[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. Clinton-Dix was an Alabama safety from 2011-2013. Alabama would finish 2022 11-2, having missed the playoffs for just the second time since the playoff format began. [76] The next week, Alabama posted their second consecutive shutout with their 520 win at Arkansas to open conference play. Georgia would defeat Michigan in the Orange Bowl Semifinal, setting up an Alabama-Georgia rematch in the CFP National Championship Game. That day will forever be known as the day Alabama suffered its worst loss ever, a loss that took place under Nick Saban nonetheless -- and it's what Nick Saban said after the crushing defeat that made it 10 times worse. [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. [86][87] After again signing a highly rated recruiting class, the Crimson Tide opened the season in the No. [80] However, the next week, Alabama suffered their only loss of the season when Texas A&M upset the Tide 2924 in Tuscaloosa. Tagovailoa returned for the game against LSU which saw the Tigers prevail over Bama 46-41. [6] After West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez turned down an offer to coach the Crimson Tide, speculation again focused on Saban. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Alabama football has reportedly hired Robert Bala as its next inside linebackers coach, and new Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze knows him well. It would be the Aggies only loss of the 2020 season. The 29-year-old Armstrong replaces Patrick Toney, who left Gainesville after one subpar season to become a defensive assistant with the NFL's . [128] The nine-foot statue was designed by Alabama student Jeremy Davis and fabricated by MTM Recognition of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. [57], They rebounded the next week with a 2310 win over Ole Miss on homecoming and at Tennessee by a margin of 4110 before their top ten matchup at LSU. One more win and he passes Bryant for most titles with the Tide. [120] The two teams have met 52 times, making Georgia Tech Alabama's most played among current non-conference opponents. [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. 2 ranking and then defeated Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Arkansas State on homecoming to extend their record to 90. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [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. 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. Bama was selected to go to the Sugar Bowl where they would meet Kansas State for the first time ever. Alabama Football Records and Nick Saban. It was LSU's first win over Alabama since the 2011 regular season meeting between the teams. 24 Alabama limits No. Since that point Alabama has riden a 12 game winning streak against their rival that Tennessee keeps hoping to end. [73] After they completed spring practice in April, the Crimson Tide entered the season with a No. 6 Texas A&M", "Alabama defenders disappointed after touchdown-free streak ends in blowout Kentucky win", "No. 2020 also happened to be the only other season during which Saban and the Crimson Tide did not lose a single game. 1 Alabama silences struggling Arkansas", "T.J. Yeldon, No. 71 players have been recognized as First Team All-Americans, 45 by consensus or unanimously. [68][69] Alabama then closed the regular season with wins over both Georgia Southern and Auburn and finished in second place in the West division behind LSU. [6] At that time Saban also stated he had not personally interviewed at Alabama and told his players that he was not leaving. During Saban's tenure as head coach of the Crimson Tide, Alabama has played all home games on-campus at BryantDenny Stadium. Despite going up against the number one defense in the nation, the Alabama backup QB went 26 of 39 and passed for 335 yards. Nick Saban tested positive before the game against Georgia on October 17. [36], After No. Since his hire in January 2007, Saban has guided Alabama to Bowl Championship Series national championships in 2009, 2011, and 2012, four College Football Playoff National Championships . var siblingsHidden = 0; 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 . along with the fact that the 71-year . His no-nonsense, work-by-the-book mentality carried Alabama to six national championships and eight . 14 Crimson Tide assistants that became head coaches 23-0 lifetime record vs. former assistants 43-17 average margin of victory. Bear Bryant has the most wins of any Alabama coach, with 323. var button_cookie = false; from CFB Alabama would then go on to win their next ten games, heading into the Iron Bowl undefeated and still ranked number 1. 16 Alabama in OT", "Lee comes off bench, rescues Florida State from Alabama", "Alabama notches biggest win in series with Vols since 1986", "Five Crimson Tide players suspended for violating school textbook policy", "Alabama's penalty from '09 ruling stands", "Tigers fans approach Saturday's showdown with mixed emotions", "LouisianaMonroe stops Alabama for upset victory", "Wilson's 3 TDs carry Alabama to bowl win over Colorado", "Experts rank the Top10 college recruiting classes", "Loaded 2008 recruiting class fueled Alabama's rise", "Passing game dominates in Crimson team victory", "No. 1 ranking throughout. Nick Saban has been the coach of the Alabama football program since 2007, and during his tenure, 106 players have been drafted to an NFL team through '21. Do you have a blog? 2 ranked teams in the polls with LSU winning 96 in overtime. 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. [102], For many years, the contest was held at Legion Field in Birmingham, before the teams began alternating between Bryant-Denny Stadium, in Tuscaloosa, and JordanHare Stadium, in Auburn. Member since Dec 2011. In all, the contract is worth $93.6 million and covers the following eight football seasons. Find out more. QB Bryce Young was seriously injured against Arkansas, and thus could not play in the following game against Texas A&M. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. [115], Alabama has a rivalry with the Florida Gators, which was largely developed with the start of the SEC Championship Game. The loss ended Alabama's 26 game winning streak, the second-longest in program history. 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. 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. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. LSU won the most recent meeting 32-31 in OT in Baton Rouge, while Alabama leads the series 5527-5. Dec 1, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban with the trophy after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC . As such Saban's official record for the 2007 season stands at 2-6. 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. while (el = el.previousSibling) { if ((el.nodeType === 1) && (el.offsetWidth <= 0 || el.offsetHeight <= 0)) { siblingsHidden++; } } [1] The 2013 team won its first eleven games but failed to capture a third consecutive national championship, losing the last two. And former players know why. 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). It was an unprecedented seventh national title for coach Saban, giving him the most all time of any head coach, breaking the legendary Paul Bear Bryant's previous record of six. 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. The Cotton Bowl was the site of the other Playoff Semifinal, where Clemson would defeat Notre Dame 303 to set up a fourth consecutive Alabama-Clemson meeting in the postseason. [15] They followed that victory with his first road win at Vanderbilt and his first win over a ranked opponent against No. Alabama did not lose again in Baton Rouge until 2000. Alabama plays as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and is a member of the West Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Nick Saban in 15 Alabama Football seasons is 99-15 in SEC regular-season play, for an 86.8 winning percentage. Bama closed out 2019 with a 35-16 win over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl, finishing the season with an 11-2 record. Alabama finished 2021 with a record of 13-2. 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. [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. [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. 1 Alabama forces five turnovers, shuts out Arkansas", "Eddie Lacy, T. J. Yeldon total 5 TDs, power No. 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. [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. For the first time since 2009, Alabama would go undefeated all the way through the SEC Championship Game. In his 13 years . Alabama went 12-2 in Sabans second season, losing in the SEC Championship Game to Urban Meyers Florida Gators. Texas A&M's win over Alabama sparked a four-game winning streak, and the Aggies rose to No. It was the final loss for long-time Penn State head coach Joe Paterno. [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. As well, Alabama become the first team since Yale in 1888 to outscore each of their first twelve opponents by 20 or more points. 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 . [7] After the Dolphins season ended, it was speculated again that Alabama was to offer their head coaching position to Saban. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football, under AD Greg Byrne, extended HC Nick Saban's contract until the 2028 season. 8 Alabama turns up heat in first half on way to win over No. [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. However, Alabama rebounded by winning eight straight games, including victories against #14 LSU, #1 Mississippi State, and #15 Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [30], The Crimson Tide opened the season ranked No. . 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. Alabama entered the 2018 season as the reigning national champions and ranked No. 4-1) on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN) at Tiger Stadium. [106], Between 1971 and 1981, Alabama held an 11-game winning streak over the Volunteers and, between 1986 and 1994, a nine-game unbeaten streak. 1. They played each other again for the BCS National Championship with Alabama winning 210 to secure its 14th National Championship. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Where voters had Alabama: Only two of the 63 coaches had Alabama at No. The rivalry has been called the "Battle for Highway 82", with the schools being only 90 miles apart. He was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins from the 2005 to 2006 season, during which the Dolphins went 15-17-. It accrued and was paid in April . 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. great Marty Schottenheimer with Norv Turner despite posting a 14-2 record the year before Or perhaps . var el_button = document.getElementById('meta_more_button'); . It turned out to be the worst defense in Nick Saban's career. 1 Alabama run over Tennessee", "AJ McCarron guides No. 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 . On January 3, 2007, Nick Saban officially accepted the head coaching position with the Crimson Tide. The first game between the two sides was played in 1901 in Birmingham, ending in a 66 tie. [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). Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [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. var el = el_button; Its not a secret that Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is one of the best coaches in college football history. Alabama entered the 2019 season as the reigning SEC Champions and ranked number 2 in the nation behind reigning national champion Clemson. Against his former team LSU, the Crimson Tide lost to the eventual national champions in what was dubbed "the Saban Bowl". The following week saw even more misfortune. Will Nick Saban surpass Bear Bryant's wins record? 6. . [22][23] After the NCAA reviewed the case, in June 2009 they determined all players who received the improper benefits to be retroactively ineligible. Gone off the schedule were USC, Georgia State, Kent State, and UT-Martin. In post-season games, Bryant had 12 victories in his 25-year Alabama career, a 12-10-2 record. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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. [82] In the evening after their win over the Catamounts, Alabama moved back into the No. Nick Saban brings back old Vol Kevin Steele. Alabama's fight song, "Yea Alabama", mentions Georgia Tech with the line "Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave."[121]. Unfortunately, Georgia has not beaten Alabama since Saban's first year on the job way back in 2007. [59] The Crimson Tide then defeated Mississippi State and Georgia State prior to their season finale against Auburn. function sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline(browserType) { 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [99] In 1944, Auburn suggested to reopen the series, though the board of trustees at Alabama rejected. His arrival to Tuscaloosa 15 years ago started one of the greatest dynasties this . Or write about sports? Well, Smart's deal will average $11.25 million a year. 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). Georgia won the most recent meeting 3318 in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship while Alabama leads the series 42264. On January 3, 2007, Nick Saban officially accepted the head coaching position with the Crimson Tide. [29] The Crimson Tide then completed spring practice with another large A-Day crowd before the season started later in the fall. 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. 1 Alabama to win over No. It was the worst loss of the Saban era and the worst loss for the program since 2003, when LSU defeated Alabama 273. 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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. [44], For the second year in a row, Alabama opened the season at Atlanta in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. [32][33] Ranked No. 11 in the AP Top 25 poll before losing two of their final . The Tigers were being led by interim head coach, Carnell "Cadillac" Williams after the midseason dismissal of previous head coach Bryan Harsin. Because it was gone. // We allow up to four of bling lines or additional player bio data entries in mobile. More bio, uniform, draft info [51], In the SEC Championship Game, Alabama faced East division champion Florida for the second season in a row in a No. Advertisement. 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. . 3 Alabama past No. [129], Alabama Crimson Tide football under Nick Saban. While Jones had a great game, Auburn would prevail 48-45. In 2018, the team experienced many highs and lows, losing the National Championship Game to No.2 Clemson. Sarkisian's offense was also well balanced, with a healthy balance of an air it . 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. "Hey, 2007. [29] Players from the class included future first round draft picks Marcell Dareus, Julio Jones, Mark Barron, Dont'a Hightower, and Mark Ingram II. 2 ranking in all the polls after Oklahoma State was upset by Iowa State, and they defeated the Bulldogs at Starkville. The five teams that defeated the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa since 2008 had a combined record of 63-6 and a total of three Heisman winners.. Was that the year Alabama went 6-6 also?" Steve Spurrier said in the . The season saw its share of misfortune. 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. 1. 1 and No. 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. 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. 80 consecutive games as a Vegas favorite, 2015-present (FBS record) 72 consecutive games as a Vegas favorite, 2009-15 (previous FBS record). 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. [21] The violation was a result of a failure in the distribution system of textbooks that was deemed to be an improper benefits as defined by the NCAA. Shockingly close games against LSU and Auburn saw the Tide escape with narrow wins. [14], In Saban's debut as head coach, the Crimson Tide defeated Western Carolina for his first win at Alabama. Nick Saban's teams have set Alabama records for winning (Photo: Stuart McNair, . [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. 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. Future for Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin Despite many assuming tension between the two coaches, there has been a lot of mutual respect between the two since their time together. Saban won his fourth national championship at Alabama in 2015 and his fifth at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. 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. 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. 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. 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. Saturday was one of those days where people could say "Alabama lost . The series was suspended after the 1907 contest, due to violence and financial complications. [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. Do you have a sports website? College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [95] As the loss also cost the Crimson Tide an opportunity to play for both the SEC and national championships, they were selected to play in the 2014 Sugar Bowl. Alabama leads the series 105. 2 Tigers still in the national championship picture, Auburn overcame a 240 deficit and won 2827 in what was the largest comeback in Iron Bowl history. He was part of national championship teams in 2011 and 2012 before being selected as an All-American in 2013. The next week was the annual Third Saturday in October vs Tennessee. Do you have a blog? In terms of 2022 pay, Smart is set to . if (!el_button || !el_info || !el_info.classList) { console.log('no meta_button'); return; } 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. The 2017 national title was the sixth for head coach Nick Saban, and his fifth at the Capstone. else { el_button.classList.add('show'); } Join our linker program. 205-348-3600. Ten short years, and a complete turnaround to the school we all know and love today. The following week, Alabama would meet Georgia in the 2018 SEC Championship Game, a rematch of the 2017 CFP National Championship Game. var sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_run_inline = true; Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:40AM. On the rare occasion the Crimson Tide are underdogs, they've been dominant. The five teams that beat them had a combined 63-6 record, three SEC championships, three Heisman winning quarterbacks, three national coach of the year award winners, and two BCS/CFP national championships. The Tide would suffer it's only other loss of the 2022 season in overtime, 32-31 against LSU in Baton Rouge. Iron Bowl records. Even though Alabama has two losses, Saban said he believes they are better than a few 1-loss teams, like TCU or Ohio State. Thus, Smart is . This time, Clemson would win handily, routing Alabama 4416 in the CFP National Championship Game in Santa Clara, California. [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. In what was the first meeting between the Tide and the Buckeyes since 2014, the inaugural year of the playoffs, the Tide rolled to a 52-24 win over the Buckeyes. [53] The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a 3721 victory over Texas to finish a perfect 14-0 and recorded their first national championship since the 1992 season and their 13th overall in the history of the program. The season began with a 55-0 win over Utah State. Last year: 1. 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. [46] Alabama next went on a two-game road trip, defeated both Kentucky and Ole Miss and extended their record to 60. Hes been phenomenal and has set the standard for modern college football with the way he recruits and assembles coaching staffs. Although Alabama battled back in the game, they never had the lead. Tua Tagovailoa had won the starting QB job in the off season over two-year starter, Jalen Hurts. . Phone. Starting in 1895, the Tigers were victorious 126 in the first meeting. Nick Saban, Alabama. 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. There were some impressive blow outs, but also some very close games against Texas A&M, LSU, and Mississippi State. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. This thrust Mac Jones into the starting role for the remainder of the season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. October 11, 2021 4:56 pm CT. 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. Alabama entered the 2017 season ranked No. Coach Saban was unable to be at the game due to having tested positive for Covid-19 just a few days earlier. QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered a high ankle sprain against Tennessee that required surgery and put him out of action for weeks. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. MIA challenged the ruling, and the play was upheld. [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. 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