Alabama vs. Auburn
Saturday, December 2, 1972 Share
No. 9 Auburn beat No. 2 Alabama 17–16. It was their 37th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 18–12–1 in the games on file.
FinalAttendance 72,386
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Alabama 63% to win. Auburn pulled the upset.
The series
Every Alabama–Auburn gameOfficially, Alabama leads 52–37–1; as played, 51–32–1 in the 84 games on file; the official count covers all 90 meetings, counting the 53 since this game.
| 2025 | Alabama 27, Auburn 20 | |
| 2024 | Alabama 28, Auburn 14 | |
| 2023 | Alabama 27, Auburn 24 | |
| 2022 | Alabama 49, Auburn 27 | |
| 2021 | Alabama 24, Auburn 22 | |
| 2020 | Alabama 42, Auburn 13 |
Around this game
Alabama
- Next gamevs. TexasJan. 1, 1973, Cotton Bowl
- SeasonAlabama in 1972
- ProgramAlabama history and records
Auburn
- Next gamevs. ColoradoDec. 30, 1972, Gator Bowl
- SeasonAuburn in 1972
- ProgramAuburn history and records