Kerryon Johnson

The 2017 Iron Bowl was the climax of Auburn's late-season resurgence. Facing #1 Alabama with the SEC West title on the line, the #6 Tigers delivered their most complete performance of the Gus Malzahn era, dominating the Crimson Tide 26-14 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The hero for Auburn was running back Kerryon Johnson. Despite battling injuries, Johnson was a workhorse, carrying the ball 30 times for 104 yards and a touchdown. He also threw a touchdown pass on a trick play jump-pass to Nate Craig-Myers. Defensively, Auburn won the game. Led by Jeff Holland and a fierce pass rush, Auburn hounded Jalen Hurts all night, limiting the dangerous dual-threat quarterback to just 112 passing yards. Alabama converted only 3 of 11 third downs. The signature moment came when Auburn forced two bad snaps from Alabama's center, stalling drives and killing the Tide's momentum.