"And yet, you know, since 2017 and 2018, Alabama and Auburn have won eight championships. I guess, over the last eight years, it’s kind of run through the state of Alabama.” ...

Alabama also won the rebounding battle by a plus-8 margin (41-33). “We’re in the postseason now, and the postseason is about step-up,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said.

Since 2018, Auburn or Alabama has won the SEC regular-season crown or tournament title or both every year but one. Since 2020, Auburn leads the SEC with 146 overall victories.