Watch Nick Saban arrive at Jordan-Hare, give Miss Terry kiss ahead of Iron Bowl

Alabama coach Nick Saban said this week the Iron Bowl with Auburn usually comes down to the team with the best players.

However, it is still the Iron Bowl.

Saban made his way Jordan-Hare Stadium for his traditional walk around the field where he was met by his family. He and Miss Terry also shared a kiss.

On a day where Auburn will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kick Six, there is just something different about this game. The Tigers will honor the 2013 team that finished as runner-up nationally

The No. 8 Tide (10-1, 6-1 SEC) has been playing its best ball, while Auburn fell to New Mexico State last week 31-10. Alabama has already secured a spot in the SEC Championship Game against No. 1 Georgia but would be bumped from the playoff picture with a loss on the Plains.

Alabama has won the past three meetings.

Alabama leads the series 49-37-1, but Auburn has fared much better at Jordan-Hare. The Tigers are 10-6 in Iron Bowls at home and have won three of the last five.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.