Alabama at Auburn

Saturday, December 2, 1989

No. 11 Auburn beat No. 2 Alabama 30–⁠20. It was their 54th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 29–⁠18–⁠1 in the games on file.

Away2Alabama10–⁠2 in 1989
20
Home11Auburn10–⁠2 in 1989
30

FinalHigh 59°F, low 39°FAttendance 85,319

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Auburn 55% to win. Auburn pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, 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 36 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Alabama 27, Auburn 20
2024Alabama 28, Auburn 14
2023Alabama 27, Auburn 24
2022Alabama 49, Auburn 27
2021Alabama 24, Auburn 22
2020Alabama 42, Auburn 13

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