Unfortunately, the 85th edition of the Iron Bowl went about like I expected it to go. I did believe the Tigers would score more points and be able to move the football a little more efficiently, but the final score of 42-13 wasn’t surprising. Alabama is a much better team than Auburn in 2020 and they proved it.

The Tide’s offensive and defensive lines controlled the game and dictated terms on both sides of the ball. Najee Harris continually had open lanes to run through and Mac Jones was given enough time to survey the field letting deep routes develop. The Alabama offense looks practically the same against every team they play. That is a sign of a great offense. They don’t take what the defense gives them. They give the defense whatever they want them to take. On the other hand, all the Auburn running backs found at the line of scrimmage was a gang of crimson jerseys. Bo Nix was constantly under duress which throws off the timing and disorients the passing game.

Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.