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Auburn vs. Alabama: Score and Twitter Reaction for 2016 Iron Bowl

Riding the formula that has led to a perfect record all season, the Alabama Crimson Tide let their size and strength on both sides of the ball carry them to a 30-12 victory over the Auburn Tigers in the 2016 Iron Bowl.

Alabama was able to overcome a sluggish first half on offense that featured three turnovers, including two interceptions from quarterback Jalen Hurts, before eventually pulling away from Auburn.

Because of those early turnovers, Auburn only faced a 13-9 deficit at halftime despite this alarming stat from Aaron Suttles of the Tuscaloosa News:

Total yardage: Alabama 263, Auburn 34.