LIVE UPDATES: Alabama and Auburn face off in the Iron Bowl

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Kalen DeBoer and Hugh Freeze have discovered how hard it is to win in the Southeastern Conference these days.Alabama and Auburn have failed to meet fans’ expectations, but statewide bragging rights remain up for grabs.Now, they are trying to beat each other. That’s not nothing in a state where the Iron Bowl is a year-round topic. What to know:Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CST at Bryant-Denny StadiumWhere to watch: ABCRecords: Auburn (5-6, 2-5 SEC) at No. 13 Alabama (8-3, 4-3, No. 13 CFP)BetMGM College Football Odds: Alabama by 11-1/2Series record: Alabama leads 50-37-1.Watch video of Brian Battie joining Auburn for the Iron Bowl in the video player above. Follow along with live updates during the game below.Live updates:FOURTH QUARTERA big pick from Brayson Hubbard gives the ball back to BamaAlabama's Tim Keenan is down with an injuryJalen Milroe fumbles yet again, slung down by McCloud for Auburn's 4th takeawayTHIRD QUARTER Payton Thorne connects with Cam Coleman for Auburn's first touchdown of the game. The Tigers successfully go for 2. 28-14 AlabamaMassive brawl breaks out behind the Auburn sidelines resulting in two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for the Tid on DeVonta Smith and Malachi Moore. Only Smith's penalty was enforced Jalen Milroe makes a mad dash to the endzone for his third rushing touchdown of the evening. 28-6 AlabamaJustice Haynes pushes through a pack of Tigers for the touchdown in an electric opening drive. 21-6 AlabamaRyan Williams breaks away for a big run to start the second half as the Tide quickly rolls into the red zoneSECOND QUARTERVachon puts one through the uprights but a last-minute Timeout from DeBoer forces a do-over. The second kick is also good. 14-6 AlabamaThe Tide gets a huge stop at the goal line as the first half winds down.The Tigers snag their third takeaway of the game, swatting down Milroe's passing arm and recovering the ballMilroe snags his second rushing touchdown of the game with a 1-yarder. 14-3 Alabama A huge hit from Malachi Moore downs Jarquez Hunter and sends the ball flying, forcing the Tigers to settle for a field goal. 7-3 AlabamaA late-hit flag on Malachi Moore helps push the Tigers closer to a touchdown but a false start drags them right back Milroe's pass to Germie Bernard is picked off by a diving Caleb Wooden in the Tigers second takeaway of the gameThorne throws into the sideline as the Tigers turn the ball over once againFIRST QUARTER Alabama draws first blood with a 19-yard rushing touchdown from Milroe. 7-0 AlabamaAnother 3 & out for the Tigers. The Tide's offense takes control just short of the 50Alabama narrowly recovers another fumble, this time from Jalen Milroe, as the Tide is forced to punt it away.Auburn's Ian Vachon shanks a field goal attempt after the Tide shuts down the Tigers' offense just outside the red zone. Fumble ruling stands. Tiger ball. Auburn quickly regains possession after an iffy fumble from Bama Freshman Ryan Williams. The play is under review.Auburn kicks it away after their first possession goes nowhere. AHEAD OF THE GAME2:35 p.m.2:09 p.m. 2:07 p.m.1:45 p.m.1:35 p.m.1:30 p.m.Sports Director Ryan Hennessy and Sports Reporter Julian are at the stadium to give you the latest updates. 12:50 p.m.12:35 p.m.12:15 p.m.Watch the Walk of Champions10:45 a.m.8:30 a.m.Game backgroundWhat's at stake?For the first year after Nick Saban, Alabama is at risk of failing to reach double-digit victories for the first time since Saban’s debut season in 2007. The team is clinging to hopes that it will make the College Football Playoffs and get a fifth-straight Iron Bowl win.>> Listen to Kalen DeBoer ahead of the Iron BowlAuburn (5-6, 2-5) must win to become bowl-eligible and avoid a fourth straight losing season.>> Listen to Hugh Freeze ahead of the Iron BowlIt will be the final game at Bryant-Denny Stadium for Jalen Milroe. It could be the last college game for Payton Thorne.Key matchupAuburn’s defense against Alabama’s dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe. The Tigers have had some issues containing mobile quarterbacks, and few are bigger running threats than Milroe. In fact, Alabama has been at its best when he’s been a force on the ground in games like Georgia and LSU. He has run for 17 touchdowns but is coming off one of his worst performances in a loss to Oklahoma: three interceptions and a mere 7 rushing yards.>> A house divided, a family united: Hoover family embraces Iron Bowl rivalryWho to watch Auburn: RB Jarquez Hunter is the Tigers’ offensive workhorse, running for 1,174 yards and eight touchdowns. He has rushed for 232 yards and four touchdowns over the past two games and had a 278-yard performance in a road win over Kentucky.Alabama: LB Justin Jefferson is expected to replace defensive playcaller and leader Deontae Lawson. He has 45 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks. Lawson is out for the season with a lower-body injury.Remember last year?Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe found Isaiah Bond (now at Texas) for a last-minute touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 31 to salvage a 27-24 victory. The Tide went on to win the SEC title and make the playoffs.>>The Gravedigger sketched in Iron Bowl history“There’s no bigger game on the schedule,” said Freeze, who was coaching in his first Iron Bowl. “To sit in this seat and lose one like we did last year, it still doesn’t sit right. And I know that the Auburn faithful have had to endure that, and we want to change that feeling in this building, for our fan base and this state.”Stay updated on the latest sports stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.This article contains information from The Associated Press.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. —

Kalen DeBoer and Hugh Freeze have discovered how hard it is to win in the Southeastern Conference these days.

Alabama and Auburn have failed to meet fans’ expectations, but statewide bragging rights remain up for grabs.

Now, they are trying to beat each other. That’s not nothing in a state where the Iron Bowl is a year-round topic.

What to know:

Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CST at Bryant-Denny Stadium
Where to watch: ABC
Records: Auburn (5-6, 2-5 SEC) at No. 13 Alabama (8-3, 4-3, No. 13 CFP)
BetMGM College Football Odds: Alabama by 11-1/2
Series record: Alabama leads 50-37-1.

Watch video of Brian Battie joining Auburn for the Iron Bowl in the video player above.

Follow along with live updates during the game below.

Live updates:

FOURTH QUARTER

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A big pick from Brayson Hubbard gives the ball back to Bama
Alabama's Tim Keenan is down with an injury
Jalen Milroe fumbles yet again, slung down by McCloud for Auburn's 4th takeaway

THIRD QUARTER

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Payton Thorne connects with Cam Coleman for Auburn's first touchdown of the game. The Tigers successfully go for 2. 28-14 Alabama
Massive brawl breaks out behind the Auburn sidelines resulting in two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for the Tid on DeVonta Smith and Malachi Moore. Only Smith's penalty was enforced
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Jalen Milroe makes a mad dash to the endzone for his third rushing touchdown of the evening. 28-6 Alabama
Justice Haynes pushes through a pack of Tigers for the touchdown in an electric opening drive. 21-6 Alabama
Ryan Williams breaks away for a big run to start the second half as the Tide quickly rolls into the red zone

SECOND QUARTER

Vachon puts one through the uprights but a last-minute Timeout from DeBoer forces a do-over. The second kick is also good. 14-6 Alabama
The Tide gets a huge stop at the goal line as the first half winds down.
The Tigers snag their third takeaway of the game, swatting down Milroe's passing arm and recovering the ball
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Milroe snags his second rushing touchdown of the game with a 1-yarder. 14-3 Alabama
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A huge hit from Malachi Moore downs Jarquez Hunter and sends the ball flying, forcing the Tigers to settle for a field goal. 7-3 Alabama
A late-hit flag on Malachi Moore helps push the Tigers closer to a touchdown but a false start drags them right back
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Milroe's pass to Germie Bernard is picked off by a diving Caleb Wooden in the Tigers second takeaway of the game
Thorne throws into the sideline as the Tigers turn the ball over once again

FIRST QUARTER

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Alabama draws first blood with a 19-yard rushing touchdown from Milroe. 7-0 Alabama
Another 3 & out for the Tigers. The Tide's offense takes control just short of the 50
Alabama narrowly recovers another fumble, this time from Jalen Milroe, as the Tide is forced to punt it away.
Auburn's Ian Vachon shanks a field goal attempt after the Tide shuts down the Tigers' offense just outside the red zone.
Fumble ruling stands. Tiger ball.
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Auburn quickly regains possession after an iffy fumble from Bama Freshman Ryan Williams. The play is under review.
Auburn kicks it away after their first possession goes nowhere.
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AHEAD OF THE GAME

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1:30 p.m.

Sports Director Ryan Hennessy and Sports Reporter Julian are at the stadium to give you the latest updates.

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12:15 p.m.

Watch the Walk of Champions

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Game background

What's at stake?

For the first year after Nick Saban, Alabama is at risk of failing to reach double-digit victories for the first time since Saban’s debut season in 2007. The team is clinging to hopes that it will make the College Football Playoffs and get a fifth-straight Iron Bowl win.

>> Listen to Kalen DeBoer ahead of the Iron Bowl

Auburn (5-6, 2-5) must win to become bowl-eligible and avoid a fourth straight losing season.

>> Listen to Hugh Freeze ahead of the Iron Bowl

It will be the final game at Bryant-Denny Stadium for Jalen Milroe. It could be the last college game for Payton Thorne.

Key matchup

Auburn’s defense against Alabama’s dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe. The Tigers have had some issues containing mobile quarterbacks, and few are bigger running threats than Milroe. In fact, Alabama has been at its best when he’s been a force on the ground in games like Georgia and LSU. He has run for 17 touchdowns but is coming off one of his worst performances in a loss to Oklahoma: three interceptions and a mere 7 rushing yards.

>> A house divided, a family united: Hoover family embraces Iron Bowl rivalry

Who to watch

Auburn: RB Jarquez Hunter is the Tigers’ offensive workhorse, running for 1,174 yards and eight touchdowns. He has rushed for 232 yards and four touchdowns over the past two games and had a 278-yard performance in a road win over Kentucky.
Alabama: LB Justin Jefferson is expected to replace defensive playcaller and leader Deontae Lawson. He has 45 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks. Lawson is out for the season with a lower-body injury.

Remember last year?

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe found Isaiah Bond (now at Texas) for a last-minute touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 31 to salvage a 27-24 victory. The Tide went on to win the SEC title and make the playoffs.

>>The Gravedigger sketched in Iron Bowl history

“There’s no bigger game on the schedule,” said Freeze, who was coaching in his first Iron Bowl. “To sit in this seat and lose one like we did last year, it still doesn’t sit right. And I know that the Auburn faithful have had to endure that, and we want to change that feeling in this building, for our fan base and this state.”

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) catches a touchdown pass in the final minute on a fourth-and-long play to secure a win over Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)