What did we learn about Alabama after its fifth straight Iron Bowl win? -Alabama touchdown

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Alabama football has rattled off five straight wins over Auburn University since 2020.

Kalen DeBoer picked up his first Iron Bowl win as head coach of the Crimson Tide against Hugh Freeze.

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Alabama had four turnovers – including three lost fumbles – against the Tigers; However, it bounced back and ended the regular season with a 28-14 win at Saban Field. DeBoer became the second coach in Alabama history, joining Frank Thomas (1931-46), to win nine games in his first season. Thomas posted a 9-1 record in his first season with the Tide in 1931.

So what did we learn about Alabama after last week? You can find a breakdown below.

1. Alabama is still the Iron Bowl’s big brother

Alabama made Auburn remember its place in the rivalry last week.

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Stephen M. Smith is the senior author for Landing Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him. Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has been covering Alabama football for 15 years, and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide program has made him one of the most respected journalists in his field. Smith has been featured as an analyst on ESPN and several other major networks.