Alabama Vs Auburn NCAAF 2022 College Football Week 13
During Week 13 of the NCAAF 2022 College Football Season, Alabama and Auburn will face off. The match-up is sure to be a battle between two of the top teams in the country.
Alabama
Defending national champion Alabama and resurgent Auburn will meet in the Iron Bowl in 2022. The game will be televised nationally on CBS. The game is also being streamed live on fuboTV, Paramount+ and Paramount+.
Alabama enters the game as heavy favorites, but Auburn isn't far behind. In fact, Auburn is currently riding a two-game win streak. They have defeated Texas A&M, Western Kentucky and have defeated an FCS foe.
The Alabama defense has performed well throughout the season, but the Tiger offense has struggled. They are one of the worst passing teams in the FBS. It's not surprising that the Tigers aren't in the College Football Playoff.
The Tigers have a few key players who have excelled in the passing game. Bryce Young has thrown for 2,644 yards and 24 touchdowns. Tank Bigsby has rushed for 907 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Alabama defense has limited explosive plays. In the Iron Bowl last season, Alabama had to rally from a seven-point deficit in the final minute to win. The Tigers were physically outplayed throughout the game, but they were able to come back and win.
The Auburn defense has done well in stopping the run, but they aren't as good in the passing game. Auburn ranks 93rd in rushing yards allowed per game.
Bryce Young has the ability to throw an open lane to a Tiger secondary. The Tigers' defensive line has been solid, but they aren't as strong as they'd like. This could be a key advantage for Alabama.
Bryce Young and the Crimson Tide are looking to win their ninth game of the season, but they'll need to make a statement against a rival. If Auburn can't beat the Crimson Tide, they're unlikely to get into the College Football Playoff.
The Auburn Tigers have found a bit of a resurgence under coach Cadillac Williams. They've defeated Texas A&M and Western Kentucky, but haven't really beaten the top teams in the SEC. The Tigers are 5-6, but a win would give them a shot at a bowl game.
Despite the loss to Georgia, the Crimson Tide is still in the hunt for a major bowl bid. They need to win the Iron Bowl against Auburn to keep their New Year's Six bowl hopes alive.
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Auburn
Historically, the Iron Bowl is one of the most exciting rivalries in all of American sports. It's also one of the least relevant. This year's matchup between the Crimson Tide and Tigers is a game that doesn't have any national championship implications. However, it's a contest that could have some big implications for the teams involved.
Both the Crimson Tide and Tigers are playing for a spot in the New Year's Six bowl games. Both teams have a realistic chance of finishing the season in the top ten.
However, both teams are not playing like their best. Alabama has only scored more than 29 points in two of their last three games. Meanwhile, Auburn's offense has been stagnant. They've failed to reach 375 yards of total offense in three games. That's not a good sign. Especially when you consider that Auburn has a mediocre receiving attack.
Alabama will need to keep Auburn's zone read offense off the field. That's the one area that the Tide's defense has failed to do well. They've given up eight flags per game, which is 67 yards.
The Auburn defense has been solid, but unspectacular. They rank 126th in Stuff Rate. That's one area that they've improved in the past few weeks. However, they still rank 55th in Success Rate.
Bryce Young has been the star of the offense for Alabama this season. He's thrown for 2,644 yards and 24 touchdowns. However, he's also thrown for four interceptions. The Tigers' defense will be hard pressed to keep him out of the end zone.
Meanwhile, Auburn has been surprisingly physical in the past few weeks. They haven't reached 250 rushing yards in three straight games. That's the first time they've done that in over a year.
The Iron Bowl isn't part of the SEC Championship, but it's still one of the most important rivalries in all of sports. Alabama and Auburn will face off in Week 13 of the 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season. It will be played at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. It will air nationally on CBS.
Alabama is a heavy favorite to win this game. They're a 22.5-point favorite. However, they're 4-1 against the spread this year. They also have won four straight in their home stadium.
Clemson
Despite the Tigers' win over Mississippi State, the Alabama Crimson Tide is still on the outside looking in when it comes to the College Football Playoff. The Tide has lost to Ole Miss, Tennessee and LSU this season. While the defense is still lacking in terms of turnovers, the offense has improved. If the Tide can score a few points in the fourth quarter, they should have no problem taking the win.
The last time the two teams met, Clemson beat South Carolina 63-38, racking up a 72-42-4 record. This is the fourth straight season Clemson has won the series by at least 21 points, averaging 31.3 points per game.
Clemson won its last two games, but is coming off two losses. The Tigers will need a strong win to get over the hump to beat Alabama in the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Clemson is now a -14 (-115) favorite against South Carolina. The Tigers have had three straight games against Power Five teams and have covered. They are also 3-1 against Power Five teams at home this season. The Tigers have not allowed a touchdown in three straight home games.
While the Tide is in need of a complete game, they will need to improve their run game in order to overcome a defense that has given up a lot of yards this season. They are also looking for more turnovers on defense.
The Gamecocks have a ton of momentum riding into Death Valley, but they will need to avoid making costly mistakes against Clemson.
The Tigers have not been good against Notre Dame, but the defense has been playing better of late. They are also playing their best football of the season under interim coach Carnell Williams. The running game of Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter has exploded this season.
In the last two weeks, Clemson has covered the spread against Miami and Louisville. The Tigers have not been great against College Football Playoff teams, but they have not been bad either. If they can run the ball with multiple ball carriers, they should be able to grind out a win.
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During the 2022 NCAA Division I college football season, the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers will face off in Week 13. This game will be played in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and will be the second of two meetings between the two schools this season.
The two teams have a long history of rivalry. The Crimson Tide has a 47-32-1 record against the Tigers. The teams have met 11 times since 2000. The teams have played two games in November. The Tigers are in a rebuilding phase after Gus Malzahn was fired. They finished the season with a 5-6 record.
The Tigers are looking for a win against their in-state rivals. If they win, they will be bowl eligible. If they lose, they won't make it. The defense will have to do a good job of holding the Tide in check.
The Tigers haven't allowed more than 24 points this season. The Crimson Tide has won five straight games. They are looking for their 10th win of the season. They also want to climb back up in the AP rankings. They have a chance to make the College Football Playoff.
The Alabama running game will be effective against the Auburn defense. The Tide's defense has been a force on third downs. The Tigers have a good front seven. The Tide will have to make it a priority to keep the defense off the field.
In his freshman year, Bryce Young completed 67% of his passes and had 47 touchdowns. He was also the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. He also had seven interceptions.
He is also a potential Heisman candidate. His best game last year was against LSU, when he completed 18 of 24 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. He was also the SEC's leader in tackles for loss with 34.5.
The Tigers have lost four games in October. They are hoping to get back on track and become bowl eligible. They are also hoping to make a statement against their in-state rivals.
The game will be called by Brad Nessler. The teams will play at Bryant-Denny Stadium.