Will Weather Be a Factor in Auburn-Alabama Showdown?

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Cold, windy weather -- let's not forget the 40 percent chance of rain either -- has greeted Friday's 75th Iron Bowl between No. 2 Auburn and No. 9 Alabama here at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Will it impact the outcome?

Most likely not, simply judging by history. Eighteen of the last 22 meetings have been decided by 10 points or less, rain or shine. Mother Nature aside, this game also has a different feel to it for obvious reasons.

For openers, there's Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, who has been engulfed in controversy for the past three weeks but has managed to keep a low profile.

 

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