Auburn hasn't had a talent problem in over 40 years. There's plenty of talent to go around. And it's strange, but Bama being the best has actually made Auburn better.
In the Saban era, Auburn has the best win% vs the Tide. LSU has definitely been a better program, but has 4 wins vs Bama compared to AU's 5 (an in an extra game).
The rest of Bama's annual SEC foes? 4-56.
4-56 for Ole Miss, Miss St, Arkansas, A&M, and Tennessee.
4-10 is what LSU has managed.
5-8......the 'Barn.
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Auburn has been better during the unstoppable Tide era because it's had to. It's their rival. They've fared the best because they're closest to the giant. They've risen to fill that role.
It's interesting.
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And they ditch their HC.