before this meeting, the archive record stood at Alabama 38, Auburn 31, with 1 tie. The 2006 result moved it to Alabama 38, Auburn 32, with 1 tie.

This was the 7th listed Iron Bowl of the 2000s. Through this game, Alabama had 1 win, Auburn had 6, and the decade included 0 ties.

The teams combined for 37 points, ranking #48 in total scoring among the 90 meetings in the current archive. The 7-point margin ranks #58 by size, shared by 7 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 2005 and the next was 2007.

Decisive Moment

David Irons' interception with 1:17 remaining ended Alabama's final drive and sealed the win.

Key Players

Brandon Cox (Auburn)

David Irons (Auburn)

Kenneth Darby (Alabama)

John Parker Wilson (Alabama)

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Historical Deep Dive

The 2006 Iron Bowl validated Auburn’s slogan “Fear the Thumb,” signifying a fifth consecutive victory over Alabama. In a 22-15 win at Bryant-Denny Stadium, #15 Auburn proved they could win in hostile territory despite being outgained statistically.

Turnover Battle

Alabama actually moved the ball effectively, totaling 364 yards to Auburn’s 261. Quarterback John Parker Wilson threw for 252 yards in his first Iron Bowl start. However, mistakes doomed the Tide. Alabama turned the ball over four times (three fumbles, one interception), repeatedly killing promising drives.

Irons Closes the Door

Auburn led 22-15 late in the fourth quarter after a gutsy touchdown drive led by Brandon Cox. Alabama had one final opportunity to tie, driving deep into Auburn territory. But with just over a minute remaining, Auburn defensive back David Irons intercepted Wilson to seal the game. The victory was sweet for Auburn, who continued to exert psychological dominance over their rival in the mid-2000s.