Bama's Jones, Auburn's Nix playing well entering Iron Bowl

FILE- In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Orlando, Fla. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and Auburn's Bo Nix have taken different paths to their starting jobs. Now, they'll lead their teams into the Iron Bowl for the second straight year. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrate a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes against Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles away from Tennessee linebacker Kivon Bennett (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

FILE- In this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Auburn quarterback Bo Nix warms up for an NCAA college football game against Tennessee on in Auburn, Ala. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and Auburn's Bo Nix have taken different paths to their starting jobs. Now, they'll lead their teams into the Iron Bowl for the second straight year. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)