Malik Blocton, a freshmen defensive lineman from Pike Road, was one of those kids, growing up less than an hour from Auburn’s campus. When speaking to reporters on Monday, he claimed that he had watched every Iron Bowl since he was 5 years old, mentioning the Auburn wins in 2013 and 2019 as two of his best Iron Bowl memories.

Auburn freshman linebacker Demarcus Riddick has enjoyed a late-season breakout after starting the year playing limited snaps for DJ Durkin's defense. The Clanton, Alabama native has registered at least one tackle for loss in his past three games,

The Iron Bowl either divides or unites Alabama and Auburn football fans, and right now some Alabama fans are divided about how they feel going into the last match up in the regular 2024 football season.