Auburn vs Alabama head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 13, Saturday, November 28, 2026.
The Breakdown
Composites deadlock at 66-66; #11 Alabama's 4.3★ secondary against Auburn's 3.3★ receivers breaks the tie.
When Auburn has the ball: Byrum Brown's 3.3★ receivers face Alabama's 4.3★ secondary — Jeremiah Cobb's 4★ legs versus 3.3★ linebackers is the escape.
When Alabama has the ball: Ryan Coleman-Williams headlines a 4.3★ receiver group against Auburn's 3.3★ defensive backs; Daniel Hill runs at 3.3★ linebackers.
Swing factor: Transfer Byrum Brown, 4★ with four years, edges Austin Mack's 4★ and three; Auburn starts 59% portal additions.
X-factor: Auburn travels to Tuscaloosa for the Week 13 Iron Bowl, Saturday in late November, crowd fully invested.