The massive national stakes we've come to expect with the Iron Bowl are mostly gone this year. After losing to Oklahoma last week, No. 13 Alabama (8-3, 4-3 SEC) will miss the College Football Playoff unless chaos unfolds around the sport.

Alabama and Auburn meet in an Iron Bowl where both teams are trying to close disappointing regular seasons in style

When the Alabama Crimson Tide return to the football field Saturday afternoon, they will be doing so up against what is their biggest rival, the Auburn Tigers. The Tigers will come to Tuscaloosa with a lot to play for as well,