The national reputation of the Iron Bowl is perhaps most fed by Alabama Crimson Tide losses. Except for Alabama and Auburn fans, there is probably little recall of the games from seasons before 2010. Thanks to mostly national media, the 2013 game will be imprinted in the minds of many college football fans for decades more.
It is accurate that the series has had many dramatic outcomes. The 2013 'Kick-Six' game is the most well-known, but the 2023 'Gravedigger' Alabama Crimson Tide win comes close. Going back to the early Paul 'Bear' Bryant seasons, nine Iron Bowls have been decided by two points or less.