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Episode 539: Iron Men (Alabama Preview)
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Episode 539: Iron Men (Alabama Preview)

Justin and Dan preview the 2025 Iron Bowl, from the on-field matchups that will matter to the coaching search chatter behind it all.
(Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers)

Justin and Dan are still in Las Vegas for this episode, using the power of time travel. They break down all the angles of Auburn football’s shot at a monumental upset of rival Alabama in the 2025 Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Topics include:

  • the parallels between this matchup and past Iron Bowls

  • why an Auburn team that has only won one SEC game is not a heavy underdog

  • Auburn’s pass defense needing to step up in a big way against Alabama’s offense

  • (note: this episode was recorded before the initial injury report Wednesday)

  • Ashton Daniels’ return to the starting lineup and Deuce Knight’s presence

  • Justin’s concerns about the Tigers’ running game after last week’s performance

  • Dan’s points about Alex McPherson’s comeback vs. Alabama’s kicking struggles

  • perhaps the final time to watch Keldric Faulk in an Auburn uniform

  • Cam Coleman, Eric Singleton Jr. and a wide receiver room that’s finally rolling

  • DJ Durkin’s chances at the permanent job, depending on the result

  • Auburn’s…

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