Live Updates: Auburn vs. Alabama
Live inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, WVUA-FM proudly gives you up to speed updates for the 2014 Iron Bowl.
PREGAME
>5:55- Alabama and Auburn both enter the field from their respective end zones and begin warm up drills
> 6:24- Auburn exits the field through the south end zone
> 6:28- Alabama exits the field through the north end zone
> 6:30- The Million Dollar Band enters the field and the stand become standing room only.
> 6:32- Official Kickoff time- 6:51 p.m.
> 6:39- Coach Saban honors the senior players playing their final game tonight
> 6:47- Auburn enters from the south end zone
> 6:48- Alabama enters from the north end zone
> 6:50- Auburn wins the toss, elects to receive ball. Alabama will kick towards the North end zone
FIRST QUARTER
> Auburn to start drive from their own 45 yard line
> After a penalty by JK Scott Auburn begins with great field position. First play Nick Marshall throws a bobbled pass to Roc Thomas leading towards a fumble recovered by Reggie Ragland. Alabama gets ball with excellent field position.
Alabama to begin drive from Auburn’s 45 yard line
> Scoring Drive ( 5 plays, 35 yards, 2:06) Alabama-7, Auburn-0
> Blake Sims and the Crimson Tide begins the drive strong with a first down run by TJ Yeldon, putting the Tide in the red zone. On third down, Yeldon is given the ball again and finds his way to the end zone for an eight yard touchdown run. Gunnar Raborn hits the PAT
Auburn to begin drive from their own 25 yard line
> Scoring Drive ( 12 plays, 72 yards, 4:39) Alabama-7, Auburn-3
> Auburn begins to look like their old form with a first down run by Cameron Artis-Payne. After a penalty by A’shawn Robinson, Auburn reaches mid-field. Nick Marshall shows off his speed running 28 yards into Alabama’s red zone for a first down. In the red zone on third down, Artis-Payne is able to push them forward leading towards a 20 yard field goal by Daniel Carlson.
Alabama to begin drive from their own 20 yard line
>Scoring Drive ( 5 plays 80 yards, 1:51) Alabama-14, Auburn-3
> After a big 16 yard gain by Amari Cooper and 2 penalties by Auburn’s defense, Alabama finds their way into Auburn territory. Blake Sims find OJ Howard for a 20 yard first down. Next play Sims hits Amari Cooper for a 17 yard touchdown. Gunnar Raborn hits the PAT
Auburn to begin drive from their own 25 yard line
> Scoring Drive- (11 plays, 68 yards, 3:20) Alabama- 14, Auburn-6
> Auburn responds to the touchdown with a 12 yard first down run by Nick Marshall. Two plays later, Marshall finds Duke Williams for a 42 yard gain, putting the Tigers in Alabama’s red zone. After three runs by Cameron Artis-Payne, Nick Marshall gets the first down on a risky fourth down run. Marshall tries three themes to find the end zone through the air, but is stopped by the Alabama defense, forcing Auburn to settle for a 28 yard field goal from Daniel Carlson
Alabama begins the drive from their own 25 yard line
Alabama has a sluggish time on the field with a three and out drive. JK Scott punts
Auburn to begin drive from their own 20 yard line
> Auburn slips by Alabama’s defense with an 11 yard gain to Sammie Coates. Cameron Artis-Payne continues Auburns success with a 15 yard first down as the first quarter comes to an end.
SECOND QUARTER
Auburn to begin drive from their own 48 yard line
> Scoring Drive (14 plays, 73 yards, 5:11) Alabama-14, Auburn-9
> Duke Williams and Corey Grant each gain a first down, putting Auburn in Alabama’s red zone. On third down, Marshall hits Williams for the first and goal. Auburn this time shoots themselves in the foot with two illegal formation penalties forcing yet another field goal by Daniel Carlson.
Alabama to begin drive from their own 23 yard line
> Blake Sims is intercepted by Jermaine Williams on the first play. Williams gains five yards after the interception.
Auburn to begin drive from Alabama’s 34 yard line
>Scoring Drive (2 plays, 32 yards, :25 seconds) Auburn-16, Alabama-14
> Two plays after the interception, Nick Marshall hits Sammie Coates of a 34 yard touchdown. Daniel Carlson hits the PAT
Alabama to begin drive from their own 25 yard line
> TJ Yeldon comes back into the gain and gains a 13 yard first down. On third down, Blake Sims is sacked by Anthony Swain forcing another Alabama punt by JK Scott.
Auburn to begin drive from their own 10 yard line
> Corey Grant starts the drive strong for Auburn with a 13 yard first down run. Nick Marshall hits Quan Bray for a 14 yard first down into Alabama’s territory. On third down, Marshall is flustered out of the pocket, throwing a deep ball that’s knocked away by Landon Collins. Auburn forced to punt.
Alabama to begin drive from their own 42 yard line
> Scoring Drive ( 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:19)- Alabama-21 Auburn-16
> Christion Jones starts the drive with a 29 yard punt return, giving the Tide great field position. Jalston Fowler forces his way for a 15 yard first down followed by a 15 yard run by TJ Yeldon. Blake Sims fide Christion Jones for a 21 yard pass. On fourth and goal Alabama takes the risk and gets the touchdown on a one yard touchdown run by TJ Yeldon.
Auburn to begin drive from their own 25 yard line
> Scoring Drive ( 2 plays 75 yards, :26 seconds)- Auburn- 23, Alabama-21
> With 1:23 left in the half, Auburn takes only two plays for a 68 yard touchdown pass from Nick Marshall to Sammie Coates. Daniel Carlson hit PAT.
Alabama to begin drive from their own 25 yard line
> Blake Sims hits Amari Cooper for a 15 yard gain. Next play Sims is intercepted by Jonathon Ford
Auburn to begin drive from Alabama’s 41 yard line
> Scoring Drive ( 3 plays, 38 yards :27 seconds)
Nick Marshall hits Sammie Coates for a 41 yard gain leading to another Tiger field goal leading into halftime.
HALFTIME AUBURN-26 Alabama-21
THIRD QUARTER
Alabama to begin drive from their own 38 yard line
> Blake Sims is picked off once again to give Auburn great field positions
Auburn to begin drive from Alabama’s 39 yard line
> Scoring Drive ( 7 plays 39 yards, 3:08) Auburn-33, Alabama-21
> Quan Bray leads the way for the Tigers as he gets another first down for Auburn, putting them in the Tide’s red zone. In the red zone on third down Marshall finds Bray for a 5 yard touchdown pass. Daniel Carlson hits the PAT.
Alabama to begin drive from their own 29 yard line
> Scoring Drive ( 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:01) Auburn- 33, Alabama-27
> TJ Yeldon begins the drive with a 16 yard first down run. Amari Cooper continues the drive with another 10 yard reception for a first down. On third down, Sims tries to run for the first down but is stopped short. On fourth down, Alabama successfully gets the first down by DeAndrew White. Next play Sims hits Cooper for a 39 yard touchdown. Raborn PAT is blocked by Auburn.
Auburn to begin drive from their own 16 yard line
> Scoring Drive (10 plays, 66 yards, 4:31) Auburn-36, Alabama-27
> On third and long, Nick Marshall keeps the drive alive with a 13 yard first down gain to Duke Williams. On another third down, Marshall goes deep to Quan Bray for a 37 yard reception. The play is reviewed and is ruled a catch and a first down for Auburn in Alabama’s territory. On third down again, Marshall hits a wide open Williams but is incomplete. Daniel Carlson makes the 33 yard field goal.
Alabama to begin drive from their own 25 yard line
>Scoring Drive- (1 play, 75 yards, :10 seconds) Auburn-36, Alabama-34
> First play this drive, Blake Sims goes deep to Amari Cooper and finds the end zone for another Cooper-Sims touchdown, Adam Griffith hits the PAT.
Auburn to begin drive from their own 18 yard line
Nick Marshall answers back with a 13 yard first down to Duke Williams. On third down Marshall is flustered out of the pocket and is picked off by Nick Perry. Perry returns the interception 18 yards before being tackled.
Alabama to begin drive from the Auburn 31 yard line
> Alabama is given great field position and on third down, Blake Sims hits Amari Cooper for a 16 yard first down. Alabama decides to run out the clock and re-group heading into the fourth quarter.
FOURTH QUARTER
Alabama to begin drive at the Auburn 13 yard line
> Scoring Drive ( 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:07) Alabama-42, Auburn-36
On second down with no one open, Blake Sims tucks it and runs it in for an 11 yard touchdown. Alabama goes for the two-point conversion and gets it on a two yard pass to DeAndrew White. Alabama takes the lead once again.
Auburn to begin drive from their own 26 yard line
> On third down and nine, Nick Marshall is flustered once again and is sacked by Xavier Dickson. Auburn goes three and out and is forced to punt.
Alabama to begin drive from their own 28 yard line
>Scoring Drive (10 72 yards, 4:49) Alabama-48, Auburn-36
> TJ Yeldon begins the drive with a huge 25 yard gain, putting Alabama in Auburn’s territory. On third down Blake Sims hits Amari Cooper for a 15 yard first down. One third down again Jalston Fowler plows his way into the red zone leading towards a six yard touchdown reception to DeAndrew White. The Tide god for 2 and are unable to convert.
