For Alabama, one key addition was made. Linebacker Deontae Lawson suffered a season-ending injury in the Crimson Tide’s game at Oklahoma last Saturday night. According to Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, Lawson underwent surgery on Tuesday.

Alabama and Auburn meet in an Iron Bowl where both teams are trying to close disappointing regular seasons in style.

Saturday’s Iron Bowl will be the first in recent memory without any significant SEC or national championship implications, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be a compelling contest. The players have provided plenty of fuel this week.