Auburn QB Jackson Arnold Discusses Iron Bowl, Red River Rivalry Differences

Jackson Arnold, who transferred from Oklahoma to Auburn, finds himself involved in two of college football's most intense rivalries: the Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas, and the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama. At SEC Media Days, Arnold highlighted the fierce animosity of the Iron Bowl, noting that Auburn fans and players have a deep dislike for Alabama, even enforcing a rule that prohibits wearing Alabama's red in their facility. Arnold has experience playing against Alabama, having led Oklahoma to a 24-3 victory over the Crimson Tide in 2024, and now aims to help Auburn break its recent losing streak in the Iron Bowl. Both rivalries are regarded as among the best in college football, with Arnold remarking that the passion surrounding the Iron Bowl is especially intense, with fans and players reacting strongly even to mere mentions of Alabama. Arnold looks forward to the upcoming season where he will get the chance to face his former team, Oklahoma, without animosity but with excitement. His move symbolizes a shift from one storied rivalry to another, underscoring the significance of these historic matchups in his college football journey.