Xavier Atkins' 17.0 tackles for loss tied for SEC's best, as the LSU transfer declared Auburn 'home' following the Iron Bowl defeat.

Ty Simpson and Isaiah Horton connected three times for touchdowns, including on a fourth-down play in the waning minutes, and No. 10 Alabama escaped Auburn with a 27-20 victory in the rivalry known as the Iron Bowl on Saturday night.

Live updates from the Crimson Tide head coach's Iron Bowl postgame press conference followed by a full transcript.

Auburn lost the 2025 Iron Bowl in heartbreaking fashion, falling 27-20 after a Cam Coleman fumble in the final minute. It brings the end to the 2025 regular season, as the Tigers finish 5-7 for the second straight year. The loss also marks Auburn’s fifth losing season in a row.

The Iron Bowl rivalry continues tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC with No. 10 Alabama's playoff hopes on the line. Here's how to watch for free.

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Auburn Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide game, Saturday, Nov. 29.

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