Alabama and Auburn prepare for Iron Bowl rivalry showdown on Saturday

The Iron Bowl, a major college football rivalry between Alabama and Auburn, will take place on Saturday. Alabama enters the game with a four-game winning streak against Auburn, its longest since the 1970s. The term "Iron Bowl" originated in the 1960s, named after Birmingham, Alabama, a key industrial city known for iron and steel production. Although the game is no longer played there, the name has persisted. Alabama leads the series 50-37-1, having won the last four matchups. The teams compete for the Foy-ODK Sportsmanship Trophy, awarded during their basketball games.