Fans, media react to Alabama's complete implosion against Auburn in Iron Bowl
Saturday’s Iron Bowl rivalry game between Alabama and Auburn was a great game through three quarters.
However, in the fourth quarter, the No. 1 Crimson Tide completely fell apart, committing mental mistakes the likes of which are rarely seen by Nick Saban-coached squads.
Auburn held a narrow 10-7 lead at halftime, but completely controlled the second half en route to an incredible victory. The Tigers boosted their College Football Playoff resume with their second win over a No. 1-ranked opponent this year.
During Alabama’s incredible and unexpected collapse, fans and media members alike were stunned by what they were seeing from the Crimson Tide.
Here are just a few of the bewildered tweets from people who can’t believe what they saw at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday evening:
Better guard your trees, Auburn.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) November 25, 2017
You never see Bama play like this. Never.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 25, 2017
Did one of Mike Shula’s Alabama teams suit up by mistake?
— David Caraviello (@dcaraviello) November 25, 2017
This place is absolute bedlam. Have long thought Jordan-Hare Stadium for a big night game is as loud as it gets, and it's deafening right now.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) November 25, 2017
False starts, bad snaps, dropped holds. Never seen a Nick Saban team lack composure like this.
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) November 25, 2017
Alabama is out here making the mistakes of mere mortals today
— Edward Aschoff (@AschoffESPN) November 25, 2017
One mental mistake by Alabama after another. Stunning.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 25, 2017
Saban’s gonna murder a player
— Colin Martin (@colinmartin15) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/DRockIrish/status/934565911897477121
I need recommendations for hard liquor.
— call me whatever (@CrushingOnSaban) November 25, 2017
Nick Saban is literally contemplating who he needs to sacrifice to the Dark Lord so he can win this game
— colby (@37Colby) November 25, 2017
Fire Saban????
— Kendon Underwood (@KendonReese) November 25, 2017
I absolutely love the facial expression on Nick Saban's face during this Auburn vs Bama game
— Daniel Catrell Dugar (@Dugar007) November 25, 2017
1.Auburn
2. Clemson
3. Oklahoma
4. Bama— King Me (@King_mindNsoul) November 25, 2017
i️ need a liquor drink after this alabama auburn game.
— laramie (@fullerlaramie) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/GRMM900/status/934569198055055361
Auburn advances to the SEC Championship Game to play Georgia next weekend. Alabama, on the other hand, will have to wait and see whether or not it gets the nod to go to the CFP.