#15 Auburn Tigers 44 - #1 Alabama Crimson Tide 55 11/29/14

The 2014 Iron Bowl was one for the ages. The Auburn Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide were battling until the nation's top team prevailed by winning 55-44. This back and forth matchup was a very high scoring one as a new Iron Bowl record 99 points were scored between two of the top SEC teams. Auburn had the lead for the majority of the game, until the fourth quarter where Alabama really put their foot on the gas pedal and pulled away from the Tigers. Auburn QB Nick Marshall had a career day as he completed 27 of 43 for 456 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception) and he ran for 49 yards as well. Auburn WR Sammie Coates had a great day receiving as he caught five passes for 206 yards and tow touchdowns, while the team's leading receiver D'haquille WIlliams recorded seven catches for 121 yards. Auburn logged 172 yards rushing as RB Cameron Artis-Payne rushed 25 times for 77 yards and Corey Grant found the end zone. Auburn DBs Johnathan Ford, Jermaine Whitehead, and Jonathan Jones each picked off Blake Sims in the game. Alabama's offense was very balanced throughout the game as they were able to throw and run the ball successfully. QB Blake Sims completed 20 of 27 passes for 312 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions. Alabama scored four of their eight touchdowns on the ground. T.J. Yeldon carried the ball 19 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns, while Blake Sims and Derrick Henry added rushing scores. Save the best for last, there are no words to describe Alabama WR Amari Cooper's performance as he set the Iron Bowl record for receiving yards. The Heisman hopeful boosted his campaign by dominating the Auburn defense for thirteen catches, 224 yards, and three touchdowns. It was an unbelievable game for Cooper and the offense definitely ran threw him. Alabama improves to 11-1 and advanced to the SEC championship game against Missouri next Saturday, while Auburn fell to 8-4 and ruined their playoff chances.