Venue & Kickoff
Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide (9–2) vs. Auburn Tigers (5–6)
Location: Jordan–Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama
Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM CT
Broadcast: CBS
Weather Update
Forecast for Auburn, AL:
Temperature: 64°F at kickoff, dropping into the upper 50s°F by evening
Conditions: Partly cloudy, winds 5–8 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; no major effect on passing or kicking games.
Injury Report
Alabama Crimson Tide:
QB Julian Sayin (healthy, expected starter)
RB Justice Haynes (probable, minor ankle soreness)
WR Ryan Williams (questionable, hamstring)
LB Deontae Lawson (healthy, defensive leader)
Auburn Tigers:
QB Walker White (healthy, expected starter)
RB Jeremiah Cobb (probable, shoulder soreness)
WR Camden Brown (healthy, team’s leading receiver)
DB Kayin Lee (questionable, knee)
Team Recent Form
Alabama:
Won 4 of last 5, including a 31–20 victory over LSU.
Offense averaging 34.1 PPG, defense allowing 18.7 PPG.
Balanced attack with Sayin’s passing and Haynes’ rushing.
Auburn:
Lost 3 of last 4, including a 28–17 defeat vs. Georgia.
Offense averaging 23.4 PPG, defense allowing 29.8 PPG.
Fighting for bowl eligibility with this game.
Player Matchups
QB Julian Sayin (Alabama) vs. Auburn Secondary
Sayin (3,050 yards, 29 TD, 6 INT) faces a Tigers defense ranked bottom‑40 nationally in pass coverage.
RB Justice Haynes (Alabama) vs. Auburn Front Seven
Haynes (1,080 yards, 12 TD) is Alabama’s workhorse; Auburn allows 170+ rush yards/game.
WR Ryan Williams (Alabama) vs. CB Kayin Lee (Auburn)
Williams (910 yards, 9 TD) is Sayin’s top target; Lee’s health is critical for Auburn’s coverage.
QB Walker White (Auburn) vs. Alabama Pass Rush
White (2,400 yards, 18 TD, 11 INT) must avoid turnovers against Alabama’s aggressive front led by Lawson.
WR Camden Brown (Auburn) vs. CB Kool‑Aid McKinstry (Alabama)
Brown (780 yards, 6 TD) is Auburn’s deep threat; McKinstry is Alabama’s shutdown corner.
Series History
All-time: Alabama leads the series 50–35–1.
Recent: Alabama has won 4 of the last 5 meetings, including a 27–24 thriller in 2024.
Note: The Iron Bowl is one of college football’s fiercest rivalries, often with SEC title implications.
Betting Trends:
Alabama: 7–4 ATS, 6 Overs in 11 games.
Auburn: 4–7 ATS, 7 Overs in 11 games.
Head-to-head: Alabama has covered in 3 of last 5 meetings.
Projected Score: Alabama 34, Auburn 21
Bottom Line
Alabama is pushing for a New Year’s Six bowl berth, while Auburn is fighting for postseason survival. Expect Julian Sayin and Justice Haynes to control the game offensively, with Alabama’s defense forcing Walker White into mistakes.
Game Odds
Alabama Crimson Tide – 5.5
Auburn Tigers 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
