6 Texas A&M", "Alabama defenders disappointed after touchdown-free streak ends in blowout Kentucky win", "No. Ken Whisenhunt served in the National Football League as a coach for a long time, but now the 60-year-old is taking his style to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) to work with Nick Saban. [114] Alabama leads the series 145. With both the conference championship and a berth in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game on the line, the Crimson Tide defeated the Gators 3213 and won the SEC for the first time since 1999. However, it was later deemed a false positive and he was able to coach the game, which saw Alabama defeat Georgia by a final score of 41-24. The Tide would then avenge the 2019 loss to LSU by blowing them out 55-17 in Baton Rouge. However, the season was not over for the Tide by a long shot. Alabama football has reportedly hired Robert Bala as its next inside linebackers coach, and new Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze knows him well. Ronnie Brown fumbles (forced by Rodney Harrison ), recovered by Tedy Bruschi at MIA -37 (tackle by . [100][101] In the following contest, Auburn shocked Alabama with a 1413 victory, which is credited with helping revive the series. All rights reserved. [78], Next Alabama defeated rival Tennessee 4413 at Neyland Stadium and followed that with a 387 win over then undefeated and No. . [6] At that time Saban also stated he had not personally interviewed at Alabama and told his players that he was not leaving. [60] Alabama then closed the season with a 497 victory over Michigan State, Saban's former two-time employer, in the Capital One Bowl and finished with an overall record of 103. [18][19] Alabama rebounded with three consecutive wins over Houston on homecoming, at Ole Miss and at home over Tennessee. Next came a 52-24 win over Texas A&M in the home opener. Georgia won the most recent meeting 3318 in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship while Alabama leads the series 42264. Bear Bryant has the most wins of any Alabama coach, with 323. Alabama entered the 2019 season as the reigning SEC Champions and ranked number 2 in the nation behind reigning national champion Clemson. [85] In the BCS Championship Game, the Tide defeated the Irish 4214 and captured their third national championship in four years and the schools 15th overall football championship. They then defeated #14 Missouri in the SEC Championship 4213 and earned a spot in the inaugural College Football Playoff, where they lost to the eventual national champion Ohio State 35-42. Alabama started the 2015 season with a win against 20th ranked Wisconsin. Shockingly close games against LSU and Auburn saw the Tide escape with narrow wins. It was the most points Alabama had ever scored against LSU and it was the second worse home loss for LSU in their history. South Alabama; SEC [43] In the annual A-Day game, the Crimson team defeated the White team by a score of 147 before 84,050 fans at BryantDenny Stadium. Alabama became the first team ever to win 10 SEC games in a single season. Alabama would finish the 2019 regular season with a 10-2 record. Saban won his fourth national championship at Alabama in 2015 and his fifth at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. Alabama won the most recent meeting 49-27 in Tuscaloosa, and leads the series at 49371. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. MIA challenged the ruling, and the play was upheld. The following week, Alabama would meet Georgia in the 2018 SEC Championship Game, a rematch of the 2017 CFP National Championship Game. In five seasons at LSU, Saban went 48-16. [6] After West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez turned down an offer to coach the Crimson Tide, speculation again focused on Saban. 2 ranked teams in the polls with LSU winning 96 in overtime. [citation needed] During the suspension of the Iron Bowl between 1907 and 1948, Georgia Tech (then a member of the SEC) emerged as the most intense game on Alabama's schedule. [129] It was officially unveiled prior to the 2011 A-Day spring game on April 16, 2011, and has since been updated to include subsequent championships. Tua Tagovailoa had won the starting QB job in the off season over two-year starter, Jalen Hurts. [81], After their loss to the Aggies, Alabama dropped into the No. The teams played many significant games, especially in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Against the Gamecocks, Mark Ingram II had a career-high with 246 rushing yards and entered the Heisman Trophy conversation as he led Alabama to a 206 victory. Nick Saban Career Record: 27 Years, 285-69-1, .804 Win% (at major schools ) Bowl Record: 30 Games, 19-11, .633 Win% (at major schools ) More bio, uniform, draft info In the first ever Iron Bowl to go to overtime, Alabama managed to escape against Auburn 24-22 in 4 overtimes at Jordan Hare Stadium. 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. Ten short years, and a complete turnaround to the school we all know and love today. As a special assistant, Whisenhunt will have his hands . Thus, Smart is . [2][4] On November 27, Saban publicly stated he had not been contacted by Alabama and that he had no interest in leaving the Dolphins to become the head coach of the Crimson Tide. This time, Clemson would win handily, routing Alabama 4416 in the CFP National Championship Game in Santa Clara, California. Career Record: 27 Years, 285-69-1, .804 Win% (at major schools). Saban still thrives about 47 years after Don James, the Kent State coach who later got one of those shared and goofy national titles at Washington (1991), called in a graduating defensive back . In all, the contract is worth $93.6 million and covers the following eight football seasons. 4-1) on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN) at Tiger Stadium. Join our linker program. Nick Saban, Alabama. January 3, 2020 10:02 pm CT. January 3, 2007 will always be one of the best days in Alabama sports history for one reason: Nick Saban became the official head football coach at the University of Alabama. QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered a high ankle sprain against Tennessee that required surgery and put him out of action for weeks. [13] Anticipation for his first season continued to build through his first spring practices, and reached its peak when an overflow crowd of 92,138 attended the A-Day spring game on April 21. [14], In Saban's debut as head coach, the Crimson Tide defeated Western Carolina for his first win at Alabama. In what was the Tide and the Longhorns' first meeting since the BCS National Championship Game played after the 2009 season as well as Bama's first trip to Austin, TX in 100 years, Bama squeaked by with a 20-19 win. 24, and they defeated No. Bear Bryant, byname of Paul William Bryant, (born September 11, 1913, Kingsland, Arkansas, U.S.died January 26, 1983, Tuscaloosa, Alabama), American college football coach who set a record (later broken) for more games won than any other collegiate coach, with the majority of the victories coming during his tenure (1958-82) at the University of Alabama. Nick Saban (11-2) Sugar Bowl (W) 2: 2021: SEC: 13: 2: 0.867: 7: 1: 0.875: 19.62: 5.69: 1: 1: 2: Nick Saban (13-2) Cotton Bowl (W), College Football Championship (L) 3: Backup QB Mac Jones took over and Alabama won the game 35-13, but the game was closer than the final score indicated. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had 230 yards and 4 touchdowns, including a 98-yard kickoff return for a score. Alabama began 2021 as the reigning national champions and once again, ranked number one in the nation. [54], As the defending national champions, Alabama entered the 2010 season as the favorite to repeat and win their second national championship in as many years. Prior to the 2006 season, the north endzone expansion brought the total seating capacity of BryantDenny to 92,138, the seventh largest stadium in college football. Find out more. All rights reserved. Alabama did not lose again in Baton Rouge until 2000. This areas pays tribute to past championship teams at Alabama in addition to featuring bronze statues of all five head coaches who won national championships with the Crimson Tide. 2 ranking in all the polls after Oklahoma State was upset by Iowa State, and they defeated the Bulldogs at Starkville. [79] The Crimson Tide then defeated LSU at Tiger Stadium 2117 when A. J. McCarron threw a screen pass to T. J. Yeldon that he took 28 yards for the game-winning touchdown within the final minute of play. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 3 BCS position prior to their game against Mississippi State. [7] After the Dolphins season ended, it was speculated again that Alabama was to offer their head coaching position to Saban. 1 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) ranking prior to their game at LSU. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Several of those losses actually came in Saban's first . [56] However, in their sixth game, the Crimson Tide lost their first regular season game since the 2007 season when they were upset at South Carolina 3521. Beginning in 1928, the rivalry was first played on its traditional date and began to be a challenge for the Crimson Tide as Robert Neyland began challenging Alabama for their perennial spot on top of the conference standings. 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. In 2009, Saban led Alabama to a perfect 14-0 and its first BCS National Championship, as well as its . 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. 71 players have been recognized as First Team All-Americans, 45 by consensus or unanimously. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [31] They followed the victory with home wins over Tulane and WKU and won on the road over Arkansas before a much-hyped game at Georgia. Alabama was selected to face Clemson in the Sugar Bowl Playoff Semifinal. [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. Last season, Ole Miss again hung tough, but Alabama pulled out another win, 42-21, at the time preserving Saban's perfect record against former assistants. Before Liberty, he was a defensive coordinator for two seasons at FCS member Southern Utah while . 1 Alabama cruise past Western Kentucky", "No. In terms of 2022 pay, Smart is set to . 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. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray thought Saban's interview was . Also, when Alabama shut out LSU 290 and Mississippi State 240, it marked the first time in history that an SEC team had shut out two consecutive conference opponents. [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. [25] After their sixth consecutive loss to Auburn in the Iron Bowl, Alabama closed the season with a victory over Colorado in the Independence Bowl and finished the season with a winning record at 7-6 in Saban's first season. 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. With the No. 1 ranking. } 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. . The season began with a 55-0 win over Utah State. In the closing seconds of the game, Clemson QB Deshaun Watson found Hunter Renfrow for a two-yard touchdown pass to give Clemson the win and their first national championship since 1981. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Posted on 2/23/23 at 7:27 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan. Alabama opened the season with a blowout win over Duke, 42-3 in the 2019 Chick Fila Kickoff Game in Atlanta. A win Monday night against Ohio State marked Alabama's sixth national championship under Nick Saban, tying Saban with Bear Bryant for the most won by any single Alabama coach. [34][35] After their win, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [29] Players from the class included future first round draft picks Marcell Dareus, Julio Jones, Mark Barron, Dont'a Hightower, and Mark Ingram II. We present them here for purely educational purposes. His no-nonsense, work-by-the-book mentality carried Alabama to six national championships and eight . Before Saban, Alabama had no Heisman Trophy winners, and many players whose competed at Alabama during Saban's tenure have also been recognized for their on-field accomplishments. Record: 11-2. It was to keep him out for the remainder of the season, although he did have successful surgery and did return in a limited role in the CFP national championship game against Ohio State. This game marked the end of the 2010s decade for Alabama football. While Jones had a great game, Auburn would prevail 48-45. Alabama holds the longest winning streak at 15 from 2007 to 2021. On January 3, 2007, Nick Saban officially accepted the head coaching position with the Crimson Tide. On January 5, 2021, wide receiver Devonta Smith would win the Heisman Trophy, becoming the third winner of the award in school history. In the game, Alabama was defeated by Oklahoma 4531 and closed the season with an overall record of 112.[96]. [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. [55] After again signing a highly rated recruiting class, the Crimson Tide opened the season in the No. February 27, 2023. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The Tide plays its home games at BryantDenny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As such Saban's official record for the 2007 season stands at 2-6. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The Tigers were being led by interim head coach, Carnell "Cadillac" Williams after the midseason dismissal of previous head coach Bryan Harsin. [108] The teams did not regularly meet until the mid-1960s during Alabama's dominance of the SEC. 42041 posts. From 1997-2006 UA had 5 different head coaches with a losing season each year. In a season that was under constant threat of cancellation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Alabama began the year ranked number 2 in the nation. The rivalry has been called the "Battle for Highway 82", with the schools being only 90 miles apart. "I'm jealous that Nick (Saban) got . The two teams met five times during the tenure of Bear Bryant, including in the 1979 Sugar Bowl, which determined the national championship for the 1978 season. 3 Alabama past No. [61], After a disappointing 2010 season in which they opened the year as a national title favorite and ended with three losses, the Crimson Tide looked to regain their championship form for the 2011 campaign. Alabama's inability to stop Auburn on offense and Jones' two interceptions returned for touchdowns proved impossible to overcome. Many cite the 2014 meeting as the biggest game in the series where Alabama faced a #1 ranked, 100 Mississippi State team with Dak Prescott as its quarterback. This accomplishment tied coach Saban with iconic Alabama head coach, Paul W. Bryant, who also won six national titles in his storied career. Alabama has been favored in 178 of 181 games since 2009. [30], The Crimson Tide opened the season ranked No. Bryce Young hit wide receiver John Metchie for the game winning two point play in the 4th overtime to lift the Tide to a win. [2][3] At the time of his firing, athletic director Mal Moore promoted defensive coordinator Joe Kines into the role of interim head coach for the Independence Bowl and that the search for a permanent replacement would begin immediately. 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. The main rivalry of the Crimson Tide is against its in-state rival, Auburn University Tigers; considered one of the top sporting rivalries in the US. Saban currently holds the record for most national championships for a head coach with seven titles. The Tide would once again go on to the Playoffs where they would defeat the Washington Huskies 24-7 in the Peach Bowl to advance to their second consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Tampa, Florida. From 2007 up to now, Saban has won 177 games and lost just 24. With the SEC West on the line, the Tide would fall to Auburn, 2614 in a game that saw the worst performance by an Alabama team since the Mike Shula era. Saban can pass Spurrier in 2021, by going 8-0 in the SEC regular season, reaching an . We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [125] After Saban became head coach, in February 2009, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously approved a proposal to expand the south endzone with an upper deck that seated approximately 9,000 spectators and added 36 luxury boxes. Their overall official record under Saban is 189-27[a] (.875) (19427 on the field), 22 bowl game appearances with 16 victories, nine SEC West titles, eight SEC championships, and six national championships. After lackluster performances against Ole Miss and Austin Peay, the Tide would defeat their cross state rival, Auburn by a final of 49-27 in Tuscaloosa. 1 Bama by Mizzou", "Top-ranked Alabama rides fast start to rout of Mississippi State", "AJ McCarron's late TD helps Alabama escape LSU with victory", "Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M pull upset as No. Since coming to Alabama in 2007, he has a 12-4 record against LSU. Nick Saban won his record seventh national title when he led Alabama to a 52-24 decision over Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T on Monday night. This thrust Mac Jones into the starting role for the remainder of the season. great Marty Schottenheimer with Norv Turner despite posting a 14-2 record the year before Alabama would next meet Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl Playoff Semifinal defeating the Fighting Irish 31-14. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 16 position, but then lost in overtime at home against Georgia and in the River City Showdown at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium to Florida State. Offensive Coordinator Steve Sarkisian was acting head coach in the win against their cross state rivals. [22][23] After the NCAA reviewed the case, in June 2009 they determined all players who received the improper benefits to be retroactively ineligible. Saban has sifted through . coaching against him every year since 2017. 1 Alabama forces five turnovers, shuts out Arkansas", "Eddie Lacy, T. J. Yeldon total 5 TDs, power No. Like all other teams in the nation, Alabama's schedule had been drastically altered so as to play a revised season due to the pandemic. [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. [71] In their rematch against LSU at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the Crimson Tide shutout the SEC champion Tigers 210 and captured Alabama's second BCS championship and 14th overall national championship. [104] The series is named the Third Saturday in October, the traditional calendar date on which the game was played. Nick Saban Alabama. During Saban's tenure as head coach of the Crimson Tide, Alabama has played all home games on-campus at BryantDenny Stadium. After falling behind early, Bama came back and took the lead, only to watch Tennessee come back late and tie the game. Alabama Football Records and Nick Saban. It turned out to be the worst defense in Nick Saban's career. The remainder of the season was a rollercoaster. [40] Against an undefeated Utah team, Alabama was upset 3117 and finished the season with an overall record of 122. [105] In the 1950s, Jim Goostree, the head trainer for Alabama, began another tradition as he began handing out cigars following a victory over the Volunteers. [22][23], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide lost their four remaining regular season games. [24] They followed that with a loss at Mississippi State and against LouisianaMonroe in one of the bigger upsets of the 2007 season. After the victory over Ohio State in the 2021 College . 14 Crimson Tide assistants that became head coaches 23-0 lifetime record vs. former assistants 43-17 average margin of victory. re: Do we see Nick Saban at another Alabama basketball game this year? Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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