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Alabama took care of business in the Iron Bowl, manhandling Auburn 42-14. Barring a revolt from the voters, 'Bama will play LSU in six weeks for the ultimate prize, says Andy Staples.

Trent Richardson ran wild and AJ McCarron threw three touchdown passes as No. 2 Alabama beat Auburn 42-14 in the Iron Bowl.

Will it be enough to secure the No. 2 spot in the BCS?

For No. 2 Alabama, the stakes couldn't be higher in the Iron Bowl with a potential BCS title game berth on the line.

The Tide are in control, leading Auburn 24-7. Follow all of the action here.

Auburn kept its title hopes alive with one of the greatest Iron Bowl comebacks ever. Cam Newton rallied the No. 2 Tigers from an early 24-0 deficit to down Alabama in a 28-27 thriller.

Defense is No. 2 Auburn's weak link. And Alabama quickly has exploited the Tigers, scoring two touchdowns in less than seven minutes to take a 14-0 lead.

How will Cam Newton respond?

No words -- the PG ones, at least -- can truly capture the emotion of Alabama's 26-21 win in the 74th Iron Bowl, writes Andy Staples.

No. 2 Alabama took Auburn's best shot in the 74th Iron Bowl but pulled out a 26-21 win, while staying alive in the BCS title chase.