Auburn vs. Opelika: Historic Alabama Football Football Rivalry scores 100. Match this week

Less than 10 miles apart Auburn Shel School and Opelika High School. The quick journey below I-85 will take you from one campus to another.

Of course, two schools have developed an appropriate rivalry. The first match was held in 1917. years. This Thursday, Opelika will host 100. A game between the two.

This week game is, of course, ceremoniously. Last month, Opelika Public Library opened an exhibit entitled “100 games. One rivalry. History of Opelik against Auburn football.” to be marked with a match. The memorabilia and the banners are on the screen showing the success of the Opelika during the years.

The rivalry was also far from unilateral. This week, entering orientation entry, Auburn leads a series of 49-47-3 and won seven last eight games. Opelika has a record for most of the winning a series with nine of 1996-2004. The last 50 meetings were divided in the middle with each team that has thrown 25 wins the part.

Recent maintenance of Auburn success is far from light. The three last four victories came only with one result. It includes its 28-21 triumphs in the house last season, where twice scored twice in the fourth quarter to escape. Repayment Omar MabsonWho is now at the University of Auburn, scored two Touchdowns in the victory last September.

Games at the Bulldog Stadium in Opelica were especially firm of late. The last time the game in the window was decided more than one result in 2009. years when Auburn won 41-15. The last twice the tigers wins the bulldog for 1 and 2 points, respectively. The last time Opelika beat Auburn was at its home terrain in 2019. years she won 21-13.

Playing this Thursday seems to honor the first game two 108 years ago, because it is the only other game in the rival that started on Thursday on Thursday Historical Historical Society in Alabama High School.

Auburn (1-1) enters Thursday as a team no. 8 in Alabama, by Massei Rating. Tigers are defeated by Sarasota (Fla) Booker 24-6 In the introductory week of the season before 42-14 to no. 2 Vilea Hills Last week.

Opelika (2-0) is reported in no. 11 In the State after Survival Official (It.) 36-35 In the extension last week. Bulldogs opened their campaign with 25-20 win Benjamin Russell.

Both teams will treasure them by junior quarters. Auburn’s Cason Miers transferred to this external and purpose as a four-star brochure, according to Rivals Industrial Ranking. Opelika leads the Starter of the second year Key to Kolbiwho still rotates the heads and grows as a caller’s signal.

Massey ratings predict 35-22 to Auburn. However, nothing can be turned off after the rivals hit the field on Thursday nights for what will be an unforgettable night in one of the best rivalry of Yellowhammer’s state.