The most intense rivalry in college football is this week.
Records do not matter and prestige means nothing when it comes to the Iron Bowl.
For a matchup that was originally played at Legion Field in Birmingham, as it was the steel capitol of the state at the time, the contest between Alabama and Auburn has grown to be one of the most compelling games in college football. It is a venue that features bragging rights, friction inside homes, friends on opposite sides not speaking, and money being wagered.
In the Nick Saban era at Alabama, the Iron Bowl has decided the national champion at times.