Join our linker program. The 70-year-old Saban is set to enter his 27th season as a college football head coach (16th at Alabama), while the 58-year-old Meyer is no longer coaching in the college ranks and spent 17 years . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [10], After his hiring, Saban worked to hire his first staff and complete his first recruiting class with the Crimson Tide. However, the season was not over for the Tide by a long shot. [5], In early December, Moore made a preliminary offer to Saban's agent Jimmy Sexton to coach at Alabama for $5 million per season for seven years with a $7 million signing bonus. [16][17] They entered the polls at the No. 24, and they defeated No. 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. Alabama opened the season on the last weekend of September by defeating Missouri 38-19 in Columbia. 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: The series was resumed in 1948, with Alabama crushing the Tigers 550, which is still the largest margin of victory in the series. 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. Was that the year Alabama went 6-6 also?" Steve Spurrier said in the . This enabled Tennessee time to put together one final drive to get into Tennessee place kicker Chase McGrath's range. 2 matchup. Tagovailoa went 14 of 24 passing for 166 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass to freshman wide receiver, DeVonta Smith in overtime. 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. They played each other again for the BCS National Championship with Alabama winning 210 to secure its 14th National Championship. The remainder of the season was a rollercoaster. He would certainly pass . 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One more win and he passes Bryant for most titles with the Tide. 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. He also had a TD himself, running one in early in the game, bringing the total to 6, an Iron Bowl record. Next came a 52-24 win over Texas A&M in the home opener. Bryant played tackle and was all . The word "lost" has rarely followed "Alabama" since Nick Saban took over the program in 2007. Alabama's issues caught up with them in October as the Tide fell to Texas A&M, 41-38, in College Station. along with the fact that the 71-year . Will Nick Saban surpass Bear Bryant's wins record? Alabama would score 50-plus points in eight of their games. 3 Florida State 247 in the Chick Fila Kick off Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. . All teams played within their own conferences until the postseason. 42041 posts. It was LSU's first win over Alabama since the 2011 regular season meeting between the teams. [8] On January 3, 2007, Saban officially resigned from the Dolphins and became the head coach of the Crimson Tide. [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. Against his former team LSU, the Crimson Tide lost to the eventual national champions in what was dubbed "the Saban Bowl". QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered a high ankle sprain against Tennessee that required surgery and put him out of action for weeks. LSU won the most recent meeting 32-31 in OT in Baton Rouge, while Alabama leads the series 5527-5. This solidified the SEC West title for LSU, and effectively knocked Bama out of the playoffs. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The game may also have implications as to which team will represent the SEC Western Division in the SEC Championship Game. [89] After their first bye week Alabama traveled to Kyle Field where they defeated Texas A&M in a 4942 shootout that saw the Aggies have the best offensive day against a Crimson Tide defense in the history of the program.[90]. var el = el_button; [55] Alabama then won their first five games over San Jose State, Penn State, Duke, Arkansas, and Florida and retained their unanimous No. if (Modernizr.desktop || Modernizr.laptop) { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('desktop'); } else { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('mobile'); } Thus, Smart is . [99] In 1944, Auburn suggested to reopen the series, though the board of trustees at Alabama rejected. In each of their first four years they became legends of coaching (Penn State, Florida State, and Alabama, respectively), but none came close to the ridiculous 48-4 mark Meyer's put up at Ohio . QB Bryce Young was seriously injured against Arkansas, and thus could not play in the following game against Texas A&M. This social media post shows the crowd surge onto the field after Tennessee defeated Alabama 52-49 at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 15, 2022. The Tigers were being led by interim head coach, Carnell "Cadillac" Williams after the midseason dismissal of previous head coach Bryan Harsin. [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. Additionally, 113 former Crimson Tide players have been drafted into the National Football League, 41 as first-round selections, under Coach Saban. Between 1971 and 1981, the Crimson Tide won 11 consecutive times. 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. In 2018, the team experienced many highs and lows, losing the National Championship Game to No.2 Clemson. [62], The Crimson Tide opened the season with a 487 victory over Saban's alma mater, Kent State and then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 2711 in what would be Joe Paterno's final meeting vs. the Crimson Tide (he was fired November 9, 2011 in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, then died January 22, 2012). That means Georgia is currently riding a series-worst seven-game losing streak. In 2011, the teams played as the consensus 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. The Tide lost several key defensive players to injury throughout the season. while (el = el.previousSibling) { if ((el.nodeType === 1) && (el.offsetWidth <= 0 || el.offsetHeight <= 0)) { siblingsHidden++; } } In terms of 2022 pay, Smart is set to . Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had 230 yards and 4 touchdowns, including a 98-yard kickoff return for a score. 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. 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 [115], Alabama has a rivalry with the Florida Gators, which was largely developed with the start of the SEC Championship Game. The defense responded after the A&M game and did not allow a touchdown over the next 14-quarters in victories over Colorado State, Ole Miss, Georgia State and Kentucky. The following week saw even more misfortune. 71 players have been recognized as First Team All-Americans, 45 by consensus or unanimously. 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From 1902 to 1913, Alabama dominated the series, losing only once, and never allowing a touchdown by the Volunteers. Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray thought Saban's interview was . re: Do we see Nick Saban at another Alabama basketball game this year? [80] However, the next week, Alabama suffered their only loss of the season when Texas A&M upset the Tide 2924 in Tuscaloosa. This time, Clemson would win handily, routing Alabama 4416 in the CFP National Championship Game in Santa Clara, California. Unlike before, this was not a false positive. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [22][23] As part of their penalty, the NCAA forced Alabama to vacate football victories that dated back to the 2005 season through the first five games of the 2007 season. . 2, and those were Nick Saban and UTEP's Dana Dimel. [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. . Tagovailoa completed 25 of 32 passes and threw for 324 yards and five touchdowns in the Tide's Iron Bowl win. 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. 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. . 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. 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. 1:21. A man of vision who has a proven record of championship success, head coach Nick Saban has returned the University of Alabama to the top of the college football landscape with his commitment to building the total program. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In 2009, Saban led Alabama to a perfect 14-0 and its first BCS National Championship, as well as its . Or perhaps . [32][33] Ranked No. In a mirror image of the previous season's National Championship Game, Alabama's backup QB (this time Jalen Hurts) came in and engineered a dramatic comeback. However, the regular season was not without its issues. Since 2008, Saban's teams have spent part or all of each season ranked No. Alabama won the most recent meeting 306 in Tuscaloosa and leads the series 85183. 1 versus No. 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. Shockingly close games against LSU and Auburn saw the Tide escape with narrow wins. Few head coaches in history are able to rival the legacy Saban will have on this sport. The season began with the Tide defeating No. Alabama 2006 was son alone record was 0-7 in comes Saban. While Alabama would roll through the remainder of the regular season without a loss, the season was not without its woes. On the rare occasion the Crimson Tide are underdogs, they've been dominant. 2 ranking and then defeated Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Arkansas State on homecoming to extend their record to 90. After the victory over Ohio State in the 2021 College . Their loss to Ole Miss dropped them down to #7 in the rankings. On January 5, 2021, wide receiver Devonta Smith would win the Heisman Trophy, becoming the third winner of the award in school history. [81], After their loss to the Aggies, Alabama dropped into the No. Georgia would defeat Michigan in the Orange Bowl Semifinal, setting up an Alabama-Georgia rematch in the CFP National Championship Game. [65][66], Against the Tigers, neither team scored a touchdown and LSU won by a final score of 96 in overtime. Nick Saban, Alabama. [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. Saban won his fourth national championship at Alabama in 2015 and his fifth at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. 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. 205-348-3600. Against Virginia Tech, the Crimson Tide trailed at halftime, but an 18-point rally in the fourth quarter gave Alabama the 3424 win. Bryce Young won the starting QB role in the offseason, and in the season opener, Alabama routed Miami, 44-13 in the 2021 Chick Fila Kickoff Game in Atlanta. [97][98] The outcome of the game generally determines "bragging rights" in the state of Alabama until the following contest. [15] They followed that victory with his first road win at Vanderbilt and his first win over a ranked opponent against No. What is Nick Saban's record vs. former assistants? [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. [6] After West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez turned down an offer to coach the Crimson Tide, speculation again focused on Saban. Find out more. He doesn't usually get to a lot of basketball games. 6. . 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. 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. The most noticeable difference from Saban was a lack of hope. Starting in 1895, the Tigers were victorious 126 in the first meeting. if (browserType === 'desktop') { button_cookie = vjs_readCookie('meta_more_button'); } 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [120] The two teams have met 52 times, making Georgia Tech Alabama's most played among current non-conference opponents. It would be the Aggies only loss of the 2020 season. It accrued and was paid in April . 3, five had them at No. But the Crimson Tide improved considerably from there. Alabama's fight song, "Yea Alabama", mentions Georgia Tech with the line "Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave."[121]. As a special assistant, Whisenhunt will have his hands . His arrival to Tuscaloosa 15 years ago started one of the greatest dynasties this . 1. As well, Alabama become the first team since Yale in 1888 to outscore each of their first twelve opponents by 20 or more points. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. [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. This was the first win for the Aggies over the Tide since 2012. With the No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [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. This accomplishment tied coach Saban with iconic Alabama head coach, Paul W. Bryant, who also won six national titles in his storied career. Alabama Football Records and Nick Saban. [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. 6 Texas A&M", "Alabama defenders disappointed after touchdown-free streak ends in blowout Kentucky win", "No. However, they regained the No. MIA challenged the ruling, and the play was upheld. Saban has been known for his remarkable leadership with the Crimson Tide since becoming its head coach in 2007. var bling_len = 0; Alabama has 42 wins in the series while the Bulldogs have 26 wins. 2010 University compensation includes a $533,333 contract-year completion bonus for the 2009-10 contract year. The Tide would then avenge the 2019 loss to LSU by blowing them out 55-17 in Baton Rouge. 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. [36], After No. Alabama would start 2-0 but would lose their next game against Ole Miss 43-37. 1 ranking throughout. [42] Just as in the previous year, the 2009 class included many players who played significant roles in their championship run. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [64] After they defeated Florida 3810 at Gainesville, the Crimson Tide shutout Vanderbilt 340, and defeated both Ole Miss and Tennessee to set up a "Game of the Century" against LSU. The teams played many significant games, especially in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Nick SabanNick Saban (1951- ), the current head football coach of the University of Alabama (UA) football team, has been one of the most successful coaches in the history of the Crimson Tide football program. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. 1 ranking. 9 Clemson's ground game in upset victory", "Wilson becomes Alabama's offensive leader in rout of WKU", "Interception returns for TDs spark No. If Nick Saban does coach the Alabama Crimson Tide until he is 80, he will own virtually every Alabama Football coaching record. It also marked the first three peat for Alabama since the late 1970s when Alabama won SEC Championships from 19771979. The series was suspended after the 1907 contest, due to violence and financial complications. More bio, uniform, draft info Alabama would finish the 2019 regular season with a 10-2 record. [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. There have been many historic games between Alabama and Penn State. 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. Freeze hired Bala at Liberty as a defensive analyst after Bala had served as a coach at Southern Utah for four seasons. If he manages to do that again, he could beat Bryant's record in 4 years. The Crimson Tide rolled off four straight victories before losing to Ole Miss 17-23. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Spring football practice is not far away. Record: 11-2. 9 Clemson in the inaugural Chick-fil-A College Kickoff to open the season. No.15 Texas A&M: 29 vs No.1 Alabama: 24 November 10, 2012 - Tuscaloosa, AL In their first year in the SEC, Manziel and the Aggies would accomplish what few have ever done against Nick Saban - beat him on his field. 1 in the polls once again. He . Even though Alabama has two losses, Saban said he believes they are better than a few 1-loss teams, like TCU or Ohio State. Auburn would go on to the SEC Championship Game, where they would face Georgia in a rematch from earlier in the season. coaching against him every year since 2017. I've been saving this until football was at least in the air. 1 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) ranking prior to their game at LSU. 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. Saban's 2021 update averages $10.6 million over an eight-year span for a total of $84.8 million. He will make $10.7 million in Year 1 of the deal and $12.7 million in the final year. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. // see sr.menus.js:sr_menus_checkInfoCookie to explain In a rematch of the previous season's College Football Playoff National Championship Game, the Tide would prevail, blowing out Clemson 246. The Tide barely escaped with a 24-20 win against the Aggies in Tuscaloosa, narrowly avoiding a second consecutive shocking upset loss to them. [22][23], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide lost their four remaining regular season games. Do you have a sports website? 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. Alabama would finish 2022 11-2, having missed the playoffs for just the second time since the playoff format began. On January 3, 2007, Nick Saban officially accepted the head coaching position with the Crimson Tide. Coach Saban was unable to be at the game due to having tested positive for Covid-19 just a few days earlier. Career Record: 27 Years, 285-69-1, .804 Win% (at major schools). The following week, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered an injury on the opening kickoff against Tennessee in Knoxville. Ronnie Brown right end for no gain (tackle by Rodney Harrison ). What contract extension means for college football . The Tide would go on to win convincingly in games against UL-Monroe, Vanderbilt, and Arkansas. October 11, 2021 4:56 pm CT. } var button_cookie = false; 1 Alabama to win over No. His no-nonsense, work-by-the-book mentality carried Alabama to six national championships and eight . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [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. 16 position, but then lost in overtime at home against Georgia and in the River City Showdown at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium to Florida State. [1] The 2013 team won its first eleven games but failed to capture a third consecutive national championship, losing the last two. [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. Clinton-Dix was an Alabama safety from 2011-2013. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 4, 27 at No. [76] The next week, Alabama posted their second consecutive shutout with their 520 win at Arkansas to open conference play. Nick Saban is the prime example of a supreme coach. Nick Saban. function sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline(browserType) { 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. Apr 19, 2022. 8 Alabama turns up heat in first half on way to win over No. Head Coach. 1 Alabama cruise past Western Kentucky", "No. It was the most points Alabama had ever scored against LSU and it was the second worse home loss for LSU in their history. [6] At that time Saban also stated he had not personally interviewed at Alabama and told his players that he was not leaving. Or write about sports? 5 and 21 at No. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Next came the 2020 SEC Championship Game which saw the Tide win the 2020 SEC Title by defeating the Florida Gators in a high scoring affair, 52-46. During Saban's tenure as head coach of the Crimson Tide, Alabama has played all home games on-campus at BryantDenny Stadium. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. ( / sebn /; born October 31, 1951) [15] is an American football coach who has been the head football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007. 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. Nick Saban's dominance with Alabama football. For the first time since 2009, Alabama would go undefeated all the way through the SEC Championship Game. After a relatively disappointing 103 2010 season, Saban led the Tide to back-to-back BCS National Championships in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Alabama would then go on to win their next ten games, heading into the Iron Bowl undefeated and still ranked number 1. Posted on 2/23/23 at 7:27 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan. It marked Georgia's first win against the Tide since 2007 and it was Alabama's first loss to an SEC East team since 2010. 1. In the game, Alabama was defeated by Oklahoma 4531 and closed the season with an overall record of 112.[96]. 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. Alabama entered the 2016 season ranked #1 in the polls. 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.. They became the first ever SEC team to score 50-plus points in three consecutive games. 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