AP Top 25 Poll

#5 Alabama Crimson Tide

2024

Overall Record

12-2

Last Game

vs Michigan L 20-27

Conference Record

9-0

Next Game

@Michigan 01/01/2024

New Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer departs after his introductory speech at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. DeBoer is replacing the recently retired Nick Saban. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

DeBoer embraces chance to replace Saban at Alabama, promises ex-coach ‘100 percent access’

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Kalen DeBoer stood at a lectern, only a few feet from Nick Saban, and enthusiastically embraced the chance to both replace and learn from his larger-than-life predecessor.

FILE -Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Seven national titles highlight sterling resume of retiring Alabama coach Nick Saban

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Alabama’s Nick Saban retires after 7 national titles, most in major college football history

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (2) runs past Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) during the second half in the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Alabama lead rusher Jase McClellan joins Tide’s NFL draft exodus

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) and offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) walk off the field after a loss to Michigan in the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jalen Milroe nearly rallies Alabama back, but falls 2 yards short in OT against Michigan

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Alabama head coach Nick Saban attends practice Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Carson, Calif. Alabama is scheduled to play against Michigan on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl, a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

No. 1 Michigan, No. 4 Alabama face off in powerhouse battle in CFP semifinal at Rose Bowl

The College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl pits the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines against the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide, the two winningest programs in major college football.

Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton catches a ball during practice Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Carson, Calif. Alabama is scheduled to play against Michigan on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl, a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Alabama seeks more big plays from WR Jermaine Burton in Rose Bowl against Michigan

No. 4 Alabama has been able to generate long passing plays through wide receiver Jermaine Burton all season long, and the Crimson Tide will need them even more against the stingy pass defense of No. 1 Michigan in the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks during practice Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Carson, Calif. Alabama is scheduled to play against Michigan on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl, a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

An underdog for the 5th time since 2009, powerhouse Alabama embraces rare chance to prove ‘em wrong

If Nick Saban cared about such things, he could count all the times Alabama has been a betting underdog since 2009 on one hand.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe waves during a welcome event at Disneyland on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. Alabama is scheduled to play against Michigan on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl, a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Alabama’s Jalen Milroe says he overcame naysayers including Bill O’Brien to lead the Tide to the CFP

Jalen Milroe says former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien once suggested he should change positions.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe speaks to reporters during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. Alabama is scheduled to play against Michigan on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl, a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Alabama, Michigan both restrict game film viewing on tablets due to fears of hacking, sign-stealing

The Alabama Crimson Tide caused a stir at the Rose Bowl when they revealed they’ve restricted their players’ game film viewing on iPads heading into the College Football Playoff semifinal against Michigan because of concerns about hacking.

FILE - Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe (92) and defensive back Malachi Moore (13) attempt to tackle Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Nov. 11, 2023. Eboigbe returned from a neck injury that sidelined him for most of the 2022 season with easily his best year, earning individual accolades and helping to give himself and the Crimson Tide both chances for a happier ending. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins, File)

Alabama lineman Justin Eboigbe returns from neck injury better than ever and ready for CFP semifinal

Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe has returned from a neck injury better than ever. Eboigbe missed most of the 2022 season after getting hurt in practice.

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) celebrates with head coach Jim Harbaugh after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 26-0. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal

Top-seeded Michigan will face Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal to be played as the 110th edition of the Rose Bowl Game.

Alabama kicker Will Reichard (16) boots an extra point against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama kicker Will Reichard becomes NCAA’s career scoring leader

Alabama kicker Will Reichard became the NCAA’s career scoring leader by kicking a 43-yard field goal for the No. 8 Crimson Tide’s first points in the Southeastern Conference championship game against No. 1 Georgia.

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) runs as Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Loaded field of CFP contenders for last 4-team playoff fuels championship weekend drama

The four-team College Football Playoff is going out with the most crowded field of contenders and the most consequential championship weekend in the 10-year history of the system.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs the ball against Chattanooga during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama tight end CJ Dippre (81) is looking to block in the foreground. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Milroe, No. 8 Alabama roll past FCS team Chattanooga, 66-10 for 9th straight win

Jalen Milroe passed for 197 yards and three touchdowns before sitting out the second half of No. 8 Alabama’s 66-10 rout of Chattanooga.

Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) and quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

No. 8 Alabama tries to maintain momentum, focus with visit from FCS team Chattanooga

Alabama has emerged from a gauntlet of Southeastern Conference games with its primary goals intact. Now comes a test of a different sort.

Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) and quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

No. 8 Alabama hosts FCS Chattanooga ahead of Iron Bowl

Alabama carries an eight-game winning streak into its home finale. The eighth-ranked Crimson Tide host FCS team Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe looks to throw during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe shakes off benching, growing pains to account for 10 TDs the past 2 games

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has regained his starting spot and put together a string of impressive efforts to answer the critics.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe throws the ball against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 8 Alabama visits Kentucky looking to clinch SEC West title, Wildcats seek second straight win

No. 8 Alabama can clinch the SEC West if it beats Kentucky or No. 10 Mississippi loses. The Crimson Tide are coming off a 42-28 victory over LSU led by quarterback Jalen Milroe’s four rushing touchdowns and 155 yards.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe scores a running touchdown against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Milroe runs, passes No. 8 Alabama to 42-28 victory over No. 13 LSU, Daniels leaves with injury

Jalen Milroe rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns and passed for another 219 yards to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 42-28 victory over No. 13 LSU.

LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

No. 13 LSU visits No. 8 Alabama in matchup of SEC West contenders

Alabama and LSU are set to meet on Saturday night with both teams as usual vying for the SEC Western Division title.

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 17 Tennessee visits No. 11 Alabama for rivalry tilt a year after their dramatic top 10 showdown

Tennessee and Alabama bring two of the Southeastern Conference’s better defenses into Saturday’s showdown.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) looks for a passing outlet against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 11 Alabama hosts No. 17 Tennessee to top SEC slate. Vols have lost 9 in a row at Crimson Tide

No. 11 Alabama likely hasn’t forgotten what happened the last time it face No. 19 Tennessee. That’s when the Vols defeated the Crimson Tide 52-49 and a sea of happy, Orange-clad fans tore out the goal posts and paraded them out of Neyland Stadium.

McKinney accounts for 3 TDs to help Eastern Kentucky beat North Alabama 33-22

Parker McKinney passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Joshua Carter had 138 yards rushing and a TD and Eastern Kentucky never trailed in its 32-22 win over North Alabama.

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (2) is tackled by Mississippi State linebacker DeShawn Page (0) after a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

No. 12 Alabama beats Mississippi State for 16th straight time, 40-17 in Starkville

Jalen Milroe was efficient at quarterback for No. 12 Alabama and the Crimson Tide scored touchdowns off two first-half interceptions in a 40-17 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night.

Noah Kiani kicks 4 FGs, including 30-yarder in OT; Alcorn State beats Alabama State 23-20

Aaron Allen passed for 370 yards and two touchdowns and Noah Kiani kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to help Alcorn State beat Alabama State 23-20.

Casey throws 4 touchdown passes in Alabama A&M’s 58-3 win over Division II Tuskegee

Quincy Casey threw for four touchdowns and Alabama A&M beat Tuskegee 58-3. Casey was 17-of-27 passing for 296 yards. Xavier Lankford came in to add a 42-yard TD pass.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 12 Alabama seeks 2-0 SEC start at last-place Mississippi State, which wants first league victory

Alabama’s first winning streak this season offers promise as it pursues offensive consistency. The No. 12 Crimson Tide hope to find the rhythm they’re used to at struggling Mississippi State, which looks to end a two-game slide and climb out of the SEC West basement.

Florida A&M extends home win streak to 17, tops Alabama State 23-10

Jeremy Moussa threw two first-half touchdowns and Isaiah Major added a 40-yard pick-six in the closing minutes as Florida A&M extended its home win streak to 17 games with a 23-10 win over Alabama State in a Southwestern Conference game.

Bauer runs for four TDs, throws for fifth to lead Central Michigan past South Alabama 34-30

Jase Bauer burst up the middle with 13 seconds left for his career-best fourth rushing touchdown to lift Central Michigan to a 34-30 win over South Alabama.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) lifts a fist as he celebrates a win over Mississippi after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Jalen Milroe, No. 13 Alabama’s defense key 24-10 win over No. 15 Ole Miss

Jalen Milroe and Alabama’s offense busted out of the doldrums in the second half and the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide’s defense was strong throughout in a 24-10 victory over No. 15 Mississippi.

Casey throws for 3 touchdowns, Alabama A&M defeats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 31-24

Quincy Casey threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to lead Alabama A&M to a 31-24 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin walks the sideline during the second half the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

Saban denies suggestion from Ole Miss’ Kiffin that Alabama has new defensive play-caller

Alabama coach Nick Saban says defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is still calling the plays. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin isn’t so sure.

Seay’s pick-6 sparks North Alabama to 20-7 win over Tennessee State

A.J. Seay gave North Alabama the lead for good with a 44-yard interception return and the Lions defeated Tennessee Tech 20-7.

Quarles 2 TDs carry Southern past Alabama A&M, 20-10

Gary Quarles caught a touchdown pass and ran for the game-winning score early in the third quarter as Southern posted a 20-10 win over Alabama A&M.