TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama and Auburn dispatched their usual pre-Iron Bowl FCS opponents as expected.Now, the top-ranked Crimson Tide and No. 16 Auburn can focus on what really matters in this state: The Iron Bowl. `Bama has moved on from a lackluster performance against Chattanooga (still a 31-3 victory), and the Tigers 55-0 win over Alabama A&M was hardly indicative of what theyll face Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.Ditto for Alabama, which shouldnt have any issues getting up for this one.Its pretty easy because its a rivalry game, the biggest one of the year, you could say, Tide defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson said. I still feel like some of my teammates who were here when we lost to Auburn a couple of years ago still feel the pain of losing to them. Its pretty easy to focus up just because we dont want to have that feeling again.Alabama (11-0, 7-0 Southeastern Conference, No. 1 CFP) has won the past two meetings and 23 games in a row. Auburn (8-3, 5-2) No. 15) is battling injuries to quarterback Sean White (throwing shoulder) and tailback Kamryn Pettway (left leg) that kept both out of the Alabama A&M game. Pettway also didnt play in a loss to Georgia that kept this from being a showdown for the SEC West title.Alabama has already clinched that and will face Florida in the SEC championship game.Senior Jeremy Johnson replaced White against Alabama A&M, passing for a touchdown and rushing for two more. Coach Gus Malzahn didnt offer any indication of Whites status for the Iron Bowl after the game.I think at this point its just being able to officially practice probably more than anything, Malzahn said. Well see where thats at. Im not ready to predict how hes going to feel in a day or two, or how hes going to do.For the most part, players from both teams skirted questions about the Iron Bowl after their respective games.Not Tide receiver Gehrig Dieter, who will experience his first after transferring from Bowling Green.I feel like everyone in the country kind of watches that game growing up, said Dieter, who caught two 1-yard touchdown passes against Chattanooga. I always watched it growing up, and its exciting that I have the chance to play in it. Its pretty exciting, as a team, what weve been doing this year, so we will come out next game and have an intensity about us.The general consensus among coach Nick Saban and Alabama players was that that intensity wasnt up to par in the latest game. The Tide fell behind early and led by a modest 14-3 at halftime.Tomlinson said players had already addressed the issues in the locker room before Saban came in wanting to know, Do you believe me now?He was angry, because Sabans always angry, Tomlinson said. He just got on everybody and made sure we were all focused.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25Matt Benning Jersey . Carey Price didnt, but he still came out on top against one of his rivals for the No. 1 job at the Sochi Games. The Anahim Lake, B.C., native was stellar in making 39 saves in his home province and Lars Eller got credit for a bizarre short-handed winner as the Canadiens defeated the Canucks 4-1. Edmonton Oilers Store .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. https://www.cheapoilers.com/125s-adam-oates-jersey-oilers.html . James, who turned 29 on Monday, injured his groin Friday during the Heats overtime loss at Sacramento. 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They have won their last two qualifying matches against Georgia and Moldova, but have not beaten Austria in their previous eight meetings.We need to be at our best to get a result, said Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane. Its a tough game, theyre a good team and theyve got good players playing at a very good level. Austria vs Rep Ire November 12, 2016, 4:45pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Although they boast Bayern Munichs David Alaba and Stokes Marko Arnautovic in their ranks, Austria have made a stuttering start to their qualifying campaign.They beat Georgia in their opening match but then drew with Wales and lost to Serbia to leave them on four points.Team newsWhile McClean and OShea should be fit for the visitors, Leeds Eunan OKane has returned to his club due to a groin problem.Ireland are also without Shane Long, James McCarthy and Daryl Murphy. Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane hit out at Everton boss Ronald Koeman Austria will be missing goalkeeper Robert Almer, midfielder Zlatko Junuzovic and defender Sebastian Prodl.ddddddddddddOpta statsThese two nations have met 14 times before with Austria leading the way with nine victories to Republic of Irelands two (D3).The Republics last victory over Austria came in October 1963, running out 3-2 winners in a Euro 1964 qualifier.Martin ONeills side have found the back of the net in 18 of their last 19 fixtures, only drawing a blank against Belgium at Euro 2016. McClean scored twice as Ireland beat Moldova last time out Irelands last 10 goals have been scored by eight different players (McClean, two, Walters, two, Long, Coleman, Murphy, Hendrick, Keane and Brady).Arnautovic has scored with two of his three shots on target in World Cup 2018 qualificationCharlie predictsThis is a tough game, although the thing about Austria is theyre lacking a star name and you can frustrate them.I always feel like Martin ONeill is an attacking manager that looks for weaknesses. The Republic of Ireland are strong defensively as well with Roy Keane instilling the discipline. John OShea is set to be available for Republic of Ireland A guy who doesnt impress me a lot of the time for his club but is great for his country is James McClean. He is that annoying player that just pops up at the back post and is always there to feed off the scraps.Wes Hoolahan is the one that has the quality though. Hes taken a long time to really be a big part of the Ireland set-up but is delivering on a regular basis now.Charlie predicts: 0-1 and Hoolahan to score (60/1 with Sky Bet) ' ' '