Christmas came early for football fans young and old in Alabama, who've waited all year to see the epic battle called the Iron Bowl.
Even Mr. and Mrs. Claus joined in on the century-old tradition, obviously rooting for the Auburn tigers in their orange-and-black-striped suits.
Tailgating and partying started first thing in the morning on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of Crimson Tide and War Eagle fans packed the streets for the matchup.
Some would pay a pretty penny to get a seat inside Jordan hare stadium. But most people we talked to say they aren't giving up their tickets for the world
Even those without a ticket to the game set up makeshift living rooms in the Auburn parking lot with flatscreen TVs and lounge chairs so they didn't miss a play.
Alabama versus Auburn is known as one of the most hard-fought rivalries in sports history. But at the end of the day, many will say it's the competitive spirit that actually brings the state together.
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