By Darin 
Introduction
November 30, 2013, was supposed to be just another chapter in the storied Iron Bowl rivalry, but it ended as arguably the most stunning play in college football history: The Kick Six. The #1 Alabama Crimson Tide traveled to #4 Auburn, and the game itself lived up to the hype, featuring a furious Auburn comeback to tie the contest at 28-28. With seconds left, the stage was set not for a typical overtime thriller, but for a sequence of events so improbable, it required perfect timing, a bold coaching decision, and one final, glorious sprint. This is the story of how 109 yards of turf defined a rivalry, decided a season, and created a legend.
The Perfect Storm of Circumstance
The game’s conclusion was a whirlwind of factors setting up the impossible. First, Auburn fought back relentlessly, tying the score with just 32 seconds remaining. Then, in a high-pressure moment, Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon stepped out of bounds at the Auburn 38 a split second before the clock hit zero. The play was reviewed and stood, giving the Crimson Tide one final snap with a single second left.
Alabama coach Nick Saban, confident in his team’s ability to win outright, eschewed overtime and called for a long field goal. After the team’s regular kicker, Cade Foster, had missed three earlier attempts, the pressure fell to freshman Adam Griffith to attempt a potentially game-winning 57-yard kick.
The 109-Yard Dash to Glory
The stadium held its collective breath as the snap went down. Griffith’s 57-yard attempt sailed high but fell short, landing directly into the waiting arms of Auburn cornerback Chris Davis in the back of the end zone. The rest is legendary history. Davis, seizing the improbable moment, took off. He was untouched, blazing past frozen Alabama players and sprinting 109 yards to the opposite end zone as the clock showed zeros. The final score: Auburn 34, Alabama 28. The chaotic, unexpected, game-winning touchdown sent Jordan-Hare Stadium into pandemonium, instantly cementing the “Kick Six” as the greatest upset in the Iron Bowl’s history and derailing the Tide’s national title hopes.
Conclusion
The 2013 Iron Bowl was more than just a win; it was a football miracle forged by a series of precise, unlikely events. It stands as the quintessential moment of rivalry chaos, showcasing the unpredictable nature of college football. The “Kick Six” will forever be synonymous with the Auburn Tigers’ triumph, a play so famous it transcends statistics and remains the iconic, unforgettable image of the rivalry’s modern era.
Article from Dec 1, 2013 Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, Georgia)
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