AUBURN, Ala. —

No matter who you were rooting for, you were on the edge of your seat at some point during the 2025 Iron Bowl.

Auburn came back from a 17-point deficit to tie the game, but in the last few drives lost their chances at a win - and a bowl game.

Listen to Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer discuss the reason he thinks they won the game in the video player above.

Alabama fought to keep the lead, and ultimately clung on hard enough to win and head to the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta.

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1AUBURN, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 29: Deontae Lawson #0 of the Alabama Crimson Tide kneels prior to facing the Auburn

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