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The 85th Iron Bowl game featuring  Auburn and Alabama battling against each other in an in-state and SEC rivalry game will take place at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

The undefeated Crimson Tide are on a beeline toward the SEC Championship Game and a berth in the College Football Playoff behind one of the most potent offenses in the country.

However, the Tide will be playing without coach Nick Saban on the sidelines following his positive COVID-19 test Wednesday in which he was showing symptoms.

The Tigers aren't scared of the crimson and white, though.

The Tigers have won two of the last three meetings in the rivalry and coach Gus Malzahn's 3-4 record against Alabama makes him the most successful coach in the SEC against the Tide.

Alabama: Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle torched Auburn last year, but the electric wide receiver for the Crimson Tide won't be around this weekend after injuring his leg in October.

Running back Najee Harris should be a big part of the game plan on Saturday.

Alabama's defense has given up less than four yards per play over the last two games, which will come in handy against an Auburn offense that is predicated on loosening up defenses with explosive plays. .

Auburn: Quarterback Bo Nix and the Tigers offensive line has found a spark after Malzahn and offensive coordinator Chad Morris incorporated more zone read and quick crossing routes into the game plan.

Because of that, expect Harris to run over, around and through the Tigers defense