In the first half, Alabama freshman cornerback Cam Calhoun was ejected for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Auburn quarterback Ashton Daniels in the red zone. Calhoun will miss the remainder of the game after his disqualification. However, in the third quarter, Auburn safety Jahquez Robinson was also ejected for targeting.

Saturday's Iron Bowl matchup between Alabama and Auburn could reportedly loom large in Auburn's head coaching search.

Considering Auburn's season and recent history in the Iron Bowl, it's hardly a surprise to see the College GameDay crew and guest picker Aidan Hutchinson uninamous in picking the Crimson Tide to avoid an upset. Desmond Howard and former Alabama head coach Nick Saban each were quick to pick the Crimson Tide.

With Hugh Freeze no longer at Auburn, Saturday's Iron Bowl unlocks a unique piece of history in the coaching matchups in the rivalry series:

Could it have been inspired by another iconic Iron Bowl in Birmingham, a stock-car and motorcycle racing track that closed in 1961?

Abby Forristall played soccer at Alabama, but her brother, Philip Lutzenkirchen, had the game-winning touchdown for Auburn in the 2010 Iron Bowl