Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 120 119 is not worth mentioning

Auburn University and the University of Alabama, both located in the state of Alabama, have garnered the undivided affection of football fans due to the absence of NFL teams in the state. The two traditional powerhouses are undoubtedly the most important presences with the broadest fan base and the most enduring history in the state.

Naturally, the two teams meet each year, more than once. Initially, their games were held in Birmingham, Alabama, which for a long time at the turn of the 20th century, was a steel city that could rival Pittsburgh. This is the origin of the name "Iron Bowl."

As of 2016, the two teams have faced each other a total of eighty times, with the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm leading with a record of forty-four wins, thirty-five losses, and one tie.

And now, the eighty-first Iron Bowl is about to unfold.

The Iron Bowl is not only steeped in history but also features countless iconic matchups that are worthy of entering the history books, sparking controversies, entanglement, and hatred that have persisted for a long time.

Aside from history, the recent Iron Bowls have also continued to intensify.

— The 2010 Iron Bowl.

The Crimson Tide Storm once led "24:0" at home, but Cam Newton, Auburn Tigers' Heisman Trophy recipient, led his team to the greatest comeback in the history of the Southeastern Conference. They won "28:27" at Bryant Denny Stadium, maintaining an undefeated season and claiming the Southeastern Conference championship.

After the game, Auburn Tigers fans put a Cam Newton jersey on the statue of the legendary Crimson Tide Storm coach Bryant at the entrance of Bryant Denny Stadium, thoroughly infuriating the Crimson Tide Storm fans; subsequently, Crimson Tide Storm fans went to Auburn and poisoned a famous old oak tree in the town.

Even now, fans on both sides continue to argue endlessly about the other's controversial actions.

— The 2013 Iron Bowl.

With only one second left in the game, the two teams were tied "28:28." Adam Griffith, a freshman kicker for the Crimson Tide Storm, was ready to attempt a fifty-seven-yard field goal for a game-winning kick.

Unfortunately, the field goal fell short by just a few yards, nearly grazing past the post.

At that moment, Chris Davis, a cornerback for Auburn University, cleverly positioned himself in the end zone and caught Griffith's field-goal attempt just inside the baseline, then launched a counterattack.

Davis fought through all obstacles and ultimately completed an inconceivable 109-yard return touchdown—

A game-winning play.

"34:28".

Auburn Tigers claimed that year's Iron Bowl victory.

The match won the ESPY Award for the Best Game of the following year—a competition that encompasses all sports and games worldwide.

"I'll be looking forward to that."

By the end of the game, Saban indeed got quite a scare—and not a minor one at that—

Where on earth did that guy's pre-game confidence come from?

R-Kelly?

"I believe I can fly?"

The 80th Iron Bowl has ended, and the final score settled above "42:6", with the Crimson Tide Storm claiming an easy victory.

The gap was obvious.

Since that incredible comeback in 2010, the Auburn Tigers had not again managed a victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium; this match also set the largest score difference in the Iron Bowl since 2012.

Actually, if it hadn't been for Saban resting his main players for the series of championship games that followed, starting rotations in the third quarter and having substitutes play in the fourth, the score difference could've been even larger, and the Auburn Tigers might've faced a shutout.

The entire game was basically a one-sided crushing, with the Crimson Tide Storm displaying absolute power, tightly suppressing the opponent on both offense and defense, covering their century-old arch-rival in dust and dirt.

The more arrogant they were before the game, the more deflated they appeared during it.

From Saban's movements in the second half, it was clear that he did not deign to humiliate the Auburn Tigers.

While the Auburn Tigers were hopping around, Saban's gaze was already fixed on more important games; humiliating the Auburn Tigers held no value.

This was the real humiliation.

Auburn Tigers' quarterback White was nearly invisible the whole game, with 32 passes and only 15 completions, advancing just 98 yards, no touchdowns, and three interceptions—truly pitiful statistics.

In stark contrast was Li Wei, who strolled through the game as if walking in his own backyard, advancing 187 yards on the run, scoring twice, and clocking off work early.

The Auburn Tigers simply could not stop Li Wei; not to mention Li Wei, even Jacobs and Clark ran through them as if through empty space.

Thus.

After a slicing through defenses like cutting vegetables, the Crimson Tide Storm comfortably won the Iron Bowl, ending the season with a victory, undefeated through twelve games, continuing their position at the top of the NCAA.