2023 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 2023 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "Bama", or "The Tide") represents the University of Alabama in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season marks the Crimson Tide's 129th overall season, 90th as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and 32nd within the SEC Western Division. The play their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and are led by 17th-year head coach Nick Saban.
| 2023 Alabama Crimson Tide football | |
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| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| West Division | |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 8 |
| AP | No. 9 |
| Record | 7–1 (5–0 SEC) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Tommy Rees (1st season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Kevin Steele (5th overall season) |
| Home stadium | Bryant–Denny Stadium (capacity: 100,077) |
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| No. 1 Georgia | 4 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 16 Missouri | 3 | – | 1 | 7 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida | 3 | – | 1 | 5 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 21 Tennessee | 2 | – | 2 | 5 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | 2 | – | 2 | 5 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 1 | – | 4 | 2 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanderbilt | 0 | – | 4 | 2 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| West Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 9 Alabama | 5 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 15 LSU | 4 | – | 1 | 6 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 12 Ole Miss | 3 | – | 1 | 6 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas A&M | 2 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi State | 1 | – | 3 | 4 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auburn | 0 | – | 4 | 3 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | 0 | – | 5 | 2 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: December 2, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of October 25, 2023 Rankings from AP Poll | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This is also expected to be the final year for the West division as Texas and Oklahoma will join the SEC in 2024.
Offseason
| C | Center | CB | Cornerback | DB | Defensive back | DE | Defensive end | |||
| DL | Defensive lineman | DT | Defensive tackle | FB | Fullback | FS | Free safety | |||
| G | Guard | K | Kicker[lower-alpha 1] | KR | Kickoff returner | LB | Linebacker | |||
| LS | Long snapper | OT | Offensive tackle | OL | Offensive lineman | NT | Nose tackle | |||
| P | Punter | PR | Punt returner | QB | Quarterback | RB | Running back | |||
| S | Safety | SS | Strong safety | TE | Tight end | WR | Wide receiver |
- Also known as placekicker (PK)
Team departures
Over the course of the off-season, Alabama lost 45 total players. 15 players graduated, 12 declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, while the other 18 entered the transfer portal.
| Name | Number | Pos. | Height/Weight | Hometown | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | #1 | RB | 5'11, 200 | Dalton, GA | Junior | Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| DeMarcco Hellams | #2 | DB | 6’1, 208 | Washington, DC | Senior | Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Khyree Jackson | #6 | CB | 6’3, 198 | Upper Marlboro, MD | Junior | Elected to transfer to Oregon |
| Trey Sanders | #6 | RB | 6’0, 214 | Port Saint Joe, FL |  Junior | Elected to transfer to TCU |
| Jordan Battle | #9 | DB | 6’1, 206 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Senior | Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Eli Ricks | #7 | DB | 6’2, 190 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Junior | Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Tyler Harrell | #8 | WR | 6'0, 197 | Miami, FL | Junior | Elected to transfer to Miami |
| Bryce Young | #9 | QB | 6’0, 194 | Philadelphia, PA | Junior | Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Henry To'oTo'o | #10 | LB | 5’10, 175 | Sacramento, CA | Senior | Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| JoJo Earle | #10 | WR | 5'10, 177 | Aledo, TX | Sophomore | Elected to transfer to TCU |
| Traeshon Holden | #11 | WR | 6’1, 190 | Hollywood, FL | Junior | Elected to transfer to Oregon |
| Christian Leary | #12 | WR | 5’10, 175 | Orlando, FL | Sophomore | Elected to transfer to Georgia Tech |
| Aaron Anderson | #13 | WR | 5'9, 184 | New Orleans, LA | Freshman | Elected to transfer to LSU |
| Brian Branch | #14 | DB | 6’1, 193 | Fayetteville, GA | Junior | Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Trequon Fegans | #22 | DB | 6'2, 185 | Alabaster, AL | Freshman | Elected to transfer to USC |
| Jahquez Robinson | #23 | DB | 6'2, 199 | Jacksonville, FL | Junior | Elected to transfer to Colorado |
| Rodney Johnson | #27 | CB | 5'11, 160 | Gadsden, AL | Freshman | TBD |
| Elijah Crockett | #29 | RB | 5'11, 210 | Chino Hills, CA | Sophomore | TBD |
| Jacoby Boykins | #30 | WR | 5'11, 182 | Houston, TX | Sophomore | Elected to transfer to Abilene Christian |
| Will Anderson Jr. | #31 | LB | 6’4, 243 | Hampton, GA | Junior | Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Bret Bolin | #36 | WR | 6'0, 176 | Lemont, IL | Senior | Complete college eligibility |
| Demouy Kennedy | #37 | LB | 6'3, 220 | Theodore, AL | Junior | Elected to transfer to Colorado |
| Jaylen Moody | #42 | LB | 6'2, 225 | Conway, SC | Senior | Completed college eligibility |
| Byron Young | #47 | DL | 6’3, 292 | Laurel, MS | Senior | Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Gabe Pugh | #50 | LS | 6'5, 273 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Junior | Elected to transfer to Louisiana Tech |
| Tanner Bowles | #51 | OL | 6'5, 293 | Glasgow, KY | Junior | Elected to transfer to Kentucky |
| Tyler Steen | #54 | OL | 6’5, 315 | Miami, FL | Grad Student | Complete college eligibility |
| Emil Ekiyor Jr. | #55 | OL | 6’3, 307 | Indianapolis, IN | Senior | Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Tommy Brockermeyer | #58 | OL | 6'5, 292 | Fort Worth, TX | Freshman | Elected to transfer to TCU |
| Kendall Randolph | #60 | OL | 6’4, 298 | Madison, AL | Grad Student | Completed college eligibility |
| Jackson Roby | #62 | OL | 6’5, 285 | Huntsville, AL | Senior | Completed college eligibility |
| Javion Cohen | #70 | OL | 6'4, 305 | Phenix City, AL | Junior | Elected to transfer to Miami |
| Damieon George | #74 | OL | 6’6, 333 | Houston, TX | Junior | Elected to transfer to Florida |
| Amari Kight | #78 | DL | 6'7, 322 | Alabaster, AL | Junior | Elected to transfer to UCF |
| Cameron Latu | #81 | TE | 6'5, 244 | Salt Lake City, UT | Senior | Graduated/Declared for 2023 NFL draft |
| Elijah Brown | #85 | TE | 6'5, 230 | Dayton, OH | Freshman | Elected to transfer to Florida Atlantic |
| Grant Krieger | #89 | WR | 6’2, 192 | Pittsburgh, PA | Senior | Complete college eligibility |
| D. J. Dale | #94 | DL | 6'3, 300 | Birmingham, AL | Senior | Graduated/2023 NFL draft |
| Jack Martin | #95 | P/K | 6'2, 207 | Dothan, AL | Junior | Elected to transfer to Houston |
| Braylen Ingraham | #97 | DL | 6'4, 298 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Sophomore | Elected to transfer to Syracuse |
Outgoing transfers
21 Alabama players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2022 season.
| Name | No. | Pos. | Height/Weight | Hometown | Year | College transferred to | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khyree Jackson | #6 | CB | 6’3, 198 | Upper Marlboro, MD | Junior | Oregon | |
| Trey Sanders | #6 | RB | 6’0, 214 | Port Saint Joe, FL | Junior | TCU | |
| Tyler Harrell | #8 | WR | 6'0, 197 | Miami, FL | Junior | Miami | |
| JoJo Earle | #10 | WR | 5'10, 177 | Aledo, TX | Sophomore | TCU | |
| Traeshon Holden | #11 | WR | 6’1, 190 | Hollywood, FL | Junior | Oregon | |
| Christian Leary | #12 | WR | 5’10, 175 | Orlando, FL | Sophomore | Georgia Tech | [6] |
| Aaron Anderson | #13 | WR | 5'9, 184 | New Orleans, LA | Freshman | LSU | |
| Trequon Fegans | #22 | DB | 6'2, 185 | Alabaster, AL | Freshman | USC | |
| Jahquez Robinson | #23 | DB | 6'2, 199 | Jacksonville, FL | Junior | Colorado | |
| Rodney Johnson | #27 | CB | 5'11, 160 | Gadsden, AL | Freshman | TBD | |
| Elijah Crockett | #29 | RB | 5'11, 210 | Chino Hills, CA | Sophomore | TBD | --- |
| Jacoby Boykins | #30 | WR | 5'11, 182 | Houston, TX | Sophomore | Abilene Christian | |
| Demouy Kennedy | #37 | LB | 6'3, 220 | Theodore, AL | Junior | Colorado | |
| Gabe Pugh | #50 | LS | 6'5, 273 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Junior | Louisiana Tech | [12] |
| Tanner Bowles | #51 | OL | 6'5, 293 | Glasgow, KY | Junior | Kentucky | |
| Tommy Brockermeyer | #58 | OL | 6'5, 292 | Fort Worth, TX | Freshman | TCU | |
| Javion Cohen | #70 | OL | 6'4, 305 | Phenix City, AL | Junior | Miami | |
| Damieon George | #74 | OL | 6’6, 333 | Houston, TX | Junior | Florida | [16] |
| Amari Kight | #78 | DL | 6'7, 322 | Alabaster, AL | Junior | UCF | [17] |
| Elijah Brown | #85 | TE | 6'5, 230 | Dayton, OH | Freshman | Florida Atlantic | |
| Jack Martin | #95 | P/K | 6'2, 207 | Dothan, AL | Junior | Houston | |
| Braylen Ingraham | #97 | DL | 6'4, 298 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Sophomore | Syracuse | |
| Jamil Burroughs | #98 | DL | 6'3, 309 | Power Springs, GA | Junior | TBD | [21] |
Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn't land on a new team for the 2023 season.
Incoming transfers
Over the off-season, Alabama added six players from the transfer portal. According to 247 Sports, Alabama had the No. 60 ranked transfer class in the country.[22]
| Name | No. | Pos. | Height/Weight | Year | Hometown | Pre. school | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Key | #1 | DB | 6'2, 210 | Junior | Tallahassee, FL | UAB | [23] |
| Tyler Buchner | #12 | QB | 6'1, 215 | Junior | San Diego, CA | Notre Dame | [24] |
| Trezmen Marshall | #15 | LB | 6'1, 230 | Junior | Homerville, GA | Georgia | [25] |
| CJ Dippre | #18 | TE | 6'5, 260 | Sophomore | Scranton, PA | Maryland | [26] |
| Trey Amos | #21 | CB | 6'1, 197 | Sophomore | New Iberia, LA | Louisiana | [27] |
| Colby McNeal | #59 | TE | 6'5, 250 | Sophomore | Dothan, AL | Colorado State | [28] |
Returning starters
| Player | Class | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jase McClellan | Senior | Running Back |
| Jermaine Burton | Senior | Wide receiver |
| Seth McLaughlin | Senior | Offensive Line |
| Reference: | ||
| Player | Class | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Turner | Junior | Linebacker |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | Junior | Cornerback |
| Jaheim Oatis | Sophomore | Defensive line |
| Malachi Moore | Senior | Defensive Back |
| Reference: | ||
| Player | Class | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | Grad Student | Kicker |
| James Burnip | Sophomore | Punter |
| Reference: | ||
* Bowl game not played. ^ Waiting decision for 2023 season. † Indicates player was a starter in 2021 but missed all of 2022 due to injury.
Recruiting class
Alabama signed 29 players in the class of 2023. The Crimson Tide' recruiting class ranks No. 1 in the 247Sports and Rivals rankings. 23 signees were ranked in the ESPN 300 top prospect list. Alabama also signed walk-ons during national signing period.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Jaquavious Russaw LB |
Montgomery, AL | Carver High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Dec 21, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 91 | ||||||
| Kadyn Proctor OL |
Runnells, IA | Southeast Polk High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 90 | ||||||
| James Smith DT |
Montgomery, AL | Carver High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | Dec 21, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 90 | ||||||
| Caleb Downs S |
Hoschton, GA | Mill Creek High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jul 27, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 90 | ||||||
| Desmond Ricks CB |
Chesapeake, VA | IMG Academy (FL) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Dec 22, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 90 | ||||||
| Richard Young RB |
Lehigh Acres, FL | Lehigh Senior High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Jul 29, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 89 | ||||||
| Keon Keeley DE |
Tampa, FL | Berkeley Prep | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Dec 12, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 89 | ||||||
| Justice Haynes RB |
Buford, GA | Buford High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Jul 17, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 88 | ||||||
| Eli Holstein QB |
Zachary, LA | Zachary High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | May 24, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 88 | ||||||
| Tony Mitchell CB |
Alabaster, AL | Thompson High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jun 26, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 87 | ||||||
| Dylan Lonergan QB |
Snellville, GA | Brookwood High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Jul 11, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 87 | ||||||
| Jahlili Hurley CB |
Florence, AL | Florence High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Feb 22, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 87 | ||||||
| Jalen Hale WR |
Longview, TX | Longview High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Sep 21, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 86 | ||||||
| Jordan Renaud DT |
Tyler, TX | Tyler Legacy High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Sep 19, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 86 | ||||||
| Wilkin Formby OT |
Tuscaloosa, AL | Northridge High School | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | Jun 20, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84 | ||||||
| Olaus Alinen OT |
Pori, Finland | Loomis Chaffee School (CT) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | Jul 22, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84 | ||||||
| Malik Benson WR |
Lansing, KS | Hutchinson Community College (JC) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jul 5, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83 | ||||||
| Miles McVay OT |
East St. Louis, IL | East St. Louis High School | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 355 lb (161 kg) | Aug 11, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83 | ||||||
| Ty Lockwood TE |
Thompson's Station, TN | Independence High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Aug 2, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83 | ||||||
| Hunter Osborne DE |
Trussville, AL | Hewitt-Trussville High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Aug 1, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 82 | ||||||
| Yhonzae Pierre DE |
Eufaula, AL | Eufaula High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Apr 14, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 82 | ||||||
| Cole Adams WR |
Owasso, OK | Owasso High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jun 29, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
| Brayson Hubbard ATH |
Ocean Springs, MS | Ocean Springs High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jun 26, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
| Edric Hill DT |
North Kansas City, MO | North Kansas City High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Aug 22, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
| RyQueze McElderry OL |
Anniston, AL | Anniston High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 340 lb (150 kg) | Jul 4, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
| Jaren Hamilton WR |
Gainesville, FL | Buchholz High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Nov 28, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
| Justin Jefferson LB |
Memphis, TN | Pearl River Community College (JC) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jun 28, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
| Conor Talty PK |
Chicago, IL | St. Rita of Cascia High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Jul 20, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 1 247Sports: 1 ESPN: 1 | ||||||
Sources:
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2023 Overall class rankings
| Website | National rank | Conference rank | 5 star recruits | 4 star recruits | 3 star recruits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN[29] | #1 | #1 | 5 | 19 | 4 |
| On3 Recruits[30] | #1 | #1 | 9 | 19 | 2 |
| Rivals[31] | #1 | #1 | 4 | 20 | 1 |
| 247 Sports[32] | #1 | #1 | 7 | 20 | 1 |
NFL draft
| Player | Position | Team | Round | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | Carolina Panthers | 1 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr. | LB | Houston Texans | 1 | 3 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | Detroit Lions | 1 | 12 |
| Brian Branch | S | Detroit Lions | 2 | 45 |
| Tyler Steen | OT | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 65 |
| Byron Young | DT | Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 70 |
| Jordan Battle | S | Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 95 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 101 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | LB | Houston Texans | 5 | 167 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | S | Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 224 |
Walk-ons
| Name | Pos. | Height/Weight | Hometown | High school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Deerman | ATH | 5'10, 175 | Northport, AL | Tuscaloosa County High School |
| Braylon Chatman | LB | 6'0, 215 | Trussville, AL | Hewitt-Trussville High School |
| JR Gardner | ATH | 6'3, 280 | Gulf Shores, AL | Gulf Shores High School |
| Reed Harradine | P | 6'3, 185 | Birmingham, AL | Mountain Brook High School |
| Brock O'Quinn | LS | 6'1, 210 | Southlake, TX | Southlake Carroll High School |
| Kolby Peavy | ATH | 6'1, 180 | Excel, AL | Excel High School |
| Billy Roby | OL | 5'11, 245 | Huntsville, AL | Huntsville High School |
| Antonio Ross | WR | 6'2, 180 | Alexandria, AL | Alexandria High School |
| Joey Temen | WR | 5'11, 165 | Davenport, FL | Ridge Community High School |
2024 recruiting class
| US college sports recruiting information for 2024 recruits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Julian Sayin Quarterback |
Carlsbad, CA | Carlsbad High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Nov 2, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 91 | ||||||
| Jaylen Mbakwe Cornerback |
Pinson, AL | Clay-Chalkville High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jul 26, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 91 | ||||||
| Cayden Jones Linebacker |
Arden, NC | Christ School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jul 20, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 85 | ||||||
| Peyton Woodyard Safety |
Bellflower, CA | St. John Bosco High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Aug 8, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84 | ||||||
| Caleb Odom Tight end |
Carrollton, GA | Carrollton High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jul 15, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84 | ||||||
| Jeremiah Beaman Defensive tackle |
Birmingham, AL | A. H. Parker High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | May 21, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83 | ||||||
| Zabien Brown Cornerback |
Santa, CA | Mater Dei High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jul 9, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83 | ||||||
| Amari Jefferson Athlete |
Chattanooga, TN | Baylor School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Aug 5, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
| Sterling Dixon Defensive end |
Mobile, AL | Mobile Christian High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Dec 1, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
| Casey Poe Offensive guard |
Lindale, TX | Lindale High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Jul 12, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
| Rico Scott Wide receiver |
Harrisburg, PA | Bishop McDevitt High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Apr 16, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
| Jameer Grimsley Cornerback |
Tampa, FL | Tampa Catholic High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jul 1, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
| Isaiah Faga Defensive tackle |
Phenix City, AL | Central High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | Jun 28, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
| Justin Okoronkwo Linebacker |
Nürnberg, GER | Nürnberg Rams | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jul 9, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
| William Sanders Offensive guard |
Brookwood, AL | Brookwood High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | Jul 21, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Rydarrius Morgan Safety |
Phenix City, AL | Central High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Aug 9, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 | ||||||
| Joseph Ionata Offensive guard |
Clearwater, FL | Calvary Christian High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Jun 3, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
| Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Safety |
Gadsden, AL | Gadsden City High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
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2024 Overall class rankings
| Website | National rank | Conference rank | 5 star recruits | 4 star recruits | 3 star recruits |
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| ESPN [33] | -- | -- | 2 | 10 | 5 |
| On3 Recruits [34] | #4 | #3 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Rivals [35] | #10 | #5 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| 247 Sports [36] | #4 | #4 | 2 | 11 | 5 |
Preseason
Spring game
The Crimson Tide are scheduled to hold spring practices in March and April 2023 with the Alabama football spring game, "A-Day" to take place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on April 22, 2023, with the Crimson team beating the White team 30–21.[37]
2023 A-Day Spring Game
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| BAMA White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| BAMA Crimson | 0 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 30 |
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
| Award | Player | Position | Year | Source |
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| Lott Trophy | Kool-Aid McKinstry | DB | Jr. | [38] |
| Malachi Moore | Sr. | |||
| Dodd Trophy | Nick Saban | HC | -- | [39] |
| Maxwell Award | Jase McClellan | RB | Sr. | [40] |
| Patrick Mannelly Award | Kneeland Hibbett | LS | Jr. | [41] |
| Bronko Nagurski Trophy | Kool-Aid McKinstry | DB | [42] | |
| Malachi Moore | Sr. | |||
| Dallas Turner | LB | Jr. | ||
| Outland Trophy | Tyler Booker | OL | So. | [43] |
| JC Latham | Jr. | |||
| Jaheim Oatis | DL | So. | ||
| Lou Groza Award | Will Reichard | K | Gr. | [44] |
| John Mackey Award | CJ Dippre | TE | Jr. | [45] |
| Rimington Trophy | Seth McLaughlin | OL | Sr. | [46] |
| Wuerffel Trophy | Malachi Moore | DB | [47] | |
| Butkus Award | Deontae Lawson | LB | RS So. | [48] |
| Jim Thorpe Award | Kool-Aid McKinstry | DB | Jr. | [49] |
| Walter Camp Award | [50] | |||
| Bednarik Award | [51] | |||
| Dallas Turner | LB | |||
| Rotary Lombardi Award | [52] | |||
| JC Latham | OL | |||
| Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award | Jase McClellan | RB | Sr. | [53] |
SEC media days
The 2023 SEC Media days were held on July 17–20, 2023 at Grand Hyatt in Nashville, TN. The Preseason Polls were released July 2023. Each team had their head coach available to talk to the media at the event on July 19, 2023, with Nick Saban (HC), JC Latham, (OL), Kool-Aid McKinstry, (DB) and Dallas Turner, (LB). Coverage of the event was televised on SEC Network and ESPN.
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Preseason All-SEC teams and All-American honors
MediaFirst Team
Second Team
Third Team
Source: [54] |
CoachesFirst Team
Second Team
Third Team
Source: [55]
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| Player | Position | AP | CBS Sports | ESPN | PFF | SI | SN | WCFF | Designation |
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| Dallas Turner | LB | 1st | 1st | Unanimous | |||||
| JC Latham | OL | 1st | 1st | Unanimous | |||||
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | DB | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | Unanimous |
| Tyler Booker | OL | 1st | Unanimous |
| Other All-Americans teams | |||||
| Player | Position | Class | Selector(s) | ||
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| Jase McClellan | RB | Sr. | Athlon Sports (2nd) | ||
| Tyler Booker | OL | So. | Athlon Sports (2nd) | ||
| Seth McLaughlin | OL | Sr. | Athlon Sports (2nd) | ||
| JC Latham | OL | Jr. | AP (2nd) | ||
| Dallas Turner | LB | Jr. | Athlon Sports (2nd) CBSNews/247Sports (2nd) AP (2nd) | ||
| JaCorey Brooks | WR | Jr. | Athlon Sports (3rd) | ||
| Tim Smith | DL | Sr. | Athlon Sports (4th) | ||
Personnel
Roster
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Kicker/Punter
Long snappers
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Offensive Lineman
Defensive Lineman
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Legend
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Coaching staff
Alabama head coach Nick Saban entered his seventeenth year as the Crimson Tide's head coach for the 2023 season. During his previous seventeen years with Alabama, he led the Crimson Tide to an overall record of 188 wins and 27 losses (.874) and the 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2020 national championships.[66]
| Name | Position | Consecutive season at Alabama in current position | |
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| Nick Saban | Head coach | 17th | |
| Tommy Rees | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach | 1st | |
| Kevin Steele | Defensive coordinator | 1st (3rd overall) | |
| Robert Bala | Safeties/Inside linebackers coach | 1st | |
| Joe Cox | Tight end coach | 2nd | |
| Robert Gillespie | Running backs coach | 3rd | |
| Travaris Robinson | Cornerbacks coach | 2nd | |
| Eric Wolford | Offensive line coach | 2nd | |
| Holmon Wiggins | Assistant Head Coach/Wide receivers coach | 5th | |
| Freddie Roach | Defensive line coach | 4th | |
| Coleman Hutzler | Special teams coordinator/Outside linebackers coach | 2nd | |
| David Ballou | Strength and conditioning coach | 4th | |
| Reference: 2023 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide[67] | |||
Graduate Assistants
- Brenten Wimberly – Graduate Assistant
- Braxton Barker – Graduate Assistant
- Jamey Mosley – Graduate Assistant
Analysts
- Dean Altobelli – Defensive Analyst
- Bert Biffani – Defensive Backs Analyst
- Ryan Finck – Offensive Analyst
- Nick Cochran – Offensive Analyst
- George Banko – Football Analyst
- Tony Billings – Assistant Offensive Analyst
- Zach Mettenberger – Football Analyst
- Derek Dooley – Offensive Analyst
- Jake Long – Defensive Analyst
- Nick McGriff – Special Teams Analyst
- Charlie Strong – Defensive Analyst
Depth chart
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True Freshman
Injury report
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Schedule
Alabama and the SEC announced the 2023 football schedule on September 20, 2022.[68][69] The 2023 Crimson Tide' schedule consists of 7 home games and 5 away games for the regular season. Alabama will host four SEC conference opponents Arkansas, Ole Miss (rivalry), Tennessee (Third Saturday in October) and arch-rival LSU (rivalry) at home and will travel to four SEC opponents, Kentucky, Mississippi State (rivalry), Texas A&M and in-state-rival Auburn for the 88th annual (Iron Bowl) to close out the SEC regular season on the road. Alabama is not scheduled to play SEC East opponents Florida (rivalry), Georgia (rivalry),Missouri, South Carolina and Vanderbilt in the 2023 regular season. The Crimson Tide's bye week comes during week 9 (on October 28, 2023).
Alabama's out of conference opponents represent the Conference USA, Big 12, American and SoCon conferences. The Crimson Tide will host three non–conference games which are against Middle Tennessee from the C-USA, Texas from the Big 12 and to close out the regular season with Chattanooga from the SoCon (FCS) and will travel against South Florida from the American.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Middle Tennessee* | No. 4 | SECN | W 56–7 | 100,077 | |
| September 9 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 11 Texas* | No. 3 |
| ESPN | L 24–34 | 100,077 |
| September 16 | 2:30 p.m. | at South Florida* | No. 10 | ABC | W 17–3 | 65,138 | |
| September 23 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 15 Ole Miss | No. 13 |
| CBS | W 24–10 | 100,077 |
| September 30 | 8:00 p.m. | at Mississippi State | No. 12 | ESPN | W 40–17 | 60,111 | |
| October 7 | 2:30 p.m. | at Texas A&M | No. 11 | CBS | W 26–20 | 108,101 | |
| October 14 | 11:00 a.m. | Arkansas | No. 11 |
| ESPN | W 24–21 | 100,077 |
| October 21 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 17 Tennessee | No. 11 |
| CBS | W 34–20 | 100,077 |
| November 4 | 6:45 p.m. | LSU |
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| November 11 | at Kentucky | ||||||
| November 18 | 11:00 a.m. | Chattanooga* |
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| November 25 | at Auburn | ||||||
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Game summaries
Middle Tennessee
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| Statistics | MTSU | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 23 |
| Total yards | 211 | 431 |
| Rushing yards | 78 | 205 |
| Passing yards | 133 | 226 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 30:57 | 29:03 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | Passing | Nicholas Vattiato | 21/32, 127 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Jekail Middlebrook | 8 carries, 32 yards | |
| Receiving | Jaiden Credle | 4 receptions, 25 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 13/18, 194 yards, 3 TD's |
| Rushing | Jalen Milroe | 7 carries, 48 yards, 2 TD's | |
| Receiving | Isaiah Bond | 5 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD |
No. 11 Texas
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| Statistics | Texas | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 24 | 18 |
| Total yards | 454 | 362 |
| Rushing yards | 105 | 107 |
| Passing yards | 349 | 255 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 32:31 | 27:29 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Passing | Quinn Ewers | 24/38, 349 yards, 3 TD's |
| Rushing | Jonathan Brooks | 14 carries, 57 yards, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Ja'Tavion Sanders | 5 receptions, 114 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 14/27, 255 yards, 2 TD's, 2 INT's |
| Rushing | Jase McClellan | 12 carries, 45 yards | |
| Receiving | Kobe Prentice | 5 receptions, 68 yards |
At South Florida
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| Statistics | Alabama | USF |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 15 | 14 |
| Total yards | 310 | 264 |
| Rushing yards | 203 | 177 |
| Passing yards | 107 | 87 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 29:34 | 30:26 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 5/9, 73 yards |
| Rushing | Roydell Williams | 17 carries, 129 yards, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | CJ Dippre | 1 reception, 45 yards | |
| USF | Passing | Byrum Brown | 14/28, 87 yards, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Byrum Brown | 23 carries, 92 yards | |
| Receiving | Sean Atkins | 6 receptions, 42 yards |
No. 15 Ole Miss
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| Statistics | Ole Miss | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 17 | 20 |
| Total yards | 301 | 356 |
| Rushing yards | 56 | 131 |
| Passing yards | 245 | 225 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 25:37 | 34:23 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss | Passing | Jaxson Dart | 20/35, 244 yards, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Quinshon Judkins | 13 carries, 56 yards | |
| Receiving | Dayton Wade | 5 receptions, 88 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 17/21, 225 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Jase McClellan | 17 carries, 105 yards, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Jalen Hale | 2 receptions, 63 yards, 1 TD |
at Mississippi State
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| Statistics | Alabama | Miss State |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 17 | 15 |
| Total yards | 357 | 261 |
| Rushing yards | 193 | 154 |
| Passing yards | 164 | 107 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 30:10 | 29:50 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 10/12, 164 yards |
| Rushing | Jalen Milroe | 11 carries, 69 yards, 2 TD’s | |
| Receiving | Amari Niblack | 3 receptions, 61 yards | |
| Miss State | Passing | Will Rogers | 15/27, 107 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT’s |
| Rushing | Jo’Quavious Marks | 9 carries, 68 yards | |
| Receiving | Jeffrey Pittman | 2 receptions, 23 yards, 1 TD |
at Texas A&M
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| Statistics | Alabama | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 16 |
| Total yards | 344 | 306 |
| Rushing yards | 23 | 67 |
| Passing yards | 321 | 239 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 29:09 | 30:51 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 21/33, 321 yards, 3 TD’s, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Jase McClellan | 12 carries, 45 yards | |
| Receiving | Jermaine Burton | 9 receptions, 197 yards, 2 TD’s | |
| Texas A&M | Passing | Max Johnson | 14/25, 239 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Le’Veon Moss | 16 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Ainias Smith | 4 receptions, 88 yards |
Arkansas
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| Statistics | Arkansas | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 18 |
| Total yards | 250 | 415 |
| Rushing yards | 100 | 177 |
| Passing yards | 150 | 238 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 30:11 | 29:49 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Passing | KJ Jefferson | 14/24, 150 yards, 2 TD’s |
| Rushing | AJ Green | 6 carries, 44 yards | |
| Receiving | Andrew Armstrong | 4 receptions, 48 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 10/21, 238 yards, 2 TD’s |
| Rushing | Jase McClellan | 16 carries, 83 yards | |
| Receiving | Kobe Prentice | 2 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD |
No. 17 Tennessee
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| Statistics | Tennessee | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 20 |
| Total yards | 404 | 358 |
| Rushing yards | 133 | 138 |
| Passing yards | 271 | 220 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 27:41 | 32:19 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Passing | Joe Milton III | 28/41, 271 yards, 2 TD’s |
| Rushing | Joe Milton III | 15 carries, 59 yards | |
| Receiving | Squirrel White | 10 receptions, 111 yards, 1 TD | |
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 14/21, 220 yards, 2 TD’s, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Jase McClellan | 27 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Isaiah Bond | 3 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD |
LSU
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| Statistics | LSU | Alabama |
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| Rushing yards | ||
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| Turnovers | ||
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| LSU | Passing | ||
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| Alabama | Passing | ||
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At Kentucky
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| Statistics | Alabama | Kentucky |
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| First downs | ||
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| Rushing yards | ||
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| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Alabama | Passing | ||
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| Kentucky | Passing | ||
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Chattanooga
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| Statistics | Chattanooga | Alabama |
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| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Chattanooga | Passing | ||
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| Alabama | Passing | ||
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| Receiving |
At Auburn
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| Statistics | Alabama | Auburn |
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| Rushing yards | ||
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| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Alabama | Passing | ||
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| Auburn | Passing | ||
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Rankings
| Week | ||||||||||||||||
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
| AP | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | |||||||
| Coaches | 3 (4) | 3 (2) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8т | 8 | |||||||
| CFP | Not released | Not released | ||||||||||||||
Awards and honors
| Recipient | Weekly Award | Week # | Date awarded | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week | Jalen Milroe (RS So., QB) | Week 1 | Sept. 5 | [72] |
| SEC Co-Freshman Player of the Week | Caleb Downs (Fr., DB) | |||
| SEC Offensive Lineman Player of the Week | Tyler Booker (GS., OL) | Week 4 | Sept. 25 | [73] |
| SEC Co-Freshman Player of the Week | Caleb Downs (2) (Fr., DB) | Week 5 | Oct. 2 | [74] |
| SEC Special Teams Player of the Week | Will Reichard (GS., PK) | Week 6 | Oct. 9 | [75] |
| SEC Defensive Lineman Player of the Week | Justin Eboigbe (RS Sr., DL) | |||
| SEC Offensive Lineman Player of the Week | JC Latham (RS Jr., OL) | Week 7 | Oct. 16 | [76] |
| SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week | Jihaad Campbell (So., LB) | Week 8 | Oct. 23 | [77] |
| SEC Special Teams Player of the Week | Will Reichard (2x) (Fr., DB) |
Media affiliates
Radio
- WTID (FM) (Tide 102.9) – Nationwide (ESPN Radio, Dish Network, Sirius XM, Varsity Network and iHeartRadio)
TV
TV ratings
| Opponent | Outlet | Viewers | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | ESPN+/SECN | † | † |
| Texas | ESPN | 8.76 | 4.5 |
| at South Florida | ABC | 4.84 | 2.7 |
| Ole Miss | CBS | 4.61 | 2.6 |
| at Mississippi State | ESPN | 3.35 | 1.8 |
| at Texas A&M | CBS | 7.29 | 3.9 |
| Arkansas | ESPN | 3.43 | 1.9 |
| Tennessee | CBS | ||
| LSU | |||
| at Kentucky | |||
| Chattanooga | ESPN+/SECN | † | † |
| at Auburn |
All totals via Sports Media Watch.[78] Streaming numbers not included. † - Data not available.
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