In 2013, Auburn and Alabama met for what was supposed to be a routine rivalry game. What transpired was a legendary sporting event that somehow didn't get the top spot for best college football game ...

The Iron Bowl permeates nearly every aspect of life in Alabama, and its national impact regularly exceeds its hyper-local importance. That’s why it’s greater than every rivalry save for one.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian was asked to compare the Iron Bowl and the Red River Rivalry, noting that during his time at Alabama, Jordan-Hare was the toughest place to play in the country ...