Nick Saban’s fiery tirade was the icing on the turkey day cake, but Alabama players never broke focus for Saturday matchup.
The Crimson Tide takes on Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium for the Iron Bowl for the eighth time under Saban. Alabama has been in some wildly entertaining games with its in-state rival; however, it is 3-4 all-time under Saban away from Tuscaloosa.
The Tide to show itself that it deserves to be in the College Football Playoff.
Despite an SEC Championship showing versus Georgia getting the attention, student-athletes for Alabama are not overlooking the Tigers. According to Saban, the team had great energy during Wednesday’s practice.