Battle for No. 1: Alabama vs. Auburn isn't just a football rivalry anymore

How Alabama vs. Auburn became a basketball game between national title contenders is a story no one saw coming.

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Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Auburn remains No. 1 in projected poll, but Alabama lurks ahead of rivalry clash

Auburn will likely lose its unanimous status but should remain No. 1 on Monday
CBS Sports - Feb. 9
College basketball rankings: Auburn, Alabama meet in 1-2 matchup for first time in basketball or football

The No. 1 Tigers face the No. 2 Crimson Tide in the biggest game of the season in college basketball
CBS Sports - 4d
Court Report: Auburn vs. Alabama is the Game of the Year; here's everything to know for No. 1 vs. No. 2 clash

Matt Norlander's hoops notebook also has advice for Michigan on how to not lose Dusty May to Indiana and plenty more
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Alabama in position to move to No. 1 in major polls after road win vs. Arkansas follows losses by Auburn, Duke

Losses by No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Duke could allow the No. 3 Crimson Tide to lay claim to be the top team in the nation
CBS Sports - Feb. 9
College basketball grades: Alabama, Auburn earn high marks for winning trap games before No. 1 vs. 2 clash

The Crimson Tide earn an 'A', Tigers get an 'A-' for taking care of business ahead of Saturday's showdown
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No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Alabama is big for college basketball, but huge for rabid Tiger and Crimson Tide fans

The stakes for Saturday's Iron Bowl of Basketball has fan interest approaching levels seen for the football Iron Bowl
CBS Sports - 4d
Men's basketball AP poll: Auburn still isn't flinching, leads country after commanding win at Alabama

The Tigers have the inside track for the top seed in the NCAA tournament.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Rivalry's first 1 vs. 2 showdown deepens its intensity

The Tigers and Crimson Tide take their rivalry to new heights with Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa.
ESPN - 4d
College basketball rankings: Alabama jumps to No. 1 in Coaches Poll ahead of Auburn, Florida and Tennessee

The SEC has the top four teams in this week's Coaches Poll
CBS Sports - Feb. 10

Battle for No. 1: Alabama vs. Auburn isn't just a football rivalry anymore

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Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Auburn remains No. 1 in projected poll, but Alabama lurks ahead of rivalry clash

College basketball rankings: Auburn, Alabama meet in 1-2 matchup for first time in basketball or football

Court Report: Auburn vs. Alabama is the Game of the Year; here's everything to know for No. 1 vs. No. 2 clash

Alabama in position to move to No. 1 in major polls after road win vs. Arkansas follows losses by Auburn, Duke

College basketball grades: Alabama, Auburn earn high marks for winning trap games before No. 1 vs. 2 clash

No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Alabama is big for college basketball, but huge for rabid Tiger and Crimson Tide fans

Men's basketball AP poll: Auburn still isn't flinching, leads country after commanding win at Alabama

Rivalry's first 1 vs. 2 showdown deepens its intensity

College basketball rankings: Alabama jumps to No. 1 in Coaches Poll ahead of Auburn, Florida and Tennessee

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