The Colorado fan base's response brings to mind 92,000 Alabama fans watching Nick Saban's first spring game in 2007, or when Nebraska embraced its move to the 21st century by welcoming a then-record 61,417 fans for Bill Callahan's spring game debut in 2004. . In order to reach the SEC championship game, Alabama would have to beat No. 14 Crimson Tide assistants that became head coaches 23-0 lifetime record vs. former assistants 43-17 average margin of victory. For more NCAA football news, analysis, opinion and unique coverage by FanSided, including Heisman Trophy and College Football Playoff rankings, be sure to bookmark these pages. One more win and he passes Bryant for most titles with the Tide. Ronnie Brown right end for no gain (tackle by Rodney Harrison ). Alabama was selected to face Clemson in the Sugar Bowl Playoff Semifinal. The coaches are from different eras and the game has changed tremendously over the years, but Bryant and Saban are the only ones who have won at least five national championships during the poll . [104] The series is named the Third Saturday in October, the traditional calendar date on which the game was played. [55] Alabama then won their first five games over San Jose State, Penn State, Duke, Arkansas, and Florida and retained their unanimous No. 100,077), NFL/AFL stats for Alabama Crimson Tide players at Pro-Football-Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:40AM. Nick Saban's teams have set Alabama records for winning (Photo: Stuart McNair, . 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Tua Tagovailoa had won the starting QB job in the off season over two-year starter, Jalen Hurts. Alabama leads the series 105. [75] After their win over the Wolverines, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. In his eight years of coaching, his teams set a cumulative win-loss record of 65-63-. if (el_info && el_button && (button_cookie || (siblingsHidden + bling_len <= 4))) {el_button.parentNode.removeChild(el_button); el_info.classList.add('open'); } [47], The Crimson Tide then returned home where they played South Carolina on homecoming. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Alabama finished 2021 with a record of 13-2. Alabama won the most recent meeting 306 in Tuscaloosa and leads the series 85183. What makes the 61-year-old unique among former head coaches to cycle through Tuscaloosa during Saban's tenure is that Whisenhunt is the Read more on forbes.com. Saturday was one of those days where people could say "Alabama lost . [28][29] The class featured many players who were later drafted into the NFL and formed the foundation for their championship run from 2009 through 2012. 1 Alabama's rally falls short", "AJ McCarron sets Alabama's single-season TD passes record in rout", "Stunning upsets to K-State, Oregon send BCS race into a state of chaos", "AJ McCarron-led Alabama steamrolls rival Auburn", "Alabama holds off Georgia, reaches BCS Championship Game", "Coaches' Poll: Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon top 2013 preseason rankings", "Alabama cruises as Christion Jones returns two for touchdowns", "No. [7] After the Dolphins season ended, it was speculated again that Alabama was to offer their head coaching position to Saban. Alabama entered the 2016 season ranked #1 in the polls. The Crimson Tide went undefeated in 2009, which is one of two unblemished seasons for Saban, and Alabama won its first championship under Sabans guidance. Nick Saban tested positive before the game against Georgia on October 17. In the game, Alabama was defeated by Oklahoma 4531 and closed the season with an overall record of 112.[96]. Alabama opened the season on the last weekend of September by defeating Missouri 38-19 in Columbia. [26][27], Looking to improve on their 76 record from the previous season, Alabama signed the top recruiting class as determined by a wide variety of selectors. The regular season concluded with a 52-3 win against Arkansas in Fayetteville in another game that had been rescheduled. NICK SABAN:What Alabama football's Nick Saban said about new coordinators Tommy Rees, Kevin Steele. 4 ranking for their 490 win over Western Carolina. while (el = el.previousSibling) { if ((el.nodeType === 1) && (el.offsetWidth <= 0 || el.offsetHeight <= 0)) { siblingsHidden++; } } Find out more. [16][17] They entered the polls at the No. Saban has sifted through . In terms of 2022 pay, Smart is set to . They trailed by 3 touchdowns at halftime. From 2007 up to now, Saban has won 177 games and lost just 24. Several of those losses actually came in Sabans first season in Tuscaloosa as the Crimson Tide struggled to a 7-6 record (which the NCAA knocked down to a 2-6 record). Nick Saban. After again signing one of the top recruiting classes in the country, and going through spring practice, tragedy struck Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011, when an EF4 rated tornado devastated the city. [29] The Crimson Tide then completed spring practice with another large A-Day crowd before the season started later in the fall. Alabama would score 50-plus points in eight of their games. [39] Although favored, a two touchdown rally led by Florida's Tim Tebow in the fourth quarter resulted in the Crimson Tide failing to capture the SEC championship and instead of playing for a national championship, they accepted an invitation to play in the Sugar Bowl. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. MIA challenged the ruling, and the play was upheld. We present them here for purely educational purposes. National Championships: 1925, 1926, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2020, Bowl Record: 76 Bowls, 46-27-3, .625 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 56 Times (Preseason), 60 Times (Final), 857 Weeks (Total), Heisman Winners: Mark Ingram (2009), Derrick Henry (2015), DeVonta Smith (2020), Bryce Young (2021), Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium (cap. In 2009, Saban led Alabama to a perfect 140 and its first BCS National Championship, as well as its first overall national championship since 1992. 6 Crimson Tide (7-1. View 25 items Share this article 716 shares share [6] After West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez turned down an offer to coach the Crimson Tide, speculation again focused on Saban. [1], As the two-time defending national champions, Alabama entered the 2013 season as the favorite to repeat and win their third consecutive national championship and their fourth in five years. Career Record: 27 Years, 285-69-1, .804 Win% (at major schools). Alabama opened the season with a blowout win over Duke, 42-3 in the 2019 Chick Fila Kickoff Game in Atlanta. 1. The following week, Alabama would meet Georgia in the 2018 SEC Championship Game, a rematch of the 2017 CFP National Championship Game. 16 Arkansas for a 30 record to open the season. Georgia's 5448 overtime win over Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl Playoff semifinal set up an all-SEC National Championship Game where the Tide would win its 17th national championship by defeating Georgia 2623 in overtime. Nick Saban has built a remarkable dynasty with the Alabama Crimson Tide. October 11, 2021 4:56 pm CT. Or perhaps . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. His no-nonsense, work-by-the-book mentality carried Alabama to six national championships and eight . Alabama would next meet Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl Playoff Semifinal defeating the Fighting Irish 31-14. He would certainly pass . Posted on 2/23/23 at 7:27 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan. These players included first round NFL draft picks James Carpenter, Dre Kirkpatrick, Trent Richardson, D. J. Fluker, and Chance Warmack in addition to Eddie Lacy and A. J. Including his . The win gave the Tide its sixth national title under head coach Nick Saban and its 18th overall. Georgia would defeat Alabama the second time around, 33-18, giving the Bulldogs their first national championship since 1980. Check out the Alabama Crimson Tide College Football History, Stats, Records, Polls, Bowls and More College Football Stats at Sports-Reference.com. 1 versus No. After four seasons as head coach in which he compiled an overall record of 26[b]23 (.531) on November 26, 2006, Mike Shula was fired as head coach of the Crimson Tide. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The game may also have implications as to which team will represent the SEC Western Division in the SEC Championship Game. 3, five had them at No. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. [49] With a berth in the SEC Championship Game on the line, the Crimson Tide clinched the West division championship with a 2415 victory LSU in their next game. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. On January 3, 2007, Nick Saban officially accepted the head coaching position with the Crimson Tide. Alabama's Nick Saban still has never lost to a former assistant making less than $9 million a year Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) December 5, 2021 Nick Saban is now 25-1 against his former . The following week, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered an injury on the opening kickoff against Tennessee in Knoxville. Alabama opened the season with a dominating win over Louisville, 5114 in the Camping World Kickoff in Orlando, Florida. 36 full-time SEC head coaches hired since Saban returned to the conference 14-0 vs. Tennessee 9-5 vs. Auburn [52] At the conclusion of the regular season, Mark Ingram II won the first Heisman Trophy in Alabama history with the closest margin of victory in the history of the award over Toby Gerhart. Coach Saban was unable to be at the game due to having tested positive for Covid-19 just a few days earlier. Nick Saban Alabama. McCarron. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had 230 yards and 4 touchdowns, including a 98-yard kickoff return for a score. Saban's 2014 team won the SEC West and SEC championships, then lost to Ohio State in the inaugural College Football Playoff's semi-final round at the Sugar Bowl, finishing 12-2. [37] In what was Saban's first game at Tiger Stadium since he resigned as LSU's coach after their 2004 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers 2721 in overtime. Tennessee won the most recent meeting 5249 in Knoxville, while Alabama leads the series 58388.[107]. Sarkisian's offense was also well balanced, with a healthy balance of an air it . [38] The victory over LSU also allowed the Crimson Tide to clinch the SEC West Division championship, and earned a spot in the SEC Championship Game. [40] Against an undefeated Utah team, Alabama was upset 3117 and finished the season with an overall record of 122. And former players know why. The 2017 national title was the sixth for head coach Nick Saban, and his fifth at the Capstone. The game against LSU had to be postponed until December due to Covid-19 and thus the Tide had a long layoff during the regular season, going three weeks without playing. Saban won his sixth national championship at Alabama and seventh of his career in 2020 by defeating Ohio State 52-24. In 2018, the team experienced many highs and lows, losing the National Championship Game to No.2 Clemson. From 1997-2006 UA had 5 different head coaches with a losing season each year. The most recent game was in 2011, with Alabama winning 2711. However, the following week, Alabama would route Georgia in the SEC Championship Game by the same score as the previous season, 41-24. It would mark the first time since 2010 that the Tide would lose two regular season games and it would be the first time in the playoff era that they would not make the semifinals. [32][33] Ranked No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. In 2008, Saban led them to their first undefeated regular season since 92-93, but they lost the SEC Championship Game and the Sugar Bowl. else { el_button.classList.add('show'); } His staff did not include any of Shula's former staff, and Kevin Steele was hired as defensive coordinator and Major Applewhite as offensive coordinator. [46] Alabama next went on a two-game road trip, defeated both Kentucky and Ole Miss and extended their record to 60. [11][12] On February 7, he landed his first recruiting class that was highly ranked by the major recruiting services in spite of having just over a month to complete it. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Backup QB Jalen Milroe got the start. [29] Players from the class included future first round draft picks Marcell Dareus, Julio Jones, Mark Barron, Dont'a Hightower, and Mark Ingram II. The revenue that Alabama brought in finished third in the country when compared to other universities from . [63] After a 410 shutout over North Texas, Alabama opened conference play with a 3814 victory over Arkansas. It marked the first time Nick Saban had ever lost in a national championship game. [41], Although they reached their first BCS game since the 1999 season, Alabama looked improve for the 2009 season after they closed 2008 on a two-game losing streak after a 120 start to the year. [84] In the championship game, Alabama escaped with a 3228 win after the Bulldogs were stopped inside the Crimson Tide's five-yard line as time expired and captured the SEC Championship and a berth in the BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame. [30], The Crimson Tide opened the season ranked No. 1 in the polls once again. Alabama's fight song, "Yea Alabama", mentions Georgia Tech with the line "Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave."[121]. [120] The two teams have met 52 times, making Georgia Tech Alabama's most played among current non-conference opponents. Also in 2021, Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy, becoming Alabama's the second consecutive winner of the award, the fourth overall, and the first quarterback in Alabama history to win it. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images). and legendary head coach Nick Saban deserves a lot of credit for that. Bryant played tackle and was all . QB Bryce Young was seriously injured against Arkansas, and thus could not play in the following game against Texas A&M. Alabama began 2022 ranked number one in the nation. However, they regained the No. Alabama won the most recent meeting 3129 in Gainesville, and leads the entire series 2814 on the field (2714 with the Alabama 2005 win vacated). The season began with the Tide defeating No. Alabama has been favored in 178 of 181 games since 2009. LSU won the most recent meeting 32-31 in OT in Baton Rouge, while Alabama leads the series 5527-5. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the heavily favored Clemson Tigers, 49-28 in the Sugar Bowl Playoff Semifinal to set up an Alabama- Ohio State CFP National Championship Game in Miami. [80] However, the next week, Alabama suffered their only loss of the season when Texas A&M upset the Tide 2924 in Tuscaloosa. Former Alabama quarterback Freddie Kitchens will be joining North Carolina's coaching staff as the team's tight ends coach, according to On3's Matt Zenitz. However, Alabama rebounded by winning eight straight games, including victories against #14 LSU, #1 Mississippi State, and #15 Auburn in the Iron Bowl. The Tide plays its home games at BryantDenny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mr. Saban has been with the University of Alabama for over 200 years. [20], Prior to their game against the Vols, Antoine Caldwell, Marlon Davis, Glen Coffee, Marquis Johnson and Chris Rogers were suspended as a result of violating NCAA rules. [114] Alabama leads the series 145. But they don't compare to what happened on November 17, 2007. While Alabama was undefeated going into their game vs LSU in November, the season ending injuries had piled up, mainly on an already young and inexperienced defense. Was that the year Alabama went 6-6 also?" Steve Spurrier said in the . Or write about sports? [126][127], Outside the stadium on its northern side is the Walk of Champions. The most noticeable difference from Saban was a lack of hope. No game from the upset-filled 2007 stands in starker contrast to today's standards than ULM 21, Alabama 14. I've been saving this until football was at least in the air. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. He will be a "Special Assistant to the Head Coach," which will require him to wear several hats within the program. The Bulldogs would prevail the second time around, crushing the Tigers 287 and leading to discussion of whether a similar situation to 2011 would take place. STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - OCTOBER 16: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide during their game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Starkville, Mississippi. Several of those losses actually came in Saban's first . [91] After the touchdown-free streak ended, started a three-game homestand that saw Alabama shutout Arkansas and defeat both Tennessee and LSU in back-to-back rivalry games. Alabama crushed Florida 5416 to win their third consecutive SEC Title. 6. . Even though Alabama has two losses, Saban said he believes they are better than a few 1-loss teams, like TCU or Ohio State. A heated feud developed between Bear Bryant and Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Dodd following a controversial hit in the 1961 game, a 100 Alabama victory. This story appears in the new book from The Tuscaloosa News, "Nick Saban: 15 Epic Seasons That Changed Alabama Football Forever ." The limited-edition 160-page book, which tells the story of Saban . The 29-year-old Armstrong replaces Patrick Toney, who left Gainesville after one subpar season to become a defensive assistant with the NFL's . [73] After they completed spring practice in April, the Crimson Tide entered the season with a No. [67] With the loss, Alabama dropped into the No. . Nick Saban will reportedly once again become the highest-paid coach in college football after the approval of a new contract with the Alabama Crimson Tide.. Tagovailoa turned in several stellar performances as Alabama rolled to their 2nd undefeated regular season in three years. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [77] The Crimson Tide then returned to Tuscaloosa and defeated Florida Atlantic and Ole Miss prior to their first win over Missouri as conference foes at Faurot Field. After a relatively disappointing 103 2010 season, Saban led the Tide to back-to-back BCS National Championships in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Against his former team LSU, the Crimson Tide lost to the eventual national champions in what was dubbed "the Saban Bowl". [70], After the Tigers won the SEC Championship Game, a rematch against the Crimson Tide became the likely pairing for the 2012 BCS National Championship Game. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? When he was brought on board in mid-February to be a special assistant to Nick Saban, Ken Whisenhunt became the latest former head coach to join Saban in Alabama. It was Alabama's first loss in Tiger Stadium since 2010. Tagovailoa completed 25 of 32 passes and threw for 324 yards and five touchdowns in the Tide's Iron Bowl win. Next came a 52-24 win over Texas A&M in the home opener. if (browserType === 'desktop') { button_cookie = vjs_readCookie('meta_more_button'); } With Alabama trailing 130 at halftime, a change was made at quarterback with freshman Tua Tagovailoa replacing a struggling Jalen Hurts. All teams played within their own conferences until the postseason. Alabama Crimson Tide football under Nick Saban covers the history of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program since Nick Saban was hired as head coach in 2007. Record: 11-2. [22][23], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide lost their four remaining regular season games. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 1 Alabama forces five turnovers, shuts out Arkansas", "Eddie Lacy, T. J. Yeldon total 5 TDs, power No. In March 2009, the NCAA ruled that Alabama must vacate 21 victories due to sanctions stemming from textbook-related infractions discovered during the 2007 season, including five for the 2007 season. It was also their first home loss since 2015. Jones then had the task of playing in his first ever SEC road game against Auburn at Jordan Hare Stadium, a place where Alabama had not fared well in recent years. Its not a secret that Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is one of the best coaches in college football history. In post-season games, Bryant had 12 victories in his 25-year Alabama career, a 12-10-2 record. 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For the first time in program history, Alabama went the entirety of a decade with double digit wins in every year. Nick Saban ditching the NFL for Alabama makes for one an epic "what if?" scenario in coaching history. If he manages to do that again, he could beat Bryant's record in 4 years. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Again, the Crimson Tide secured one of the top ranked recruiting classes for the third consecutive season in February 2009. Unfortunately, Georgia has not beaten Alabama since Saban's first year on the job way back in 2007. 71 players have been recognized as First Team All-Americans, 45 by consensus or unanimously. 3 Georgia", "Alabama routs Arkansas State for first shutout since 2005", "Saban makes victorious return to Tiger Stadium as Bama stays unbeaten", "Alabama shuts out Auburn for biggest Iron Bowl win in 46 years", "Tebow's 3 TD strikes lead Gators' waltz past Tide", "Utah secures perfect season with Sugar Bowl win over Alabama", "LSU, Alabama, USC land top college football recruiting classes", "Re-ranking 2009 recruiting classes based on actual on-field production", "Alabama rolls Arkansas as McElroy passes for career-high 291 yards, 3 TDs", "Alabama rolls as Snead's four interceptions doom Mississippi", "Ingram's career night fuels Bama's late charge past South Carolina", "Cody blocks FG on final play to save perfect season for Bama", "Crimson Tide hold back Tigers for 2nd straight SEC title-game berth", "Alabama takes lead with 1:24 left, holds off late Auburn drive", "Alabama finishes off Florida for berth in BCS title game", "Alabama defeats Texas, rolls to first national title since 1992", "Alabama not resting on laurels as it starts title defense at No. Saban, considered by many to be the greatest college coach of all time, is heading into his 17th season at Alabama, compiling a record of 194-27 and going 16-6 in bowl games. 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