What Gus Malzahn Said About Beating Alabama: ‘Always Feels Pretty Good’
Few things in college football stir emotions quite like a win over Nick Saban’s Alabama. Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn knows that feeling better than most, and he doesn’t hesitate to admit just how sweet it is.
Speaking recently, Malzahn reflected on his time at Auburn and the rare moments when the Crimson Tide juggernaut was forced to stumble at the hands of his teams. His message was simple, and delivered with the kind of grin only a coach who’s been through the fire can give: “Beating Alabama? Always feels pretty good.”
That’s an understatement. In an era where Alabama seemed nearly untouchable, Malzahn managed to carve out a reputation as the man who could actually throw a wrench into Saban’s machine. From the legendary 2013 “Kick Six” to the hard-fought 2017 Iron Bowl, Malzahn etched his name into Auburn lore by proving that the Tide could, in fact, be rolled.
Those victories weren’t just wins — they were seismic moments in the college football world. Fans stormed the field, highlight reels replayed endlessly, and Auburn faithful cherished the bragging rights that come with toppling the state’s perennial powerhouse.
Malzahn’s comment isn’t just nostalgia. It’s a reminder of what makes rivalries electric: the raw satisfaction of beating the best. For Auburn fans, hearing him say it so bluntly is a shot of adrenaline, proof that the fire of the Iron Bowl never dies.
Now at UCF, Malzahn continues building his own legacy, but the memories of taking down Alabama remain vivid. And if his words are any indication, those wins will never lose their shine. Because in the unforgiving world of SEC football, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of beating the Tide.
