Gene Stallings

The 1990 Iron Bowl was arguably the most important win of Gene Stallings' early tenure. Facing an Auburn team that had won four straight Iron Bowls (a dominance not seen since the Bear Bryant era in reverse), Alabama gritted out a 16-7 victory at Legion Field. Alabama's offense struggled to find the end zone, but kicker Philip Doyle was automatic. He hit three field goals to keep the Tide in control. The defense did the rest. Led by Esera Tuaolo and John Sullen, Alabama shut down the potent Auburn offense led by Stan White. The win proved to Alabama players and fans that they could beat Auburn again, ending the "streak" talk.

The 1992 Iron Bowl was a masterclass by one of the greatest defenses in college football history. On their way to a national championship, #2 Alabama shut out Auburn 17-0 at Legion Field, ending the Pat Dye era at Auburn with a dominant defensive performance. The Crimson Tide defense didn't just stop Auburn; they scored. Cornerback Antonio Langham intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown in the third quarter, breaking open a tight 7-0 game. It was the signature play of a defense that allowed fewer than 10 points per game all season. For Auburn, it was a sad end for legendary coach Pat Dye, who resigned the night before the game.

The 1994 Iron Bowl was a heavyweight fight with the highest stakes imaginable. Both #4 Alabama (10-0) and #6 Auburn (9-0-1) entered Legion Field undefeated, a rarity in the rivalry's long history. Alabama emerged with a hard-fought 21-14 victory to clinch the SEC West title. Alabama quarterback Jay Barker cemented his legacy as one of the winningest quarterbacks in school history. He threw touchdown passes to Todrick Malone and Marcel West, managing the game with poise. Auburn, riding a school-record 20-game winning streak, fought valiantly behind Patrick Nix. But the game was ultimately decided by Alabama's swarming defense, which stifled Auburn's running game and forced critical stops.