[88] The Crimson Tide opened the season with a victory over Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Atlanta. Saban's 2021 update averages $10.6 million over an eight-year span for a total of $84.8 million. [58] Against the Tigers, a late Stevan Ridley touchdown run set up by a 23-yard DeAngelo Peterson run on a fourth-down play gave LSU the upset victory and effectively ended the opportunity for an Alabama repeat of the national championship. [16][17] They entered the polls at the No. Since 2008, Saban's teams have spent part or all of each season ranked No. As well, Alabama become the first team since Yale in 1888 to outscore each of their first twelve opponents by 20 or more points. All teams played within their own conferences until the postseason. 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 . In addition to 2009, Alabama also won national titles during the 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2020 seasons. 16 position, but then lost in overtime at home against Georgia and in the River City Showdown at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium to Florida State. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Alabama would finish 2022 11-2, having missed the playoffs for just the second time since the playoff format began. Alabama also set three records during the season. Backup QB Jalen Milroe got the start. 71 players have been recognized as First Team All-Americans, 45 by consensus or unanimously. Alabama Football Records and Nick Saban. 2 matchup. After the victory over Georgia in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Saban . This time, Clemson would win handily, routing Alabama 4416 in the CFP National Championship Game in Santa Clara, California. In what was the first meeting between the Tide and the Trojans since 1985, Blake Barnett started the game, but was soon replaced by Hurts, who would then go on to be the starting QB for the season. 205-348-3600. On January 3, 2007, Nick Saban officially accepted the head coaching position with the Crimson Tide. However, the following week, Alabama would route Georgia in the SEC Championship Game by the same score as the previous season, 41-24. It marked the first time Nick Saban had ever lost in a national championship game. [81], After their loss to the Aggies, Alabama dropped into the No. The season began with a 55-0 win over Utah State. 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Alabama became the first team ever to win 10 SEC games in a single season. When the rankings were released, the playoff selection committee tapped both Alabama and Georgia for the playoffs. Nick Saban was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1988 to 2006, ending his career as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. The Tide plays its home games at BryantDenny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 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-Years at Alabama: 16 years -Record at Alabama:150-25 -Previous coaching stop: Miami Dolphins (NFL) Leadership. It was the most points Alabama had ever scored against LSU and it was the second worse home loss for LSU in their history. However, following Alabama's streak, Tennessee responded with a seven-game winning streak from 1995 to 2001. [74] Alabama opened the season with a 4114 victory over Michigan in the Cowboys Classic. Coach Saban was unable to be at the game due to having tested positive for Covid-19 just a few days earlier. 4-1) on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN) at Tiger Stadium. Alabama leads the series 105. [7] After the Dolphins season ended, it was speculated again that Alabama was to offer their head coaching position to Saban. [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. Check out the Alabama Crimson Tide College Football History, Stats, Records, Polls, Bowls and More College Football Stats at Sports-Reference.com. Before Liberty, he was a defensive coordinator for two seasons at FCS member Southern Utah while . Shula's overall record at time of his firing was 26-23. 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. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray thought Saban's interview was . 1 versus No. Tagovailoa completed 25 of 32 passes and threw for 324 yards and five touchdowns in the Tide's Iron Bowl win. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. In a rematch of the previous season's College Football Playoff National Championship Game, the Tide would prevail, blowing out Clemson 246. It was Alabama's first loss in Tiger Stadium since 2010. The Alabama board of trustees compensation approved a new, eight-year, $93.6 million contract for Saban, 70, which will include an average salary of $11.7 million over the length of the deal, according to the Athletic's Aaron Suttles. The teams played many significant games, especially in the late 1950s and early 1960s. var siblingsHidden = 0; [14], In Saban's debut as head coach, the Crimson Tide defeated Western Carolina for his first win at Alabama. Saban has been known for his remarkable leadership with the Crimson Tide since becoming its head coach in 2007. [97][98] The outcome of the game generally determines "bragging rights" in the state of Alabama until the following contest. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. February 27, 2023. This past week, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced a number of coaching additions to his staff last week, including adding the 26-year-old Aylward. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. if (el_info && el_button && (button_cookie || (siblingsHidden + bling_len <= 4))) {el_button.parentNode.removeChild(el_button); el_info.classList.add('open'); } [126][127], Outside the stadium on its northern side is the Walk of Champions. Despite going up against the number one defense in the nation, the Alabama backup QB went 26 of 39 and passed for 335 yards. The reigning national champions began 2016 with a resounding 52-6 win over #9 USC in Arlington, Texas, led by true freshman quarterback, Jalen Hurts. In the first-ever national title game rematch, Alabama would fall to Clemson, 35-31. Gone off the schedule were USC, Georgia State, Kent State, and UT-Martin. [9] At that time he signed an eight-year contract worth a guaranteed $32 million to coach Alabama. Alabama avenged their only loss of the 2017 season with a decisive 31 point win over arch rival Auburn, 5221 in Tuscaloosa. It was the final loss for long-time Penn State head coach Joe Paterno. [30], The Crimson Tide opened the season ranked No. Spring football practice is not far away. 9 Tide's blowout of Arkansas", "Bulldogs decide to wear black for only third time ever", "No. [112], Alabama's most-played rival is Mississippi State. The rivalry has been called the "Battle for Highway 82", with the schools being only 90 miles apart. [67] With the loss, Alabama dropped into the No. From 2007 up to now, Saban has won 177 games and lost just 24. Mark Ingram II (2009), Derrick Henry (2015), DeVonta Smith (2020) and Bryce Young (2021) are Alabama's four Heisman Trophy winners, with Young taking 83% of voters. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Steve Sarkisian (2019-2020) The Alabama Football offense reached its highest point during the Coach Saban era in the two years with Sark as the OC. The win gave Saban the most national titles of all time, breaking Paul Bear Bryant's previous record of six, at the same school. Georgia won the most recent meeting 3318 in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship while Alabama leads the series 42264. Head Coach. [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. 1 Alabama beats Johnny Manziel, No. [92][93][94] They next defeated Mississippi State and Chattanooga that set up a top five matchup against Auburn. Or write about sports? [15] They followed that victory with his first road win at Vanderbilt and his first win over a ranked opponent against No. Never have I s aid Tennessee caused Nick Saban to change . However, the season was not over for the Tide by a long shot. Offensive Coordinator Steve Sarkisian was acting head coach in the win against their cross state rivals. 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. In the Iron Bowl, Alabama kicker Adam Griffith attempted and missed a 57-yard field goal attempt as time expired in regulation. [38] Alabama then closed with wins over Mississippi State and Auburn, that ended their six-game losing streak in the Iron Bowl, and finished the regular season undefeated 120. [126] The expansion was completed just prior to the start of the 2010 season on August 20 and increased BryantDenny's capacity to 101,821, the fifth largest in college football. Since that point Alabama has riden a 12 game winning streak against their rival that Tennessee keeps hoping to end. The Tide would go on to win convincingly in games against UL-Monroe, Vanderbilt, and Arkansas. The Tide barely escaped with a 24-20 win against the Aggies in Tuscaloosa, narrowly avoiding a second consecutive shocking upset loss to them. var sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_run_inline = true; Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:40AM. 4 ranking for their 490 win over Western Carolina. 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[1] The 2013 team won its first eleven games but failed to capture a third consecutive national championship, losing the last two. 2 ranking and as a favorite to repeat as national champions. [2][3] At that time several current coaches were rumored to be in consideration for the position at Alabama, with Steve Spurrier of South Carolina and Saban of the Miami Dolphins thought to be the preferred candidates. 1 ranking prior to their game against WKU that they won 350 in their home opener. Bama had one final chance to get the win, but Will Reichard missed what would have been the game winning field goal. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had 230 yards and 4 touchdowns, including a 98-yard kickoff return for a score. [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. On the rare occasion the Crimson Tide are underdogs, they've been dominant. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Nick Saban in 15 Alabama Football seasons is 99-15 in SEC regular-season play, for an 86.8 winning percentage. Saturday was one of those days where people could say "Alabama lost . The third game of the season saw the Tide struggle in a 31-29 win against Florida in Gainesville, after getting out to huge lead early on. And former players know why. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida has hired Austin Armstrong as its defensive coordinator, poaching a member of Nick Saban's Alabama staff after less than two months on the job. 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. . Including his . 24 Alabama limits No. MIA challenged the ruling, and the play was upheld. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Outside of his first season, there has been nothing but wins in Tuscaloosa, bringing in seven SEC championships and six national championships. In 2009, Saban led Alabama to a perfect 14-0 and its first BCS National Championship, as well as its . The games usually have national implicationsseven of the 15 meetings between the two schools have featured both teams ranked in the top tenand eight of the meetings have been decided by a touchdown or less. [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. Alabama holds the longest winning streak at 15 from 2007 to 2021. College football media cant believe Alabamas awful start vs. LSU, College football media reacts to Purdue upsetting Michigan State, SEC power rankings: Dan Mullen humiliated by South Carolina, Alabama gets scare from LSU, Aaron Donald Called For Worst Roughing the Passer Penalty of the Season, College football schedule Week 11: Oklahoma-Baylor, Ole Miss-Texas A&M headline slate, Florida football cleans house, starting with Todd Grantham, Kliff Kingsbury takes shot at Texas football after Colt McCoy leads Cardinals win. While Jones had a great game, Auburn would prevail 48-45. Nick Saban. from CFB [40] Against an undefeated Utah team, Alabama was upset 3117 and finished the season with an overall record of 122. Alabama's issues caught up with them in October as the Tide fell to Texas A&M, 41-38, in College Station. With Alabama trailing 130 at halftime, a change was made at quarterback with freshman Tua Tagovailoa replacing a struggling Jalen Hurts. 1 position in the polls. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. In 2018, the team experienced many highs and lows, losing the National Championship Game to No.2 Clemson. 2 ranking and then defeated Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Arkansas State on homecoming to extend their record to 90. 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. He will be a "Special Assistant to the Head Coach," which will require him to wear several hats within the program. [34][35] After their win, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. It accrued and was paid in April . Record: 11-2. [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. 1. [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. For the first time since 2009, Alabama would go undefeated all the way through the SEC Championship Game. [45] After consecutive wins over non-conference Florida International and North Texas, the Crimson Tide defeated Arkansas 357 to open conference play at BryantDenny Stadium. What is Nick Saban's record vs. former assistants? See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 36 full-time SEC head coaches hired since Saban returned to the conference 14-0 vs. Tennessee 9-5 vs. Auburn 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. Against Virginia Tech, the Crimson Tide trailed at halftime, but an 18-point rally in the fourth quarter gave Alabama the 3424 win. 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. All rights reserved. On February 22, 1893, at Lakeview Park in Birmingham, Auburn was victorious in the first ever Iron Bowl, 3222. 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: Tua Tagovailoa, still recovering from the injury in the Tennessee game, suffered a dislocated hip against Mississippi State, but unlike before, he would not play again. 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.. Alabama finished 2021 with a record of 13-2. The following week saw even more misfortune. 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. As the University of Louisiana Monroe returns to . 6 Texas A&M", "Alabama defenders disappointed after touchdown-free streak ends in blowout Kentucky win", "No. [115], Alabama has a rivalry with the Florida Gators, which was largely developed with the start of the SEC Championship Game. 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. 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 . They trailed by 3 touchdowns at halftime. On January 3, 2007, Nick Saban officially accepted the head coaching position with the Crimson Tide. A rivalry within the SEC Western Division occurs yearly between Alabama and the LSU Tigers. Nick Saban ditching the NFL for Alabama makes for one an epic "what if?" scenario in coaching history. [114] Alabama leads the series 145. Saban won his sixth national championship at Alabama and seventh of his career in 2020 by defeating Ohio State 52-24. 1 Alabama run over Tennessee", "AJ McCarron guides No. Ten short years, and a complete turnaround to the school we all know and love today. 8 Alabama turns up heat in first half on way to win over No. This thrust Mac Jones into the starting role for the remainder of the season. Following the loss the Crimson Tide would go in to win the next twelve games including the 2015 Cotton Bowl Playoff Semifinal 38-0 over Michigan State and winning the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship over undefeated Clemson 45-40 to claim Alabama's 16th National Championship and Saban's fourth national championship at the Capstone. The program saw a record . 2, and those were Nick Saban and UTEP's Dana Dimel. The regular season concluded with a 52-3 win against Arkansas in Fayetteville in another game that had been rescheduled. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Freeze hired Bala at Liberty as a defensive analyst after Bala had served as a coach at Southern Utah for four seasons. Apr 19, 2022. However, the regular season was not without its issues. McGrath hit a 40 yard field goal as time expired, giving Tennessee a 52-49 win over Alabama, the Vols' first since 2006 over the Tide, thus ending a 15 year Alabama win streak. Alabama started the 2015 season with a win against 20th ranked Wisconsin. October 11, 2021 4:56 pm CT. 1 Alabama forces five turnovers, shuts out Arkansas", "Eddie Lacy, T. J. Yeldon total 5 TDs, power No. 24, and they defeated No. In his 13 years . 5 and 21 at No. [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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Malzahn is indeed 3-4 vs. Nick Saban as a head coach, and scoring the most points is the object of the game . Over the past 4 seasons, Saban has won 48 games. During Saban's tenure as head coach of the Crimson Tide, Alabama has played all home games on-campus at BryantDenny Stadium. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football, under AD Greg Byrne, extended HC Nick Saban's contract until the 2028 season. [76] The next week, Alabama posted their second consecutive shutout with their 520 win at Arkansas to open conference play. 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 16 for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. They became the first ever SEC team to score 50-plus points in three consecutive games. Nick Saban. [65][66], Against the Tigers, neither team scored a touchdown and LSU won by a final score of 96 in overtime. 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. The word "lost" has rarely followed "Alabama" since Nick Saban took over the program in 2007. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. MIA challenged the ruling, and the play was upheld. [36], After No. 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. In all, the contract is worth $93.6 million and covers the following eight football seasons. The series was suspended after the 1907 contest, due to violence and financial complications. [129], Alabama Crimson Tide football under Nick Saban. The Tide lost several key defensive players to injury throughout the season. Saban can pass Spurrier in 2021, by going 8-0 in the SEC regular season, reaching an . As a special assistant, Whisenhunt will have his hands . View 25 items Share this article 716 shares share Texas A&M signs record class Feb. 2, 2022. Nick Saban, Alabama. [6] At that time Saban also stated he had not personally interviewed at Alabama and told his players that he was not leaving. After a relatively disappointing 103 2010 season, Saban led the Tide to back-to-back BCS National Championships in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. 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. [72], After they captured their second national championship in three years, Alabama again signed one of the nation's top recruiting classes in February 2012. Eight coaches had Bama at No. [18][19] Alabama rebounded with three consecutive wins over Houston on homecoming, at Ole Miss and at home over Tennessee. Join our linker program. Alabama crushed Florida 5416 to win their third consecutive SEC Title. In post-season games, Bryant had 12 victories in his 25-year Alabama career, a 12-10-2 record. Alabama has 42 wins in the series while the Bulldogs have 26 wins. 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. 4, 27 at No. 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. 2 ranking in all the polls after Oklahoma State was upset by Iowa State, and they defeated the Bulldogs at Starkville. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In his eight years of coaching, his teams set a cumulative win-loss record of 65-63-. The Alabama-Auburn annual game has come to be known as the Iron Bowl. Alabama won the most recent meeting 306 in Tuscaloosa and leads the series 85183. 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