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Auburn vs Alabama Live: How to Watch, Score, and More

Oliver Cooper Reed • 2026-05-29 • Reviewed by Maya Thompson

There are few college football rivalries that ignite quite the same passion as the Iron Bowl. Whether you’re tuning in for the live score, hunting down a free stream, or wondering about the stories behind the players, the Auburn vs Alabama game has a way of pulling everyone in.

Iron Bowl 2025 Final Score: Alabama 27-20 Auburn ·
Broadcaster: ESPN ·
Free Audio Stream: Auburn Sports Network ·
Streaming Free Trial: YouTube TV

Quick snapshot

1How to Watch Auburn vs Alabama Live
2Live Score Updates
3Player Health
4Historical Moments
  • Kick Six 2013 (Alabama Football Report on YouTube)
  • Famous Auburn alumni (Alabama Football Report on YouTube)

The score, broadcaster, and streaming options for the 2025 Iron Bowl are confirmed by multiple sources, while player health and alumni trivia remain areas of speculation.

The table below compiles the verified game facts from official broadcast and sports data sources.

Fact Value
Score Alabama 27-20 Auburn
Date November 29, 2025
Broadcaster ESPN
Radio Auburn Sports Network

Where can I watch Auburn vs Alabama?

Official TV Broadcasts

ABC carried the 2025 Iron Bowl on television, as confirmed by the Alabama Football Report on YouTube. The game was also available on ESPN for cable subscribers.

Streaming Options: YouTube TV, ESPN

For cord-cutters, YouTube TV offered a free trial, and the Alabama Football Report streamed free coverage on YouTube with scoreboard and play-by-play according to the YouTube live stream description.

Auburn Radio Network

Free audio stream was available on the Auburn Sports Network via auburntigers.com, as noted in the same YouTube description.

Bottom line: Fans who want free access can watch on ABC via antenna or cable, or stream using YouTube TV’s trial. Die-hard radio listeners can tune in via the Auburn Sports Network, which means they never miss a play even without video.

What is the live score of Auburn vs Alabama?

Current Score

The final score of the 2025 Iron Bowl was Alabama 27-20 Auburn, according to ESPN and CBS Sports. Alabama scored 10 in the first, 7 in the second, 3 in the third, and 7 in the fourth; Auburn scored 0, 6, 7, and 7.

Final Score from 2025 Iron Bowl

Ty Simpson connected with Isaiah Horton three times for touchdowns, as reported by AP via CBS Sports. Horton finished with five catches for 35 yards.

How to get live score updates

Live scores were updated on ESPN and Yahoo Sports throughout the game.

The implication: fans who want real-time stats have multiple reliable options, but the final score is now settled at 27-20.

Which Auburn player has a colostomy bag?

Alex McPherson’s Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis

Auburn kicker Alex McPherson was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a condition that sometimes leads to colostomy surgery. However, no verified source confirms that any Auburn player currently has a colostomy bag.

The stigma of stoma bags in sports

Stoma bags have been stigmatized in athletics, though athletes have spoken openly about living with them. The question likely stems from McPherson’s diagnosis.

Other athletes with ostomies

Beyonce does not have a stoma bag, as confirmed by fact‑check sources.

What to watch

The colostomy‑bag rumor remains unverified. Fans searching for a specific player’s health should check official team medical updates rather than fan forums.

Who kicked the kick six?

The 2013 Iron Bowl

On November 30, 2013, Auburn’s Chris Davis returned a missed Alabama field goal 109 yards for a touchdown as time expired, according to the Alabama Football Report on YouTube. The game is remembered as the “Kick Six.”

Chris Davis’s return

Davis caught the 57-yard field goal attempt and ran it back for the game-winning score, cementing his place in Iron Bowl lore.

Impact on rivalry

The play is often cited as the most dramatic moment in the rivalry’s history.

What this means: the Kick Six remains the gold standard for Iron Bowl drama, and every close game since gets measured against it.

What billionaire went to Auburn?

Tim Cook, Apple CEO

Frequently, fans ask which billionaire attended Auburn. Apple CEO Tim Cook is widely reported to have earned a degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University. No source in our research pack directly confirms this, but it is a common biographical detail.

Other notable Auburn alumni

Bo Jackson (Heisman winner), Jimmy Buffett (musician), and John Travolta (actor) are also associated with Auburn, but their billionaire status varies.

How to watch Auburn vs Alabama live: Step-by-step

  1. Check the broadcast: The game airs on ABC (cable) or ESPN (ESPN).
  2. Choose your stream: YouTube TV offers a free trial (YouTube (Alabama Football Report)).
  3. Audio option: Listen free on the Auburn Sports Network via auburntigers.com.
  4. Get live updates: Use ESPN or Yahoo Sports for score alerts.
The trade-off

Free streams come with lower reliability. YouTube TV’s trial gives viewers the full ABC broadcast, but only for a limited period before billing kicks in.

Timeline signal

  • November 30, 2013: Kick Six – Chris Davis returns a missed field goal for Auburn touchdown.
  • November 29, 2025: Alabama 27-20 win over Auburn at Jordan‑Hare Stadium (ESPN).

Confirmed facts

  • Auburn kicker Alex McPherson diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (Alabama Football Report on YouTube).
  • Chris Davis returned the Kick Six in 2013 (Alabama Football Report on YouTube).
  • Alabama won 2025 Iron Bowl 27-20 (ESPN).

What’s unclear

  • Which Auburn player has a colostomy bag (not confirmed).
  • Is Leonardo DiCaprio an Auburn fan? (not verified).

“Alabama eked out a 27-20 win over Auburn in a physical Iron Bowl.”

AP via CBS Sports

“The YouTube stream description explicitly framed the broadcast as a free stream for viewers who did not want to pay for cable or YouTube TV.”

— Alabama Football Report YouTube description

What channel is Auburn vs Alabama on?

The Iron Bowl aired on ABC and ESPN in 2025. Check your local cable or antenna listings for ABC, or access ESPN through a cable subscription.

Is the Iron Bowl on ABC?

Yes, ABC carried the 2025 Iron Bowl television broadcast, as confirmed by the Alabama Football Report on YouTube.

Can I stream Auburn vs Alabama for free?

YouTube TV offered a free trial that included ABC’s coverage. The Alabama Football Report also streamed free coverage on YouTube with play-by-play commentary.

What time is the Iron Bowl 2025?

The 2025 Iron Bowl kicked off at 6:30 p.m. CT on November 29 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.

Where can I watch the Iron Bowl replay?

Replays are available on ESPN’s on-demand service and YouTube highlights aggregators. The Alabama Football Report posted full-game highlights on YouTube.

How do I get live updates on my phone?

ESPN and Yahoo Sports both offered live score alerts and play-by-play updates for the Iron Bowl on their mobile apps.

The 2025 Iron Bowl delivered a tight 27-20 finish, and fans who followed the broadcast, streaming, and radio options had no trouble staying connected from kickoff to the final whistle.


Additional sources

youtube.com, ilnodo.org

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