In 2022’s edition of the Iron Bowl, Alabama fans witnessed something uncommon this season.
A dominant offensive performance.
The Crimson Tide, heavily scrutinized by fans and former players for not playing to its standard, did so on Saturday as it won a blowout against Auburn.
Perhaps the biggest tell of the change in performance came from the game plan put together by offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien. O’Brien had caught a good deal of criticism this season but appeared to open the playbook up too much success early on in the game with an emphasis on run-pass options and motion.