While their record might not necessarily reflect it at the moment, make no mistake, the Auburn Tigers are among the most talented teams the Alabama Crimson Tide will face all season.
Led by interim head coach DJ Durkin, Auburn comes into Saturday's Iron Bowl sitting at 5-6 overall for the season, a year that has also included a rough 1-6 mark in SEC play. Because of this, Auburn has to defeat Alabama in order to qualify for a bowl game, and if the Tigers lose, then their season comes to an end.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen taking a deeper look at Auburn's season as well, the Tigers have been one of the SEC's top teams defensively at times this fall, while the same cannot necessarily be said on offense due to struggles at the quarterback position.
Even despite this, Auburn still has talent at all positions on both sides of the ball, and are a team that could certainly give Alabama problems Saturday night.
Following is a look at five Auburn players to know ahead of Saturday's Iron Bowl showdown, as well as how each has performed against Alabama during their collegiate careers.
Cam Coleman, Wide Receiver, Sophomore
Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates a first down as Auburn Tigers take on Mercer Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated the Mercer Bears 62-17.Cam Coleman, a sophomore wide receiver, is among the most talented wideouts in all of college football, and had a big game against Alabama a year ago in Tuscaloosa, hauling in seven receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. The sophomore is currently leading the Tigers in receiving this season by hauling in 52 receptions for 682 yards and five touchdowns.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementXavier Atkins, Linebacker, Sophomore
Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Xavier Atkins (17) defends in coverage against Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) during the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn ImagesAmong the leaders for Auburn's defensively is Xavier Atkins, a sophomore linebacker who did not record any stats a year ago against Alabama while at LSU. Auburn's leading tackler at 81 total, Atkins is currently leading the SEC with 58 solo tackles and 15.5 TFL, along with having amassed 7.5 sacks, one interception, one pass defense, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
Jeremiah Cobb, Running Back, Junior
Oct 25, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Jeremiah Cobb (23) rushes during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn ImagesUndoubtedly the Tigers top running back is Jeremiah Cobb, a junior who has only two kick returns for 31 yards over his two career games against Alabama. Cobb is Auburn's leading rusher with 936 yards and four touchdowns over 165 attempts, which translates an average of 5.7 yards per carry, while also having hauled in nine receptions for 74 yards.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKeyron Crawford, Buck, Senior
Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks for an open receiver as Auburn Tigers defensive end Keyron Crawford (24) applies defensive pressure during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesAside from the aforementioned Atkins, Keyron Crawford is the Tigers top pass rusher who had three tackles against Alabama a year ago in Tuscaloosa. This season, Crawford has posted 31 total tackles, 24 of which were solo, along with 9.5 TFL, five sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble.
Eric Singleton Jr., Wide Receiver, Junior
Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (1) runs with the ball after a made catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesIn addition to the aforementioned Coleman, Eric Singleton Jr. is a prominent name for Auburn at wide receiver who is set to face Alabama for the first time in his collegiate career after transferring from Georgia Tech. Singleton sits atop the Tigers' roster with a team-high 55 receptions this season for 508 yards and three touchdowns, along with 13 rushes for 61 yards.
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