Answering the question of which team is Alabama’s biggest rival between Auburn and Tennessee is a divisive topic among Crimson Tide fans. It’s typically a generational gap. The majority of Alabama fans 35 and above would probably tell you it’s Tennessee; those younger than that would have trouble agreeing with that and would lean Auburn.
The main reason for younger Alabama fans not seeing the Third Saturday in October rivalry in the same light as the Iron Bowl is because of one man: Nick Saban. Saban dominated the Volunteers during his time in Tuscaloosa, winning 16 of 17 meetings including a 15 game winning streak from 2007-2021.
Interestingly enough, it was Saban who may have provided the definitive answer on which school is Alabama’s biggest rival…