Alabama and Auburn football both had wobbly performances in Week 2, but on massively different scales.

For Alabama, a narrow escape at Texas exposed flaws that bring into question whether the Crimson Tide is truly national championship-caliber in 2022. For Auburn, an anxious home win against San Jose State might have foreshadowed the endangerment of Bryan Harsin's future as coach.

Both teams are 2-0, but boy is it messier than that. (Or is it? Should the mantra that "a win is a win" be taken to heart in a week defined by shocking upsets?) USA TODAY Network Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly and Auburn beat writer Bennett Durando are here to discuss what it all means on The Iron Bowl of Podcasts.

On this episode, Nick and Bennett debate which fanbase should be more unnerved. They also try to make sense of Texas A&M's alarming start, which has ironic ties to both Auburn and Alabama between coaching feuds and transfer quarterbacks. Lastly: Where should Alabama and Auburn fall in an SEC power ranking after two weeks?

The Iron Bowl of Podcasts is a USA TODAY Network conversation show in which Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly and Auburn beat writer Bennett Durando debate and discuss the greatest rivalry in sports — because what else really matters to sports fans in the state of Alabama?