Here’s what you need to watch for as Alabama and Auburn square off in the 2024 edition of the Iron Bowl, one of college football’s greatest rivalries, with our updated prediction for the game. Alabama appears to have played itself out of College Football Playoff consideration after a shocking 24-3 loss at unranked Oklahoma last week that raises questions about the state of the program under first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer.

However, that doesn't mean Alabama doesn't have an outside shot. Any last chances for DeBoer's team would have to start with a win over Auburn on Saturday; another loss would make the Crimson Tide 8-4 with losses to three unranked opponents, far too many to argue that the team should make the playoff.

One of college football's fiercest rivalries, the Iron Bowl, will be played Saturday between Alabama and Auburn. What to know about in-state matchup.