How Alabama compares to Auburn in Iron Bowl

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How Alabama compares to Auburn in Iron Bowl

Posted Nov 24, 2019

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The Iron Bowl is almost here and there’s a lot on the line for Alabama. A win keeps them in the playoff conversation while the three-loss Tigers have a shot at playing the spoiler.

This one pits the Crimson Tide’s high-scoring offense (minus Tua Tagovailoa) against Auburn’s talented defensive front. Passing hasn’t been a strong suit for the Tigers, ranked 83rd through the air while Alabama’s ground game isn’t as effective at No. 56.

Statistically, the two defenses are similar. Auburn is 14th in total yardage allowed while Alabama is 16th. And in points surrendered, they are tied at 10th nationally giving up 16.2 a game.

A look at the full breakdown of where these two stand after 11 regular-season games apiece:

Offense

Rushing offense

1. Navy 352.2

26. Auburn 213.7

56. Alabama 168.9

Passing offense

1. Washington State 456.7

3. Alabama 386.8

83. Auburn 213.5

Total offense

1. Oklahoma 574.7

7. Alabama 513.2

54. Auburn 427.2

Scoring offense

1. Ohio State 49.4

2. Alabama 48.5

41. Auburn 32.4

Defense

Rushing defense

1. Utah 55.9

18. Auburn 109.6

33. Alabama 130.9

Passing defense

1. Ohio State 126.2

13. Alabama 184.4

28. Auburn 196.9

Total defense

1. Ohio State 217.4

14. Auburn 306.5

16. Alabama 315.3

Scoring defense

1. Ohio State 10.5

10. Alabama 16.2

10. Auburn 16.2

Misc.

Turnover margin

1. Alabama +17

2. FAU +15

28. Auburn +5

Penalties

1. Rice 28.5 yards per game

81. Auburn 58.0

114. Alabama 66.7

3rd down offense

1. Ohio State 58.1 percent

3. Alabama 54.3 percent

50. Auburn 51.6 percent

3rd down defense

1. Wisconsin 24.6 percent

8. Auburn 28.9 percent

29. Alabama 34.4 percent

Red zone scoring

1. Georgia, 97.7 percent (42/43)

31. Auburn 89.4 percent (42/47)

57. Alabama 85.2 percent (46/54)

Red zone defense

1. Louisiana Tech 63.0 percent (29/46)

18. Auburn 73.3 percent (22/30)

46. Alabama 81.5 percent (22/27)

20-yard plays

1. Oklahoma 93

3. Alabama 81

74. Auburn 50

20-yard plays allowed

1. Utah 20

12. Auburn 35

22. Alabama 40