Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and Auburn's Hugh Freeze have discovered how hard it is to win football games in the Southeastern Conference these days.

DeBoer caps his first regular season with the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide (8-3, 4-3 SEC. No. 13 CFP) Saturday against Freeze's Auburn Tigers, with the team's league championship hopes dashed and playoff chances damaged but alive. Both teams have failed to meet fans' expectations but statewide bragging rights remain up for grabs.

Alabama and Auburn meet in an Iron Bowl where both teams are trying to close disappointing regular seasons in style

Auburn football got the big win it had long been searching for Saturday night, beating Texas A&M 43-41 in four overtimes. It was Auburn’s first home Southeastern Conference win of the season and put the Tigers just one win away from bowl eligibility.

Payton Thorne hit KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a two-point play in the fourth overtime to lift Auburn to a 43-41 victory over No. 15 Texas A&M, capping a brutal day for

The Aggies fought valiantly, overcoming a 21-0 deficit and pushing the Tigers to four overtimes. Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed finished the game with 297 yards, three touchdowns and an interception on 22 of 35 passing. Daniels had the critical drop but also rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on 27 attempts.