Who won the Iron Bowl in 1972?
The Auburn Tigers
University of Alabama punter Greg Gantt, far left, has his punt blocked by Auburn University’s Bill Newton during the fourth quarter of the 1972 Iron Bowl at Legion Field in Birmingham. The Auburn Tigers went on to block another punt and come from behind to win the game, 17-16.
Who won the Iron Bowl in 1971?
Alabama
Iron Bowl Flashback: 1971 – Alabama 31, Auburn 7.
What year did Auburn beat Alabama in the Iron Bowl?
1989 No. 11 Auburn hosted No. 2 Alabama in the first Iron Bowl game played on Auburn’s home field. Auburn won 30–20, ending Alabama’s national title hopes, and sharing the SEC Championship that year between the two schools, along with Tennessee, giving Auburn their third straight conference championship.
Who won the Iron Bowl in 1982?
Remembering the 1982 Iron Bowl: Bo Jackson ended Alabama’s nine-game winning streak. With the 85th matchup of the Iron Bowl scheduled for Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the staff at Touchdown Alabama Magazine has compiled a series of 10 stories on the best games from the rivalry.
Who won the 1983 Iron Bowl?
Auburn’s
The game is notable for Bo Jackson’s over 250 rushing yards, 71 yard touchdown which helped secure Auburn’s victory, 23-20, over the Crimson tide.
Did Bo Jackson lose to Alabama?
Jackson, a state champion high jumper in high school, jumped over the Alabama defensive line on a fourth down play from the one-yard line to score the winning touchdown….Bo Over the Top.
| 1982 Iron Bowl “Bo Over the Top” | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 27, 1982 |
| Season | 1982 |
| Stadium | Legion Field |
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
When was the last time Alabama beat Auburn?
Their only loss was in 1993, when Auburn beat the Tide 22-14. Auburn has a record of 6-1 vs. Alabama in Tuscaloosa going back to 1893 and a record of 4-1 since 2000.
Who won the 1984 Iron Bowl?
However, Alabama did upset Auburn 17–15 in the 1984 edition of the Iron Bowl, denying the Tigers a berth in the Sugar Bowl….1984 Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
| 1984 Alabama Crimson Tide football | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Ray Perkins (2nd season) |
| Captains | Paul Ott Carruth Emanuel King |
Who won the 1982 Alabama Auburn game?
In 1982, Alabama dominated the game, racking up 507 yards to Auburn’s 257. The real star of the show was young Bo Jackson. Alabama seemingly couldn’t tackle Jackson as he racked up 144 yards, including the game-winning touchdown to give Auburn the 23-22 victory.
What ended Bo Jackson’s career?
1991 hip injury
A 1991 hip injury on the field ended his football career, and his baseball career ended in 1994. Jackson expanded into other pursuits, including the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn.