Nine years ago, Auburn (No. 35) edged Alabama (No. 36) in the last head-to-head win. The 19th-place finish for the Tigers is its best since an 18th-place run in 2018.

On the other hand, Alabama has the No. 6 recruiting class nationally per 247Sports’ composite rankings. The Crimson Tide is the only program with three composite five-star commitments in the 2026 ...

Alabama football currently holds a strong lead over Auburn in 2026 in-state recruiting, securing commitments from top prospects. Factors beyond coaching relationships, such as NIL deals and ...

Alabama football currently holds a strong lead over Auburn in 2026 in-state recruiting, securing commitments from top prospects. Factors beyond coaching relationships, such as NIL deals and ...