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Nick Saban looking for more physicality from the offensive line as Georgia looms

Without considering the four extra overtime periods, it was a long four quarters for the Alabama offensive line during the Iron Bowl. Auburn saw loads of success against a Crimson Tide front that has been beat up and inconsistent all season long.

Head coach Nick Saban was forced to bench right tackle Damieon George in favor of original starter Chris Owens, while starting center Darrian Dalcourt was replaced due to his ankle injury with Seth McLaughlin.

The improvements were marginal, to say the least, as the Tigers tallied 7.0 total sacks on quarterback Bryce Young while also forcing six quarterback hurries, 11 tackles for loss and holding the Crimson Tide to just 71 rushing yards on the night.