Key Alabama players to watch in the Auburn Tigers matchup

The Auburn Tigers travel to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl.

Auburn enters this game with momentum coming off a surprising win over Texas A&M and playing for bowl eligibility. Alabama used hatred of the rivalry as motivation for its fifth straight win over Auburn.

If Auburn wants to capitalize on this momentum and defeat its top rival, they will need to beat some key players.

Let’s take a look at the Alabama players that Auburn needs to keep an eye on this Saturday if they want to get that coveted sixth win.

Jalen Milroe, quarterback

Milroe, a 6-foot-2 redshirt junior, is 171 of 263 through the air for 2,396 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. Additionally, Milroe has rushed for 615 yards and 17 touchdowns on 135 carries. Auburn has already seen Milroe’s abilities up close and knows how dangerous it is to give him time to throw.

Ryan Williams, wide receiver

Williams, a 6-foot-11 freshman who is just 17 years old, was Alabama’s best receiver this season and one of the best receivers in the SEC. Williams caught 42 passes for 804 yards and eight touchdowns. Williams has given the SEC’s best defenses everything they could handle this season.

Jihaad Campbell, linebacker

Campbell, a 6-foot-3 junior, has been a difference maker in Alabama’s defense this season. Campbell leads the Crimson Tide in tackles with 99 and sacks with five. Additionally, Campbell has two pass deflections, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Malachi Moore, Defensive back

Moore, a 6-foot graduate, has been an influential member of Alabama’s secondary since arriving in Tuscaloosa in 2020. Moore recorded 66 tackles, one sack, five pass deflections, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Moore can make things difficult for an opposing offense, and Auburn needs to avoid making that easier for him by making excessive mistakes.

Bray Hubbard, defensive back

Hubbard, a 6-foot-2 sophomore, tends to hide behind Moore and other defensive stars but has the ability to make an impact. Hubbard made 44 tackles, two pass deflections, two interceptions and one forced fumble.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT and ABC will televise it.