TUSCALOOSA — Alabama had it scripted right down to the lighting concept that glimmered through a misty, foggy night.

TUSCALOOSA — This year’s Iron Bowl isn’t about what comes next. It isn’t about what’s already happened, either.

AUBURN — Treat the best like the rest: It’s the Tommy Tuberville way.

The Iron Bowl is almost like a holiday in this state.

AUBURN — Members of Auburn’s secondary would be lying if they said they didn’t know what to expect from Alabama’s Julio Jones.

TUSCALOOSA — He is Alabama’s alpha dog. Out front, leading the way, screaming at his teammates.

TUSCALOOSA — Strength up the middle.

AUBURN — Members of Auburn’s secondary would be lying if they said they didn’t know what to expect from Alabama’s Julio Jones.

AUBURN — Tommy Tuberville said Wednesday that he expects to have a new offensive coordinator hired by the first week of January because “he doesn’t want to mess with anybody’s season.”

The Huddle: Iron Bowl 2008 Edition

Fearless Forecasters: College Edition

Crimson Tide football players are busy guys this week - they only get Thanksgiving day off to mark the holiday because of Saturday’s Iron Bowl.

AUBURN — The red zone requires a killer mentality, wide receiver Rod Smith said, and Auburn simply hasn’t had it.

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama’s punishing running game hasn’t gone unnoticed across the country.

TUSCALOOSA — The scars have healed. What didn’t kill John Parker Wilson made him stronger.