Alabama is 8-3, already having clinched its most regular-season losses in 14 years after a 24-3 drubbing at Oklahoma last week. Auburn is merely 5-6, but scored a dramatic 43-41 four-overtime win over Texas A&M at Jordan-Hare Stadium a week ago.

The No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-3) are one of the teams that have struggled in the late stages of the season. For nearly two decades, Alabama has set the standard in college football. However, legendary head coach Nick Saban retired during the offseason,