It's a no-brainer for No. 1

Ranking the best and worst bowl games, those decisions were no-brainers. The games in between were the fun part.

McElroy Remembers The Drive Vs. Auburn

Alabama QB Greg McElroy looks back on his team's final drive against Auburn

Auburn hit with recruiting penalties

Auburn football recruiting has taken a hit because of secondary NCAA rules violations during its "Big Cat Weekend" last May.

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 27: Rolando McClain #25 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan...

Nov 27, 2009; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy (12) scrambles out of the pocket to pass against the Auburn...

CAPTION: Nov 27, 2009; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Julio Jones (8) carries the ball against the Auburn Tigers...

CAPTION: Nov 27, 2009; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram (22) carries the ball against the Auburn Tigers...

Nov 27, 2009; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Ben Tate (44) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back...

Nov 27, 2009; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers punter Clinton Durst (97) gets a punt off in the endzone just in...

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 27: Rolando McClain #25 and Justin Woodall #27 of the Alabama Crimson Tide knock down...

Rivalry Week breathes new life into this season

...and a fresh breeze washed over the land. Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesAlabama needed to wait until Auburn's Hail Mary hit the ground in the final seconds before the Tide could breathe easily against...

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 27: Roy Upchurch #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his game-winning touchdown against...

Bama's iron will on display in comeback

With its national title aspirations on the line against its archrival, Alabama climbed back from its biggest deficit this season and found a way to win.

Alabama takes lead with 1:24 left, holds off late Auburn drive

Outplayed most of the game, the Crimson Tide stayed unbeaten with a 26-21 victory over Auburn, taking the lead with a nearly perfect drive that was capped by Greg McElroy's 4-yard touchdown pass to Roy Upchurch with 1:24 left.

Nov 27, 2009; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Antione Carter (45) closes in on Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg...