Alabama Crimson Tide
SEC
12-2 (9-0 conf)
SP+ #7AP #3
Ratings
2023
- SP+
- 23.1 (#7)
- SP+ Offense
- 36.8
- SP+ Defense
- 15.6
- SRS
- 19.6
- FPI
- 24.9
- Elo
- 2032
- Talent
- 1015
- Recruiting
- 328 (#1)
Schedule
record 12–2
Schedule
1st
toughest of 133
Offenses faced
6th
toughest of 133
Defenses faced
16th
toughest of 133
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 133 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsMiddle Tennessee | -9.5 | 56-7 | +49 | W |
| 2 | vsTexas | +23.2 | 24-34 | -10 | L |
| 3 | @South Florida | -6.6 | 17-3 | +14 | W |
| 4 | vsOle Miss | +18.4 | 24-10 | +14 | W |
| 5 | @Mississippi State | +0.5 | 40-17 | +23 | W |
| 6 | @Texas A&M | +15.6 | 26-20 | +6 | W |
| 7 | vsArkansas | +3.5 | 24-21 | +3 | W |
| 8 | vsTennessee | +16.2 | 34-20 | +14 | W |
| 10 | vsLSU | +19.1 | 42-28 | +14 | W |
| 11 | @Kentucky | +10.5 | 49-21 | +28 | W |
| 12 | vsChattanooga | FCS | 66-10 | +56 | W |
| 13 | @Auburn | +7.6 | 27-24 | +3 | W |
| 14 | NGeorgia | +31.2 | 27-24 | +3 | W |
| 1 ·P | NMichigan | +31.3 | 20-27 | -7 | L |
Quarterbacks · 3
2023 · 56
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Jalen Milroe | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Ty Simpson | JR | 6'2" | 208 | ★★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Dylan Lonergan | SO | 6'2" | 211 | ★★★★ |
Running Backs · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Jase McClellan | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Roydell Williams | SR | 5'10" | 221 | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Jam Miller | SR | 5'10" | 221 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Justice Haynes | JR | 5'11" | 210 | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Richard Young | SO | 5'11" | 212 | ★★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Jermaine Burton | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Isaiah Bond | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Kendrick Law | SR | 6'0" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Kobe Prentice | SR | 5'11" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Malik Benson | SR | 6'1" | 195 | — |
| WR | 6th | Jalen Hale | SO | 6'1" | 197 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Tyler Buchner | SR | 6'1" | 215 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Ja'Corey Brooks | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Cole Adams | SO | 5'10" | 183 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 10th | Emmanuel Henderson Jr. | SR | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★★ |
Tight Ends · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Amari Niblack | SR | 6'3" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | C.J. Dippre | — | — | — | — |
| TE | 3rd | Robbie Ouzts | — | — | — | — |
| TE | 4th | Danny Lewis Jr. | JR | 6'5" | 254 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Justin Eboigbe | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Tim Keenan III | SR | 6'2" | 320 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Tim Smith | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 4th | Damon Payne | SR | 6'4" | 311 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Jordan Renaud | SO | 6'4" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 6th | James Smith | JR | 6'3" | 297 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Edric Hill | SO | 6'3" | 284 | — |
| DT | 1st | Jehiem Oatis | JR | 6'5" | 325 | ★★★★ |
| EDGE | 1st | Keanu Koht | SR | 6'4" | 232 | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 11
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Jihaad Campbell | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Deontae Lawson | SR | 6'2" | 228 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Dallas Turner | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Trezmen Marshall | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Chris Braswell | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Quandarrius Robinson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Kendrick Blackshire | SR | 6'1" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Jah-Marien Latham | SR | 6'3" | 262 | — |
| LB | 9th | Justin Jefferson | SR | 6'1" | 227 | — |
| LB | 10th | Jeremiah Alexander | JR | 6'2" | 230 | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 11th | Shawn Murphy | JR | 6'3" | 231 | ★★★★ |
Defensive Backs · 11
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Trey Amos | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | DeVonta Smith | SR | 5'11" | 196 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 1st | Terrion Arnold | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Jaylen Key | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 3rd | Malachi Moore | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Kool-Aid McKinstry | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 5th | Kristian Story | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Earl Little Jr. | JR | 6'1" | 193 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Bray Hubbard | JR | 6'2" | 213 | ★★★★ |
| S | 1st | Caleb Downs | JR | 6'0" | 205 | ★★★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Tony Mitchell | JR | 6'1" | 215 | ★★★★ |
Special Teams · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1st | James Burnip | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 1st | Will Reichard | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 2nd | Conor Talty | SO | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★ |
2023 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
36.892
Off PPA
+0.2888
Pass PPA
+0.3983
Rush PPA
+0.2286
Success
45%70
Explosive
1.3486
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2023 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.28 | +0.12 |
| Passing | +0.39 | +0.15 |
| Rushing | +0.22 | +0.11 |
| 1st Down | +0.11 | -0.01 |
| 2nd Down | +0.23 | +0.09 |
| 3rd Down | +0.68 | +0.44 |
Scoring Trend
2023 · pts/game
PPG For
35.1
PPG Against
18.4
Differential
+16.7
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2023
- Overall
- 12-1
- Home
- 6-1
- Away
- 5-0
- Neutral
- 1-0
- Conference
- 9-0
- Non-Conference
- 3-1
- One-Score (≤8)
- 4-0
- Avg Margin
- +16.7
Situational Splits
2023 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 6-1 | 38.6 | 18.6 |
| Away | 5-0 | 31.8 | 17.0 |
| Neutral | 1-1 | 23.5 | 25.5 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 6-2 | 30.8 | 23.0 |
| Conference | 9-0 | 32.6 | 20.6 |
| Non-conference | 3-2 | 36.6 | 16.2 |
Season History · last 12
5 AP top-10 · 12 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10-3 | 7-1 | #20 | #4 | 1-1 |
| 2024 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #4 | #1 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 12-1 | 9-0 | #7 | #3 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #4 | #1 | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #3 | #1 | 1-1 |
| 2020 | 11-0 | 11-0 | #2 | — | 2-0 |
| 2019 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #3 | — | 1-0 |
| 2018 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #1 | — | 1-1 |
| 2017 | 11-1 | 7-1 | #1 | — | 2-0 |
| 2016 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #1 | — | 1-1 |
| 2015 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #2 | — | 2-0 |
| 2014 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #1 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
4-1 SU · 3-1 ATS · O2/U1
Betting Profile
2023 · 13 w/ line
| Straight up | 12-2 |
| ATS | 9-469% |
| Over / Under | 7-4-1 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 8-4 |
| As underdog | 1-0 |
| Home | 5-2 |
| Away | 3-2 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #2 · 250 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★280 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #3 | 298 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
| 2024 | #2 | 311 | 5 | 17 | 2 |
| 2023 | #1 | 328 | 7 | 18 | 2 |
| 2022 | #2 | 322 | 3 | 21 | 2 |
| 2021 | #1 | 328 | 7 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | #2 | 310 | 4 | 16 | 5 |
| 2019 | #1 | 318 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 | #5 | 290 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
| 2017 | #1 | 324 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
| 2016 | #1 | 302 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #1
Returning prod 40%Departed 60%
Talent composite1015.4 #1 / 238
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)15 / 54 / 49
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2023
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- Nick Saban's Powerful Letter Supporting Former Alabama Star Terrion Arnold Speaks VolumesAs the Detroit Lions cornerback secures a $1 million bond, legendary coach Nick Saban joins a chorus of supporters defending the character of his former defensive star.ALA1h
- Auburn football has locked down three of Alabama's top 2027 prospectsAuburn football is laying a solid foundation within its home state, as several of the state's top 2027 recruits are committed to the orange and blue.ALA4h
- Report: Nick Saban Writes Letter in Support of Terrion Arnold Following ArrestThe former Alabama head coach sent a message to Florida judge Christopher Sabella, as his former player was charged with multiple felonies.ALA5h
- 5 highest rated Alabama players in EA Sports College Football 27 gameAlabama is one of college football's highest rated tams in the EA Sports College Football 27 video game. Here are the Crimson Tide's top five players.ALA8h
- Alabama Crimson Tide gets one step closer to elite 2027 recruiting win following major commitment from 4-star wide receiverThe Alabama Crimson Tide added one of their biggest recruits yet in the 2027 class over the weekend, and it could be the catalyst that lures one of the best recruits in the entire country to Tuscaloosa.ALA11h
- Osani Gayles and Jeremiah Beverly Join the Crimson Tide: The Joe Gaither ShowThe program gets into the Crimson Tide's latest two commitments. | Episode 714ALA12h
- Josh Pate Predicts Alabama Crimson Tide Will Struggle in 2026 After Key Player LossesLast season marked the first time the Alabama Crimson Tide made the College Football Playoff under head coach Kalen DeBoer. After a dominant stretch under Nick Saban, winning six national championships, DeBoer has his team back on track, going 11-4. While their 2025 run eventually ended with a Rose Bowl loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, the Crimson Tide had reestablished themselves as true contenders.ALA12h
- Former Alabama QB Who Helped Nick Saban Win 3 Nattys Reveals Secret That Wore Opponents Down: “Messing With the Other Team”There was never much mystery about why Nick Saban’s Alabama teams looked fresher in the fourth quarter. Talent certainly had plenty to do with it.ALA16h
- 4-star quarterback, top Alabama target reportedly narrows finalistsThe talented quarterback would be a massive addition to the Tide’s 2028 recruiting class should he ultimately commit to Alabama.ALA16h
- Jumbo Package: Alabama lands top 100 WR prospectYour latest Crimson Tide news and notes.ALA17h
- 2026 Alabama Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 9: LSUBamaCentral takes a long first look at each of the Crimson Tide's upcoming opponents for Kalen DeBoer's third season, with the Tigers up next.ALA17h
- Kalen DeBoer Will Never Be Nick Saban, And That’s Exactly Why Alabama’s Future Is Still BrightEmerging from the shadow of a legend, Kalen DeBoer is forging a new era in Tuscaloosa by trading impossible comparisons for his own proven winning blueprint.ALA1d
- Alabama Football Lands 4-Star WR Osani Gayles as Kalen DeBoer Adds Elite Playmaker to 2027 Recruiting ClassThe IMG Academy standout bolsters Kalen DeBoer’s "quality over quantity" strategy, joining five-star quarterback Elijah Haven to form a lethal future connection for the Crimson Tide.ALA1d
- The 5 Alabama players who have the most to gain during the 2026 seasonEvery Alabama player has something to gain as the 2026 season nears, but there are 5 who have a particularly high level of opportunity. The post The 5 Alabama players who have the most to gain during the 2026 season appeared first on Saturday Down South.ALA1d
- "He Had It": Curt Cignetti Opens Up on Nick Saban's ‘Ton’ of Influence After Explaining Alabama ExitLong before the national championship. Long before dominating the D2 level with IUP, Curt Cignetti toiled as an assistant.ALA1d
- Alabama QB Commits Send Excited Message After Massive Recruiting WinAlabama’s 2027 recruiting class added another major piece Saturday when four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles announced his commitment to Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide.The IMG Academy standout chose Alabama over Stanford and Washington, giving the Tide its first wide receiver pledge in the 2027 class and its 13th overall commitment. The decision immediately energized […] The post Alabama QB Commits Send Excited Message After Massive Recruiting Win appeared first on HEAVY.ALA1d
- 4-star receiver commits to Alabama in huge moveAlabama football is aiming to finish June strong on the recruiting trail, especially after landing this talent over Washington.ALA2d
- Alabama lands commitment from ESPN 300 receiver Osani GaylesAlabama's thin 2027 recruiting class received a needed jolt Saturday when the Crimson Tide secured a commitment from four-star pass receiver Osani Gayles.ALA2d
- Alabama lands commitment from elite WR, top 50 recruitAlabama just beat out a couple of west coast programs for one of the top wide receivers in the 2027 high school recruiting class. The post Alabama lands commitment from elite WR, top 50 recruit appeared first on Saturday Down South.ALA2d
- Kalen DeBoer, Alabama football win commitment from 4-star WR Osani GaylesGayles was one of the top uncommitted receivers in the 2027 class.ALA2d