Alabama won't be denied undefeated regular season, beating Auburn

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Perfection wasn’t going to come easily.

Auburn refused to give Alabama a free pass. In a game befitting the contentious nature of the Iron Bowl, Daniel Carlson kicked and the Tigers’ defense screamed against their in-state rivals, making the Crimson Tide fight their way to an unbeaten season on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa.

Final score: Alabama 30, Auburn 12.

The win was the culmination of Alabama’s first undefeated regular season since 2009, but it was far from a flawless performance as quarterback Jalen Hurts went from fab freshman to turnover machine and Lane Kiffin once again called a perplexing game as offensive coordinator. Nick Saban’s face remained in a permanent…