On Saturday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide will travel to Jordan-Hare Stadium to face a team they have owned in recent years, the Auburn Tigers.
A storied rivalry known as the Iron Bowl, Alabama has won the last five games against the Tigers in the series, a run that dates back to 2020. Of those five wins, two have come in Auburn, with those games decided by two and three points, respectively.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn fact, each of the last three meetings in Jordan-Hare Stadium have been decided by three-or-fewer points, joined by a 48-45 win for Auburn back in 2019, the Tigers' most recent victory in the series.
As for this season's meeting, Auburn is fighting for bowl-eligibility at 5-6 overall, and need a victory Saturday in the Iron Bowl to keep their season alive. If the Tigers lose, then Auburn misses a bowl, bringing an end to what has been a disappointing year for the program.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Auburn Tigers ahead of Saturday's Iron Bowl in Jordan-Hare.
Auburn Tigers 2025 team overview
Oct 25, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Auburn Tigers helmet during the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn ImagesConference: SEC
Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama
Record: 5-6 overall (1-6 SEC)
Ranking: Unranked in US LBM Coaches Poll, Unranked in CFP Rankings, Unranked in AP Poll
The Auburn Tigers enter Saturday's game owning an overall record of 5-6, while also 1-6 against SEC opponents. At 5-6, the Tigers are also currently unranked in all polls, and have dropped two of their last three games.
Auburn Tigers 2025 coaching staff
Auburn Tigers interim head coach DJ Durkin watches on during warm ups before Auburn Tigers take on Mercer Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.Interim Head Coach: DJ Durkin
Offensive Coordinator: Derrick Nix
Defensive Coordinator: DJ Durkin
The interim head coach at Auburn is DJ Durkin, the Tigers defensive coordinator who took over a few weeks back after the firing of Hugh Freeze. Under Durkin, the Tigers own a combined 1-1 overall record.
Auburn Tigers 2025 offensive stats
Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (1) runs with the ball after a made catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesPoints Per Game: 27.4 (No. 70 in FBS)
Total Yards Per Game: 370.5
Passing Yards Per Game: 191.5
Rushing Yards Per Game: 179.1
Auburn comes into Saturday averaging 27.4 points per game this season and 370.5 total yards per game, two totals that rank among the bottom half of the SEC. The strength of Auburn's offense is likely their running game, which is currently averaging 179.1 yards per game, while the Tigers passing attack is the worst in the SEC at only 191.5 yards per game.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAuburn Tigers 2025 defensive stats
Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk (15) blitzes as Auburn Tigers take on Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated Ball State Cardinals 42-3.Points Per Game Allowed: 20.1 (No. 26 in FBS)
Total Yards Per Game Allowed: 333.6
Passing Yards Per Game Allowed: 239.6
Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed: 94
The strength for Auburn is likely the Tigers defense, which is allowing only 20.1 points per game to opponents. At an average of 94 yards per game allowed, Auburn also has the SEC's No. 4 rushing defense.
Auburn Tigers 2025 offensive players to know
Nov 1, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Ashton Daniels (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn ImagesCam Coleman, Wide Receiver, Sophomore
Jeremiah Cobb, Running Back, Junior
Eric Singleton Jr., Wide Receiver - Junior
Alex McPherson, Kicker, Junior
Ashton Daniels, Quarterback, Senior
Offensively, Auburn has one of the SEC's top wide receivers in Cam Coleman, as well as other talented playmakers such as Eric Singleton Jr. and Jeremiah Cobb. The Tigers offense could potentially use three quarterbacks against Alabama in Ashton Daniels, Deuce Knight, and Jackson Arnold, the latter of which defeated the Crimson Tide last season while at Oklahoma.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAuburn Tigers 2025 defensive players to know
Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Xavier Atkins (17) defends in coverage against Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) during the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn ImagesXavier Atkins, Linebacker, Sophomore
Keyron Crawford, Buck, Senior
Robert Woodyard Jr., Linebacker, Junior
Keldric Faulk, Defensive End, Junior
Kaleb Harris, Safety, Sophomore
On defense, Auburn is led by sophomore linebacker Xavier Atkins, who is currently leading the SEC with 58 solo tackles and 15.5 TFL this season. Two additional names to know on Auburn's defense are Keyron Crawford and Keldric Faulk, both of which are prominent pass rushers alongside the aforementioned Atkins.
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