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THIS IS ALABAMACoaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Athletic Department Directory . . . . . . . . . . 22014 Schedule and Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Athletics Communications Personnel . . . . . 3President Dr. Judy Bonner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Director of Athletics Bill Battle . . . . . . . . . . 5Senior Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ON THE GRIDIRON2014 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Depth Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

THE CRIMSON TIDEPlayer Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30Non-Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

COACHING PERSONNELHead Coach Nick Saban . . . . . . . . . . . 32-39Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-51Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-54

ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL NOTESBowl Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-67

2014 SEASON IN REVIEWStats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-88Game Recaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89-95

BOWL HISTORYBowl History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96-98Bowl Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99-107Bowl Recaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-128

TABLE OF CONTENTSNick Saban (Kent State, 1973) Head CoachBurton Burns (Nebraska, 1976) Associate Head Coach/Running BacksMario Cristobal (Miami, 1993) Assistant Heach Coach/Offensive LineBo Davis (LSU, 1993) Defensive LineLane Kiffin (Fresno State, 1998) Offensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksBilly Napier (Furman, 2003) Wide ReceiversKirby Smart (Georgia, 1999) Defensive Coordinator/SecondaryKevin Steele (Tennessee, 1981) Special Assistant to the Head Coach/Inside LinebackersLance Thompson (The Citadel, 1987) Outside LinebackersBobby Williams (Purdue, 1982) Tight Ends/Special Teams CoordinatorScott Cochran (LSU, 2001) Director of Strength and Conditioning

2014 ALABAMA COACHING STAFF

Athletics Director Bill BattleDeputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operations Officer Shane LyonsExecutive Associate Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer Finus GastonSenior Associate Athletics Director/Support Services Kevin AlmondSenior Associate Athletics Director/Technology Advancement Milton OvertonSenior Associate Athletics Director/Development Sam BranchAssociate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator Marie RobbinsAssociate Athletics Director/Compliance Jonathan BowlingAssociate Athletics Director/Student Services Jon DeverAssociate Athletics Director/Business Carol ParkAssociate Athletics Director/Football Communications Jeff PurintonAssociate Athletics Director/Athletics Communications Douglas Walker Assistant Athletics Director/Ticket Office and Tide Pride Chris BesanceneyFaculty Athletics Representative Dr. Kevin WhitackerDirector of Football Operations Joe Pannunzio

2014 ALABAMA FOOTBALL DIRECTORY

Date Opponent ResultAug. 30 #vs. West Virginia (ABC/ESPN2) W 33-23Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic (SEC Network) W 41-0Sept. 13 Southern Miss (ESPN2) W 52-12Sept. 20 *Florida (CBS) W 42-21Oct. 4 *at 11/11 Ole Miss (CBS) L 17-23Oct. 11 *at Arkansas (ESPN) W 14-13Oct. 18 *21/21 Texas A&M (CBS) W 59-0Oct. 25 *at Tennessee (ESPN2) W 34-20Nov. 8 *at 16/14/15 LSU (CBS) W 20-13 OT

Nov. 15 *1/1/1 Mississippi State (CBS) W 25-20Nov. 22 Western Carolina (SEC Network) W 48-14Nov. 29 *14/15/16 Auburn (ESPN) W 55-44Dec. 6 ^vs. 16/14/13 Missouri (CBS) W 42-13

*SEC Game • #Chick-fil-A Kickoff (Atlanta, Ga.) • ^SEC Championship (Atlanta, Ga.)Bold denotes home game • Rankings listed are CFP/AP/Coaches

2014 ALABAMA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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TIONLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,155

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12, 1831

Conference . . . . . . . . . Southeastern (West)

Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crimson and White

Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crimson Tide

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Judy Bonner

Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Battle

Faculty AthleticsRepresentative . . . . Dr. Kevin Whitaker

Stadium . . Bryant-Denny Stadium (101,821)

First Year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1892

Overall Football Record 850-324-43 (.716)1,217 games over 120 seasons

SEC Record . . . . . . . . . . . 379-166-20 (.688)565 games over 82 seasons

National Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . .151925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012

SEC Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241933, 1934, 1937, 1945, 1953, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1989, 1992, 1999, 2009, 2012, 2014

First Team All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 players, 135 times

First Team All-Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 players, 305 times

Bowl Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62*

Bowl Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34*-23-3

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CREDITS: The 2014 University of Alabama Football Bowl Media Guide was produced by the staff of the Alabama Athletics Communications Office. The publication was written and edited by Josh Maxson, Jeff Purinton, Doug Walker, Jessica Paré and Alex Thompson. Photography by UA Director of Photography Kent Gidley, Amelia Brackin and staff. Thanks to Crimson Tide Productions for the cover and page designs. Special thanks to the Crimson Tide coaching staff, teams of the NFL for photography assistance and the staff of the SEC office. Copyright 2014 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama. “Roll Tide,” “Crimson Tide” and “Bama,” along with the primary and secondary logos, are registered trademarks of The University of Alabama.

Department Phone: (205) 348-6084Department Fax: (205) 348-8841

Associate Athletics Directorfor Athletics Communications:

Douglas WalkerOffice: (205) 348-7245e-mail: [email protected]

Associate Athletics Directorfor Football Communications:

Jeff PurintonOffice: (205) 348-3631e-mail: [email protected]

Associate Directorof Athletics Communications (football):

Josh MaxsonOffice: (205) 348-7496e-mail: [email protected]

Directorof Athletics Communications (football):

Jessica ParéOffice: (205) 348-3673e-mail: [email protected]

Associate Directorof Athletics Communications:

Aaron JordanOffice: (205) 348-5401e-mail: [email protected]

Associate Directorof Athletics Communications:

Roots WoodruffOffice: (205) 348-2088e-mail: [email protected]

Assistant Directorof Athletics Communications:

Nathan SheehanOffice: (205) 348-6734e-mail: [email protected]

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SNAPSHOTS ...Amari Cooper has an astonishing 115 catches for 1,656 yards and 14 touchdowns – all Alabama records.

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Dr. Judith L. Bonner was named the 28th president of The University of Alabama on November 1, 2012. Founded in 1831, the University is the state’s flagship and a student-centered comprehensive research university.

Dr. Bonner served as interim president from March 5 until August 31, 2012. She was promoted to executive vice president and provost on April 1, 2006, after serving as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs since March 2003.

During Dr. Bonner’s tenure as provost and president, the University underwent transformational change growing from just over 19,000 students in 2003 to more than 36,000 students in 2014. Each year, the academic strength of the student body and the faculty exceeded the record set the previous year.

Under her leadership as president, the Shelby Science and Engineering Quad has been completed and plans to transform the Peter Bryce campus into a vibrant new academic area are underway.

In addition, UA’s athletics programs have excelled in recent years with several teams winning national championships.

Dr. Bonner joined the faculty at The University of Alabama in 1981 as an associate professor and head of the department of human nutrition and hospitality. She served as assistant academic vice president from 1985-1990 and as special assistant to the president from 1989-1991.

Promoted to professor in 1988, she was named dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences in 1989 and held that position until 2003.

Prior to coming to UA, she held faculty appointments in the department of pediatrics at UAB and the department of medical dietetics at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Bonner earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Alabama and her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, all in nutrition. Her research focused on nutritional needs of chronically ill children and on eating disorders, and has resulted in numerous publications.

Dr. Bonner is an active member of civic, scientific and professional organizations. Among other awards and honors, her accolades include the Distinguished Alumni Award from The Ohio State University, the AHEA Leader Award and the award for Outstanding Dietitian for the state of Alabama.

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FINUS GASTONEXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE A.D.CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

SAM BRANCHSENIOR ASSOCIATE A.D.

DEVELOPMENT

KEVIN ALMONDSENIOR ASSOCIATE A.D.

SUPPORT SERVICES

JON DEVERASSOCIATE A.D.

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MILTON OVERTONSENIOR ASSOCIATE A.D.

TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT

SHANE LYONSDEPUTY ATHLETICS DIRECTOR / COO

MARIE ROBBINSASSOCIATE A.D.

SENIOR WOMAN ADMINISTRATOR

JONATHAN BOWLINGASSOCIATE A.D.COMPLIANCE

William R. “Bill” Battle is in his second year as Director of Athletics at The University of Alabama. Battle took over the job on Friday, March 22, 2013, succeeding Mal Moore who had held the position since November, 1999.

Battle joined the Crimson Tide after a career as a college football coach and entrepreneur that was consistently hallmarked by innovation and foresight.

A native of Birmingham, Ala., Battle attended The University of Alabama on a football scholarship and enjoyed a successful playing career as a three-year starter at end for the Crimson Tide under legendary head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant from 1960-62. Battle was a member of Bryant’s first national championship team at Alabama in 1961. Generally regarded as the team’s best end throughout his playing career, Battle came to Tuscaloosa after starring in three sports at Birmingham’s West End High School.

An excellent student, Battle holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama and a master’s degree from The University of Oklahoma. He was an Academic All-SEC selection as a senior in 1962 and was selected to play in the Senior Bowl all-star game in Mobile, Ala., in January of 1963. He was named first team tight end and second team defensive end on The University of Alabama All-Decade Team of the 1960s.

Battle entered the coaching profession as a graduate assistant at The University of Oklahoma in 1963 under famed head coach Bud Wilkinson. In 1964 and 1965, he served as an assistant coach at the United States Military Academy while serving a two-year military tour. In 1966, he moved on to the University of Tennessee, where

he served as an assistant coach under head coach Doug Dickey for four seasons (1966-69) until he was named head coach of the Volunteers in 1970. When he was named head coach, Battle was the youngest head coach in college football at the age of 28.

During his seven-year tenure as head coach (1970-76), Battle’s teams went 59-22-2, finished three seasons ranked in the nation’s top 10 among five top-20 finishes and won four out of five bowl games. Battle’s Tennessee teams won 11 games once (1970) and at least 10 games in three different seasons (1970, 1971 and 1972). His first Tennessee team finished the season ranked fourth in both national polls. His 1971 team finished ranked ninth in both national polls and the 1972 Tennessee squad finished ranked eighth by the Associated Press and 11th in the Coaches’ poll.

Battle began a career in the private sector after his coaching career ended. He held various positions within Circle S Industries in Selma, Ala., and served as president of two different companies, as well as vice chairman of the Circle S Holding Company Board. During his six years at Circle S, the organization grew from two companies earning $12 million in annual sales to 10 companies earning $60 million.

Battle founded The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) in 1981, and served as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) until 2002. He also served as chairman of the board of Licensing Partners International (LPI), which was created in 2001 to represent the licensing interests of non-collegiate sports properties, as well as corporate and entertainment properties.

A 1981 inductee into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Battle was inducted as the first member of the charter class of the National Collegiate Licensing Association Hall of Fame in 2000. He was the recipient of the 2005 Paul W. Bryant Alumni Athlete Award at The University of Alabama and was inducted into the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) Hall of Fame in 2008.

Battle received a National Football Foundation award in December 2008 for Outstanding Contributions to Amateur Football. In June 2010, Bill was inducted into the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators’ (NACMA) Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, receiving its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. He currently serves on the boards of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Foundation, The University of Alabama A-Club Educational & Charitable Foundation, the Crimson Tide Foundation, and the National Football Foundation.

Battle’s wife, Mary, is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Texas School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She earned a Master of Science in healthcare administration from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. For many years Mary worked in the healthcare industry both in the clinical setting and for healthcare corporations that developed and managed physician provider networks including the development of strategically significant relationships with payors and business and industry.

Mary currently serves on the Arthritis Foundation National Board of Directors and is the chairperson of the Arthritis Foundation Leadership Council for the Birmingham market. She is also a member of the Volunteer Engagement Task Team for the Arthritis Foundation. In addition, Mary is an inaugural member of the UAB School of Medicine Board of Visitors and is active in fundraising activities for UAB that support research projects targeting more effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

The Battles are part of UAB’s Stem Cell Institute Board and are both active in their support of UAB’s Department of Rheumatology. In their leisure time, the Battles enjoy life on their ranch in Georgia. Mary is an avid equestrian while Bill enjoys working on various projects around the ranch.

BILL BATTLEBILL BATTLED I R E C T O R O F A T H L E T I C S

JEFF PURINTONASSOCIATE A.D.

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DOUG WALKERASSOCIATE A.D.

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CHRIS BESANCENEYASSISTANT A.D.

TICKETING / TIDE PRIDE

TOMMY FORDASSISTANT A.D.

DONOR PROGRAMS

AARON VOLDASSISTANT A.D.MAJOR GIFTS

BRAD LEDFORDASSISTANT A.D.

STRATEGIC MARKETING

JEFF ALLENASSISTANT A.D.

SPORTS MEDICINE

DR. KEVIN WHITAKERFACULTY ATHLETICREPRESENTATIVE

CAROL PARKASSOCIATE A.D.

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No. Name Pos. Class Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown/Previous School 93 Jonathan Allen DL So. 6-3 272 1L Leesburg, Va./Stone Bridge7 Ryan Anderson LB So. 6-2 258 1L Daphne, Ala./Daphne28 Anthony Averett DB Fr. 6-0 180 RS Woodbury, N.J./Woodbury94 Dakota Ball DL So. 6-2 280 SQ Lindale, Ga./Pepperell87 Parker Barrineau WR Jr. 6-0 184 1L Northport, Ala./American Christian Academy18 Cooper Bateman QB Fr. 6-3 215 RS Murray, Utah/Cottonwood31 Jerrod Bierbower DB Sr. 6-1 198 SQ Dublin, Ohio/Coffman1 Chris Black WR So. 5-11 186 1L Jacksonville, Fla./First Coast75 Bradley Bozeman OL Fr. 6-5 325 RS Roanoke, Ala./Handley72 Leon Brown OL Sr. 6-6 320 1L Riverdale, Md./Parkdale/ASA College2 Tony Brown DB Fr. 6-0 198 HS Beaumont, Texas/Ozen43 Gussie Busch LB Fr. 6-0 210 HS St. Louis, Mo./Priory67 Josh Casher OL Fr. 6-1 295 HS Mobile, Ala./St. Paul’s5 Ronnie Clark DB/RB Fr. 6-3 215 HS Calera, Ala./Calera14 Jake Coker QB Jr. 6-5 230 HS Mobile, Ala./St. Paul’s/Florida State26 Landon Collins DB Jr. 6-0 222 2L New Orleans, La./Dutchtown12 Jonathan Cook DB Fr. 6-0 190 RS Daphne, Ala./Spanish Fort9 Amari Cooper WR Jr. 6-1 210 2L Miami, Fla./Northwestern39 Paden Crowder LB Jr. 6-4 235 SQ Vestavia Hills, Ala./Vestavia Hills12 David Cornwell QB Fr. 6-5 234 HS Norman, Okla./Norman North48 David D’Amico TE So. 6-0 213 SQ Birmingham, Ala./Vestavia Hills62 Will Davis OL So. 6-5 316 SQ Letohatchee, Ala./Fort Dale Academy33 Trey DePriest LB Sr. 6-2 250 3L Springfield, Ohio/Springfield30 Denzel Devall LB Jr. 6-2 254 2L Bastrop, La./Bastrop55 Josh Dickerson LB Sr. 6-1 228 SQ Evans, Ga./Lakeside47 Xzavier Dickson LB Sr. 6-3 268 3L Griffin, Ga./Griffin17 Kenyan Drake RB Jr. 6-1 202 2L Powder Springs, Ga./Hillgrove36 Johnny Dwight DL Fr. 6-3 300 HS Rochelle, Ga./Wilcox County43 Lawrence Erekosima RB Fr. 5-7 175 HS Simpsonville, S.C./Clinton 32 Rashaan Evans LB Fr. 6-3 225 HS Auburn, Ala./Auburn85 Malcolm Faciane TE Jr. 6-5 265 2L Picayune, Miss./Picayune Memorial80 Raheem Falkins WR So. 6-4 210 1L New Orleans, La./G.W. Carver83 Ty Flournoy-Smith TE Jr. 6-3 245 JC Moultrie, Ga./Colquitt County/Georgia/Georgia Military10 Reuben Foster LB So. 6-1 244 1L Auburn, Ala./Auburn8 Robert Foster WR Fr. 6-3 191 RS Monaca, Pa./Central Valley45 Jalston Fowler RB Sr. 6-1 248 3L Mobile, Ala./Vigor69 Joshua Frazier DL Fr. 6-3 335 HS Springdale, Ark./Har-Ber37 Daniel Geddes WR Sr. 5-6 170 SQ Northport, Ala./Tuscaloosa County48 Bo Grant DB So. 6-2 198 SQ Valley, Ala./Valley89 Brandon Greene TE So. 6-5 304 1L Ellenwood, Ga./Cedar Grove99 Adam Griffith PK So. 5-10 188 1L Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun11 Shaun Dion Hamilton LB Fr. 6-0 233 HS Montgomery, Ala./Carver9 Da’Shawn Hand DL Fr. 6-4 273 HS Woodbridge, Va./Woodbridge58 Alex Harrelson SN Jr. 6-0 226 SQ Vestavia Hills, Ala./Vestavia Hills86 Truett Harris TE Jr. 6-3 210 SQ Brentwood, Tenn./Brentwood63 J.C. Hassenauer OL Fr. 6-3 290 HS Woodbury, Minn./East Ridge27 Derrick Henry RB So. 6-3 241 1L Yulee, Fla./Yulee64 Grant Hill OL So. 6-6 322 1L Huntsville, Ala./Huntsville96 Stephen Hodge DL Jr. 6-1 257 SQ Akron, Ala./Hale County42 Keith Holcombe LB Fr. 6-3 215 HS Tuscaloosa, Ala./Hillcrest37 Zach Houston DB Jr. 6-1 192 SQ Daphne, Ala./Daphne88 O.J. Howard TE So. 6-6 240 1L Prattville, Ala./Autauga Academy29 Marlon Humphrey DB Fr. 6-1 186 HS Hoover, Ala./Hoover99 Brandon Ivory DL Sr. 6-4 308 3L Memphis, Tenn./East76 Dominick Jackson OL Jr. 6-7 320 JC Cupertino, Calif./Homestead/College of San Mateo4 Eddie Jackson DB So. 6-0 188 1L Lauderdale Lakes, Fla./Boyd Anderson89 Bernel Jones DL Sr. 6-3 253 SQ Montgomery, Ala./Jefferson Davis22 Christion Jones WR Sr. 5-11 187 3L Adamsville, Ala./Minor5 Cyrus Jones DB Jr. 5-10 194 2L Baltimore, Md./Gilman6 Laurence “Hootie” Jones DB Fr. 6-2 221 HS Monroe, La./Neville20 Tyren Jones RB Fr. 5-9 212 RS Marietta, Ga./Walton

No. Name Pos.1 Chris Black WR2 Tony Brown DB2 DeAndrew White WR3 Bradley Sylve DB4 Eddie Jackson DB4 T.J. Yeldon RB5 Ronnie Clark DB/RB5 Cyrus Jones DB6 Laurence “Hootie” Jones DB6 Blake Sims QB7 Ryan Anderson LB7 Cam Sims WR8 Robert Foster WR9 Amari Cooper WR9 Da’Shawn Hand DL10 Reuben Foster LB11 Shaun Dion Hamilton LB11 Alec Morris QB12 Jonathan Cook DB12 David Cornwell QB13 ArDarius Stewart WR14 Jake Coker QB15 JK Scott P16 Jamey Mosley LB17 Kenyan Drake RB18 Cooper Bateman QB19 Reggie Ragland LB20 Tyren Jones RB20 Jarrick Williams DB21 Maurice Smith DB22 Christion Jones WR22 Nate Staskelunas DB23 Jabriel Washington DB24 Geno Smith DB25 Dillon Lee LB25 Buddy Pell RB26 Landon Collins DB27 Derrick Henry RB27 Nick Perry DB28 Anthony Averett DB28 Altee Tenpenny RB29 Marlon Humphrey DB30 Denzel Devall LB31 Jerrod Bierbower DB32 Rashaan Evans LB33 Trey DePriest LB34 Christian Miller LB35 Walker Jones LB36 Johnny Dwight DL37 Daniel Geddes WR 37 Zach Houston DB38 Tyler Owens LB 39 Paden Crowder LB 39 Kyle Kazakevicius WR40 Isaac Leon TE42 Keith Holcombe LB43 Gussie Busch LB43 Lawrence Erekosima RB44 Levi Wallace DB45 Jalston Fowler RB46 Michael Nysewander TE

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No. Name Pos. Class Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown/Previous School 35 Walker Jones LB Fr. 6-2 238 RS Germantown, Tenn./Evangelical Christian39 Kyle Kazakevicius WR Sr. 6-0 184 SQ Ocala, Fla./Trinity Catholic70 Ryan Kelly OL Jr. 6-5 296 2L West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West81 Derek Kief WR Fr. 6-5 200 HS Cincinnati, Ohio/La Salle85 Korren Kirven DL So. 6-5 297 1L Lynchburg, Va./Brookville77 Arie Kouandjio OL Sr. 6-5 315 2L Hyattsville, Md./DeMatha Catholic95 Darren Lake DL Jr. 6-3 323 2L York, Ala./Sumter Central98 Adrian Lamothe P So. 5-9 190 SQ Monterrey, Mexico/Prepa Tec25 Dillon Lee LB Jr. 6-4 243 2L Buford, Ga./Buford40 Isaac Leon TE So. 6-6 215 SQ Boynton Beach, Fla./American Heritage52 Dee Liner DL So. 6-3 295 SQ Muscle Shoals, Ala./Muscle Shoals51 Jake Long DL So. 5-10 229 SQ Vestavia Hills, Ala./Vestavia Hills68 Isaac Luatua OL Jr. 6-2 315 1L La Mirada, Calif./La Mirada55 Cole Mazza SN So. 6-1 251 1L Bakersfield, Calif./Liberty47 Corey McCarron TE Jr. 6-2 245 1L Mobile, Ala./Spanish Fort34 Christian Miller LB Fr. 6-4 215 HS Columbia, S.C./Spring Valley60 Brandon Moore OL Jr. 6-0 277 SQ Cincinnati, Ohio/Hills Christian Academy11 Alec Morris QB So. 6-3 230 SQ Allen, Texas/Allen16 Jamey Mosley LB Fr. 6-5 210 HS Mobile, Ala./Theodore46 Michael Nysewander TE Sr. 6-1 238 SQ Hoover, Ala./Hoover53 Anthony Orr DL Sr. 6-4 289 1L Madison, Ala./Sparkman38 Tyler Owens LB Sr. 6-0 225 SQ Columbiana, Ala./Clay-Chalkville61 Austin Peavler OL So. 6-3 317 SQ Wellington, Fla./Wellington Community25 Buddy Pell RB Fr. 6-0 200 HS Mountain Brook, Ala./Mountain Brook27 Nick Perry DB Sr. 6-1 211 3L Prattville, Ala./Prattville57 D.J. Pettway DL Jr. 6-3 265 JC/1L Pensacola, Fla./Catholic/E. Mississippi CC71 Ross Pierschbacher OL Fr. 6-4 295 HS Cedar Falls, Iowa/Cedar Falls97 John Pizzitola P So. 5-11 175 SQ Birmingham, Ala./Spain Park66 Chris Posa OL So. 6-3 269 SQ Commerce, Mich./St. Mary’s Prep89 Armani Purifoye WR Fr. 6-1 187 HS Kingsland, Ga./Camden County19 Reggie Ragland LB Jr. 6-2 254 2L Madison, Ala./Bob Jones96 Gunnar Raborn K Fr. 5-10 185 HS Lafayette, La./St. Thomas More90 Jarran Reed DL Jr. 6-4 315 JC Goldsboro, N.C./Goldsboro/Hargrave/E. Mississippi CC86 A’Shawn Robinson DL So. 6-4 320 1L Fort Worth, Texas/Arlington Heights74 Cam Robinson OL Fr. 6-6 323 HS Monroe, La./West Monroe15 JK Scott P Fr. 6-4 185 HS Denver, Colo./Mullen79 Austin Shepherd OL Sr. 6-5 320 3L Buford, Ga./North Gwinnett52 Andre Sims OL So. 6-3 312 SQ Montgomery, Ala./Sidney Lanier6 Blake Sims QB Sr. 6-0 208 3L Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville7 Cam Sims WR Fr. 6-4 208 HS Monroe, La./Ouachita Parish24 Geno Smith DB Jr. 6-0 197 2L Atlanta, Ga./St. Pius X21 Maurice Smith DB So. 6-0 195 1L Sugar Land, Texas/Fort Bend Dulles91 O.J. Smith DL Fr. 6-2 330 HS Bossier City, La./Airline22 Nate Staskelunas DB So. 6-3 206 SQ Greenville, N.C./Arendell Parrott Academy13 ArDarius Stewart WR Fr. 6-0 193 RS Fultondale, Ala./Fultondale3 Bradley Sylve DB Jr. 5-11 180 2L Port Sulphur, La./South Plaquemines50 Alphonse Taylor OL So. 6-5 325 1L Mobile, Ala./Davidson59 MK Taylor SN Sr. 5-10 230 SQ Oxford, Ala./Oxford28 Altee Tenpenny RB So. 6-0 218 1L North Little Rock, Ark./North Little Rock54 Dalvin Tomlinson DL So. 6-2 290 1L McDonough, Ga./Henry County84 Brian Vogler TE Sr. 6-7 263 3L Columbus, Ga./Brookstone69 Paul Waldrop OL Jr. 6-4 285 SQ Phenix City, Ala./Central44 Levi Wallace DB Fr. 6-1 172 HS Tucson, Ariz./Tucson23 Jabriel Washington DB Jr. 5-11 183 2L Jackson, Tenn./Trinity Christian Academy82 Thayer Weaver WR Fr. 5-11 170 HS St. Louis, Mo./DeSmet2 DeAndrew White WR Sr. 6-0 192 3L Houston, Texas/North Shore20 Jarrick Williams DB Sr. 6-1 215 3L Mobile, Ala./Blount49 Kieran Williams TE Fr. 6-4 243 RS Lawrenceville, Ga./Archer56 Tim Williams LB So. 6-3 242 1L Baton Rouge, La./University Lab4 T.J. Yeldon RB Jr. 6-2 221 2L Daphne, Ala./Daphne

No. Name Pos.47 Xzavier Dickson LB47 Corey McCarron TE 48 David D’Amico TE48 Bo Grant DB49 Kieran Williams TE50 Alphonse Taylor OL51 Jake Long DL52 Dee Liner DL52 Andre Sims OL53 Anthony Orr DL54 Dalvin Tomlinson DL55 Josh Dickerson LB55 Cole Mazza SN56 Tim Williams LB57 D.J. Pettway DL58 Alex Harrelson SN59 MK Taylor SN60 Brandon Moore OL61 Austin Peavler OL62 Will Davis OL63 J.C. Hassenauer OL64 Grant Hill OL66 Chris Posa OL67 Josh Casher OL68 Isaac Luatua OL69 Joshua Frazier DL69 Paul Waldrop OL70 Ryan Kelly OL71 Ross Pierschbacher OL72 Leon Brown OL74 Cam Robinson OL75 Bradley Bozeman OL76 Dominick Jackson OL77 Arie Kouandjio OL79 Austin Shepherd OL80 Raheem Falkins WR81 Derek Kief WR82 Thayer Weaver WR83 Ty Flournoy-Smith TE84 Brian Vogler TE85 Malcolm Faciane TE85 Korren Kirven DL86 Truett Harris TE86 A’Shawn Robinson DL87 Parker Barrineau WR 88 O.J. Howard TE89 Brandon Greene TE89 Bernel Jones DL 89 Armani Purifoye WR90 Jarran Reed DL91 O.J. Smith DL93 Jonathan Allen DL94 Dakota Ball DL95 Darren Lake DL96 Stephen Hodge DL96 Gunnar Raborn K97 John Pizzitola P98 Adrian Lamothe P99 Adam Griffith PK99 Brandon Ivory DL


2014 DEPTH CHART

Alabama Crimson Tide Depth ChartDEFENSE

DE 93 Jonathan Allen 6-3 272 So. Leesburg, Va. 54 Dalvin Tomlinson 6-2 290 So. McDonough, Ga. 52 Dee Liner 6-3 295 So. Muscle Shoals, Ala.NG 86 A’Shawn Robinson 6-4 320 So. Fort Worth, Texas 99 Brandon Ivory 6-4 308 Sr. Memphis, Tenn. OR 95 Darren Lake 6-3 323 Jr. York, Ala. DE 90 Jarran Reed 6-4 315 Jr. Goldsboro, N.C. OR 57 D.J. Pettway 6-3 265 Jr. Pensacola, Fla. 9 Da’Shawn Hand 6-4 273 Fr. Woodbridge, Va. JACK 47 Xzavier Dickson 6-3 268 Sr. Griffi n, Ga. 7 Ryan Anderson 6-2 258 So. Daphne, Ala. 56 Tim Williams 6-3 242 So. Baton Rouge, La.SAM 30 Denzel Devall 6-2 254 Jr. Bastrop, La. 7 Ryan Anderson 6-2 258 So. Daphne, Ala. OR 25 Dillon Lee 6-4 243 Jr. Buford, Ga.MIKE 33 Trey DePriest 6-2 250 Sr. Springfi eld, Ohio 10 Reuben Foster 6-1 244 So. Auburn, Ala. 11 Shaun Dion Hamilton 6-0 233 Fr. Montgomery, Ala.WILL 19 Reggie Ragland 6-2 254 Jr. Madison, Ala. 10 Reuben Foster 6-1 244 So. Auburn, Ala. 35 Walker Jones 6-2 238 Fr. Germantown, Tenn.CB 4 Eddie Jackson 6-0 188 So. Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. 2 Tony Brown 6-0 198 Fr. Beaumont, Texas CB 5 Cyrus Jones 5-10 194 Jr. Baltimore, Md. 21 Maurice Smith 6-0 195 So. Sugar Land, Texas 3 Bradley Sylve 5-11 180 Jr. Port Sulphur, La.SS 26 Landon Collins 6-0 222 Jr. Geismar, La. 20 Jarrick Williams 6-1 215 Sr. Mobile, Ala. 6 Hootie Jones 6-2 221 Fr. Monroe, La.FS 27 Nick Perry 6-1 211 Sr. Prattville, Ala. OR 24 Geno Smith 6-0 197 Jr. Atlanta, Ga. 23 Jabriel Washington 5-11 183 Jr. Jackson, Tenn.STAR 24 Geno Smith 6-0 197 Jr. Atlanta, Ga. OR 20 Jarrick Williams 6-1 215 Sr. Mobile, Ala. 21 Maurice Smith 6-0 195 So. Sugar Land, Texas

OFFENSE

LT 74 Cam Robinson 6-6 323 Fr. Monroe, La. 71 Ross Pierschbacher 6-4 295 Fr. Cedar Falls, Iowa LG 77 Arie Kouandjio 6-5 315 Sr. Hyattsville, Md. 68 Isaac Luatua 6-2 315 Jr. La Mirada, Calif.C 70 Ryan Kelly 6-5 296 Jr. West Chester, Ohio 75 Bradley Bozeman 6-5 325 Fr. Roanoke, Va. 63 J.C. Hassenauer 6-3 290 Fr. Woodbury, Minn.RG 72 Leon Brown 6-6 320 Sr. Riverdale, Md. OR 50 Alphonse Taylor 6-5 325 So. Mobile, Ala. RT 79 Austin Shepherd 6-5 320 Sr. Buford, Ga. 76 Dominick Jackson 6-7 320 Jr. Cupertino, Calif. TE 84 Brian Vogler 6-7 263 Sr. Columbus, Ga. OR 88 O.J. Howard 6-6 240 So. Prattville, Ala. 89 Brandon Green 6-5 304 So. Ellenwood, Ga. 94 Dakota Ball 6-2 280 So. Lindale, Ga. 83 Ty Flournoy-Smith 6-3 245 Jr. Moultrie, Ga.FB 45 Jalston Fowler 6-1 248 Sr. Mobile, Ala. 46 Michael Nysewander 6-1 238 Sr. Hoover, Ala. QB 6 Blake Sims 6-0 208 Sr. Gainesville, Ga. 14 Jake Coker 6-5 230 Jr. Mobile, Ala. 11 Alec Morris 6-3 230 So. Allen, TexasRB 4 T.J. Yeldon 6-2 221 Jr. Daphne, Ala. 27 Derrick Henry 6-3 241 So. Yulee, Fla. 20 Tyren Jones 5-9 212 Fr. Marietta, Ga.X 9 Amari Cooper 6-1 210 Jr. Miami, Fla. 7 Cam Sims 6-4 208 Fr. Monroe, La. 8 Robert Foster 6-3 191 RS-Fr. Monaca, Penn.H 22 Christion Jones 5-11 187 Sr. Adamsville, Ala. 1 Chris Black 5-11 186 So. Jacksonville, Fla. Z 2 DeAndrew White 6-0 192 Sr. Houston, Texas 13 ArDarius Stewart 6-0 193 Fr. Fultondale, Ala. 1 Chris Black 5-11 186 So. Jacksonville, Fla.

SPECIAL TEAMS

PK/KO 99 Adam Griffi th 5-10 188 So. Calhoun, Ga. 15 JK Scott 6-4 185 Fr. Denver, Colo. OR 96 Gunnar Raborn 5-10 185 Fr. Lafayette, La.HOLD 18 Cooper Bateman 6-3 215 RS Fr. Murray, Utah 11 Alec Morris 6-3 230 So. Allen, TexasP 15 JK Scott 6-4 185 Fr. Denver, Colo. 11 Alec Morris 6-3 230 So. Allen, TexasSN 55 Cole Mazza 6-1 251 So. Bakersfi eld, Calif. 50 MK Taylor 5-10 230 Sr. Oxford, Ala. OR 46 Michael Nysewander 6-1 238 Sr. Hoover, Ala.PR 22 Christion Jones 5-11 185 Jr. Adamsville, Ala. 5 Cyrus Jones 5-10 194 Jr. Baltimore, Md.KOR 22 Christion Jones 5-11 187 Sr. Adamsville, Ala. AND 26 Landon Collins 6-0 222 So. Geismar, La. 5 Cyrus Jones 5-10 194 Jr. Baltimore, Md. AND 13 ArDarius Stewart 6-0 193 Fr. Fultondale, Ala.

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JONATHANALLEN

Leesburg, Va./Stone Bridge

So. • 6-3 • 280 • 1L

DL

93SOPHOMORE (2014): Established himself as a playmaker at defensive end and one of the Crimson Tide’s top pass rushers ... first team All-SEC by the Associated Press ... second on the team with 9.5 tackles for loss (-35 yards) and has 4.5 sacks (-26 yards) ... has 31 total tackles with 14 solo stops and six quarterback hurries ... blocked the decisive extra point at Arkansas ... played in all 13 games and has made 11 starts ... earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaching staff against West Virginia, FAU and Tennessee ... also earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his blocked PAT at Arkansas. West Virginia: Registered five tackles with two tackles for loss (-12 yards) and one sack (-11 yards) ... helped limit the Mountaineers to just 28 rushing yards on 24 carries ... earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the coaches. FAU: Recorded a tackle for a loss of three yards as the Crimson Tide limited the Owls to 145 total yards, including just 57 rushing ... added an assisted tackle in just over one half of play ... earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Southern Miss: Made at least one tackle for loss for the third straight game and picked up two quarterback hurries ... added one solo and one assisted tackle as the Tide limited the Eagles to 56 yards rushing and a lowly 263 total yards. Florida: Registered one assisted tackle as the Tide held the Gators to only 200 total yards. Ole Miss: Recorded five tackles with two solo stops ... had 1.5 tackles for loss (-3 yards) and a quarterback hurry. Arkansas: Blocked the deciding extra point to give the Tide a 14-13 win in Fayetteville ... added a quarterback hurry. Texas A&M: Recorded three half sacks for a loss of four yards ... batted down passes as UA limited the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards. Tennessee: Earned Defensive Player of the Week honors versus the Vols with three tackles and half of a tackle for loss. LSU: Sacked LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings on the first drive of the game ... finished with two tackles as the Tide limited LSU to 76 total yards passing. Mississippi State: Recorded three assisted tackles in a 25-20 win over the No. 1 team in the nation. Western Carolina: Had a game-high two quarterback hurries with two tackles ...helped limit the Catamounts to minus-eight yards rushing. Auburn: Dropped Tigers’ quarterback Nick Marshall for a sack and finished with three solo tackles. Missouri: Helped hold the Tigers to just 41 rushing yards and had one quarterback hurry.

ALLEN’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2013 12-0 16 10 6 3-11 1 0.5-5 1 0 0 0-02014 13-10 31 14 17 9.5-35 6 4.5-26 0 0 1 0-0Total 25-10 47 24 23 12.5-46 7 5-31 1 0 1 0-0

ALLEN’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 (twice); last at Ole Miss, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . 2.0 (twice); last vs. West Virginia, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 vs. West Virginia, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 vs. Texas A&M, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 vs. West Virginia, 2014Quarterback Hurries . . . 2 (twice); last vs. Western Carolina, 2014

Forced Fumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Chattanooga, 2013Block Point After Touchdown . . . . . . . . 1 at Arkansas, 2014

RYANANDERSON

Daphne, Ala./Daphne

So. • 6-2 • 258 • 1L

LB

7SOPHOMORE (2014): Has seen action in all 13 games and has recorded 24 tackles, including three sacks (-28 yards), 7.0 tackles for loss (-36 yards), a fumble recovery and nine quarterback hurries ... earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the coaching staff following the Arkansas and Texas A&M victories. FAU: Came off the bench to record two tackles, including his second career sack. Southern Miss: Recorded a sack for an eight-yard loss in the win over the Eagles. Florida: Made two tackles, including one solo stop as the Tide limited the Gators to only 200 total yards. Ole Miss: Came off the bench to tally a single quarterback hurry. Arkansas: Earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the coaching staff after making three tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss (-6 yards) and one sack (-5 yards) ... recovered a fumble and returned it three yards. Texas A&M: Made six tackles and earned Defensive Player of the Week honors form the Alabama coaches after posting the highest production point totals against the Aggies ... helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to 172 yards, including just 31 yards rushing. Tennessee: Notched four total tackles in Knoxville with one solo stop ... added one tackle for loss (-3 yards). LSU: Made two assisted tackles in the Crimson Tide’s overtime victory in Baton Rouge. Mississippi State: Recorded two assisted tackles with half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard) ... harassed the Bulldogs’ quarterback with two hurries. Western Carolina: Had one quarterback hurry against the Catamounts. Auburn: Finished with one tackle for loss (-2 yards). Missouri: Had a career-best three quarterback hurries and assited on one tackle.

ANDERSON’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2013 13-0 5 2 3 1.5-4 1 1.5-4 0 0-0 0 0-02014 13-0 24 10 14 7-36 9 3-28 0 1-3 0 0-0Total 26-0 29 12 17 8.5-40 10 4.5-32 0 1-3 0 0-0

ANDERSON’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 vs. Texas A&M, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 at Arkansas, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 vs. FAU, 2014Quarterback Hurries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Missouri, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (four times); last at Arkansas, 2014Kick Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Auburn, 2013Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 at Auburn, 2013Fumble Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Arkansas, 2014

DAKOTABALL

Lindale, Ga./Pepperell

So. • 6-2 • 280 • SQ

TE

94SOPHOMORE (2014): Has seen action in 13 games this season ... got his first playing time at tight end in the season opener against West Virginia ... does not have a catch this season.

PARKERBARRINEAU

Northport, Ala./American Christian Academy

Jr. • 6-0 • 184 • 1L

WR

87JUNIOR (2014): Registered his first game action of 2014 against Southern Miss ... backs up Christion Jones and Chris Black at H wide receiver ... has seen action on special teams at Ole Miss, at Arkansas, against Texas A&M, at LSU, home versus Mississippi State, Western Carolina and Auburn, and then in the SEC Championship against Missouri ... also got playing time at wide receiver against WCU ... made one tackle on special teams in the Iron Bowl.

BARRINEAU’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year G-S Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP2013 7-0 2 16 8.0 0 102014 9-0 0 0 0.0 0 0Total 16-0 2 16 8.0 0 10

BARRINEAU’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at Kentucky, 2013Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 at Kentucky, 2013Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 at Kentucky, 2013


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CHRISBLACK

Jacksonville, Fla./First Coast

So. • 5-11 • 186 • 1L

WR

5SOPHOMORE (2014): A regular in Alabama’s deep and talented rotation at wide receiver ... played in 10 games, making three starts and has 13 receptions for 101 yards ... 10 of his 13 receptions have resulted in a first down ... has four explosive plays of 16 or more yards. West Virginia: Came off the bench to catch one pass for eight yards in the Crimson Tide’s 33-23 win. FAU: Recorded three catches for 45 yards with a long of 19. Southern Miss: Caught one pass for five yards. Ole Miss: Both receptions converted first downs for Alabama, covering nine and 10 yards, respectively. Tennessee: Started but did not have a reception. Western Carolina: Caught a career-high six passes for a career-best 101 yards ... averaged 16.8 yards per catch ... four of those catches resulted in first downs and three were explosive plays of 16 yards or more.

BLACK’S CAREER STATISTICS

Rushing ReceivingYear G-S Att Yds Avg. TD LP Rec Yds Avg. TD LP2013 8-0 1 31 31.0 1 31 8 79 9.9 2 162014 10-3 0 0 0.0 0 0 13 178 13.7 0 26Total 18-3 1 31 31.0 1 31 21 257 12.2 2 26

BLACK’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . 6 (twice); last vs. Western Carolina, 2014Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . 101 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Chattanooga, 2013Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 vs. Chattanooga, 2013Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 vs. Chattanooga, 2013Touchdowns . . . 1 (three times); last vs. Chattanooga, 2013

BRADLEYBOZEMAN

Roanoke, Ala./Handley

Fr. • 6-5 • 325 • RS

OL

75SOPHOMORE (2014): A redshirt freshman that has played in nine games with two starts (Arkansas and Texas A&M) ... made his first career start in crimson and white at Arkansas ... replaced injured starting center Ryan Kelly at Ole Miss. Arkansas: Graded out at 86 percent and led the team with three knockdown blocks. Texas A&M: Made his second straight start ... helped the line block for 298 yards rushing ... did not allow a sack and graded out at 90 percent. Western Carolina: Had one knockdown block while playing 28 snaps.

LEONBROWN

Riverdale, Md./Parkdale/ASA College

Sr. • 6-6 • 320 • 1L

OL

72SENIOR (2014): Has started 11 games at right guard this season while playing in all 13 contests ... helps an Alabama offense that is averaging 209.5 yards rushing per game, which ranks sixth in the SEC and 34th nationally ... the line has surrendered just 13 sacks this season to rank first in the SEC and 10th nationally (1.00 per game) ... blocking for 490.5 yards of total offense per game (second in the SEC and 16th nationally) ... blocked for seven 100-yard rushers this season and eight in his career as a starter. West Virginia: Blocked for 538 yards of total offense and did not surrender a sack ... opened holes for 288 yards rushing with two 100-yard backs. FAU: Came off the bench to see time at right guard ... helped UA roll up 620 yards of total offense. Southern Miss: Started at right guard and had two knockdown blocks ... helped the Tide roll up 333 yards on the ground and 546 yards of total offense. Florida: Graded out at a team-high 91 percent with four knockdown blocks ... opened holes for the second-most yards in school history as the Crimson Tide complied 672 total yards, including 449 in the air and 223 on the ground ... blocked for his third 100-yard rushing game of the season as sophomore tailback Derrick Henry gained 111 yards on 20 carries ... made his first tackle of the season. Ole Miss: Started and recorded two knockdown blocks in his fourth start of the season ... opened holes for T.J. Yeldon’s 123 yards rushing. Arkansas: Did not start but replaced Alphonse Taylor at right guard in the second half. Texas A&M: Made his fifth start at right guard ... helped the line block for 298 yards rushing ... did not allow a sack and had one knockdown block. Tennessee: Recorded three knockdown blocks in his sixth start at right guard ... helped Alabama amass 469 yards of total offense, including 183 yards rushing. LSU: Started at right guard as Alabama rallied for a 20-13 win in overtime. Mississippi State: Played one of his best games of the season, grading out at 88 percent ... helped open holes against one of the stoutest defensive lines in the nation in the No. 1 Bulldogs ... did not allow a sack. Western Carolina: Helped open holes for 275 yards on the ground ... provided time for 337 yards passing while not allowing a sack ... had one knockdown block. Auburn: Had a team-high four knockdown blocks while opening holes for 227 rushing yards and 539 yards of total offense. Missouri: Opened holes for 242 rushing yards and 504 yards of total offense — the most allowed by the Tigers all season.

TONY BROWN

Beaumont, Texas/Ozen

Fr. • 6-0 • 190 • HS

DB

2FRESHMAN (2014): Has appeared in 12 games and made two starts (Florida and Ole Miss) … has nine tackles, including one for loss and six solo stops this season ... has one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry. FAU: Recorded the first tackle of his career. Florida: Finished with three total tackles, including one for a loss of six yards. Texas A&M: Came off the bench and registered one quarterback hurry. Tennessee: Made one solo tackle on special teams for the Tide.

BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2014 12-2 9 6 3 1-6 1 0 0 0 1 0

BROWN’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 at Ole Miss, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Florida, 2014Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Ole Miss, 2014

JAKE COKER

Mobile, Ala./St. Paul’sFlorida State

Jr. • 6-5 • 230 • TR

QB

14JUNIOR (2014): Has seen action in seven games this season ... transferred from Florida State in May of 2014 after backing up for the Seminoles in 2012 and 2013 ... completed 64.4 percent of his passes (38-of-59) for 403 yards and four touchdowns ... has a passer efficiency rating of 144.16 ... has not thrown an interception ... has rushed seven times for 13 yards and taken three sacks. West Virginia: Came off the bench in the game’s final drive for two plays. FAU: Entered on the game’s fourth offensive possession for Alabama ... completed 15-of-24 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown ... long throw was a 43-yard completion to ArDarius Stewart ... also rushed four times for 23 yards while taking one sack. Southern Miss: Came off the bench in the third quarter to throw for 48 yards on 5-of-7 passing with a long completion of 22 yards. Florida: Came off the bench when Blake Sims left with an injury late in third quarter to throw a four-yard touchdown pass to Amari Cooper ... finished 1-for-2 passing. Texas A&M: Entered the game early in the third quarter ... was 5-of-8 passing for 36 yards and a touchdown ... found Ty Flournoy-Smith on a 14-yard touchdown strike in the fourth quarter. Western Carolina: Came off the bench to throw for 115 yards and

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one touchdown ... completed 66.7 percent of his passes (12-of-18) with one touchdown.

COKER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Passing RushingYear G-S Com-Att-Int Pct. Yds TD LP No. Yds Avg. TD LP2012* 4-0 3-5-0 60.0 45 1 19 0 0 0.0 0 02013* 8-0 18-36-1 50.0 250 0 42 10 15 1.5 1 242014 6-0 38-59-0 64.4 403 4 43 7 13 1.9 0 15Total 18-0 59-100-1 59.0 696 5 43 17 28 1.6 1 24*at FSU

COKER’S ALABAMA CAREER BESTS

Completions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 vs. FAU, 2014 Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 vs. FAU, 2014 Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 vs. FAU, 2014 Long Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 vs. FAU, 2014Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. FAU, 2014 Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 vs. FAU, 2014Long Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 vs. FAU, 2014

LANDONCOLLINS

New Orleans, La./Dutchtown

Jr. • 6-0 • 222 • 2L

DB

26JUNIOR (2014): Anchor of the Alabama secondary and the Crimson Tide’s most experienced defensive back ... signal-caller in the Alabama secondary ... unanimous first team All-American (Walter Camp, FWAA, AFCA, AP & Sporting News) ... leads the nation’s No. 4 scoring defense ... first team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press and league coaches … finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award in 2014 after being a semifinalist 2013 ... also a finalist for the Nagurski Award and the Lott Trophy … midseason All-American by Sports Illustrated ... started all 13 games at strong safety and leads the team with 91 tackles ... has a team-best three interceptions and the second-most pass breakups with six on the year ... two of those interceptions sealed Alabama victories at Arkansas and against No. 1 Mississippi State ... earned Defensive Player of the Week honors for his play against West Virginia, Southern Miss, Florida, at Arkansas, at LSU and Western Carolina ... named a Lott Trophy Star of the Week for his play against the Gators and top-ranked Bulldogs ... has two double-digit tackle games this season. West Virginia: Made a team-high 11 tackles with four solo stops ... helped the Tide defense limit the Mountaineers to just 28 yards rushing and 393 total yards ... earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the coaching staff. FAU: Recorded four tackles with two solo stops as the Tide limited the Owls to just 145 total yards and 57 yards rushing. Southern Miss: Registered a career-best 12 tackles with six solo stops ... had half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard) ... added a quarterback hurry as Alabama limited the Golden Eagles to 56 yards rushing and 263 total yards. Florida: Made five tackles with two solo stops and half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard) ... picked off his first pass of the season and returned it 12 yards ... also broke up two passes against the Gators

while holding UF to just 93 yards passing. Ole Miss: Recorded six total tackles with two solo stops. Arkansas: His fourth-quarter interception sealed the win for the Crimson Tide ... recorded eight tackles with three solo stops ... matched his season high with two pass breakups ... notched a tackle for loss (-3 yards). Texas A&M: Made four tackles with three solo stops ... added a quarterback hurry and broke up his fifth pass of the season, which he nearly intercepted ... helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards, 393 yards below its average ... also held A&M to 218 passing yards below its average. Tennessee: Registered four solo tackles in the Tide’s 34-20 win in Knoxville. LSU: Totaled seven tackles in the game with five solo stops ... helped limit the Tigers to just 76 passing yards and 13 points ... turned heads with a big hit on LSU running back Leonard Fournette. Mississippi State: His third pick of the season sealed the Crimson Tide’s win over the top-ranked Bulldogs ... finished with seven tackles, including four solo stops ... named the Lott Trophy Star of the Week ... also garnered Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts against MSU. Western Carolina: Recorded a team-high seven tackles with four solo stops and half of a tackle for loss ... thwarted a Catamounts’ scoring drive by snuffing out a fake field goal. Auburn: Made nine tackles with

six solo stops ... broke up one pass to help the Tide earn its second Iron Bowl victory in the last three years. Missouri: Registered seven tackles with six solo stops as the Crimson Tide limited the Tigers to 13 points and just 41 rushing yards ... had one tackle for loss (-1 yard) ... forced a fumble and then recovered it to end the Tigers final scoring opportunity in the fourth quarter.

COLLINS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2012 14-0 17 8 9 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0-02013 13-9 70 52 18 4.0-7 2 0-0 2 2-5 6 2-892014 13-13 91 51 40 3.5-7 2 0-0 1 1-0 6 3-14Total 40-22 178 111 67 7.5-14 4 0-0 3 3-5 12 5-103

COLLINS’ CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 vs. Southern Miss, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 vs. LSU, 2013Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 at Arkansas, 2014Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Colorado State, 2013Forced Fumbles . . . . 1 (three times); last vs. Missouri, 2014Fumble Recoveries . . 1 (three times); last at Missouri, 2014Quarterback Hurries . . 1 (three times); last vs. So. Miss, 2014Interceptions . . . 1 (five times); last vs. Mississippi St., 2014Interception Return Yards . . . . . . . . 89 vs. Tennessee, 2013Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Tennessee, 2013

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AMARICOOPER

Miami, Fla./Northwestern

Jr. • 6-1 • 210 • 2L

WR

9JUNIOR (2014): Arguably the nation’s best college football player ... winner of the Biletnikoff Award, which goes to the nation’s outstanding receiver ... was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and a unanimous first team All-American (Walter Camp, FWAA, AFCA, AP & Sporting News) ... SEC Offensive Player of the Year and first team All-SEC by the Associated Press and league coaches ... SEC Back of the Year by the Monday Morning Touchdown Club ... leads the nation in receiving yards (1,656) and receptions (115) ... is second in receiving yards per game (127.4) ... ranks second in receptions per game (8.8) and third in receiving touchdowns (14) ... a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year … semifinalist for the Maxwell Award ... consensus preseason All-American and midseason All-American ... has a school-record 115 receptions for an Alabama-best 1,656 yards, both of which lead the SEC ... the 115 catches are the most in SEC history while the yards rank second ... his 14 receiving touchdowns is a school record, breaking his mark set in 2012 ... became Alabama’s all-time leader in receiving yards at LSU and then surpassed the 3,000-yard barrier against No. 1 Mississippi State and now has 3,392 ... ranks second in SEC history in career receiving yards and third in receptions ... the second player in school history to record two 1,000 yard receiving seasons (had 1,000 yards

in 2012) ... third in the SEC with an average of 129.2 all-purpose yards per game ... averaging 14.4 yards per catch ... has seven 100-yard receiving games this season and 14 in his career, both of which are school records ... has five rushes for 23 yards and two first downs ... leads the team offensively with 34 explosive plays, including 33 receptions of 16 yards or more and one rush of 12 yards or more ... 70 of his 115 catches have resulted in Alabama first downs, including 25 on third down — both SEC highs ... UA’s career record holder for receiving touchdowns with 29 and catches (219) ... Walter Camp and Athlon National Player of the Week and SEC Offensive Player oft he Week following the Auburn game ... SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week and College Football Performance Award Wide Receiver of the Week against Florida ... Offensive Player of the Week in the first four games by the Alabama coaching staff and then at Tennessee and against Auburn. West Virginia: Came up one catch shy of equaling the school record for receptions in a game with 12 catches for 130 yards. FAU: Tied the Alabama record for receptions in a game with 13 ... recorded his second 100-yard receiving game of the season with a then-career-high 189 yards ... scored his first touchdown of the season with a 52-yard catch-and-run on a wide receiver screen ... also rushed one time for 20 yards, converting a Tide first down. Southern Miss: Hauled in eight catches for 135 yards and one touchdown ... scored from 22 yards out on the Tide’s first drive ... all eight catches converted UA first downs ... averaged 16.9 yards per catch ... rushed once for nine yards and a first down ... recorded his fifth straight 100-yard receiving game. Florida: Tore through the Gators’ vaunted secondary with 10 receptions for 201 yards and a career-best three touchdowns ... averaged 20.1 yards per catch, including a 79-yard scoring strike in the first quarter ... had three explosive plays

of 16 yards or more and six first-down catches with two on third down. Ole Miss: Hauled in nine passes for 91 yards ... six catches converted first downs, including two on third down. Arkansas: Caught just two passes for 22 yards and one first down ... a minor injury slowed his production. Texas A&M: Recorded his fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season with eight catches for 140 yards and two scores ... three grabs were explosive plays, including a 45-yard touchdown grab ... five catches resulted in first downs. Tennessee: Set a school record with 224 receiving yards in Knoxville ... hauled in nine passes with two touchdowns ... averaged 24.9 yards per catch against the Vols ... scored on an 80-yard touchdown strike on the first play of the game and then caught a 41-yard score on the Tide’s second drive ... had four explosive receptions with seven first-down grabs, including three on third down ... had 185 receiving yards at the end of the first quarter and 194 at half. LSU: Hauled in eight catches for 83 yards and his 10th touchdown of the season on a highlight-reel catch-and-run from 23 yards away ... converted four first downs, including two on third down. Mississippi State: Was instrumental in two of Alabama’s touchdowns against the top-ranked Bulldogs ... went up and over a MSU defender for a four-yard touchdown and then split a double team and high-pointed a 50-yard reception to State’s one-yard line ... finished with eight receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown. Western Carolina: Caught three passes for 46 yards and two first downs on the first drive of the game ... left with a minor injury and did not return as a precaution ... his three catches tied him for the school’s career reception record with 194. Auburn: Equaled his school records with 13 receptions for 224 yards and three touchdowns ... had five explosive catches of 16 yards or more ... caught touchdown passes of 17, 39 and 75 yards to earn Walter Camp and SEC Player of the Week honors. Missouri: Set the SEC Championship Game record with 12 receptions while breaking the league’s single-season record for catches with 115 at the conclusion of the game ... had 83 receiving yards with a long of 17 yards ... rushed one time for nine yards ... hauled in five catches for first downs.

COOPER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year G-S Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP2012 14-9 59 1,000 16.9 11 542013 12-7 45 736 16.4 4 992014 13-13 115 1,656 14.4 14 80Total 39-29 219 3,392 15.5 29 99

COOPER’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 (twice); last vs. Auburn, 2014Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 (twice); last vs. Auburn, 2014Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 at Auburn, 2013Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (twice); last vs. Auburn, 2014

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TREYDEPRIEST

Springfi eld, Ohio/Springfi eld

Sr. • 6-2 • 250 • 3L

LB

33SENIOR (2014): Member of the Butkus Award Watch List ... the Crimson Tide’s signal-caller on defense and a steadying force ... has 38 career starts — 12 in 2014 — and 82 tackles this season with 37 solo stops ... first team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association and first team All-SEC by the league coaches ... second team All-SEC by the Associated Press ... has 3.5 tackles for loss (-13 yards), one forced fumble, three pass breakups and one quarterback hurry ... has had at least five tackles in 10-of-11 games with 14 against Auburn, nine at LSU and nine versus No. 1 Mississippi State ... named the Defensive Player of the Week by Alabama coaches after the Southern Miss, Florida and Arkansas games ... missed the season opener due to suspension. FAU: Started at mike linebacker and made four total tackles with a solo stop ... helped limit the Owls to just 57 yards rushing and 145 total yards. Southern Miss: Recorded six tackles with four solo stops and half of a tackle for loss ... added one quarterback hurry and helped limit USM to just 56 yards rushing. Florida: Made seven tackles with four solo stops as the Crimson Tide limited the Gators to 200 total yards, including 93 passing ... added half of a tackle for loss (-2 yards). Ole Miss: Logged six tackles with four solo stops and broke up one pass. Arkansas: Forced a fumble and made six tackles en route to earning Defensive Player of the Week honors from the Tide coaches ... led a defense that surrendered just 89 yards rushing to the league’s best rushing offense. Texas A&M: Made six tackles and added a pass breakup ... had half of a tackle for loss (-2 yards) ... helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards, 393 yards below their average, including only 31 yards rushing. Tennessee: Notched six tackles with four solo stops and half of a tackle for loss (-2 yards). LSU: Made a season-high nine tackles with three solo stops as Alabama allowed just 3.3 yards per rush and just 76 passing yards. Mississippi State: Registered nine tackles for the second straight week as the Tide took down the nation’s No. 1 team ... dropped MSU running back Josh Robinson in the end zone for a safety ... had four solo stops with half of a tackle for loss and held the Bulldogs’ rushing attack to 117 yards below their average. Western Carolina: Started and made five tackles, including two solo stops. Auburn: Recorded a career-best 14 tackles with seven solo stops, half of a tackle for loss and seven assisted tackles. Missouri: Had four tackles with one solo stop while helping limit the Tigers to just 41 rushing yards ... tipped one pass in the Tide’s 42-13 SEC Championship Game victory.

DEPRIEST’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2011 13-0 25 11 14 1.5-10 1 0-0 0 0 0 0-02012 14-13 59 30 29 4-16 2 0-0 0 0 2 0-02013 13-13 65 30 35 7.5-23 0 2-15 2 2 1 1-02014 12-12 82 37 45 3.5-13 1 0-0 1 0 3 0-0Total 52-38 231 108 123 16.5-62 4 2-15 3 2 6 1-0

DEPRIEST’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 vs. Auburn, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . 1.5 (twice); last at Auburn, 2013Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 at Auburn, 2013Quarterback Hurries . . 1 (four times); last vs. So. Miss, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at Auburn, 2013Forced Fumble. . . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at Auburn, 2013Fumble Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last vs. LSU, 2013Pass Breakups . . . . . . . 1 (six times); last vs. Missouri, 2014Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Chattanooga, 2013

DENZELDEVALL

Bastrop, La./Bastrop

Jr. • 6-2 • 254 • 2L

LB

30JUNIOR (2014): Has started seven games at outside linebacker, but has missed six games due to injury this season ... returned to the field in his home state of Louisiana against LSU ... has nine tackles on the season with one tackle for loss (-2 yards), two quarterback hurries and two solo stops. West Virginia: Notched three assisted tackles as the Crimson Tide limited the Mountaineers to just 28 yards rushing. FAU: Had one assisted tackle in the shutout win. Florida: Made two solo tackles and one tackle for loss (-2 yards) as the Tide limited the Gators to only 200 total yards. Ole Miss: Started and made one tackle before suffering a high-ankle sprain. LSU: Made his return to the field after missing three games ... started and made two assisted tackles and added a quarterback hurry. Mississippi State: Had one quarterback hurry against the No. 1 Bulldogs.

DEVALL’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU Int2012 14-0 18 7 11 3-28 3 2-15 0 1 0 0-02013 13-3 30 14 16 5.0-22 3 3-20 2 0 1 0-02014 7-7 9 2 7 1-2 2 0-0 0 0 0 0-0Total 34-10 57 23 34 9-52 8 5-35 2 1 1 0-0

DEVALL’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (three times); last vs. LSU, 2013Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . 2 (twice); last vs. Ole Miss, 2013Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 vs. Mississippi State, 2012Quarterback Hurries 2 (twice); last vs. Mississippi St., 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Ole Miss, 2013Forced Fumble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Texas A&M, 2013Fumble Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Arkansas, 2012Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Tennessee, 2013

XZAVIERDICKSON

Griffi n, Ga./Griffi n

Sr. • 6-3 • 268 • 3L

LB

47SENIOR (2014): One of the Crimson Tide’s best pass rushers ... has played in all 13 games with eight starts ... has 37 tackles on the season with a team-high 10.5 tackles for loss (-40 yards) and 8.0 sacks (-37 yards) ... added 10 quarterback hurries and two passes defended ... ranks 53rd nationally and ninth in the SEC with 0.62 sacks per game ... named the Defensive Player of the Week by the Alabama coaches following the Southern Miss and Ole Miss games. West Virginia: Equaled his career high with two sacks of Mountaineer quarterback Clint Trickett. FAU: Notched one unassisted tackle. Southern Miss: Made his third tackle for loss on the season (-1 yard) ... finished with three total tackles, including two solo stops ... recorded a team-high three quarterback hurries and defended two passes. Ole Miss: Registered two sacks for the second time this season ... tied his career high with six tackles (five solo), 3.5 of which were for loss (-7 yards). Arkansas: Recorded a career-high eight tackles, including seven solo stops, and one sack (-2 yards). Texas A&M: Had half of a quarterback sack (-2 yards) and an assisted tackle ... helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards, 393 yards below their average, including just 31 yards rushing. Tennessee: Made four tackles with one sack (-8 yards) ... fourth straight game with at least half of a sack. LSU: Recorded half of a sack (-2 yards) and finished with two tackles ... helped limit LSU to 76 yards passing while harassing the quarterback into a completion percentage of 30.8. Mississippi State: Had two assisted tackles and two quarterback hurries. Western Carolina: Made four tackles with two solo stops and helped hold the Catamounts to minus-eight yards rushing. Auburn: Recorded his eighth sack of the season, dropping the Tigers’ Nick Marshall for a loss of four yards ... finished with two solo tackles and one quarterback hurry. Missouri: Recorded a career-high four quarterback hurries ... had two solo tackles.

DICKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2011 7-0 3 2 1 1.5-7 0 0.5-5 0 0 0 0-02012 14-6 33 12 21 5-19 4 3.5-15 1 0 1 0-02013 12-0 13 5 8 2-9 2 1-8 0 0 0 0-02014 13-8 37 27 10 10.5-40 10 8-37 0 0 2 0-0Total 46-14 86 46 40 19-75 16 13-65 1 0 3 0-0

DICKSON’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 at Arkansas, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 at Ole Miss, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 vs. West Virginia, 2014Quarterback Hurries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Missouri, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (three times); last at Ole Miss, 2014Forced Fumbles . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Western Kentucky, 2012Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Southern Miss, 2014


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KENYANDRAKE

Powder Springs, Ga./Hillgrove

Jr. • 6-1 • 202 • 2L

RB

17JUNIOR (2014): A regular in the Alabama rotation at running back before breaking his left leg at Ole Miss in the fifth game of the 2014 season ... elusive with explosive speed that excels in third-down situations and catching the ball out of the backfield ... had 22 carries on the season for 112 yards and a 5.1 yards per carry average ... had four rushing touchdowns and six total scores ... caught five passes for 159 yards, averaging 31.8 yards per catch with two receiving touchdowns before his injury ... had two explosive rushes of 12 yards or more and two explosive receptions of 16 yards or more ... had converted 11 first downs this season, six rushing and five receiving ... named the Special Teams Player of the Week following the Southern Miss game. West Virginia: Rushed three times for seven yards in the season opener against the Mountaineers. FAU: Carried the ball six times for 31 yards and one rushing touchdown ... hauled in two receptions for 53 yards, including a 39-yard catch-and-run touchdown. Southern Miss: Recorded a career-high three rushing touchdowns ... averaged 6.6 yards per rush, carrying the ball nine times for 59 yards ... caught one pass for nine yards. Florida: Caught a career-long 87-yard touchdown on the Tide’s first play from scrimmage ... rushed four times for 15 yards with a long of 11 yards and one first down ... finished with 102 all-purpose yards. Ole Miss: Broke his lower left leg on his only catch of the game, a 10-yard gain for a first down.

DRAKE’S CAREER STATISTICS

Rushing ReceivingYear G-S Att Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP2012 12-0 42 281 6.7 5 38 0 0 0 0 02013 11-1 92 694 7.5 8 50 12 135 11.2 1 242014 5-2 22 112 5.1 4 29 5 159 31.8 2 87Total 28-2 156 1,087 7.0 17 50 17 294 17.3 3 87

DRAKE’S CAREER BESTS

Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 (twice); last vs. Tennessee, 2013Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 at Kentucky, 2013Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 vs. Ole Miss, 2013Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Southern Miss, 2014Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 at Kentucky, 2013Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 vs. Florida, 2014Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 vs. Florida, 2014Touchdowns: . . . . . . . .1 (three times); last vs. Florida, 2014 Blocked Punt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Colorado State, 20

RASHAANEVANS

Auburn, Ala./Auburn

Fr. • 6-3 • 225 • HS

LB

17FRESHMAN (2014): An outstanding athlete who is excelling on special teams while working his way onto the field at outside linebacker ... has played in 12 games ... has recorded 15 tackles on the season with two tackles for loss (-11 yards), one sack (-10 yards) and three quarterback hurries ... tied for the team lead in special teams tackles with 12 ... recorded a solo tackle on his first career kickoff coverage ... earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaching staff following the Southern Miss and Mississippi State games. West Virginia: Notched one solo tackle on kickoff coverage. FAU: Registered two unassisted tackles ... had first career sack for a 10-yard loss ... recorded first quarterback hurry. Southern Miss: Named the Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts against Southern Miss ... finished with two solo stops. Florida: Recorded one tackle off the bench at outside linebacker against the Gators. Texas A&M: Registered one tackle and helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards. Tennessee: Made one solo tackle on special teams in Knoxville. Mississippi State: Led the team with three special teams tackles to earn Special Teams Player of the Week honors from the coaching staff. Western Carolina: Made two tackles with one on kickoff coverage and one behind the line of scrimmage on defense. Auburn: Came off the bench late to provide a pass-rushing spark, tallying one quarterback hurry. Missouri: Made two special teams tackles and recorded a quarterback hurry ... both solo stops in the Tide’s SEC Championship Game victory over the Tigers.

EVANS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2014 12-0 15 11 4 2-11 3 1-10 0 0 0 0-0

EVANS’ CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Mississippi State, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. FAU, 2014Tackles for Loss . . 1 (twice); last vs. Western Carolina, 2014

MALCOMEFACIANE

Picayune, Miss./Picayune Memorial

Jr. • 6-5 • 265 • 2L

TE

85JUNIOR (2014): Played in eight games as a reserve tight end with one start at LSU ... Western Carolina: Posted a pair of receptions for two yards.

FACIANE’S CAREER STATISTICS

RECEIVINGYear G-S Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP2012 8-0 0 0 0.0 0 02013 8-0 2 14 7.0 0 82014 7-1 2 2 1.0 0 3Totals 23-1 4 16 4.0 0 8

FACIANE’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . 2 (twice); last vs. Western Carolina, 2014Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 vs. Georgia State, 2013Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 vs. Georgia State, 2013

RAHEEMFALKINS

New Orleans, La./G.W. Carver

So. • 6-4 • 210 • 1L

WR

80SOPHOMORE (2014): Played in eight games but has not recorded a catch ... has seen action against West Virginia, FAU, Southern Miss, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Western Carolina, Auburn and Missouri.

FALKINS’ CAREER STATISTICS


TYFLOURNOY-SMITH

Moultrie, Ga./Colquitt Co./UGA/Ga. Military

Jr. • 6-3 • 245 • JC

TE

83JUNIOR (2014): Earned playing time in four games this season ... has two catches on the season for 18 yards and a touchdown ... backs up tight ends O.J. Howard and Brian Vogler. Florida Atlantic: Hauled in a pass for four yards. Texas A&M: Tallied his first touchdown

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at Alabama with a 14-yard reception from Jake Coker in the fourth quarter.

FLOURNOY-SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS

RECEIVINGYear G-S Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP2014 4-0 2 18 9.0 1 14

FLOURNOY-SMITH’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. FAU, 2014Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. FAU, 2014

REUBENFOSTER

Auburn, Ala./Auburn

So. • 6-1 • 244 • 1L

LB

10SOPHOMORE (2014): Made his first career start at mike linebacker against West Virginia ... has 20 tackles on the season with nine solo stops, two tackles for loss (-5 yards) and one sack (-3 yards) ... played in 10 games and has the third-most special teams tackles on the team with seven ... developing a reputation for big hits ... missed the Tennessee game due to injury. West Virginia: Registered seven total tackles against the Mountaineers with two solo stops and a tackle for loss (-2 yards). FAU: Came off the bench to record two tackles. Southern Miss: Had one tackle as Alabama limited the Eagles to just 56 yards rushing. Florida: Recorded two tackles with a solo stop as the Tide limited the Gators to only 200 total yards ... both stops were big hits on kickoff coverage. Texas A&M: Made four tackles, including three solo tackles, and his first career sack (-3 yards) .... three of those tackles came on special teams. LSU: Notched two tackles in Death Valley, including a crushing special teams tackle in the final seconds of regulation after Alabama had tied the game. Mississippi State: Made one assisted tackle on special teams. Western Carolina: Notched one big hit on kickoff coverage.

FOSTER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2013 10-0 12 4 8 1.0-1 0 0-0 0 0 0 0-02014 10-1 20 9 11 2.0-5 0 1-3 0 0 0 0-0Total 20-1 32 13 19 3.0-6 0 1-3 0 0 0 0-0

FOSTER’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 vs. West Virginia, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . 1 (three times); last vs. Texas A&M, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Texas A&M, 2014

ROBERTFOSTER

Monaca, Pa./Central Valley

Fr. • 6-3 • 191 • RS

WR

8REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2014): Has seen action in eigth games while recording six catches for 44 yards and one solo tackle on special teams. FAU: Made his first career catch for three yards in the win over the Owls. Southern Miss: Had one catch for one yard. Western Carolina: Registered season highs with four catches for 40 yards ... three of those catches were for first downs ... also made one tackle.

FOSTER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Rushing ReceivingYear G-S Att Yds Avg. TD LP Rec Yds Avg. TD LP2014 8-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 6 44 7.3 0 14

FOSTER’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Western Carolina, 2014 Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . 40 vs. Western Carolina, 2014 Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 vs. Western Carolina, 2014

JALSTONFOWLER

Mobile, Ala./Vigor

Sr. • 6-1 • 248 • 3L

RB

45SENIOR (2014): A powerful running back who provides added dimensions of blocking and pass catching at fullback for the Crimson Tide’s offensive backfield ... played in all 13 games, making starts against West Virginia, Florida Atlantic, Ole Miss and Missouri in the SEC Championship Game … has nine receptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns ... has 12 rushes on the season for 69 yards ... averaging 5.8 yards per rush and 12.8 yards per reception ... has six first-down rushes and five first-down receptions, gaining a first down on 11 of his 21 touches this season ... earned Offensive Player of the Week honors for his play at Arkansas, against No. 1 Mississippi State and No. 15 Auburn. West Virginia: Recorded one catch for seven yards in the season opener against the Mountaineers. FAU: His three-yard reception from Jake Coker resulted in the Tide’s fourth touchdown of the game. Florida: Caught two passes for 21 yards and a touchdown. Ole Miss: Started but did not have any statistics. Arkansas: Hauled in one reception for nine yards and blocked extremely well at the point of attack to earn Offensive Player of the Week honors. Texas A&M: Caught one pass for 12 yards to convert an Alabama third down opportunity deep in Aggies territory. Tennessee: Had his first two carries of the season at Tennessee for 24 yards

... his long rush was 20 yards. LSU: Was a key factor in the running game with his punishing lead blocks ... had one carry for two yards and a first down. Mississippi State: Caught a career-long 35-yard reception in a win over the No. 1 Bulldogs to set up an Alabama touchdown ... also proved to be a devastating blocker in the run game. Western Carolina: Saw his most extended time at tailback this season, carrying five times for 30 yards with a long of 12 yards. Auburn: Was a force at fullback opening holes in the Tide’s running game ... rushed three times for 11 yards with a long of eight ... caught one pass for 15 yards and a first down. Missouri: Made his fourth start of the season at fullback ... caught one pass for 13 yards and an Alabama first down on the first play of the game ... rushed once for two yards.

FOWLER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Rushing ReceivingYear G-S Att Yds Avg. TD LP No. Yds Avg. TD LP2010 11-0 14 111 7.9 1 36 0 0 0 0 02011 13-0 56 385 6.9 4 69 0 0 0 0 02012 2-0 11 85 7.7 0 18 1 6 6.0 0 62013 13-1 20 88 4.4 0 15 7 15 2.1 5 52014 13-4 12 69 5.8 0 20 9 115 12.8 2 35Total 52-5 113 738 6.5 5 69 17 136 8.0 7 35

FOWLER’S CAREER BESTS

Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 vs. Vanderbilt, 2011Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 at Ole Miss, 2011Rushing Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 at Ole Miss, 2011Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 at Ole Miss, 2011Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Florida, 2014Receiving Touchdowns . 1 (seven times); last vs. Florida, 2014Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 vs. Mississippi State, 2014

JOSHUA FRAZIER

Springdale, Ark./Har-Ber

Fr. • 6-3 • 335 • HS

DL

69FRESHMAN (2014): Part of Alabama’s rotation at defensive line ... has seen playing time against FAU, Southern Miss, Florida, Texas A&M, Western Carolina and Missouri ... has one tackle, which was for a sack of minus-12 yards. Western Carolina: Tallied a sack for a loss of 12 yards for his first collegiate tackle.

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BRANDONGREENE

Ellenwood, Ga./Cedar Grove

So. • 6-5 • 304 • 1L

TE

89SOPHOMORE (2014): Made appearances in 10 games this season ... the entire nation learned his name with a 24-yard reception on the first play of overtime at LSU ... started the year at offensive tackle but moved back to tight end to help with depth. LSU: Hauled in a 24-yard pass in overtime to set the Tide up on the 1-yard line.

ADAMGRIFFITH

Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun

So. • 5-10 • 188 • 1L

PK

99SOPHOMORE (2014): The Crimson Tide’s starting place-kicker and tied for the leading scorer in the 2015 season with 84 points (7.0 points per game) ... 12-for-19 this season on field goal attempts and 48-for-49 on extra points ... made 4-of-7 attempts beyond 40 yards this season ... averaging 61.2 yards on 64 kickoffs this season with 17 touchbacks ... named a Lou Groza Award “Star of the Week” and the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week following the season opener against West Virginia ... an Alabama Special Teams Player of the Week by the coaching staff against West Virginia, Florida Atlantic and at LSU ... missed the Western Carolina game with back spasms. West Virginia: Connected on all four of his field goal attempts, hitting from 47, 41, 27 and 45 yards ... became the first Alabama place-kicker to make three field goals from 40 yards or more since 1993 ... was 3-for-3 on extra points to score 15 points ... kicked off seven times, averaging 64.7 yards per kickoff with three touchbacks. FAU: Made good on both of his field goal attempts, hitting from 22 and 28 yards out ... was 5-for-5 on extra points and averaged 64.5 yards on eight kickoffs with two touchbacks. Southern Miss: Hit his only field goal attempt from 30 yards out against the Golden Eagles ... hit all seven extra point attempts and averaged 62.0 yards on seven kickoffs with one touchback. Florida: Hit all six extra points but missed his first field goal of the season ... was wide left from 45 yards out. Ole Miss: Connected from 44 yards after missing from 46 and 51 yards ... hit both extra points ... averaged 55.2 yards on four kickoffs. Arkansas: Missed his only field goal attempt from 30 yards out in rainy and windy conditions in Fayetteville ... made both extra points in a 14-13 win ... averaged 61.3 yards on three kickoffs with one touchback. Texas A&M: Made his only field goal attempt from 30 yards

... connected on seven extra points ... scored 10 points ... kicked off five times for an average of 62 yards with two touchbacks. Tennessee: Missed the first extra-point of his career ... scored four points on extra points ... did not attempt a field goal. LSU: Knocked a 27-yard field goal through the uprights with three seconds left in the game to send it to overtime ... hit both extra point attempts ... was 2-for-3 on field goal attempts, missing from 27 yards in the first half and hitting from 39 yards with nine seconds remaining in the first half ... kicked off four times for a 58.0-yard average with one touchback. Mississippi State: Connected on 1-of-2 field goals, hitting a 36-yarder in the first half and then missing from 37 in the second ... hit both PATs that he attempted ... kicked off five times for an average of 63.2 yards with one touchback. Auburn: Booted through two extra-point opportunities ... tried a onside kick on the opening possession that failed. Missouri: Missed his only field goal from 43 yards against the Tigers just wide left ... made all six extra points and had one touchback on two kickoffs.

GRIFFITH’S CAREER STATISTICS

Extra Points Field GoalsYear G-S XP-A Pct. FG-A Pct. Long Pts.2013 8-0 5-5 100.0 1-3 33.3 20 82014 12-11 48-49 97.9 12-19 63.2 47 84Total 20-11 53-54 98.1 13-22 59.1 47 92

FG BREAKDOWN 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+2013 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-12014 0-0 5-6 3-5 4-7 0-1Total 0-0 6-7 3-6 4-7 0-2

KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB2013 14 885 63.2 4 02014 64 3,918 61.2 17 2Total 78 4,803 61.6 21 2

GRIFFITH’S CAREER BESTS

Field Goals Made. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. West Virginia, 2014Field Goal Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. West Virginia, 2014Long Field Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 vs. West Virginia, 2014PAT Made. . . . . . . . . . . 7 (twice); last vs. Texas A&M, 2014PAT Attempts . . . . . . . 7 (twice); last vs. Texas A&M, 2014Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 vs. West Virginia, 2014Kickoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 vs. FAU, 2014Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516 vs. FAU, 2014Average . . . . . . 65.0 (three times); last vs. Tennessee, 2013

SHAUN DION HAMILTON

Montgomery, Ala./Carver

Fr. • 6-1 • 244 • HS

LB

11FRESHMAN (2014): A reserve linebacker who came off the bench in his first appearance in the crimson and white against West Virginia ... starts on the kickoff coverage on special teams for the Tide and has made appearances in all 13 games with three tackles on the season ... earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his efforts in the Iron Bowl. West Virginia: Recorded one assisted tackle off the bench against the Mountaineers. Texas A&M: Came off the bench and made two tackles ... helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards.

HAMILTON’S CAREER STATISTICS


HAMILTON’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 vs. Texas A&M, 2014

DA’SHAWN HAND

Woodbridge, Va./Woodbridge

Fr. • 6-4 • 273 • HS

DL

9FRESHMAN (2014): A regular in the Crimson Tide defensive line rotation ... played in nine games ... the true freshman defensive end has seven tackles on the season with four solo stops and two sacks (-10 yards) ... missed the Arkansas game with injury but returned against Texas A&M. West Virginia: Made one solo tackle in his first game for the Crimson Tide. FAU: Recorded one assisted tackle against the Owls. Southern Miss: Recorded one solo tackle against the Golden Eagles. Texas A&M: Credited with his first career sack (-1 yard) in a 59-0 win over the Aggies. Tennessee: Recorded his second sack of the season, dropping the Vols quarterback for a loss of nine yards. Missouri: Made two assisted tackles in the Tide’s SEC Championship victory over the Tigers.

HAND’S CAREER STATISTICS


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HAND’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Missouri, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at Tennessee, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at Tennessee, 2014

DERRICKHENRY

Yulee, Fla./Yulee

So. • 6-3 • 241 • 1L

RB

27SOPHOMORE (2014): A dynamic running back with exceptional size and speed ... has 895 rushing yards this season on 159 carries ... averaging 5.6 yards per carry with 10 rushing touchdowns ... became the 54th player in school history to eclipse the 1,000-yard barrier with 1,277 career yards on 194 carries ... has three receptions for 79 yards and two receiving touchdowns ... played in all 13 games with one start ... has 19 explosive rushes of 12 yards or more while converting 41 first downs, including three on third down ... two of his three receptions have been explosive, taking screen passes 29 and 41 yards, respectively, while the third was a nine-yard touchdown grab ... Alabama Offensive Player of the Week after the Florida game. West Virginia: Recorded his second straight 100-yard rushing performance and third of his career with 113 yards on 17 carries against the Mountaineers ... averaged 6.6 yards per carry and scored one touchdown. FAU: Rushed five times for 23 yards against the Owls, helping Alabama total 190 yards on the ground. Southern Miss: Rushed 11 times for 73 yards ... had two rushes of 12 yards or more, including a long of 21 yards. Florida: Notched his second 100-yard rushing effort of the season going for 111 yards on 20 carries against the Gators ... converted three first downs and had two explosive plays ... long rush was 29 yards and added one rushing touchdown ... caught one screen pass and turned it into a 29-yard gain ... finished with 140 all-purpose yards. Ole Miss: Rushed 17 times for 37 yards ... converted two first downs. Arkansas: Carried the ball seven times for 25 yards with a long rush of eight yards ... converted one first down on the ground, coming on third down. Texas A&M: Rushed 10 times for 70 yards for a 7.0 yards per carry average ... long rush was 13 yards ... scored one touchdown on the ground and one in the air ... turned his only reception into a 43-yard touchdown ... finished with 111 all-purpose yards. Tennessee: Rushed 16 times for 70 yards and a touchdown ... had two explosive rushes with a long of 28 yards ... converted three first downs, including one on third down. LSU: Ran eight times for 24 yards ... carried twice for nine yards in overtime, including an eight-yard run on first down from the 15-yard line. Mississippi State: Ran for 36 yards on 11 carries with a long of nine yards ... scored his fifth rushing touchdown with a one-yard plunge in the second quarter. Western Carolina: Made his first career start and gained 92 yards rushing for a 7.7 yards per carry average ... scored three

touchdowns with two rushing and one receiving on a nine-yard catch ... had three explosive rushes of 12 yards or more and six first-down rushes on 12 carries. Auburn: Only had five carries, but made the most of them with a 14.4 yards per carry average ... broke off a 49-yard run that set up a 25-yard touchdown run two plays later ... finished with 72 yards rushing. Missouri: Ran for a career-high 141 yards while matching his career-high with 20 carries ... scored two rushing touchdowns ... broke free on three explosive runs of 12 yards or more, including a long of 45 yards where he was tackled at the one-yard line ... had seven first-down rushes.

HENRY’S CAREER STATISTICS

Rushing ReceivingYear G-S Att Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP2013 12-0 35 382 10.9 3 80 1 61 61.0 1 612014 13-1 159 895 5.6 10 49 3 79 26.3 2 41Total 25-1 194 1,277 6.6 13 80 4 140 35.0 3 61

HENRY’S CAREER BESTS

Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 (twice); last vs. Missouri, 2014Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 vs. Missouri, 2014Rushing Touchdowns . .2 (three times); last vs. Missouri, 2014Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 vs. Arkansas, 2013Receptions . . 1 (four times); last vs. Western Carolina, 2014Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 vs. Oklahoma, 2013Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 vs. Oklahoma, 2013Receiving Touchdowns . 1 (three times); last vs. WCU, 2014

GRANTHILL

Huntsville, Ala./Huntsville

So. • 6-6 • 322 • 1L

OL

64SOPHOMORE (2014): A reserve offensive tackle who has seen time in seven games this season (FAU, Southern Miss, Florida, Texas A&M, Western Carolina, Auburn and Missouri) ... earned his most extensive playing time against the Aggies, taking over at right tackle when Austin Shepherd went down with an injury ... came on late in the second quarter and finished the game in the 59-0 win ... came off the bench for 17 snaps against Auburn and graded out at 88 percent against the Tigers.

O.J.HOWARD

Prattville, Ala./Autauga Academy

So. • 6-6 • 240 • 1L

TE

88SOPHOMORE (2014): A potent weapon at tight end for the Crimson Tide ... has started two games and seen action in all 13 contests ... has 15 catches on the season for 246 yards and nine first downs ... averaging 16.4 yards per catch with six explosive receptions of 16 yards or more. Florida: Made his first two catches of the season against the Gators ... accounted for 22 receiving yards and converted one first down. Ole Miss: Turned in his most productive game of the season against the Rebels ... caught three passes for 81 yards, averaging 27.0 yards per catch ... converted two first downs ... hauled in a long catch of 53 yards. Arkansas: Turned a short pass play into a 47-yard gain in Fayetteville for a first down and his only catch of the game. LSU: Was instrumental in the game-tying drive in regulation with two receptions for 12 yards, getting out of bounds both times to stop the clock ... finished with three catches for 21 yards ... hauled in a nine-yard reception for a first down earlier in the game. Mississippi State: Caught one pass for two yards in the Tide’s 25-20 win over the Bulldogs. Western Carolina: Pulled in a 26-yard reception and finished with two grabs for 33 yards ... both catches converted first downs for the Crimson Tide. Auburn: Made one reception for 20 yards and an Alabama first down. Missouri: Caught two passes for 20 yards including an explosive play of 17 yards that converted an Alabama first down.

HOWARD’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year G-S Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP2013 13-6 14 269 19.2 2 522014 13-2 15 246 16.4 0 53Total 26-8 29 515 17.8 2 53

HOWARD’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (four times); last at LSU, 2014Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 at Ole Miss, 2014Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 at Ole Miss, 2014Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last vs. LSU, 2013


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BRANDONIVORY

Memphis, Tenn./East

Sr. • 6-4 • 308 • 3L

DL

99SENIOR (2014): A returning starter at nose guard in the Crimson Tide’s base 3-4 defense ... a run stopper who frees the linebackers to make plays ... has 13 tackles on the year ... has seen playing time in all 13 games this season with starts against Florida, at Arkansas and at LSU. Ole Miss: Made one assisted tackle in Oxford. Arkansas: Recorded two assisted tackles while helping to limit the SEC’s best rushing attack to just 89 yards. LSU: Started and recorded a career-high eight tackles with a solo stop ... earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaches for his efforts as LSU ran the ball 56 times. Mississippi State: Recorded one assisted tackle and half a tackle for loss (-1 yard). Missouri: Made one assisted tackle in an SEC Championship Game victory over the Tigers ... helping limit Mizzou to just 41 yards rushing.

IVORY’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2011 4-0 5 0 5 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02012 13-1 22 7 15 1-3 1 0-0 0 1-0 0 0-02013 12-12 24 8 16 1.5-5 1 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-02014 13-3 13 1 12 0.5-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0Total 42-16 64 16 48 3-8 2 0-0 0 1-0 1 0-0

IVORY’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 at LSU, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . 1 (twice); last vs. Georgia State, 2013Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Georgia State, 2013Fumble Recoveries . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Western Kentucky, 2012Quarterback Hurries . . . . 1 (twice); last vs. Ole Miss, 2013Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Ole Miss, 2013

DOMINICK JACKSON

Cupertino, Calif./Homestead/College of San Mateo

Jr. • 6-7 • 320 • JC

OL

76JUNIOR (2014): A junior college transfer offensive lineman who has served as a valuable reserve ... played in his first game with the Crimson Tide against Florida Atlantic ... also serves as a jumbo-blocking back in goal line situations ... has played in eight games (FAU, Southern Miss, Florida, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Western Carolina, Auburn and Missouri) ... saw time as a blocking back against Southern Miss, Florida and Ole Miss in goal line situations.

EDDIEJACKSON

Lauderdale Lakes, Fla./Boyd Anderson

So. • 6-0 • 188 • 1L

DB

4SOPHOMORE (2014): Penciled in to be a starter at cornerback before tearing his ACL in spring practice ... returned to game action on Sept. 6 against FAU and has made the start at cornerback in all 10 appearances this season, including eight straight … registered 37 total tackles, including two for loss (-12 yards), one sack (-11 yards), an interception (18 yards), five pass breakups, one recovered fumble (16 yards) and forced a fumble this season ... earned Alabama Defensive Player of the Week honors after the FAU and Mississippi State games. FAU: Tied for second on the team with four tackles … three of his tackles were solo, including one for a loss of a yard … also forced one fumble. Southern Miss: Had one solo stop against the Golden Eagles. Arkansas: Started and made six solo tackles ... added a sack (-11 yards). Texas A&M: Made this fourth start of the season and recorded two tackles in just over a half of action in a 59-0 win over the Aggies where the Tide limited the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards. Tennessee: Recorded four solo tackles in Knoxville ... picked up a Volunteer fumble and returned it 16 yards to set up the Crimson Tide’s fourth touchdown of the first half. LSU: Picked off his first pass of the season and returned it 18 yards to position Alabama for a field goal at the end of the first half ... finished with five tackles, three solo, and his first pass breakup of the season. Mississippi State: Recorded a season-high seven tackles and a career-best three pass breakups against the No. 1 Bulldogs. Auburn: Made five tackles with three solo stops against the Tigers. Missouri: Broke up a pass and made three total tackles with two solo stops in a 42-13 win over the Tigers to secure the SEC Championship.

JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2013 7-4 19 16 3 1-3 1 0-0 0 2 3 1-02014 10-10 37 28 9 2-12 0 1-11 1 1 5 1-18Total 17-14 56 44 12 3-15 1 1-11 1 3 8 2-18

JACKSON’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 vs. Oklahoma, 2013Tackles for Loss . . . . 1 (three times); last at Arkansas, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 at Arkansas, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Arkansas, 2014Quarterback Hurries . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Georgia State, 2013Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at LSU, 2014Fumble Recoveries 1 (three times); last at Tennessee, 2014Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Mississippi State, 2014

CHRISTIONJONES

Adamsville, Ala./Minor

Sr. • 5-11 • 187 • 3L

WR

22SENIOR (2014): A preseason All-American who starts at wide receiver, kickoff returner and punt returner ... has 19 catches for 264 yards while averaging 13.9 yards per catch ... has eight explosive receptions of 16 yards or more and 14 first-down catches ... has returned 30 kickoffs for 749 yards for a 25.0 yards per kick average that ranks third the SEC and 29th nationally .... has 17 punt returns for 142 yards (8.4 ypr) with a long of 47 yards ... has five tackles on the season ... named a Special Teams Player of the Week following the Auburn game. West Virginia: Caught three passes for 31 yards while returning four kickoffs for 99 yards. FAU: Hauled in a 41-yard catch and finished with two receptions for 52 yards ... returned one kickoff for 26 yards and two punts for seven yards. Southern Miss: Made four catches for 50 yards with a long of 22 yards ... all four catches converted first downs for the Crimson Tide ... returned four kickoffs for 111 yards with a long of 37 yards ... brought back one punt for 14 yards. Florida: Returned three kickoffs for 70 yards, including a long of 28 yards ... returned two punts for 17 yards and caught one pass for four yards. Ole Miss: Caught one pass for 17 yards and a first down ... returned three kickoffs for 72 yards and one punt for three yards. Arkansas: Started at wide receiver ... did not have a catch ... returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and lost three yards on his only punt return. Texas A&M: Produced his longest punt return of the season with a 47-yard return that set up a second-quarter touchdown ... finished with 53 punt return yards on three returns. Tennessee: Played only one snap after straining a hamstring in warm-ups. LSU: Pulled in a 22-yard first-down reception at the LSU 26-yard line with less than 20 seconds to play ... finished with three receptions for 38 yards ... had two first-down catches ... returned three kickoffs for 83 yards with a long of 34 yards. Mississippi State: Returned four kickoffs for 92 yards, including a long of 26. Western Carolina: Caught one pass for 11 yards and a first down while returning three punts for 27 yards and a long of 22 yards. Auburn: Caught one pass for 21 yards and a first down ... dropped for a loss of four yards on his only rush ... returned three kickoffs for 63 yards with a long of 37 yards ... had two punt returns for 24 yards, including a long of 29 yards ... also made one tackle following an interception. Missouri: Caught three passes for 30 yards with two explosive receptions of 12 yards or more and one touchdown grab of six yards in the fourth quarter ... returned three kickoffs for 85 yards and a long of 36 yards.

JONES’ CAREER STATISTICS

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RECEIVINGYear G-S No. Yards Avg. TD LP2011 12-0 3 49 16.3 0 302012 14-10 27 368 13.6 4 342013 13-7 36 349 9.7 2 382014 13-9 19 264 13.9 1 41Total 52-26 85 1,030 12.1 7 41

PUNT RETURNSYear G No. Yards Avg. TD LP2011 12 3 33 11.0 0 182012 14 21 213 10.1 0 312013 13 23 321 14.0 2 752014 13 17 142 8.4 0 47Total 52 64 709 11.1 2 75

KICKOFF RETURNSYear G No. Yards Avg. TD LP2011 12 1 32 32.0 0 322012 14 8 213 26.6 1 992013 13 22 631 28.7 1 942014 13 30 749 25.0 0 38Total 52 61 1,625 26.6 2 99

JONES’ CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 vs. Colorado State, 2013Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 vs. Colorado State, 2013Long Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 vs. FAU, 2014Punt Returns . . 4 (three times); last vs. Colorado State, 2013Punt Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . 100 vs. Virginia Tech, 2013Long Punt Return . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 vs. Chattanooga, 2013Kickoff Returns 4 (four times); last vs. Mississippi St., 2014Kickoff Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 vs. Ole Miss, 2012Long Kickoff Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 vs. Ole Miss, 2012Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Virginia Tech, 2013

CYRUSJONES

Baltimore, Md./Gilman

Jr. • 5-10 • 194 • 2L

DB

5JUNIOR (2014): Earned one of the starting jobs at cornerback with a strong fall camp and has played his way into second team All-SEC recognition (Associated Press) ... has 44 tackles, two tackles for loss (-10 yards), two forced fumbles, two interceptions and a team-high nine pass breakups … forced a fumble at Ole Miss and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown ... also has four punt returns for 82 yards and four kickoff returns for 77 yards ... earned Alabama Defensive Player of the Week honors against West Virginia, No. 14 LSU and No. 1 Mississippi State. West Virginia: Recorded a career-high seven tackles and one pass breakup. FAU: Had three solo tackles, a forced fumble and a 70-yard punt return, the longest of his career. Southern Miss: Tallied one solo stop versus the Golden Eagles. Florida: Added a pair of tackles, both solo, for the Tide defense. Ole Miss: Proved to be a playmaker on defense against the Rebels ... punched the ball loose from a Rebel running back late in the second quarter and returned it for a 17-yard touchdown ... made three tackles from his starting cornerback spot, all solo, and broke up two passes. Arkansas: Registered one tackle for a loss (-9 yards) ... added a pass breakup and returned two punts for seven yards. Texas A&M: Notched six tackles, including four solo stops as the Tide held the Aggies 218 yards below their season average in the passing game and 393

yards off their total offense pace. Tennessee: Recorded three solo tackles in a 34-20 win in Knoxville ... intercepted his first pass of the season and added a pass breakup ... also returned kickoffs in the absence of Christion Jones with three for 57 yards. LSU: Broke up the Tigers’ fourth-down pass in overtime to secure the Crimson Tide’s 20-13 come-from-behind victory ... added an assisted tackle. Mississippi State: Earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaching staff for the second straight week ... intercepted his second pass of the season against the Bulldogs, picking off Heisman candidate Dak Prescott in the end zone in the fourth quarter ... finished with four solo tackles and two pass breakups. Western Carolina: Recorded four tackles with two solo stops and one pass breakup. Auburn: Made a career-high eight tackles, including six solo stops against the Tigers. Missouri: The Tigers rarely challenged the Tide’s top cornerback ... made one tackle.


Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU Int2012 11-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0-02013 11-5 25 18 7 1.5-10 0 1-10 0 0 5 2-12014 13-13 44 34 10 2.0-10 0 0-0 2 1 9 2-(-5)Total 35-18 69 52 17 3.5-20 0 1-1.0 2 1 14 4-(-4)

RECEIVINGYear G-S No. Yards Avg. TD LP2012 11-0 4 51 12.8 0 35Total 11-0 4 51 12.8 0 35

PUNT RETURNSYear G No. Yards Avg. TD LP2012 11 8 61 7.6 0 322013 11 0 0 0 0 02014 13 4 82 20.5 0 70Total 35 12 143 11.9 0 70

KICKOFF RETURNSYear G No. Yards Avg. TD LP2012 11 10 250 25.0 0 412013 11 0 0 0 0 02014 13 4 77 19.2 0 20Total 35 14 327 23.4 0 41


Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 vs. Auburn, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at Arkansas, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 vs. LSU, 2013Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. LSU, 2013Pass Breakups 2 (three times); last vs. Mississippi St., 2014Interceptions . . 1 (four times); last vs. Mississippi St., 2014Forced Fumble. . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at Ole Miss, 2014Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Ole Miss, 2014Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Western Carolina, 2012Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2012Long Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2012Punt Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 at Tennessee, 2012Punt Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 vs. FAU, 2014Long Punt Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 vs. FAU, 2014Kickoff Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Georgia, 2012Kickoff Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 vs. Georgia, 2012Long Kickoff Return . . . . . . . 41 vs. Mississippi State, 2012

HOOTIEJONES

Monroe, La./Neville

Fr. • 6-2 • 221 • HS

DB

6FRESHMAN (2014): Played in six games off the bench as a true freshman … has two tackles on the season. FAU: Made his first appearance in the crimson and white. Southern Miss: Recorded one tackle in the win over the Golden Eagles. Texas A&M: Came off the bench to record one assisted tackle in the second half.




Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last vs. Texas A&M, 2014

TYRENJONES

Marietta, Ga./Walton

Fr. • 5-9 • 212 • RS

RB

20REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2014): Running back who is working to develop a role in Alabama’s rotation ... appeared in 10 games for the Crimson Tide in a reserve role and on the punt coverage team … recorded the first touchdown of his career late in the Southern Miss game and has two for the season … has 36 carries for 224 yards on the year … averaging 6.2 yards per rush. FAU: Added 33 yards on four carries. Southern Miss: Had seven rushes for 57 yards and a touchdown … recorded a career-long 22-yard run. Florida: Registered two carries in the win over the Gators. Texas A&M: Came into the game in the second half and rushed nine times for 34 yards ... had one explosive rush of 12 yards. Western Carolina: Notched a season-best 75 yards rushing on a career-high 11 carries for a 6.8 yards per carry average ... scored his second touchdown on a seven-yard run in the second quarter ... caught one pass for minus-one yard. Missouri: Ran for 26 yards on three carries with a long of 14 yards in fourth-quarter action.


Rushing ReceivingYear G-S Att Yds Avg. TD LP No. Yds Avg. TD LP2014 10-0 36 224 6.2 2 22 1 -1 -1.0 0 -1


Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 vs. WCU, 2014 Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 vs. WCU, 2014 Long Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 vs. Southern Miss, 2014 Rushing Touchdown . . . . 1 (three times); last vs. WCU, 2014


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RYANKELLY

West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West

Jr. • 6-5 • 296 • 2L

OL

70JUNIOR (2014): A second-year starter at center who makes calls and anchors the Crimson Tide’s offensive line ... a member of the Rimington Trophy watch list ... started 11 games at center this season ... helps lead an offensive line that is averaging 209.5 yards rushing per game, which ranks sixth in the SEC and 34th nationally ... the line has surrendered just 13 sacks this season to rank first in the SEC and 10th nationally (1.00 per game) ... blocking for 490.5 yards of total offense per game (second in the SEC and 16th nationally) ... missed just seven assignments in 737 snaps this season for a 91.1 percent success rate ... has not allowed a sack ... blocked for six 100-yard rushers this season and 16 in his starting career ... selected as Alabama’s Offensive Player of the Week at Tennessee and against Western Carolina. West Virginia: Opened holes for two 100-yard rushers as T.J. Yeldon went for 126 yards and two touchdowns and Derrick Henry added 113 yards and one score ... blocked for 538 yards of total offense with no sacks allowed. FAU: Graded out at a team-best 93 percent with one knockdown block and no missed assignments ... opened holes for 190 yards on the ground while providing time for 430 yards through the air, which is the second-most yards in school history ... did not allow a sack in 38 pass attempts. Southern Miss: Did not miss an assignment and helped the Tide roll up 333 yards on the ground and 546 yards of total offense ... had two knockdown blocks. Florida: Blocked for the second-most yards in school history as the Crimson Tide complied 672 total yards, including 449 in the air and 223 on the ground ... blocked for his third 100-yard rushing game of the season as Henry gained 111 yards on 20 carries ... had two knockdown blocks and played 90 snaps. Ole Miss: Helped Alabama rush for 168 yards and pass for 228 in a loss at Ole Miss ... left the game in the second quarter with a sprained knee. Tennessee: Returned to the starting lineup after missing two weeks with a knee injury ... graded out at a team-high 89 percent and added two knockdown blocks ... earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Tide coaching staff. LSU: Recorded two knockdown blocks and graded out at 92 percent as Alabama drove for the game-tying field goal with 50 seconds remaining and won in overtime ... did not allow a sack. Mississippi State: Graded out at 88 percent with one knockdown block ... opened holes against one of the stoutest defensive lines in the nation in the No. 1 Bulldogs ... did not allow a sack and helped open numerous rushing lanes on the game-clinching drive in the fourth quarter that ended with a seven-yard touchdown run by T.J. Yeldon. Western Carolina: Helped open holes for 275 yards on the ground ... provided time for 337 yards passing while not allowing a sack ... had two knockdown blocks and graded out

at 92 percent ... named Alabama’s Offensive Player of the Week. Auburn: Graded out at 88 percent and helped open holes and provide time for 539 yards of total offense, including 227 yards on the ground. Missouri: Opened holes for 242 rushing yards, including 141 by Henry ... provided time for 262 passing yards and 504 yards of total offense, the most allowed by the Tigers’ defense this season.

KORRENKIRVEN

Lynchburg, Va./Brookville

So. • 6-5 • 297 • 1L

DL

85SOPHOMORE (2014): Played in three games this season with one assisted tackle ... saw action against Florida Atlantic, Texas A&M and Auburn.

KIRVEN’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU Int2013 5-0 4 2 2 0.0-0 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-02014 3-0 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0Totals 8-0 5 2 3 0.0-0 1 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0

KIRVEN’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Georgia State, 2013Quarterback Hurries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 vs. Arkansas, 2013

ARIEKOUANDJIO

Hyattsville, Md./DeMatha Catholic

Sr. • 6-5 • 315 • 2L

OL

77SENIOR (2014): Alabama’s second-year starter at left guard and one of the nation’s most consistent offensive guards ... a member of the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watch lists ... first team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association and USA Today and second team All-American by Walter Camp, Associated Press and Sporting News ... first team All-SEC by the Associated Press ... first team midseason All-American by CBS.com ... has 32 knockdown blocks on the season ... just six missed assignments in 872 snaps for a 99.3 percent assignemnt rate this season ... has not surrendered a sack ... graded out at a team-high 89 percent ... helps lead an offensive line that is averaging 209.5 yards rushing per game, which ranks sixth in the SEC and 34th nationally ... the line has surrendered just 13 sacks this season to rank first in the SEC and 10th nationally (1.00 per game) ... blocking for 490.5 yards of total offense per game (second in the SEC and 16th nationally) ... blocked for seven 100-yard rushers this season and 17 in his career as a starter ... named an Offensive Player of the Week by the UA coaches after the Florida, Texas A&M and LSU games and the SEC Lineman of the Week against the Aggies and again following the win at LSU. West Virginia: Opened holes for two 100-yard rushers as T.J. Yeldon went for 126 yards and two touchdowns and Derrick Henry added 113 yards and one score ... blocked for 538 total yards, with no sacks allowed. FAU: Recorded two knockdown blocks and graded out at 90 percent ... opened holes for 190 yards on the ground while providing time for 430

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yards through the air, which is the second-most yards in school history ... did not allow a sack in 38 pass attempts. Southern Miss: Helped the Tide account for 333 yards on the ground and 546 yards of total offense ... graded out at 88 percent ... tied for the team lead with four knockdown blocks ... did not have a missed assignment. Florida: Had six knockdown blocks ... graded out at 90 percent ... blocked for the second-most yards in school history as the Crimson Tide complied 672 total yards, including 449 in the air and 223 on the ground ... blocked for his third 100-yard rushing game of the season as Henry gained 111 yards on 20 carries ... named an Offensive Player of the Week by the Crimson Tide coaching staff. Ole Miss: Helped Alabama rush for 168 yards and pass for 228 in a loss at Ole Miss ... did not surrender a sack ... graded out at 90 percent with four knockdown blocks. Arkansas: Second-highest grade on the team ... recorded one knockdown block ... did not miss an assignment. Texas A&M: Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors after a historic offensive performance from the Tide with 602 yards of total offense and 59 points ... graded out at 90 percent in 54 snaps as the starting unit left the game after the first drive of the third quarter ... had two knockdown blocks. Tennessee: Recorded three knockdown blocks as the Crimson Tide posted a 34-20 win in Knoxville ... opened holes for 183 yards rushing and 469 total yards. LSU: Recorded three knockdown blocks and graded out at 92 percent as Alabama drove for they game-tying field goal with 50 seconds remaining and won in overtime ... did not allow a sack. Mississippi State: Opened holes against one of the stoutest defensive lines in the nation in the No. 1 Bulldogs ... did not allow a sack and helped open numerous rushing lanes on the game-clinching drive in the fourth quarter that end with a seven-yard touchdown run by T.J. Yeldon ... added two knockodwn blocks. Western Carolina: Helped open holes for 275 yards on the ground ... provided time for 337 yards passing while not allowing a sack ... had two knockdown blocks and graded out at 92 percent. Auburn: Graded out at 89 percent and recorded two knockdown blocks ... opened holes and provided time for 539 yards of total offense, including 227 yards on the ground. Missouri: Blocked for 504 yards of offense including 242 yards rushing with 141 from Derrick Henry ... graded at 87 percent with two knockdown blocks.

DARRENLAKE

York, Ala./Sumter Central

Jr. • 6-3 • 323 • 2L

DL

95JUNIOR (2014): Reserve nose tackle who is a key to the Crimson Tide’s run-stopping defense ... made his Crimson Tide debut this season against Southern Miss and played extensively at Arkansas while seeing action against Texas A&M, LSU, Mississippi State, Western Carolina, Auburn and Missouri ... has five assisted tackles on the season and one quarterback hurry. Arkansas: Made one assisted tackle while helping limit the Hogs to only 89 yards rushing. Texas A&M: Notched one tackle in a 59-0 win over the Aggies. LSU: Recorded a season-high three tackles with two solo stops against the Tigers’ run-heavy offense. Auburn: Had one quarterback hurry in a 55-44 win over the Tigers.

LAKE’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2012 8-0 3 1 2 1-1 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02013 13-0 15 8 7 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02014 8-0 5 2 3 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0Total 29-0 23 11 12 1-1 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

LAKE’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 at Kentucky, 2013Tackles For Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Auburn, 2012Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Auburn, 2012

DILLONLEE

Buford, Ga./Buford

Jr. • 6-4 • 243 • 2L

LB

25JUNIOR (2014): A reserve outside linebacker who has the ability to move inside as well in the Alabama defense ... also a stalwart on special teams ... has played in 13 games with one start ... has 24 tackles (10 solo) on the season while tying for the team lead in special teams tackles with 12. FAU: Had three tackles (one solo) in win over the Owls. Arkansas: Started his first game of the season and recorded a then career-high four tackles (three solo) as the Tide held the Razorbacks to 89 yards rushing. Texas A&M: Recorded a career-high six tackles and helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to 172 yards, including just 31 yards rushing. Tennessee: Made two solo tackles for the Crimson Tide in a 34-20 win in Knoxville. LSU: Registered two assisted tackles against the Tigers. Mississippi State: Recorded three assisted special teams tackles in the 25-20 victory over the No.1 Bulldogs. Western Carolina: Made two tackles

with one on special teams ... both were solo tackles. Auburn: Had one solo tackle on kickoff coverage in the Tide’s Iron Bowl win. Missouri: Had one special teams tackle against the Tigers.

LEE’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2012 8-0 1 1 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 12013 13-0 16 7 9 0-0 2 0-0 0 1-6 0 02014 13-1 24 10 14 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0Total 34-1 41 18 23 0-0 2 0-0 0 1-6 0 1

LEE’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 vs. Texas A&M, 2014Quarterback Hurries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Arkansas, 2013Fumble Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Georgia State, 2013Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Michigan, 2012

DEELINER

Muscle Shoals, Ala./Muscle Shoals

So. • 6-3 • 295 • SQ

DL

52SOPHOMORE (2014): Played in three games this season with one solo tackle ... saw his first career action against Florida Atlantic in the home opener ... came off the bench against Texas A&M and then made his first career tackle versus Western Carolina.

LINER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2014 3-0 1 1 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0

LINER’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Western Carolina, 2014

ISAACLUATUA

La Mirada, Calif./La Mirada

Jr. • 6-2 • 315 • 1L

OL

68JUNIOR (2014): A powerful offensive lineman who has been a valuable reserve on the interior of the offensive line … played in six games this season, coming off the bench at guard against Florida Atlantic, Southern Miss, Florida, Texas A&M, Western Carolina and Missouri.


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COLEMAZZA

Bakersfi eld, Calif./Liberty

So. • 6-1 • 251 • 1L

SN

55SOPHOMORE (2014): Started all 13 games in 2014 and 26 straight over the past two seasons ... perfect on 130 snapping opportunities as a sophomore, including 60 extra points, 22 field goals and 48 punts ... has four tackles on the season with one against Texas A&M and a career-best three at LSU.

ALECMORRIS

Allen, Texas/Allen

So. • 6-3 • 230 • SQ

QB

11JUNIOR (2014): Played in four games this season as the Crimson Tide’s third-string quarterback ... has not attempted a pass ... has seen action against Southern Miss, Florida, Texas A&M and Western Carolina.

MICHAEL NYSEWANDER

Hoover, Ala./Hoover

Sr. • 6-1 • 238 • SQ

TE

46SENIOR (2014): A reserve tight end who has seen action in eight games this season ... has two catches for 21 yards and one touchdown ... played against West Virginia, FAU, Southern Miss, Florida, Texas A&M, Western Carolina and Missouri. Southern Miss: Made his first career catch, a nine-yard reception. Western Carolina: Found the end zone for the first time in his career on a 12-yard touchdown catch from Jake Coker.

NYSEWANDER’S CAREER STATISTICS

RECEIVINGYear G-S Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP2014 7-0 2 21 10.5 1 12

NYSEWANDER’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . 1 (twice); last vs. Western Carolina, 2014Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . 12 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Receiving Touchdowns . . . . . . 1 vs. Western Carolina, 2014

NICKPERRY

Prattville, Ala./Prattville

Sr. • 6-1 • 211 • 3L

DB

27SENIOR (2014): Earned the starting free safety job ... has played in all 13 games with 12 starts ... SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his play in the Tide’s 25-20 win over then-No. 1 Mississippi State ... has 74 tackles on the season with 46 solo stops to rank fourth on the team ... has two interceptions, six pass breakups, 3.5 tackles for loss (-7 yards) and one quarterback hurry ... earned Alabama Defensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts against LSU, Mississippi State and Auburn ... has 44 tackles and two interceptions in his last five SEC games (counting SEC title game) ... has 57 tackles with two interceptions in seven games against teams ranked in the top 25 this season ... missed the first half of the Florida game after being penalized for targeting in the third quarter of the Southern Miss game. West Virginia: Made six tackles with five solo stops ... recorded his first tackle for a loss on the season (-2 yards) ... added a forced fumble. FAU: Started and recorded one solo tackle. Southern Miss: Made one solo tackle before being ejected for targeting early in the third quarter. Florida: Came off the bench to play in the second half after sitting out the first due to a targeting penalty ... did not have a tackle. Ole Miss: Started and led the team in tackles with 10 ... was his second career double-digit tackle performance ... made seven solo stops. Arkansas: Registered five tackles with two solo stops, one quarterback hurry and one pass breakup. Texas A&M: Made five tackles with three solo stops ... added two pass breakups ... helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards, 393 yards below their average ... also held A&M to 218 passing yards below its average. Tennessee: Recorded a season-high eight solo tackles in Knoxville. LSU: His pass breakup on third down in overtime at the three-yard line was key to the Tide come-from-behind victory in Death Valley ... finished with eight tackles as the Tide limited the Tigers to just 76 yards passing ... one of Alabama’s Defensive Player of the Week by the coaching staff. Mississippi State: Recorded a team-high 12 tackles with nine solo stops and half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard) ... SEC Defensive Player of the Week ... intercepted one Dak Prescott pass. Western Carolina: Started and made two total tackles with one solo stop. Auburn: Registered a career-high 13 tackles in a 55-44 win over the No. 15 Tigers ... had two tackles for loss (-4 yards) ... picked off his second pass in the last three games and returned it 23 yards ... had eight solo stops and broke up one pass ... named one of Alabama’s Defensive Players of the Week. Missouri: Made three assisted tackles and broke up a pass in the Tide’s 42-13 victory over the Tigers in the SEC Championship Game.

PERRY’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2010 4-0 1 1 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-02011 9-0 2 1 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02012 14-4 38 18 20 2-7 0 1-7 0 1-0 2 0-02013 2-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-02014 13-12 74 46 28 3.5-7 1 0-0 0 0-0 6 2-24Totals 42-16 115 66 49 5.5-14 1 1-7 0 1-0 10 2-24

PERRY’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 vs. Auburn, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Auburn, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Ole Miss, 2012

D.J. PETTWAY

Penscaola, Fla./Catholic/E. Mississippi JC

Jr. • 6-3 • 265 • JC

DE

57JUNIOR (2014): Returned after a year in junior college and earned an extensive role at defensive end following a solid spring and fall camp ... has played in all 13 games with one start ... has 22 tackles with 12 solo stops, 2.0 tackles for loss (-7 yards), 1.0 sack (-4 yards), three pass breakups and five quarterback hurries ... Alabama Defensive Player of the Week for his play against then-No. 1 Mississippi State. West Virginia: Started at defensive end against the Mountaineers and made three tackles with two solo stops ... helped limit WVU to just 28 rushing yards. FAU: Made two assisted tackles against the Owls. Southern Miss: Recorded a solo tackle against USM … helped limit the Golden Eagles to just 56 rushing yards on 18 attempts. Florida: Broke up a pass and added a quarterback hurry. Ole Miss: Made one solo tackle coming off the bench. Texas A&M: Registered half of a sack (-2 yards) with a career-high four tackles (all assisted). Tennessee: Came off the bench as part of the defensive line rotation and made one solo tackle. LSU: Made two assisted tackles with half of a sack (-2 yards) ... added a quarterback hurry as the Tide allowed just 76 passing yards. Mississippi State: Earned Alabama Defensive Player of the Week honors for his play against the top-ranked Bulldogs ... had three solo stops and four solo tackles. Auburn: Had a game-high two quarterback hurries and knocked down a pass ... made two solo stops in the Tide’s 55-44 win in the Iron Bowl. Missouri: Made two solo tackles as the Tide limited the Tigers to just 41 rushing yards.

PETTWAY’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2012 13-0 8 3 5 4-25 1 2.5-20 0 0-0 0 0-02014 13-1 22 12 10 2-7 5 1-4 0 0-0 3 0-0Total 26-1 30 15 15 6-32 6 3.5-24 0 0-0 3 0-0

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PETTWAY’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . .4 (twice); last vs. Mississippi State, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . 1 (four times); last at Ole Miss, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 vs. Notre Dame, 2012Sacks . . . . . . . . . . 1 (two times); last vs. Notre Dame, 2012Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 vs. Notre Dame, 2012Quarterback Hurries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 vs. Auburn, 2014

GUNNAR RABORN

Lafayette, La./St. Thomas More

Fr. • 5-10 • 185 • HS

PK

96FRESHMAN (2014): The Crimson Tide’s backup place-kicker ... played in two games, getting the start against Western Carolina ... is 2-for-3 on field goal attempts this season and 9-for-10 on extra points ... has scored 15 points ... long field goal is 28 yards. Western Carolina: Saw his first action in an Alabama uniform ... started at place-kicker and hit 2-of-3 field goals and all six extra points. Auburn: Connected on two of three extra points with one attempt blocked.

RABORN’S CAREER STATISTICS

Extra Points Field GoalsYear G-S XP-A Pct. FG-A Pct. Long Pts.2014 2-2 9-10 90.0 2-3 66.7 28 15

FG BREAKDOWN 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+2014 0-0 2-2 0-1 0-0 0-0

RABORN’S CAREER BESTS

Field Goals Made. . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Field Goal Attempts . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Long Field Goal . . . . . . . . . . . 28 vs. Western Carolina, 2014PAT Made. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 vs. Western Carolina, 2014PAT Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 vs. Western Carolina, 2014

REGGIERAGLAND

Madison, Ala./Bob Jones

Jr. • 6-2 • 254 • 2L

LB

19JUNIOR (2014): Won the starting job at will linebacker, replacing C.J. Mosley ... semifinalist for the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation’s best linebacker ... first team All-SEC by the Associated Press ... started his first career game against West Virginia in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and has 12 starts on the season while playing in all 13 games ... recorded 88 tackles on the season, which ranks second on the team ... has 43 solo stops and four double-digit tackle games this season ... has at least seven tackles in seven of the last 10 games ... has 8.5 tackles for loss (-22 yards) and 1.5 sacks (-12 yards) ... has an interception, one forced fumble, a team-high three fumble recoveries, one quarterback

hurry and three pass breakups ... named the Defensive Player of the Week by the Alabama coaching staff following the Ole Miss, Texas A&M, LSU and Western Carolina games ... named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his play in Baton Rouge. West Virginia: Made six tackles against the Mountaineers with one solo stop and one pass breakup. FAU: Led the team with five tackles including three solo stops ... notched his first career sack (-6 yards), had 1.5 tackles for loss and recovered a fumble ... helped limit the Owls to just 57 yards rushing and 145 total yards. Florida: Started and made a team-high eight tackles with five solo stops ... also recovered a Gator fumble and added a quarterback hurry. Ole Miss: Earned coaching staff Defensive Player of the Week honors after making nine tackles with three solo stops ... notched 1.5 tackles for loss (-3 yards). Arkansas: Led the team with a career-high 12 tackles which included seven solo stops ... recorded 0.5 tackle for loss (-1 yard) ... had one pass breakup. Texas A&M: Earned Alabama Defensive Player of the Week honors for his play against the Aggies ... made seven tackles with two solo stops, 1.5 tackles for loss (-7 yards) and half of a sack (-6 yards) ... intercepted his first career pass with a leaping pick ... helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards, 393 yards below its average and just 31 yards rushing. Tennessee: Recorded a team-high nine tackles in Knoxville, making six solo stops ... had 1.5 tackles for loss and forced a second-quarter fumble that set up the Tide’s fourth touchdown ... also broke up his third pass of the season. LSU: Registered a career-high 13 stops en route to winning SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors ... notched four solo stops and nine assists ... had one tackle for loss (-3 yards) while helping limit the Tigers to just 76 yards passing and 3.3 yards per rush. Mississippi State: Limited one of the nation’s best offensive attacks while slowing Heisman-candidate quarterback Dak Prescott in the Crimson Tide’s victory over the then-No. 1 Bulldogs ... finished with 10 tackles, including seven solo stops while limiting MSU to just 138 yards rushing, which was 117 yards below their average. Western Carolina: Garnered Defensive Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaching staff ... made four tackles with three solo stops and had one tackle for loss (-1 yard) ... helped limit the Catamounts to minus-eight yards rushing. Auburn: Made three tackles with a solo stop in the win over the No. 15 Tigers. Missouri: Recorded two tackles with a solo stop while helping limit the Tigers to a lowly 41 yards rushing in the SEC Championship Game.

RAGLAND’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2012 11-0 8 5 3 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-02013 13-0 17 6 11 0.5-1 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02014 13-12 88 43 45 8.5-22 1 1.5-12 1 3-0 3 1-1Total 37-12 113 54 59 9-23 1 1.5-12 2 3-0 3 1-1

RAGLAND’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 at LSU, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . 1.5 (four times); last at Tennessee, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 vs. Texas A&M, 2014Forced Fumble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Tennessee, 2014Quarterback Hurry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Florida, 2014Pass Breakup . 1 (three times); last vs. Mississippi St., 2014

JARRAN REED

Goldsboro, N.C./Goldsboro/E. Mississippi JC

Jr. • 6-4 • 315 • JC

DL

90JUNIOR (2014): A junior college transfer who arrived in January and has bolstered the Alabama defensive line ... earned All-SEC honorable mention from the Associated Press ... has played in all 13 games with 12 starts ... has 52 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss (-14 yards), one sack (-1 yard) and five pass breakups ... has the most tackles by a defensive lineman since Wallace Gilberry in 2007 ... had 23 combined tackles against LSU and Mississippi State after 20 stops in the first eight contests ... earned Alabama Defensive Player of the Week honors following the Florida game. West Virginia: Made two tackles and batted down one Clint Trickett pass. FAU: Made one assisted tackle. Southern Miss: Had one solo stop against the Golden Eagles. Florida: Recorded a career-best five tackles with a tackle for loss (-2 yards) and broke up a pass. Ole Miss: Started and made two assisted tackles while breaking up one pass. Arkansas: Registered his first career sack while making a career-high five tackles — all solo ... also batted down a career-best two passes at the line of scrimmage. Texas A&M: Started and made one assisted tackle as the Tide limited the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 total yards and a mere 31 yards rushing. Tennessee: Notched three tackles with a solo stop. LSU: Recorded a game- and career-high 15 tackles against the Tigers in Death Valley ... helped limit the nation’s No. 14 team to just 3.3 yards per rush. Mississippi State: Made eight tackles against the top-ranked Bulldogs ... had seven assisted stops and half of a tackle for loss as the Tide held MSU to 117 rushing yards below its season average. Western Carolina: Had one solo tackle and helped limit the Catamounts to minus-eight yards rushing. Auburn: Recorded four total tackles in a 55-44 win over the No. 15 Tigers, including three solo stops and one tackle for loss (-2 yards). Missouri: Made four tackles with two solo stops while helping the Tide limit the Tigers to just 41 yards rushing ... made a career-best two tackles for loss (-7 yards).

REED’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2014 13-11 52 19 33 6.5-14 0 1-1 0 0-0 5 0-0

REED’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 at LSU, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Missouri, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Arkansas, 2014Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 at Arkansas, 2014


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A’SHAWNROBINSON

Fort Worth, Texas/Arlington Heights

So. • 6-4 • 320 • 1L

DL

86SOPHOMORE (2014): A returning freshman All-American and preseason All-American ... honorable mention All-SEC by the Assocatied Press ... starts at nose tackle with extra defensive backs in the game and at the five-technique defensive end in the Crimson Tide’s base 3-4 alignment ... has started 12 games and played in all 13 for the Crimson Tide ... has 47 tackles on the season with 6.5 tackles for loss (-11 yards), a forced fumble, four quarterback hurries, two pass deflections and a blocked PAT ... earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors following the Ole Miss game. FAU: Logged four tackles with two solo stops while limiting the Owls to 57 yards rushing and just 145 total yards ... notched half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard). Southern Miss: Knocked down a pass at the line of scrimmage in his second start of the season ... added one assisted tackle as the Tide limited USM to just 56 yards rushing. Florida: Registered a quarterback hurry and one assisted tackle as the Tide limited the Gators to just 200 total yards. Ole Miss: Earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors after blocking a critical point-after touchdown late in the fourth quarter, giving Alabama a chance to win ... added three assisted tackles and half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard). Arkansas: Made five tackles with two solo stops and 1.5 tackles (-1 yard) for loss while forcing his first career fumble. Texas A&M: Had one quarterback hurry and helped limit the SEC’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards, 393 yards below its average, and 31 yards rushing. Tennessee: Recorded a career-high seven tackles with two solo stops and half of a tackle for loss (-2 yards). LSU: Equaled his career-high with seven tackles versus the Tigers ... recorded one solo stop and helped limit LSU to just 3.3 yards per rush on 56 carries. Mississippi State: Matched his career high for the second straight game with seven tackles ... had half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard) and knocked down a Dak Prescott pass as his Tide defense held MSU’s vaunted rushing attack to 117 yards below its average. Auburn: Made three tackles with a solo stop while recording one quarterback hurry in the win over the Tigers. Missouri: Registered a career-high three tackles for loss (-5 yards) while making a career-best nine total tackles ... had five solo stops and added one quarterback hurry.

ROBINSON’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2013 13-2 38 15 23 8-40 5 5.5-34 0 0-0 0 0-02014 13-12 47 14 33 6.5-11 4 0-0 1 0-0 2 0-0Total 26-14 85 29 56 14.5-51 9 5.5-34 1 0-0 2 0-0

ROBINSON’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 vs. Missouri, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Missouri, 2013Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 at Kentucky, 2013Quarterback Hurries . . . 2 (twice); last vs. Tennessee, 2013Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 at Kentucky, 2013Forced Fumble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Arkansas, 2014Blocked Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Chattanooga, 2013Blocked Point After Touchdown . . . . . . 1 at Ole Miss, 2014

CAMROBINSON

Monroe, La./West Monroe

Fr. • 6-6 • 323 • HS

OL

74FRESHMAN (2014): The first true freshman to start at left offensive tackle since Andre Smith in 2006 ... Freshman All-American by Sporting News ... has 32 knockdown blocks on the season while surrendering just three sacks in 792 snaps ... helps lead an offensive line that is averaging 209.5 yards rushing per game, which ranks sixth in the SEC and 34th nationally ... the line has surrendered just 13 sacks this season to rank first in the SEC and 10th nationally (1.00 per game) ... blocking for 490.5 yards of total offense per game (second in the SEC and 16th nationally) ... blocked for seven 100-yard rushers. West Virginia: Had one knockdown block while helping open holes for two 100-yard rushers as T.J. Yeldon went for 126 yards and two touchdowns and Derrick Henry added 113 yards and one score ... blocked for 538 yards of total offense with no sacks allowed. FAU: Recorded a knockdown block and helped block for 190 yards on the ground while providing time for 430 yards through the air, which is the second-most yards in school history ... did not allow a sack in 38 pass attempts. Southern Miss: Had four knockdown blocks as Alabama accounted for 333 on the ground and 547 total yards. Florida: Recorded a team-high seven knockdown blocks and opened holes for the second-most yards in school history as the Crimson Tide complied 672 total yards, including 449 in the air and 223 on the ground ... blocked for his third 100-yard rushing game of the season as Henry gained 111 yards on 20 carries. Ole Miss: Recorded a team-high six knockdown blocks and graded out as the second best on the team ... did not allow a sack. Arkansas: Had two knockdown blocks and did not allow a sack. Texas A&M: Opened holes for a historic offensive performance from the Tide with 602 yards of total offense and 59 points ... blocked for 298 yards rushing. Tennessee: Played 33 snaps before leaving the game with a high-ankle sprain ... had two knockdown blocks. LSU: Recorded two knockdown blocks and did not allow a sack ... returned to the field just two weeks after leaving the Tennessee game with a high-ankle sprain. Mississippi State: Did not miss an assignment and had one knockdown block versus the then top-ranked Bulldogs. Western Carolina: Helped open holes for 275 yards on the ground ... providing time for 337 yards passing while not allowing a sack.

Auburn: Played 44 snaps before leaving with a sprained right shoulder ... graded out at 89 percent with three knockdown blocks. Missouri: Opened holes for 242 rushing yards, including 141 by Henry ... provided time for 262 passing yards and 504 yards of total offense, the most allowed by the Tigers’ defense this season.

JK SCOTT

Denver, Colo./Mullen

Fr. • 6-4 • 185 • HS

P

15FRESHMAN (2014): A true freshman who easily won the starting duties at punter and is arguably the nation’s best punter ... first team All-American by Sporting News, ESPN and USA Today ... also a Freshman All-American by Sporting News ... dropped 26-of-48 (54.2 percent) punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line, which is the best in the nation ... ranks third nationally in punting with a 47.0 yards per punt average ... one of the leading candidates for first team All-America honors ... first team All-SEC (Associated Press and league coaches) ... finalist for the Ray Guy Award, which goes to the nation’s best punter ... named the Ray Guy Award National Punter of the Week and SEC Special Teams Player of the Week following the Arkansas game and was again the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week against No. 1 Mississippi State ... has 10 starts on the season (Alabama did not punt against FAU or Western Carolina) ... boomed his first collegiate kick

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62 yards, sending the West Virginia returner racing toward his end zone to field the punt and lost one yard on the return ... punted 48 times for 2,255 yards, which leads the SEC ... averaging 43.38 net yards per punt to rank second nationally by 7/100th of a yard and first in the SEC ... has allowed just 10 punt returns all season for 73 yards (7.3 yards per return) ... has 18 punts of more than 50 yards, five of which were over 60 yards with a long of 70 ... forced 16 fair catches with five touchbacks ... kicked off 24 times for a 62.5-yard average with eight touchbacks ... named the Alabama Special Teams Player of the Week against West Virginia, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Tennessee, LSU, Mississippi State, Western Carolina and Auburn.West Virginia: Averaged 50.5 yards on two punts with a 62-yarder on his first career punt ... left the 62-yard punt on the Mountaineers’ seven-yard line ... forced a fair catch on his second punt of the game. FAU: Penciled in as the starter but did not need to punt against FAU. Southern Miss: Landed his only punt of the game on the Golden Eagles’ nine-yard line, forcing a fair catch ... punt was 34 yards ... kicked off two times for a 65.0-yard average with one touchback. Florida: Punted two times for an average of 43.5 yards ... had a long of 57 yards. Ole Miss: Turned in the best game to date of his young career with a 51.8-yard average, three kicks inside the 20-yard line, three over 50 yards, including a career-long of 64 yards ... had two touchbacks. Arkansas: Named the Ray Guy Award Player of the Week and SEC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Razorbacks ... punted a career-high eight times, with seven pinned inside the opponent’s 20-yard line ... had three punts over 50 yards ... averaged 44.2 yards per kick while also netting 44.2 yards per punt. Texas A&M: Averaged 50.0 yards on four punts with a long of 56 yards ... placed one punt inside the Aggies’ 20-yard line ... two punts were over 50 yards. Tennessee: Recorded three knockdown blocks as the Crimson Tide posted a 34-20 win in Knoxville ... opened holes for 183 yards rushing and 469 total yards ... injury limited him to just 33 snaps. Tennessee: Earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors from the coaching staff for the fourth time this season for his performance in Knoxville ... averaged 42.8 yards on four punts with three landing inside the Vols’ 20-yard line ... booted his third 60-plus yard punt while forcing three fair catches ... the only punt returned lost four yards. LSU: Once again proved to be one of the keys to an Alabama victory, punting nine times at No. 14 LSU ... averaged 48.6 yards per punt ... left two punts inside the Tigers’ 20-yard line and boomed a career-long 66-yard punt that was downed at the LSU eight-yard line ... had three punts over 50 yards. Mississippi State: Turned in another performance that was a key to victory for the Crimson Tide, this time against top-ranked Mississippi State, consistently flipping the field in Alabama’s 25-20 win ... punted seven times for an average of 45.6 yards with five inside the 20-yard line and three inside the 10 ... booted two beyond 50 yards with a long of 56 and forced three fair catches ... his first five punts against the Bulldogs were downed inside the 20-yard line. Western Carolina: Did not punt (Alabama’s was not forced to punt for the second time this season) but kicked off for Alabama nine times, averaging 63.6 yards per

kick with four touchbacks ... garnered Special Teams Player of the Week honors from the Tide coaches. Auburn: Boomed his first kick against the Tigers a career-long 70 yards ... dropped his second punt down at the 10-yard line for a 41-yard punt ... averaged 55.5 yards per punt ... also kicked off eight times for an average of 61.9 yards with three touchbacks. Missouri: Punted three times for an average of 43.3 yards ... hit his first punt 52 yards, forcing a fair catch at the Tigers’ 11-yard line ... second punt was 47 yards and fair caught at the MU 13-yard line ... scrambled to get off a low punt on his final kick that lowered his average ... did not have a punt returned and netted 43.3 yards per punt.

SCOTT’S CAREER STATISTICS

PUNTING In Ret. Net NetYear G-S No. Yds Avg. Lng 20 50+ Blk Yds Yds Avg.2014 12-12 48 2,255 47.0 70 26 18 0 75 2,180 45.4

SCOTT’S CAREER BESTS

Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 at LSU, 2014Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 at LSU, 2014Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 vs. Auburn, 2014Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.5 (two punts) vs. Auburn, 2014Inside 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 at Arkansas, 201450+ Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (three times); last at LSU, 2014

AUSTINSHEPHERD

Buford, Ga./North Gwinnett

Sr. • 6-5 • 320 • 3L

OL

79SENIOR (2014): A second-year starter at right tackle who has allowed just two sacks in his 26 career starts with only one this season ... second team All-SEC by the Associated Press ... has only seven missed assignments in 871 snaps ... recorded 21 knockdown blocks on the year ... helps lead an offensive line that is averaging 209.5 yards rushing per game, which ranks sixth in the SEC and 34th nationally ... the line has surrendered just 13 sacks this season to rank first in the SEC and 10th nationally (1.00 per game) ... blocking for 490.5 yards of total offense per game (second in the SEC and 16th nationally) ... blocked for seven 100-yard rushers this season and 17 in his career as a starter ... earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week and Alabama Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the Iron Bowl. West Virginia: Opened holes for two 100-yard rushers as T.J. Yeldon went for 126 yards and two touchdowns and Derrick Henry added 113 yards and one score ... blocked for 538 yards of total offense with no sacks allowed ... graded out at a team-high 88 percent. FAU: Graded out at 88 percent with two knockdown blocks and no missed assignments ... opened holes for 190 yards on the ground while providing time for 430 yards through the air, which is the second-most yards in school history ... did not allow a sack in 38 pass attempts. Southern Miss: Recorded a team-high five knockdown blocks and graded out at a team-high 92 percent ... helped block for 333 yards on the

ground and 547 total yards. Florida: Blocked for the second-most yards in school history as the Crimson Tide complied 672 total yards, including 449 in the air and 223 on the ground ... blocked for his third 100-yard rushing game of the season as Henry gained 111 yards on 20 carries ... did not surrender a sack. Ole Miss: Helped Alabama rush for 168 yards and pass for 228 in a loss at Ole Miss ... did not surrender a sack or commit a mental error ... had one knockdown block. Arkansas: Allowed his only sack of the season ... had one knockdown block. Texas A&M: The Tide’s highest grading offensive lineman at 91 percent in a historic offensive performance from the Tide with 602 yards of total offense and 59 points ... opened holes for 298 yards rushing and did not allow a sack with one knockdown block. Tennessee: Recorded a career-best six knockdown blocks as the Crimson Tide posted a 34-20 win in Knoxville ... opened holes for 183 yards rushing and 469 total yards. LSU: Graded out at 92 percent as Alabama drove for the tying field goal with 50 seconds remaining and won in overtime ... did not allow a sack. Mississippi State: Did not miss an assignment and had one knockdown block versus the then-top-ranked Bulldogs ... graded out at a team-best 89 percent. Western Carolina: Helped open holes for 275 yards on the ground ... provided time for 337 yards passing while not allowing a sack ... graded out at 92 percent. Auburn: Started the game at right tackle but made the switch to the left side after a shoulder injury to Cam Robinson ... graded out at a game-high 92 percent with two knockdown blocks ... helped open holes for 539 yards of total offense and 227 rushing yards ... earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his play. Missouri: Opened holes for 242 rushing yards, including 141 by Henry ... provided time for 262 passing yards and 504 yards of total offense, the most allowed by the Tigers’ defense during the 2014 season.

BLAKESIMS

Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville

Sr. • 6-0 • 208 • 3L

QB

6SENIOR (2014): The senior started his first career game in the season opener against West Virginia and has progressed into one of the nation’s best quarterbacks ... a finalist for the Manning Award and a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award, which goes to the country’s top QB ... MVP of the SEC Championship Game ... second-team All-SEC by both the Associated Press and the league coaches ... has started all 13 games in 2014 and was selected second team All-SEC ... set Alabama records for the most completions and attempts of any quarterback in a starting debut ... broke the Alabama single-season total offense record in the Iron Bowl and now has 3,571 yards (274.2 ypg) ... ranks second nationally with an 88.4 total QBR rating from ESPN ... also recorded the second-highest passing total in a single game in


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school history with 445 yards against Florida ... has thrown for a school-record 3,250 yards this season, passing AJ McCarron’s record of 3,063 set in 2013 ... is 230-of-355 passing, good for a 64.8 percent completion percentage ... has thrown 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions ... did not throw an interception in 156 pass attempts (Arkansas to Western Carolina), which was the third-longest streak in school history ... has 73 rushes on the season for 321 yards and six touchdowns ... actually gained 430 yards rushing, but lost 109 on sacks ... responsible for a school-record 32 touchdowns this season (26 passing, six rushing), passing McCarron’s 31 in 2012 ... converted 21 first downs on the ground ... has a 161.92 quarterback efficiency rating that ranks seventh nationally and first in the SEC ... has 73 explosive passes of 16 yards or more this season and 28 passes of 25-plus yards ... named the Walter Camp National Player of the Week and a Manning Award Star of the Week after the Florida game ... Offensive Player of the Week by the Alabama coaching staff against Southern Miss, Florida and Tennessee. West Virginia: Led Alabama to a 33-23 victory in his first start ... completed 24-of-33 passes for 250 yards and one interception ... set UA records for completions and attempts in his first start at quarterback ... rushed six times for 42 yards. FAU: Completed 85.7 percent of his passes (12-of-14), which is the fifth-best percentage among quarterbacks with a minium of 10 completions in a single game in school history ... threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns in four drives as a starter, leading the Tide to 21 points ... rushed for a seven-yard touchdown to open the scoring, found Amari Cooper on a 52-yard scoring play and Kenyan Drake from 39 yards out. Southern Miss: Completed 12-of-17 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns ... found Cooper on a 22-yard scoring strike and tight end Brian Vogler from five yards out ... rushed five times for 46 yards with a touchdown and a long rush of 20 yards. Florida: Set career highs with 445 yards passing and four touchdowns ... rushed eight times for 39 yards to finish with an Alabama-record 484 yards of total offense ...

the 445 yards passing was the second-highest total in school history ... completed 23-of-33 passes with one interception ... hooked up on the longest pass play of his career with an 87-yard completion to Drake on the first play of the game ... named the Walter Camp National Player of the Week for his efforts. Ole Miss: Threw for 228 yards on 19-of-31 passing with one interception ... completed six explosive plays of 16 yards or more ... rushed seven times for eight yards with one sack ... also scored his third rushing touchdown of the season on a naked bootleg from one-yard out. Arkansas: Completed 11-of-21 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns ... did not throw an interception ... long pass play was 47 yards to O.J. Howard ... had two explosive plays .. sacked twice to finish with five yards rushing on seven carries. Texas A&M: Threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns against no interceptions ... completed 16-of-27 passes with scoring strikes of 45 and 24 yards to Cooper, and a 41-yard score to Derrick Henry ... rushed four times for 54 yards, breaking free with several jump cuts for a 43-yard first-half touchdown ... totaled 322 yards of total offense. Tennessee: Recorded 328 yards of total offense and accounted for three touches (two passing, one rushing) ... connected on 14-of-24 passes for 286 yards ... found Cooper on scoring plays of 80 and 41 yards ... rushed six times for 42 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown ... connected of five explosive passes of 16 yards or more. LSU: Attempted a career-high 45 passes against the Tigers in a deafening environment ... threw for 209 yards on 20 completions ... with his team trailing by three points and just 50 seconds on the clock, led a 55-yard drive that allowed Adam Griffith to kick the tying 27-yard field goal ... was 4-for-6 on the drive for 50 yards, including a third-down strike to Christion Jones for 22 yards with under 20 seconds to play ... then went 2-for-2 in overtime for 30 yards, culminating in a six-yard touchdown pass to DeAndrew White for the win ... connected on seven explosive passes for 16 yards or more ... rushed for two first downs, including one during the game-tying

drive at the end of regulation ... threw for two touchdowns. Mississippi State: Accounted for 229 yards of total offense ... completed 19-of-31 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown ... did not throw a pick as his streak of consecutive passes without an interception increased to 148 throws, which was the sixth longest in school history at the time ... rushed four times for 18 yards, including scampers of 10 and 11 yards on third down in the game-clinching drive in the fourth quarter to convert first downs. Western Carolina: Completed 68 percent of his passes for 222 yards while playing only in the first half ... threw two touchdown passes, but also tossed his first interception in 156 pass attempts ... had three passes of 25 yards or longer. Auburn: Registered his second 300-yard passing game with 312 yards and matched his career high with four passing touchdowns and set a personal best with five total touchdowns ... posted a 197.81 passing efficiency rating ... rushed for 23 total yards, including an 11-yard touchdown run ... tossed a career-high three interceptions ... completed 10 of his final 12 passes after throwing his third pick on the second play of the third quarter. Missouri: Named the MVP of the SEC Championship Game after setting a league-record by completing 85.2 percent (23- of-27) of his passes in a 42-13 Alabama victory ... threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns ... rushed nine times for 19 yards (two sacks) with three first downs ... completed five passes of 16 yards or more, including a 58-yard touchdown strike to DeAndrew White ... broke the school record for passing yards in a season (McCarron, 2013) in the game and totaled 281 yards of total offense ... also set the single-season touchdown responsibility record with 32 on the season.

SIMS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Passing RushingYear G-S Com-Att-Int Pct. Yds TD LP No. Yds Avg. TD LP2011 5-0 0-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 22 107 4.9 0 452012 10-0 5-10-0 50.0 77 0 35 30 187 6.2 2 362013 8-0 18-29-0 62.1 167 2 26 15 61 4.1 0 112014 13-13 230-355-7 64.8 3,250 26 87 73 321 4.4 6 43Total 36-13 253-394-7 64.2 3,494 28 87 140 676 4.8 8 45

SIMS’ CAREER BESTS

Completions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 vs. West Virginia, 2014Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 at LSU, 2014Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 vs. Florida, 2014Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (twice); last vs. Auburn, 2014Long Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 yards vs. Florida, 2014Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 vs. Missouri, 2014Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 at Ole Miss, 2011Long Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 at Ole Miss, 2011Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Vanderbilt, 2011Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 vs. Vanderbilt, 2011

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CAMSIMS

Monroe, La./Ouachita Parish

Fr. • 6-4 • 208 • HS

WR

7FRESHMAN (2014): Saw action in his first collegiate game as a true freshman while playing in 12 games ... has seven catches for 62 yards and three first downs ... came off the bench in the second quarter against West Virginia in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Southern Miss: Recorded his first career tackle (solo). Arkansas: Hauled in one reception for 15 yards and a first down. Texas A&M: Made three catches for 14 yards and a first down in extended action in the Tide’s 59-0 win over the Aggies. Western Carolina: Caught three passes for a season-best 33 yards and one first down ... pulled in the longest reception of his career with a 22-yard gain ... also caught his first touchdown, on a four-yard pass from Blake Sims in the first quarter.

SIMS’ CAREER STATISTICS

RECEIVINGYear G-S No. Yards Avg. TD LP2014 12-0 7 62 8.9 1 22

GENOSMITH

Atlanta, Ga./St. Pius X

Jr. • 6-0 • 197 • 2L

DB

24JUNIOR (2014): Fills a multitude of roles in the Alabama secondary ... co-starter at free safety and plays in the Tide’s dime formation ... appeared in all 13 games … made his first start of the season against Southern Miss and has five starts on the season … has 50 total tackles in 2014 with 2.0 tackles for loss (-9 yards), a pass breakup and one forced fumble ... named the Alabama Defensive Player of the Week following the Auburn game. West Virginia: Recorded two tackles in the season opener. FAU: Had three assisted stops against the Owls. Southern Miss: Tallied a career-best four tackles, including three solo, versus the Golden Eagles. Florida: Finished with two solo tackles in the win. Ole Miss: Came off the bench to record one assisted tackle. Arkansas: Made two assisted stops against the Razorbacks. Texas A&M: Registered a career-best seven tackles against the Aggie’s top-ranked SEC offense ... made six solo stops and forced a fumble ... had half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard). Tennessee: Recorded three tackles with two solo stops in a win in Knoxville ... added a tackle for loss (-6 yards). LSU: Made four assisted tackles against the Tigers. Mississippi State:

Had five totaltackles with two solo stops while making his third start of the season. Western Carolina: Made two assisted tackles in a 48-14 win over the Catamounts. Auburn: Earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the Tide coaches after making a career-best 10 tackles with seven solo stops. Missouri: Started his fifth game of the season in the Tide’s SEC Championship Game victory over the Tigers ... had five tackles with four solo stops and a pass breakup.

SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2012 13-2 9 4 5 0.5-2 0 0-0 0 0-0 2 0-02013 12-0 10 7 3 1-2 0 0-0 0 0-0 4 0-02014 13-5 50 27 23 3.5-9 0 0-0 1 0-0 1 0-0Total 38-7 69 38 31 5-13 0 0-0 1 0-0 7 0-0

SMITH’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 vs. Auburn, 2014Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Auburn, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 at Tennessee, 2014Pass Breakups . . . 1 (six times); last vs. Chattanooga, 2013

MAURICESMITH

Sugar Land, Texas/Fort Bend Dulles

So. • 6-0 • 195 • 1L

DB

21SOPHOMORE (2014): A reserve defensive back who can play both cornerback and star in nickel formations ... played in all 13 games this season with one start ... is a regular on special teams … has 10 tackles, half of a tackle for loss (-2 yards) and a pass breakup to his credit. FAU: Recorded the fourth pass breakup of his career in the win. Southern Miss: Added three tackles, including a pair of solo stops, for the Crimson Tide. Florida: Had one solo tackle in the win over the Gators. Ole Miss: Recorded two solo tackles against the Rebels. Texas A&M: Had half of a tackle for loss (-2 yards) to go along with seven total tackles and six solo stops. LSU: Made one assisted tackle. Western Carolina: Registered two solo tackles as the Crimson Tide held the Catamounts to just 213 yards of total offense.

SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2013 12-1 13 5 8 0.5-2 0 0-0 0 0-0 3 0-02014 13-1 10 7 3 0.5-2 0 0.5-2 0 0-0 1 0-0Total 25-2 23 12 11 1-4 0 0.5-2 0 0-0 4 0-0

SMITH’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Colorado State, 2013Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 vs. Colorado State, 2013Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Colorado State, 2013Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . 1 (four times); last vs. FAU, 2014

ARDARIUSSTEWART

Fultondale, Ala./Fultondale

Fr. • 6-0 • 193 • RS

WR

13REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2014): One of the first wide receivers off the bench for the Crimson Tide ... has played in 12 games with two starts ... has recorded 12 receptions for 149 yards ... seven of his 12 catches have been for first downs ... also has two tackles on special teams ... earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaching staff following the Western Carolina game. FAU: Recorded three catches for 63 yards with a long of 40 ... notched his first career tackle. Florida: Made one solo tackle on special teams. Texas A&M: Caught his fourth pass of the season for eight yards. LSU: Caught one pass for two yards. Mississippi State: Made his first career start against the Bulldogs, catching two passes for 25 yards with a long of 17 yards. Western Carolina: Caught a season-best five passes for 51 yards with three converting first downs.

STEWART’S CAREER STATISTICS

RECEIVINGYear G-S No. Yards Avg. TD LP2014 12-2 12 149 12.4 0 40

STEWART’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 vs. Western Carolina, 2014 Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 vs. FAU, 2014 Long Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 vs. FAU, 2014

BRADLEYSYLVE

Port Sulphur, La./South Plaquemines

Jr. • 5-11 • 180 • 2L

DB

3JUNIOR (2014): Started the season opener at cornerback for the Crimson Tide ... has seen playing time in all 13 games ... has eight tackles on the season with seven solo stops. West Virginia: Started and made five tackles against the Mountaineers while recording four solo stops. Auburn: Saw his most extensive playing time at cornerback since the season opener ... filled in for Eddie Jackson in the second half and made three solo tackles while breaking up two passes ... appeared to have an interception before referees ruled it a simultaneous catch.


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SYLVE’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2012 12-0 6 4 2 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 2 0-02013 8-3 10 8 2 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 2 0-02014 13-1 8 7 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 2 0-0Total 33-4 24 19 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 6 0-0

SYLVE’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 vs. West Virginia, 2014Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Auburn, 2014

ALPHONSETAYLOR

Mobile, Ala./Davidson

So. • 6-5 • 325 • 1L

OL

50SOPHOMORE (2014): A redshirt sophomore who has been battling for the starting job at right guard ... came off the bench in the season opener against West Virginia, but played well over half the snaps with the starting unit ... earned his first career start against Florida Atlantic and then started at Arkansas ... has seen playing time in 11 games ... helps an offensive line that is averaging 209.5 yards rushing per game, which ranks sixth in the SEC and 34th nationally ... the line has surrendered just 13 sacks this season to rank first in the SEC and 10th nationally (1.00 per game) ... blocking for 490.5 yards of total offense per game (second in the SEC and 16th nationally). West Virginia: Opened holes for two 100-yard rushers as T.J. Yeldon went for 126 yards and two touchdowns and Derrick Henry added 113 yards and one score ... blocked for 538 yards of total offense with no sacks allowed. FAU: Recorded a knockdown block and helped block for 190 yards on the ground while providing time for 430 yards through the air, the second-most yards in school history ... did not allow a sack in 38 pass attempts. Southern Miss: Came off the bench at right guard and did not have a missed assignment ... helped the Tide roll up 333 yards on the ground and 546 yards of total offense. Florida: Came off the bench as a reserve in the fourth quarter. Ole Miss: Played 18 snaps off the bench at right guard. Arkansas: Started at right guard and had one knockdown block. Texas A&M: Came off the bench in the second series of the third quarter and finished the game in a 59-0 win over the Aggies.

ALTEETENPENNY

North Little Rock, Ark./North Little Rock

So. • 6-0 • 218 • 1L

RB

28SOPHOMORE (2014): A special teams stalwart for the Crimson Tide and a reserve running back ... played in 12 games this season … has 26 carries for 136 yards with a long of 23 … averaging 5.2 yards per carry … has eight first-down rushes and three explosive rushes of 12-yards or more ... also has two tackles on special teams. FAU: Rushed the ball twice for three yards … had two tackles on special teams. Southern Miss: Recorded a career-high 39 yards rushing on five carries, including a long of 13. Texas A&M: Came off the bench in the second half to rush for 30 yards on a career-best eight carries ... had one explosive rush of 13 yards. Western Carolina: Ran for a career-best 64 yards on 11 carries with a long of 23 yards.

TENPENNY’S CAREER STATISTICS


Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2013 13-0 5 2 3 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02014 11-0 2 2 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0Totals 24-0 7 4 3 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

TENPENNY’S CAREER BESTS

Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Long Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 vs. Western Carolina, 2014Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Kentucky, 2013Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Georgia State, 2013Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Georgia State, 2013Long Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Georgia State, 2013

DALVINTOMLINSON

McDonough, Ga./Henry County

So. • 6-2 • 290 • 1L

DL

54SOPHOMORE (2014): A regular in the defensive line rotation at end for the Crimson Tide defense ... played in 13 games and has 22 tackles on the season with eight solo stops, 2.0 sacks (-5 yards), 5.5 tackles for loss (-11 yards) and two quarterback hurries. West Virginia: Came off the bench but was a force for the Alabama defense with five tackles ... helped limit the Mountaineers to just 28 rushing yards ... had two solo tackles. FAU: Played but did not record any stats vs. the Owls. Southern Miss: Recorded one solo tackle off the bench

… helped limit the Golden Eagles to only 56 rushing yards on 18 attempts ... added his first quarterback hurry of the season. Florida: Made one solo tackle, including one solo stop as the Tide limited the Gators to only 200 total yards. Arkansas: Added an assisted tackle in the Tide’s win over the Razorbacks, while helping limit the SEC’s best rushing attack to just 89 yards, 227 yards below their previous average. Tennessee: Registered the first sack of his career, dropping Vols quarterback Joshua Dobbs for a one-yard loss ... finished with two solo tackles. LSU: Made three tackles, including two solo stops ... had two tackles for loss (-2 yards) and helped limit the Tigers to just 3.3 yards per rush and 76 passing yards. Mississippi State: Turned in a career-best seven tackles with two tackles for loss (-7 yards) and one sack (-4 yards). Auburn: Recorded two assisted tackles with half of a tackle for loss (-1 yard) ... added his second quarterback hurry of the season in the win over the No. 15 Tigers.

TOMLINSON’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU INT2013 1-0 4 2 2 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02014 13-0 22 8 14 5.5-11 2 2-5 0 0-0 0 0-0Total 14-0 26 10 16 5.5-11 2 2-5 0 0-0 0 0-0

TOMLINSON’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 vs. Mississippi State, 2014Tackles for Loss . . .2 (twice); last vs. Mississippi State, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 vs. Mississippi State, 2014Sacks . . . . . . . . . . .1 (twice); last vs. Mississippi State, 2014Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Mississippi State, 2014Quarterback Hurries . . . . . . 1 (twice); last vs. Auburn, 2014

BRIANVOGLER

Columbus, Ga./Brookstone

Sr. • 6-7 • 263 • 3L

TE

84SENIOR (2014): A fifth-year senior who returns for his final season and second year as a starter at tight end ... a force in the Alabama rushing attack as an elite blocker at the point of attack ... started 10 games this season while playing in 12 ... has four catches on the year for 18 yards and a touchdown ... two of his receptions have converted first downs ... missed the Iron Bowl with an injury. Southern Miss: Recorded his first catch of the season, a five-yard touchdown reception. Florida: As the primary blocking tight end for the Tide, helped accumulate the second-most yards in school history as the Crimson Tide complied 672 total yards, including 449 in the air and 223 on the ground. Ole Miss: Caught one pass for three yards and a first down against the Rebels. Mississippi State: Hauled in his third catch of the season, gaining five yards. Missouri: Started his 10th game of the season and made one catch for five yards.

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VOGLER’S CAREER STATISTICS

RECEIVINGYear G-S Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP2011 9-0 1 6 6.0 0 62012 14-0 2 21 10.5 0 162013 12-12 8 71 8.9 1 182014 13-10 4 18 4.5 1 5Total 48-22 15 116 7.7 2 18

VOGLER’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 at Texas A&M, 2013Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 at Texas A&M, 2013Touchdowns . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last vs. Southern Miss, 2014Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 at Mississippi State, 2013

JABRIELWASHINGTON

Jackson, Tenn./Trinity Christian Academy

Jr. • 5-11 • 183 • 2L

DB

23JUNIOR (2014): Appeared in 12 games … made the first start of his career against Southern Miss … has 16 tackles, two pass breakups and one interception this season. West Virginia: Recorded one tackle versus the Mountaineers. FAU: Had one tackle and a pass breakup. Southern Miss: Made two tackles in his first start. Florida: Hauled in his first career interception in the win over the Gators. Arkansas: Contributed with one solo tackle off the bench for the Crimson Tide in a 14-13 win in Fayetteville. Texas A&M: Came off the bench to make one solo tackle. LSU: Helped break up the Tigers fourth-down pass in overtime in the end zone ... added one assisted tackle. Mississippi State: Made a season-high three tackles with one solo stop. Western Carolina: Recorded two solo tackles against the Catamounts. Auburn: Made two tackles with one solo stop ... also broke up a pass. Missouri: Recorded two solo tackles as the Tide’s fifth defensive back in the SEC Championship Game victory.

WASHINGTON’S CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU Int2012 8-0 2 0 2 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02013 8-0 1 0 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02014 12-1 16 10 6 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 2 1-0Total 28-1 19 10 9 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 2 1-0

WASHINGTON’S CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Mississippi State, 2014Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Florida, 2014

DEANDREWWHITE

Houston, Texas/North Shore

Sr. • 6-0 • 192 • 3L

WR

2SENIOR (2014): Veteran leader in the wide receiver corps and talented playmaker ... has the second-most receptions on the team with 37 catches on the year for 439 yards and four touchdowns ... averages 11.9 yards per catch ... injured his shoulder against West Virginia in the opener but returned against Florida ... 21 of his catches have gone for first downs and 12 have been explosive plays of 16 yards or more ... has played in 11 games, making 10 starts ... named the Offensive Player of the Week by the Alabama coaching staff following the LSU game ... also sat out the Western Carolina game with a tight hamstring. West Virginia: Caught six passes for 73 yards before injuring his shoulder ... averaged 12.2 yards per catch with a long of 38 yards where he caught the ball in front of the first-down marker, made as many as five Mountaineer defenders miss and raced up the left sideline to move the chains. Florida: Caught six passes for 48 yards with a long of 17 yards ... first game back after missing two games with a bruised shoulder. Arkansas: Caught four passes for 33 yards and a touchdown ... had a long of 21 yards. Texas A&M: Started and hauled in three receptions for 30 yards with a long of 17 yards. Tennessee: Turned in one of his best games of the season with four receptions for 59 yards ... averaged 14.8 yards per catch with three explosive receptions (16 yards or more) ... had three grabs for first downs. LSU: Caught three passes for 36 yards, but made the biggest impact when the game was on the line for the Tide ... hauled in a 16-yard first down catch at the LSU 10-yard line with seven seconds remaining in the game to setup Adam Griffith’s game-tying 27-yard field goal ... then snagged his second touchdown of the season on a six-yard fade route in overtime to give Alabama the win. Mississippi State: Caught four passes for 40 yards ... three catches converted first downs for the Tide with a long of 17 yards. Auburn: Caught his third touchdown of the season on a six-yard pass from Sims ... finished with three catches for 19 yards with one converting a first down. Missouri: Hauled in a season-long 58-yard touchdown catch for the Tide’s second touchdown of the game ... finished with four catches for 101 yards and his fourth score of the season ... three of his four grabs converted first downs while two were explosive plays of 16 yards or more.

WHITE’S CAREER STATISTICS

RECEIVINGYear G-S No. Yards Avg. TD LP2011 12-2 14 151 10.8 2 392012 5-5 8 105 13.1 2 512013 13-8 32 534 16.7 4 672014 11-10 37 439 11.9 4 58Total 41-25 91 1,229 13.5 12 67

WHITE’S CAREER BESTS

Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 (twice); last vs. Florida, 2014Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 vs. Oklahoma, 2013Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Vanderbilt, 2011Long Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 vs. Oklahoma, 2013Kickoff Returns . 1 (five times); last vs. Mississippi St., 2014Kickoff Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 vs. Kent State, 2011Long Kickoff Return . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 vs. Kent State, 2011Punt Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. Kent State, 2011Punt Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 vs. Kent State, 2011Long Punt Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 vs. Kent State, 2011

JARRICKWILLIAMS

Mobile, Ala./Blount

Sr. • 6-1 • 215 • 3L

DB

20SENIOR (2014): In his second year as the Crimson Tide’s starter at star (nickel defensive back) ... missed three weeks with an injured foot suffered in the season opener against West Virginia ... returned to game action and started at Ole Miss ... played in 10 games, making five starts ... has 12 tackles on the season with half of a tackle for loss, six solo stops and two pass breakups. West Virginia: Started and made three tackles with one solo stop as the Tide limited the Mountaineers to just 28 rushing yards. Arkansas: Broke up one pass off the bench against the Razorbacks. Texas A&M: Recorded two tackles with one solo stop as the Tide held the Aggie’s top-ranked offense to just 172 yards. Tennessee: Made a season-high four tackles, all solo ... broke up a pass and finished his five years at the Capstone with a 5-0 record against the Volunteers. LSU: Came off the bench to make two assisted tackles. Western Carolina: Started and registered one assisted tackle for loss.

WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU Int2010 3-0 1 0 1 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0-02011 7-0 5 4 1 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0-02012 DNP due to injury2013 12-10 40 24 16 2-10 1 1-9 0 0-0 2 0-02014 10-5 12 6 6 0.5-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 2 0-0Total 32-15 57 34 24 2.5-10 1 1-9 0 0-0 4 0-0

WILLIAMS’ CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 vs. Arkansas, 2013Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . 1 (twice); last at Kentucky, 2013Yards Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 at Kentucky, 2013Quarterback Hurries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 vs. Arkansas, 2013Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Kentucky, 2013Pass Breakups . . . . . . . . . . 1 (four times); last at LSU, 2014


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TIMWILLIAMS

Baton Rouge, La./University Lab

So. • 6-3 • 242 • 1L

LB

56SOPHOMORE (2014): A versatile defender who has played in 12 games ... has five tackles on the season, including 1.5 sacks (-24 yards) and four quarterback hurries. FAU: Recorded two assisted tackles in the game for a defense that gave up just 57 rushing yards. Texas A&M: Made one half sack for a loss (-7 yards) ... registered his first career quarterback hurry. Mississippi State: Had one quarterback hurry in the Tide’s win over the No. 1-ranked Bulldogs. Western Carolina: Registered one sack for a loss of 17 yards. Auburn: Came on late in the game as a pass-rushing specalist ... made one solo tackle and recorded one quarterback hurry. Missouri: Had one quarterback hurry in the fourth quarter against the Tigers.

WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles FumblesYear G-S TT UT AT TFL QBH Sacks FF FR PBU Int2013 7-0 3 2 1 1-9 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-02014 12-0 5 2 3 1.5-24 4 1.5-24 0 0-0 0 0-0Total 19-0 8 4 4 2.5-33 4 1.5-24 0 0-0 0 0-0

WILLIAMS’ CAREER BESTS

Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vs. FAU, 2014Tackles for Loss . . 1 (twice); last vs. Western Carolina, 2014

T.J.YELDON

Daphne, Ala./Daphne

Jr. • 6-2 • 221 • 2L

RB

4JUNIOR (2014): In his second year as Alabama’s starting running back ... second team All-SEC by the league coaches ... a candidate for the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s best running back ... the first player in Crimson Tide history to rush for at least 1,000 yards as both a freshman and sophomore ... needs 68 yards rushing to be the first player in school history to have three 1,000-yard seasons ... has rushed for a team-high 932 yards on 184 carries this season for a 5.1 yards per carry average ... has 10 rushing touchdowns and a team-high 19 explosive rushes of 12 yards or more ... just the sixth player in school history to rush for over 3,000 yards with 3,275 and needs 50 yards to pass Kenneth Darby for third place in school history ... is 290 yards behind Shaun Alexander’s school record of 3,565 yards (1996-99) ... has four 100-yard rushing games this season to move him into a tie for the career lead at Alabama with 15 ... has caught 15 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown this season with five explosive receptions of 16 yards or more

... earned Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Alabama coaches after the season-opening win against West Virginia, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and No. 1 Mississippi State ... has a team-best 43 first-down rushes and nine first-down receptions. West Virginia: Rushed for 126 yards on 23 carries in a 33-23 win over the Mountaineers ... averaged 5.5 yards per carry and scored two rushing touchdowns. FAU: Rushed for 43 yards on seven carries for a 6.1 yards per carry average ... caught one pass for 18 yards and a first down. Southern Miss: Started and rushed for 56 yards on nine carries ... long rush of 15 yards. Florida: Carried the ball 18 times for 59 yards with a long rush of 10 yards ... also caught one pass for 37 yards and a first down ... finished with 96 all-purpose yards. Ole Miss: Turned in his second 100-yard rushing game of the season with 123 yards on 20 carries for a 6.2 yards per carry average ... long rush was 22 yards ... had two explosive rushes of 12-yards or more. Arkansas: Converted two first downs with one explosive rush of 12 yards ... carried the ball 16 times for 45 hard-fought yards ... also caught two passes out of the backfield for 35 yards, including a long of 22 yards and his first receiving touchdown of the year. Texas A&M: Gained 114 yards on 13 first-half carries in a 59-0 route of the Aggies in which the Tide led 45-0 at halftime ... averaged 8.7 yards per rush and scored two touchdowns on runs of one and nine yards ... long rush was 31 yards ... caught three passes for 45 yards with a long of 17 yards and three first downs. Tennessee: Rushed 14 times for 52 yards and one touchdown ... long rush was 15 yards with three rushing first downs ... caught one pass for three yards. LSU: Carried the ball 15 times for 68 yards before leaving the game late in the fourth quarter with

a twisted ankle ... had two explosive rushes with a long of 18 yards ... caught one pass for five yards ... converted three first downs rushing. Mississippi State: Rushed 16 times for 72 yards and a touchdown ... caught two passes for 16 yards with both converting first downs ... had four first-down runs ... has six rushes for 33 yards in the Tide’s fourth-quarter, 76-yard drive that consumed 6:07 of clock time ... capped off the drive with a seven-yard touchdown run around right end ... his runs of 10 and 11 yards leading up to the touchdown both converted first downs for Alabama ... earned Offensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts. Auburn: Recorded his fourth 100-yard rushing game, going for 127 yards and two touchdowns ... had five first-down rushes on 19 carries ... caught one pass for 13 yards ... had four explosive rushes of 12 yards or more. Missouri: Was limited with a hamstring ... but did score two rushing touchdowns and gained 47 yards rushing ... converted three first downs on the ground.

YELDON’S CAREER STATISTICS

Rushing ReceivingYear G-S Att Yds Avg. TD LP Rec Yds Avg. TD LP2012 14-0 175 1,108 6.3 12 43 11 131 11.9 1 282013 12-11 207 1,235 6.0 14 68 20 183 9.1 0 232014 12-10 184 932 5.1 10 31 15 180 12.0 1 37Total 38-21 566 3,275 5.8 36 68 46 494 10.7 2 37

YELDON’S CAREER BESTS

Rushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 at Auburn, 2013Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . 160 at Mississippi State, 2013Long Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 vs. Ole Miss, 2013Rushing Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 vs. Tennessee, 2013Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (twice); last vs. Arkansas, 2013Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . 47 vs. Western Kentucky, 2012Long Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 vs. Florida, 2014

T.J. Yeldon

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Dublin, Ohio/Coffman

JERROD BIERBOWER

DBSr. • 6-1 • 198 • SQ

39

Vestavia Hills, Ala./Vestavia Hills

PADEN CROWDER

LBJr. • 6-4 • 235 • SQ

48

Birmingham, Ala./Vestavia Hills

DAVID D’AMICO

TESo. • 6-0 • 213 • SQ

62

Letohatchee, Ala./Fort Dale Academy

WILL DAVIS

OLSo. • 6-5 • 316 • SQ

55

Evans, Ga./Lakeside

JOSH DICKERSON

LBSr. • 6-1 • 228 • SQ

41

Northport, Ala./Tuscaloosa County

DANIEL GEDDES

DBSr. • 5-6 • 170 • SQ

48

Valley, Ala./Valley

BO GRANT

DBSo. • 6-3 • 198 • SQ

58


ALEX HARRELSON

SNJr. • 6-0 • 226 • SQ

86

Brentwood, Tenn./Brentwood

TRUETT HARRIS

TEJr. • 6-3 • 210 • SQ

96

Akron, Ala./Hale County

STEPHEN HODGE

DLJr. • 6-1 • 257 • SQ

37

Daphne, Ala./Daphne

ZACH HOUSTON

DBJr. • 6-1 • 192 • SQ

89

Montgomery, Ala./Jefferson Davis

BERNEL JONES

DLSr. • 6-3 • 253 • SQ

39

Ocala, Fla./Trinity Catholic

KYLE KAZAKEVICIUS

WRSr. • 6-0 • 184 • SQ

98

Monterrey, Mexico/Prepa Tec

ADRIAN LAMOTHE

PSo. • 5-9 • 190 • SQ

40

Boynton Beach, Fla./American Heritage

ISSAC LEON

TESo. • 6-6 • 215 • SQ

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JAKE LONG

DLSo. • 5-10 • 229 • SQ

60

Cincinnati, Ohio/Hills Christian Academy

BRANDON MOORE

OLJr. • 6-0 • 277 • SQ

60

Wellington, Fla./Wellington Community

AUSTIN PEAVLER

OLSo. • 6-3 • 317 • SQ

49

Lawrenceville, Ga./Archer

KIERAN WILLIAMS

TEFr. • 6-4 • 243 • RS

69

Phenix City, Ala./Central

PAUL WALDROP

OLJr. • 6-4 • 285 • SQ

22

Greenville, N.C./Arendell Parrott Academy

NATE STASKELUNAS

DBSo. • 6-3 • 206 • SQ

66

Commerce, Mich./St. Mary’s Prep

CHRIS POSA

OLSo. • 6-3 • 269 • SQ

97

Birmingham, Ala./Spain Park

JOHN PIZZITOLA

PSo. • 5-11 • 175 • SQ

25

Mountain Brook, Ala./Mountain Brook

BUDDY PELL

RBFr. • 6-0 • 200 • HS

34

Columbiana, Ala./Clay-Chalkville

TYLER OWENS

LBSr. • 6-0 • 225 • SQ

59

Oxford, Ala./Oxford

MK TAYLOR

SNSr. • 5-10 • 230 • SQ

32

N i c k

SabanSabaneighth Year • Head Coach • Kent State, 1973

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. After the victory over Notre Dame in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game, Saban joined Frank

Leahy, Paul “Bear” Bryant and John McKay as the only coaches to win four national titles in the modern era.

In his eighth season in Tuscaloosa, Saban’s uncompromising dedication to excellence in every phase of the program has resulted in the school’s 13th, 14th and 15th national championships and the foundation has been set to yield long-term success for the Crimson Tide. A fi ve-time National Coach of the Year, Saban has achieved resounding success as a head coach and has earned a reputation as an outstanding tactician, leader, organizer and motivator. Those qualities have sparked impressive turnarounds at every stop of his career. Saban’s consistent approach and disciplined leadership are the reasons his teams are known for exhibiting grit, determination and resilience, often overcoming adversity to achieve victory.

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Saban has led the Crimson Tide to the fi rst College Football Playoff and a date with Ohio State in the 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Alabama won its fi nal eight games to earn the top seed, including a closing gauntlet that in-cluded wins at No. 14 LSU, over No. 1 Mississippi State, No. 15 Auburn and No. 14 Missouri. The senior class has a 48-5 record and will be making its fourth straight New Year’s Six Bowl appear-ance, including national championships in 2011 and 2012. The 2014 Crimson Tide features Heis-man Trophy fi nalist and Biletnikoff Award winner Amari Cooper and Nagurski Trophy and Thorpe Award fi nalist Landon Collins. Along with Coo-per and Collins, Ray Guy Award fi nalist punter JK Scott, linebacker Trey DePriest and offensive guard Arie Kounadjio also garnered fi rst team All-America honors. Senior signal-caller Blake Sims set school records for total offense (3,571 yards) and passing yards (3,250) while being se-lected as a Manning Award fi nalist.

Saban has compiled a 177-58-1 (.752) record as a college head coach and has gone 84-10 (.894) in the past seven seasons in Tuscaloosa, which includes a 49-7 mark in regular season conference play. In 2014, the Tide reached the 10-win milestone for the seventh consecutive season under Saban. With another SEC Cham-pionship victory in 2014, Saban is 9-1 all-time in conference or national championship games.

He is the fi rst coach to win back-to-back BCS national championships and has won four titles in his last nine years of coaching college football. Saban is one of three college coaches in the poll era (since 1936) to win three national champion-

ships in four years, joining Frank Leahy of Notre Dame (1946-47, 1949) and Tom Osborne of Nebraska (1994-95, 1997). He is also the fourth coach in the poll era to win four national cham-pionships (Alabama’s Paul “Bear” Bryant, John McKay of Southern California and Leahy).

Saban led the 2013 Alabama team to the All-state Sugar Bowl, making a sixth straight New Year’s bowl appearance and the third straight in a BCS bowl. That senior class posted a remark-able record of 60-7 over the last fi ve years with four bowl wins and three national titles. Their re-cord in the classroom was just as impressive as 28 Crimson Tide graduates took the fi eld for the bowl matchup with Oklahoma. Senior quarter-back AJ McCarron was named a fi rst team All-American, won the Maxwell and Unitas Awards, and fi nished as the runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting while directing one of the most productive offenses in school history. On the other side of the ball, senior linebacker C.J. Mos-ley took home Alabama’s third Butkus Trophy and earned All-America honors for the second straight year as he led a defense that entered the bowl game ranked second nationally in fewest points allowed. Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and of-fensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio joined McCarron and Mosley as fi rst team All-Americans.

Alabama remained at the forefront of the college football world in 2012 with an explosive offense and a retooled defense that maintained its place as one of the most dominant units in the nation. The Crimson Tide won the program’s 23rd SEC championship (the most in league his-tory) with a victory over Georgia that propelled Alabama into the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game, where they soundly de-feated Notre Dame by a score of 42-14 to earn the school’s 15th national title. For his efforts fol-lowing the season, Saban was named the Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year, his third such honor in the last four years. Under Saban’s guidance, Alabama boasted a 978 APR score that ranked 11th nationally in 2012 and second in the SEC. The Crimson Tide also had a 75 per-cent graduation rate, which was among the best in the nation.

The Alabama defense led the nation in rush defense (76.4 ypg), total defense (250.0 ypg), and scoring defense (10.9 ppg) in 2012. The Tide offense ranked 12th nationally in scoring at 38.7 points per game and 16th nationally in rushing at 227.5 yards per game. The Crimson Tide set a school record with 542 points scored in 2012 and extended a streak of consecutive weeks in

the AP Top 25 to 81 weeks, the longest in school history.

The Crimson Tide featured four fi rst team All-Americans in 2012, including two along the of-fensive line in center Barrett Jones and left guard Chance Warmack. A pair of defensive standouts also earned All-America honors in cornerback Dee Milliner and Mosley. Jones captured the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation’s best center, and the prestigious Campbell Award, as the student-athlete who best combined perfor-mance on the fi eld, success in the classroom and service away from the fi eld. The 2012 senior class set school and SEC records for wins while gar-nering a 49-5 record since 2009, a mark that tied Nebraska’s 49 wins from 1994-97. It also broke the Cornhuskers’ record (60 wins from 1993-97) for the most major college football victories in a fi ve-year period with 61 (2008-12).

The 2011 squad produced one of the most dominant defenses in the history of college foot-ball and captured Alabama’s 14th national cham-pionship with a 21-0 victory over LSU in the BCS National Championship Game. The Tide defense led the nation in all major categories, becoming the second team since national statistics have been compiled, and the fi rst since 1986 (Okla-homa), to accomplish that feat. UA allowed only 8.2 points per game, 183.6 total yards, 72.2 rush-ing yards, 111.5 passing yards and an 83.7 pass effi ciency defense. Alabama fi nished with a 12-1 record.

Saban’s 2011 senior class won 48 games over the span of four seasons (2008-11). Seven members of the 2011 Crimson Tide (including fi ve on defense) were recognized as fi rst team All-Americans by major media outlets, while Jones took home Alabama’s third Outland Tro-phy and Heisman Trophy fi nalist Trent Richard-son received the Tide’s fi rst Doak Walker Award. The team was recognized with the Disney Spirit Award, which was presented to snapper Carson Tinker, for the team’s response to the community following a tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011. Jones also received the ARA Sportsmanship Award and the Wuerffel Trophy. Saban’s efforts earned him the Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. The Tide also had extensive success in the classroom with 38 SEC Academic Honor Roll selections (a league record) and produced an Academic All-American in Jones.

Despite a young roster that listed only eight scholarship seniors, the 2010 Alabama team fi n-ished with its third consecutive 10-win season following a dominant 49-7 win over Michigan

Only four coaches in the modern poll era of college football have won four or more national championships during their careers.

COACH SCHOOL(S) CHAMPIONSHIP YEARSNick Saban LSU & Alabama 2004, 2009, 2011-12Paul “Bear” Bryant Alabama 1961,1964-65,1973,1978-79Frank Leahy Notre Dame 1943, 1946-47, 1949John McKay Southern California 1962, 1967, 1972, 1974

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State in the Capital One Bowl. Five players were named fi rst team All-SEC by either the AP or the league coaches, while six more earned second team All-SEC honors. Most impressively, two players (quarterback Greg McElroy and Jones) were named fi rst team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-Americans, which marked two consecutive years in which Alabama boasted two of the three CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-Americans in the SEC. McElroy, the ESPN Academic All-American of the Year, was named a National Football Foun-dation National-Scholar-Athlete as a fi nalist for the Campbell Trophy.

The 2009 season at Alabama turned out to be one of the most memorable in program his-tory, as the Tide compiled a perfect 14-0 mark and won the 2009 BCS National Championship by defeating Texas, 37-21, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Alabama earned a spot in the title game with a resounding 32-13 win over de-fending national champion Florida in the SEC Championship Game, as the Tide moved to No. 1 in both major polls. The SEC championship was the program’s 22nd.

On Dec. 12, 2009, more history was made for both Alabama and Saban when running back Mark Ingram became the fi rst Heisman Trophy winner for both. Saban’s 2009 squad also was prominent when it came to other honors, as Ro-lando McClain received the Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker and six players earned fi rst-team AP All-America status — a college football record.

After the perfect 2009 season concluded, Sa-ban was presented with the fi rst Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. In addition to the on-fi eld success, the 2009 Tide active roster featured a nation’s-best 13 players who already had graduated. That number increased to 22

players with degrees at the time of the bowl game.

Saban’s fi rst Alabama team fi nished 7-6 in 2007, but the 2008 season saw a vastly improved squad take the fi eld. Saban’s infl uence had tak-en hold in Tuscaloosa and – behind a small and united senior class along with a talented group of newcomers – the Tide returned to national prominence. Alabama developed a reputation as the most physical football team in the country and methodically dominated the competition. Saban produced the largest win increase from year one to year two in school history, as the Tide went from a seven-win team in 2007 to 12 wins in 2008.

Alabama swept through the 2008 regular season schedule with a 12-0 record, moving to No. 1 in all of the polls and capturing the SEC Western Division Championship before falling late to Florida in a hard-fought SEC Champion-ship Game. The team’s efforts earned them a trip to the Allstate Sugar Bowl for the 13th time in school history. Saban was named the 2008 Home Depot Coach of the Year at the ESPN Awards Show in Orlando and won several other national coach-of-the-year honors including the FWAA/Eddie Robinson, Associated Press, Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Liberty Mutual.

Lessons learned from the 2007 season – which was capped with a win over Colorado in the Independence Bowl – no doubt carried into spring and summer preparations for the 2008 run. The win also continued an impressive streak for Saban as he has yet to have a losing season as a college head coach. Of the six losses in 2007, none was by more than seven points. In addition to an improvement in the win column from the


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year prior, the 2008 signing class was rated by many analysts as the best in the country.

Off the fi eld, the focus on academics by Sa-ban and his staff made an immediate impact as the 2007 team put together one of the fi nest ac-ademic fall semesters in school history. The fresh-man class set a solid foundation for their future at Alabama as they led the way with an impressive combined grade-point average of 3.10 in the fall.

Before arriving in Tuscaloosa, Saban’s most recent college head coaching stint was a fi ve-season run at LSU that produced a record of 48-16 (.750), one national championship (2003), two Southeastern Conference championships, three SEC Western Division championships, and a 3-2 record in bowl games, with two Sugar Bowl vic-tories and a Peach Bowl win. LSU constructed a 28-12 (.700) record against SEC opponents un-der Saban’s guidance. He was named the 2003 National Coach of the Year by the Associated Press and earned both the Paul W. “Bear” Bry-ant National Coach of the Year Award and the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award by the Football Writers Association of America. Saban was named SEC Coach of the Year twice (by The Birmingham News in 2001 and by the Associated Press in 2003) while at LSU.

Saban took over the Alabama program af-ter serving two seasons at the helm of the Mi-ami Dolphins. Saban’s teams showed marked improvement over the unit he inherited. Taking over a team that fi nished 4-12 in 2004, Saban led the 2005 Dolphins to a 9-7 record, the third-big-gest turnaround in the NFL that season and the second-highest victory turnaround for a Dolphins team in any non-strike season. Most impressively, the Dolphins fi nished 2005 on a six-game win-ning streak to end the year, the longest streak in the NFL that season.

Prior to his stint at Miami, Saban’s impact on the LSU program transcended the success on the fi eld. His commitment to building the total program, placing education fi rst and instill-ing discipline with responsibility on and off the fi eld transformed the Tigers into a force on the national stage. LSU produced 84 Academic all-SEC honorees in Saban’s fi ve seasons, including 25 members of the 2003 national championship squad. LSU’s graduation rate for football players improved dramatically under his watch and two players – offensive tackle Rodney Reed (2002 and 2003) and offensive lineman Rudy Niswanger (2004) – earned fi rst team Academic All-America honors. Linebacker Bradie James earned a post-graduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation (2003).

Saban also spearheaded a $15 million fund-raising effort to construct a new academic cen-ter for student-athletes at LSU, and he and his players were active in community involvement in the Baton Rouge area, taking part in community service projects, visiting schools to mentor chil-dren, and taking time to visit local hospitals on a regular basis. More than 50 of Saban’s LSU play-ers earned their college degrees, in addition to 28 who were selected in the NFL draft (including seven in both 2004 and 2006).

Named head coach at LSU on Nov. 30, 1999, Saban led an immediate turnaround of a program that had suffered through seven los-ing seasons during the 1990s. His 48 victories over fi ve seasons ranked third among Division I-A head coaches during that time. Saban, Paul Dietzel and current LSU head coach Les Miles are the only coaches in the program’s history to post multiple 10-win seasons. Saban, Dietzel and Bernie Moore are the only head coaches in Tiger history to win two SEC championships.

Saban’s 2000 Tigers rebounded from two straight losing seasons to post an 8-4 record, capped by a 31-20 win over 15th-ranked Geor-gia Tech in the Peach Bowl. Home victories over Tennessee, Mississippi State and Alabama high-lighted that season, along with a key road win at Mississippi.

The 2001 Tigers improved to 10-3 overall and won the program’s fi rst outright SEC title since 1986, with a 31-20 win over second-ranked Ten-nessee in the SEC Championship Game. An im-pressive second half against the Volunteers was a trademark of Saban’s coaching acumen, as the Tigers outscored the Vols 21-3 in the fi nal half to erase a 17-10 defi cit. LSU won the game de-spite the absence of starting quarterback Rohan Davey and running back LaBrandon Toefi eld.

Sparked by one of the most prolifi c offenses in the nation, a unit that averaged 451.5 yards per game, the Tigers capped the 2001 season with a 47-34 defeat of Big Ten champion Illinois in the Sugar Bowl, LSU’s fi rst victory in a New Year’s Day bowl game since 1968.

Stifl ing defense was the trademark of the 2002 Tigers. LSU posted an 8-5 record and a sec-ond consecutive New Year’s Day bowl appear-ance. The Tigers, who faced Texas in the Cotton Bowl, held opponents to under 275 yards per game through the season’s fi rst six games and scored a school-record 30 or more points in six straight games. LSU just missed winning a sec-ond consecutive SEC West title, as a last-minute comeback by Arkansas in the regular-season fi -nale prevented LSU from another appearance in the SEC Championship Game. That LSU team overcame the midseason loss of starting quarter-back Matt Mauck, free safety Damien James and Toefi eld in successive weeks to make a run at an SEC Western Division title.

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into the team” paid huge dividends in 2003. The Tigers produced a 13-1 record, won their sec-ond SEC championship and earned the school’s second national championship with a squad that was among the nation’s most dominant on both sides of the line of scrimmage. The LSU of-fense scored a school-record 475 points (33.9 per game) while holding 13 of 14 opponents to fewer than 20 points. LSU’s defense ranked fi rst nationally in points allowed per game (11.0) and total defense (252.0 yards per game). After a 7-1 start, LSU ended the season with six dominating victories by an average margin of 35-10. An im-pressive 34-13 victory over Georgia in the 2003 SEC title game paved LSU’s way to an appear-ance in the BCS Championship Game against top-ranked Oklahoma. The Tigers produced a dominant defensive effort against the Sooners in the Sugar Bowl, limiting the Sooners to 154 yards of total offense in a 21-14 victory.

Saban’s fi nal LSU team in 2004 overcame the loss of 13 players from the 2003 squad who went on to NFL rosters, posting a 9-3 record while producing the SEC’s best rushing offense (200.7 yards per game). The Tiger defense ranked third nationally during the regular season in total de-fense (249.9 yards per game) and passing de-fense (145.4 yards per game), allowing only 15.9 points per contest.

Over its fi nal six games, the 2004 LSU de-fense allowed only 12 points in the second half on the way to a berth in the Capital One Bowl against Iowa – LSU’s fourth consecutive January bowl berth (a fi rst for the Tiger program).

Saban served as head coach at Michigan State from 1995-99, his second stint at the East Lansing school as he also spent 1983-87 as the Spartans’ defensive coordinator/secondary coach. After playing in only one bowl game in the previous four years, Michigan State made four postseason appearances in Saban’s fi ve years at the helm. Saban led MSU to a 34-24-1 (.585) record.

In 1999, Saban led his fi nal Spartans team to a No. 7 national ranking, fi nishing in a tie for second place in the Big Ten. The Spartans de-feated Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in the same year for the fi rst time since 1965 and recorded six wins at home for the fi rst time since the 1912 season. The Spartans’

“I THINK EVERYBODY SHOULD TAKE THE ATTITUDE THAT WE’RE WORKING TO BE A CHAMPION, THAT WE WANT TO BE A CHAMPION IN EVERYTHING THAT WE DO. EVERY CHOICE, EVERY DECISION, EVERYTHING THAT WE DO EVERY DAY, WE WANT TO BE A CHAMPION.”

— NICK SABAN

RECORD AS A COLLEGE HEAD COACH (177-58-1)YEAR SCHOOL RECORD POSTSEASON BOWL OR FINISH1990 Toledo 9-2 Finished fi rst in the Mid-American Conference

1995 Michigan State 6-5-1 Independence Bowl1996 Michigan State 6-6 Sun Bowl1997 Michigan State 7-5 Aloha Bowl1998 Michigan State 6-6 1999 Michigan State 9-2 ^Invited to Citrus Bowl

2000 LSU 8-4 Peach Bowl2001 LSU 10-3 Sugar Bowl2002 LSU 8-5 Cotton Bowl2003 LSU 13-1 *BCS National Champions; SEC Champions; Sugar Bowl2004 LSU 9-3 Capital One Bowl

2007 Alabama 7-6 (2-6 after NCAA ruling) Independence Bowl2008 Alabama 12-2 Sugar Bowl2009 Alabama 14-0 *BCS National Champions; SEC Champions2010 Alabama 10-3 Capital One Bowl2011 Alabama 12-1 *BCS National Champions2012 Alabama 13-1 *BCS National Champions; SEC Champions2013 Alabama 11-2 Sugar Bowl2014 Alabama 12-1 College Football Playoff; SEC Champions; Sugar Bowl

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performance that year landed them a spot in the Citrus Bowl. Michigan State led the Big Ten in rushing defense (77.0 ypg) and total defense (299.0 ypg) while ranking fi fth nationally in rush-ing defense and 11th in total defense. The MSU offense averaged 31.0 points per game.

Saban was the fi rst coach in school history to put the Spartans in postseason bowl games in each of his fi rst three seasons – as he led Michi-gan State to the Independence Bowl in 1995, the Sun Bowl in 1996 and the Aloha Bowl in 1997.

Before Michigan State, Saban spent four sea-sons (1991-94) as defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Bill Belich-ick. The Browns went from allowing the most points (462) in the NFL prior to Saban’s arrival to allowing the fewest points (204) in the league in 1994, the sixth-fewest points surrendered in NFL history at the time. In each of Saban’s four years guiding the Browns defense, they never permitted an average of more than 19.2 points per game. He built a reputation as one of the fi n-est defensive coaches in the league and also was heavily involved in the team’s player personnel and scouting process.

Saban’s fi rst head coaching position came at the University of Toledo in 1990, as he guided the Rockets to a record of 9-2 that year, fi nish-ing as co-champions of the Mid-American Con-ference. The Rockets ranked among the NCAA leaders in both total defense (12th at 284.8 yards) and scoring defense (16th at 16.2 points) and missed posting an undefeated record by a mere fi ve points.

Saban joined Toledo after serving as second-ary coach with the Houston Oilers for two sea-sons under Jerry Glanville (1988-89), his fi rst NFL coaching position. He quickly made an impact on the Oilers defense, as the team’s secondary tied for fourth in the AFC in 1988 with 21 intercep-tions and then tied for second in the conference in 1989 with 22 picks.

In his fi rst stint at Michigan State, Saban served as secondary coach and defensive coor-dinator under George Perles from 1983-87. Sa-ban played an integral part in helping the Spar-tans make three postseason bowl appearances, including a Big Ten championship in 1987 and a 20-17 victory over Southern California in the 1988 Rose Bowl. Michigan State led the nation in rushing defense in 1987, allowing only 61.2 yards per game, and ranked second in scoring defense, permitting only 12.4 points per game.

A native of Fairmont, W.Va., Saban is a 1973 graduate of Kent State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business. He earned a master’s degree in sports administra-tion from Kent State in 1975. Born Oct. 31, 1951, Saban and his wife, the former Terry Constable, have two children, Nicholas and Kristen. They have one granddaughter, Amélie, and a daugh-ter-in-law Kelsé.

Saban co-authored Tiger Turnaround in 2001, documenting his fi rst two years as head coach at LSU. He then co-authored How Good Do You Want to Be? in 2005, a book that offers real-life principles for success at work and at home.

In addition to their work as fundraisers for LSU’s Student-Athlete Academic Center, the Sa-

bans supported several charitable and civic proj-ects in Louisiana. The largest of those efforts was with the Children’s Miracle Network, for which Terry and Nick Saban raised more than $100,000 per year.

At Michigan State, the Sabans started the Nick’s Kids Fund, which they have continued in Tuscaloosa, a vibrant example of their continuing concern for disadvantaged children. Since Nick and Terry arrived in Tuscaloosa, more than $4.6 million has been distributed to over 150 charities through the Nick’s Kids Fund. The Sabans also have played a big role in tornado relief efforts in Tuscaloosa and the surrounding areas. Imme-diately following the devastating storm on April 27, 2011, Nick and Terry visited shelters, where they paid for and served meals to those in need. Through Nick’s Kids, the Sabans joined with Proj-ect Team Up and Habitat for Humanity in helping to rebuild 15 homes lost in the tornado. In receiv-ing the 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award, Saban was awarded a $50,000 gift at the A-Day Game. He designated the gift for Nick’s Kids, as well as an additional $20,000 gift for The University of Alabama scholarship fund. In June of 2008, the Sabans announced a $1 million gift to benefi t Alabama’s fi rst-generation scholarship program. The gift has a special meaning to the Sabans as both Nick and Terry were fi rst-gener-ation graduates.

Coach Nick Saban during the Crimson Tide’s 2011 national championship celebration.

Coach Nick Saban and 2009 Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram.

SNAPSHOTSThe Saban family, from left to right, Kelsé and Nicholas with their daughter Amélie, Nick, Terry, Kristen and her fiancée Adam Setas.

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“When we travel throughout the state, we recognize names and faces who share the same goal: to make the University of Alabama the very best it can be in every regard, on the field, in the class-room and in the eyes of the nation one day at a time. Thank you to all of the supporters and the University of Alabama community. Roll Tide!”

— TERRY SABAN

Coach Nick Saban (above) after helping build 15 homes with Habitat for Humanity and Project Team Up. Terry Saban (upper right) helping to donate bikes at a Nick’s Kids event. Saban (below) with members of the 2011 Kent State football team and some of his Alabama players as they work together to build a house in Tuscaloosa during the summer of 2011.


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Burton Burns is in his eighth season with the Alabama Crimson Tide football program in 2014 as associate head coach and running backs coach. The New Orleans native is regarded as one of the best assistant coaches in college football and was named the Football Scoop Running Backs Coach of the Year following the 2008 season. Burns was also named one of the nation’s top recruiters in all of college sports in 2011 by ESPN The Magazine.

Over 17 seasons as a college assistant coach, Burns has produced versatile running backs who have been effective in every phase of the game. His players have proven to be equally effective on the ground and in the passing game. Few in college football can say they have coached a Heisman Trophy fi nalist, but Burns can claim a pair dating back to the 2009 season, including the 2009 recipient Mark Ingram and 2011 fi nalist Trent Richardson.

Burns is on the cusp of a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in 2014 with junior T.J. Yeldon leading the team with 932 yards on the season while sophomore Derrick Henry has added 895. The pair both have 10 rushing touchdowns apiece while Jalston Fowler has exceled in his new role at fullback, becoming the top fullback prospect in the 2015 NFL Draft. The Tide has averaged 209.5 rushing yards per game.

He turned in another masterful coaching job in 2013 with Yeldon cracking the 1,000-yard barrier with 1,235 yards and 14 touchdowns while backup sophomore Kenyan Drake accounted for 694 yards and eight scores and true freshman Derrick Henry produced 382 yards on just 35 carries. Alabama ranked 25th nationally and fourth in the SEC in rushing offense, averaging 205.6 yards per game. Eddie Lacy, a second-round draft pick by Green Bay in 2013, earned NFL Rookie of the Year honors, rushing for 1,178 yards and 11 scores.

As injuries hammered away at the Tide’s depth at running back in 2012, Lacy and Yeldon stepped to the forefront and combined to rush for 2,430 yards and 29 rushing touchdowns (32 total touchdowns). The pair became the fi rst Alabama running backs to rush for more than 1,000 yards in the same season. UA ranked 16th nationally in rushing and second in the SEC with an average of 227.5 yards per game.

Under Burns, the 2011 Crimson Tide rushing offense ranked 16th in the nation and fi rst in the Southeastern Conference, collecting 214.5 yards per game. In addition to being a Heisman Trophy fi nalist, Richardson became the fi rst Alabama player to win the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back. He was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year, ranking fi fth in the nation and fi rst in the league with 129.2 yards on the ground per game. Richardson’s 21 rushing touchdowns, set the school record and tied for second in SEC history. He equaled the school and SEC record with 24 total touchdowns. Lacy fi nished the 2011 season ninth in the SEC with 56.2 rushing yards per game and seven TDs.

In 2010, Alabama’s ground game accumulated 2,378 yards to rank 29th in the country. Playing in only 11 games each, Ingram led the way with 875 yards and 13 scores followed by Richardson’s 700 yards with six touchdowns. With two scores against Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl, Ingram set the Alabama career rushing touchdown record at 42. He fi nished his career fourth on the career rushing yardage list with 3,261 yards in three seasons. Both Ingram and Richardson

were explosive in the passing game as well. Richardson was fourth on the 2011 team with 266 yards on 23 catches (4 TDs), while Ingram added 21 catches for 282 yards and a touchdown.

Under Burns’ guidance in 2009, Ingram was awarded Alabama’s fi rst Heisman Trophy and earned unanimous All-America honors. Ingram set the school’s single-season rushing record with 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns while adding 32 receptions for 334 yards and three scores. Richardson, a true freshman, was the team’s second-leading rusher (642 yards, 6 TD) and was a Freshman All-SEC selection. In the BCS Championship Game against Texas, Ingram and Richardson both rushed for 100-plus yards to help lead Alabama to the school’s 13th title. Roy Upchurch added valuable production in 2009, and earned an invite to the Senior Bowl at the conclusion of the season.

Burns also developed one of the nation’s strongest running games in 2008, as Alabama fi nished third in the SEC and 30th nationally with an average of 184.6 rushing yards per game. Glen Coffee, a fi rst team All-SEC selection and third-round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers, led the way with 1,383 yards on the ground. That single-season total tied for second in school history and was third in the conference. Ingram was eighth in the SEC in rushing (728 yards), captured Freshman All-SEC honors and set a Tide rookie record with 12 rushing scores.

In his fi rst year at Alabama (2007), Burns helped fi rst-year tailback Terry Grant set school records for rushing yards (891) and touchdowns (8) by a freshman. Grant was a three-time SEC Freshman of the Week honoree and was named to the Freshman All-SEC Team as well as Sporting News Freshman All-America team (honorable mention).

An assistant coach at Clemson for eight seasons before coming to Alabama, Burns was a major factor in

producing six of the top 10 offenses in Clemson history. As running backs coach for the Tigers, Burns tutored star runners such as 2005 ACC Rookie of the Year James Davis, 2006 freshman record-setter C.J. Spiller, Reggie Merriweather, Travis Zachery and Duane Coleman at Clemson, plus former New York Jets back Jerald Sowell at Tulane. In 2006, Davis led the Tigers with 1,187 rushing yards on 203 carries and scored 17 touchdowns, while Spiller had 938 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. The Tigers averaged 5.7 yards per carry during the 2006 regular season.

Burns spent eight seasons with head coach Tommy Bowden at Clemson, after a four-year stint at Tulane that concluded with a 12-0 season in 1998. He logged nine seasons as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Saint Augustine High School in New Orleans before joining Bowden’s staff at Tulane. Burns helped lead Saint Augustine to district titles in 1987, 1992 and 1993, his second stint at the school. His fi rst experience as a coach also was at Saint Augustine, where he served as an assistant from 1977-79 and helped the school win three other district championships on the way to consecutive state titles in 1978-79. Burns also coached at New Orleans’ Booker T. Washington High School in 1980 before a fi ve-year stint as an assistant coach at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., from 1981-85.

As a player, Burns played fullback (1971-75) at Nebraska under head coach Tom Osborne. A member of three Cornhusker teams that won at least nine games, Burns participated in the Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl and Sugar Bowl. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Nebraska in 1976. Burns is married to the former Connie Winder. The couple has three daughters, Amber, Christy and Erin, and a son Damon. They have one granddaughter, Kendal Mackenzie, and a son-in-law Sylvester Anderson.

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BURNS FAMILYErin and Christy (left), Damon and Amber (right) with Burton and his wife Connie (middle).

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FMario Cristobal is in his second season on the Alabama coaching staff as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach, after joining the Crimson Tide in February of 2013. He had been the head coach at Florida International University (FIU) for six years (2007-12) before joining Alabama after a brief stay at his alma mater, Miami.

Cristobal engineered another productive offensive line in 2014 with a group adept at opening holes on the ground while providing fi rst-year quarterback Blake Sims ample time to throw the football. Led by fi rst team All-American Arie Kouandjio, the Tide ranks 10th nationally in fewest sacks allowed, surrendering an average of one per game, while rushing for 209.5 yards per game on the ground. Senior Austin Shepherd allowed just one sack at right tackle and junior Ryan Kelly developed into one of the country’s best centers. Cristobal also tutored Cam Robinson, who became only the second player in school history to start at left tackle as a true freshman (Andre Smith, 2006) and earned Freshman All-America honors.

The Alabama offensive line faced many challenges at the start of the 2013 season, replacing three starters from the 2012 season who departed to the NFL. Cristobal’s leadership melded together the 2013 line and produced another in a long line of outstanding Tide offensive fronts. Cyrus Kouandjio and Anthony Steen anchored the unit while Kelly (center), Arie Kouandjio (left guard) and Shepherd (right tackle) joined the starting lineup. Cyrus Kouandjio was a consensus fi rst team All-American and garnered fi rst team All-SEC honors along with Steen. As the season progressed the group’s chemistry became apparent, surrendering just 17 sacks on the year to rank 23rd nationally in sacks allowed (1.31 per game). The Tide ranked 25th nationally in rushing offense (205.6 ypg), as the offensive line helped propel the Tide to an average of 454.1 yards per game (33rd nationally). UA averaged a school-record 7.15 yards per play, the fi fth-best average per play in the FBS and ranked 17th nationally in scoring offense (38.2 ppg).

During his six years at the helm of the FIU program, Cristobal was regarded as one of the country’s top young college football coaches and was the architect of a successful program that went to back-to-back bowl games in 2010 and 2011. The 2011 season was the most successful year in program history with the school capturing a program-record eight victories during the regular season, along with milestone wins on the road at eventual Co-BIG EAST Champion Louisville and at home against Conference USA power Central Florida.

FIU began its historic run during the 2010 season, when Cristobal led FIU to its fi rst Sun Belt Conference championship and a bowl victory over MAC champion Toledo. For his efforts, Cristobal was named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year. Named the second head football coach in FIU history on Dec. 19, 2006, Cristobal implemented his philosophy of hard work and dedication that paid quick dividends both on the fi eld and in the classroom. During his time at FIU, Cristobal also proved to be an effective recruiter, with consecutive recruiting

classes in 2011 and 2012 that were regarded among the best in the Sun Belt Conference. Cristobal’s teams at FIU produced such NFL talent as third-rounder T. Y. Hilton, second-round pick Jonathan Cyprien and Anthony Gaitor.

Prior to accepting the head coaching job at FIU, Cristobal coached at the University of Miami for three years under head coach Larry Coker. The Hurricanes compiled a 24-12 record in that time, with appearances in the 2004 and 2005 Chick-fi l-A Peach Bowls and the 2006 Micron PC Bowl. Cristobal coached Miami’s tight ends in the 2004 and 2005 seasons, tutoring 2005 Buffalo Bills third-round pick Kevin Everett, 2006 free-agent signee Buck Ortega and 2007 Chicago Bears fi rst-round selection Greg Olsen.

In 2006, Cristobal took over a Miami offensive line that featured four new starters, including a true sophomore at left tackle and a true freshman at right tackle. Despite coaching a unit wrought with inexperience and riddled by injuries throughout the season, the Hurricanes offense saw a 39 percent decrease in sacks allowed from 36 to 22, only seven of which Cristobal’s line was deemed responsible. Following that season, junior guard Derrick Morse was selected honorable mention All-ACC and true freshman tackle Jason Fox was named a second team Freshman All-American by Rivals.com. Fox was a fourth-round draft pick of the Detroit Lions in 2010.

While coaching at Rutgers from 2001-03 Cristobal helped set the table for one of the biggest success stories in the past 30 years of college football. Cristobal worked under head coach Greg Schiano, coaching the Rutgers offensive tackles and tight ends for two seasons before shifting his focus solely to the offensive line in 2003.

Cristobal was a critical factor in Rutgers’ resurgence to competitiveness and helped lay the foundation in recruiting and coaching for a program that went from obscurity to college football’s upper echelon in a matter of fi ve years. During Cristobal’s tenure at Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights improved from records of 2-9 and 1-11 to a 5-7 mark in 2003, the school’s best record since 1998. One of Cristobal’s most accomplished pupils was tight end L.J. Smith, the Philadelphia Eagles’ second-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft and an eventual starter.

Cristobal began his coaching career in 1998, when he joined the Miami staff as a graduate assistant, working with the Hurricanes for three seasons (1998-2000) under head coach Butch Davis. He helped his alma mater compile a 29-8 record while winning three bowls and a pair of BIG EAST Conference championships in that time.

A four-year letterwinner for the University of Miami from 1988-92, Cristobal played for Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson. During his four years, the Hurricanes won a pair of national championships (1989 and 1991) while playing in two Sugar Bowls, one Cotton Bowl and an Orange Bowl. Cristobal was a fi rst team All-Big East selection as an offensive tackle in 1992.

Following his college playing career, Cristobal signed a free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos in 1994. He played for the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe in 1995 and 1996.

The Miami native was a prep standout at Christopher Columbus High School. He graduated from Miami in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and later earned a master’s degree from Miami in 2001. Cristobal and his wife Jessica were married in June of 2006 and have two sons Mario Mateo and Rocco.

MARIOCRISTOBAL

MIAMI (FLA.), 1993

Asst. Head Coach/OL Second Year

CHRISTOBAL FAMILYMario and his wife Jessica with their children Mario Mateo and Rocco.


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Bo Davis returned to Alabama in 2014 for his second stint as the Crimson Tide’s defensive line coach under Nick Saban. He spent four seasons with the Crimson Tide from 2007-10 before coaching the defensive line at Texas for three seasons (2011-13). It is Davis’ fi fth overall year on Saban’s staff at Alabama after originally joining the Alabama staff in 2007.

Davis did a masterful job in 2014 as the Crimson Tide was forced to replace both starting defensive ends. Sophomore Jonathan Allen secured one of the jobs at end and turned in a fi rst team All-SEC season while A’Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed both started 12 games on the defensive line. Robinson was a second-team All-SEC selection while Reed earned honorable mention honors. Reed’s 52 tackles are the most by an Alabama defensive lineman since Wallace Gilberry in 2007. Brandon Ivory anchored the nose tackle position in the Tide’s base 3-4 defense, while Dalvin Tomlinson and D.J. Pettway gave the Crimson Tide tremendous depth and play-making ability in the front.

Led by the defensive front, Alabama’s 2014 defense ranks second nationally against the rush, surrendering just 88.6 yards per game. The Tide lead the nation allowing just three rushing touchdowns on the season, while recording 29 sacks, which is already seven more than a season ago.

During his three years on Mack Brown’s staff at Texas, Davis’ defensive front was the backbone of the Longhorns’ defense. The 2013 unit was led by senior Chris Whaley and Malcom Brown. Brown fi nished third on the team with 12.0 TFL while Whaley scored two touchdowns. In 2012, Davis rotated fi ve players at his defensive tackle positions who accounted for 31 tackles for loss. The 2011 Texas defensive line helped the Longhorns rank sixth nationally in rush defense, allowing just 96.23 yards per game. The defensive tackles group was led by fi rst team All-Big 12 selection Kheeston Randall who was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft.

The fi nal season of Davis’ fi rst stint in Tuscaloosa in 2010 saw the Crimson Tide defensive line rank 10th nationally in rushing yards allowed (110.2 ypg) while Alabama ranked fi fth nationally in total defense (286.4 ypg) and third in scoring defense (12.5 ppg). Marcell Dareus anchored the line with 33 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He was the third overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.

Davis’ 2009 defensive line was again the key in setting the tone for an Alabama defense that ranked second nationally and led the SEC in four major categories - rush defense (78.1 ypg), pass effi ciency defense (87.7), total defense (244.1) and scoring defense (11.7 ppg). Senior nose guard Terrence Cody earned consensus All-America honors for the second

straight season and was a fi nalist for the Lombardi, Nagurski and Bednarik Awards. Seniors Lorenzo Washington and Brandon Deaderick anchored the defensive end positions while Dareus emerged as a pass-rusher as a sophomore and led the team with 6.5 sacks. Dareus had a breakout game against Texas in the National Championship as he earned defensive MVP honors.

The Alabama defensive line saw great improvement in 2008, which helped the Crimson Tide develop into one of the top defensive units overall nationally. Davis added Cody to the starting lineup at nose guard and the junior was named an All-American in his fi rst season. Alabama ranked second nationally in terms of rush defense, allowing just 74.1 yards per game on the ground. UA also ranked among the top seven in the country in total defense (263.5 ypg) and scoring defense (14.3 ppg).

Under Davis’ watch in 2007, senior defensive end Wallace Gilberry put together one of the fi nest seasons in Alabama history. Gilberry earned fi rst team All-SEC status, leading the league in tackles for loss (27) and fi nishing second in sacks (10).

Davis spent the 2006 season as an assistant defensive line coach and assistant strength and

conditioning coach with the Miami Dolphins under Saban.

He has a deep history in Southeastern Conference football. Prior to his stint with the Dolphins, Davis spent four years (2002-05) as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at LSU under Saban and current Tigers’ head coach Les Miles.

A former All-SEC defensive lineman for LSU in the early 1990s, Davis joined the LSU strength and conditioning staff as assistant coordinator in June of 2002. He joined the LSU staff after a stint at North Shore High School in Galena Park, Texas, where he served as an assistant football coach from 1997-2002.

Davis played football at LSU from 1990 to 1992, earning second team All-SEC honors as a nose guard in 1992. He fi nished his LSU career with 90 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery. As a senior in 1992, Davis started all 11 games at nose guard, recording 66 tackles, including four tackles for loss.

A native of Magee, Miss., Davis graduated from LSU in 1993 and he then served as a graduate assistant with the LSU strength and conditioning program from 1995-1997. Davis and his wife, Omeika, have two sons Bo and Jackson and a daughter Juliana.

BODAVIS

LSU, 1993

Defensive Line Fifth Year

DAVIS FAMILYBo and his wife Omeika with sons Bo and Jackson and daughter Juliana.

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FLane Kiffi n joined the Alabama staff on Jan. 10, 2014, as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and has revitalized the Crimson Tide’s offense this season. For his efforts, Kiffi n was selected as a fi nalist for the Frank Broyles Award, which goes to the country’s best assistant coach.

One of Kiffi n’s fi rst responsibilities at Alabama was identifying a starting quarterback and then developing Blake Sims in 2014. With three-year starter and All-American AJ McCarron off to the NFL, Kiffi n oversaw Sims’ rise to the top of the Alabama depth chart en route to a school-record 3,250 passing yards and 3,571 yards of total offense while completing 84.8 percent of his passes. Sims ranked second nationally in total QBR (88.9) and seventh in passing effi ciency (161.92). He not only proved profi cient in the passing game but gave Alabama a running threat at quarterback not seen during Saban’s tenure in Tuscaloosa. Sims was selected second-team All-SEC, named to the Senior Bowl, tabbed as a fi nalist for the Manning Award and a semifi nalist for the Davey O’Brien Award.

Kiffi n’s offense ranks 16th nationally in total offense per game (489.5) while scoring an average of 37.1 points per game. The passing game averaged a school-record 281.0 yards per game (3,653) to rank 21st nationally and third in the SEC. His squad also ranked second nationally in third-down conversion percentage at 54.1 percent, ninth in fi rst downs (319), seventh in team passing effi ciency (159.0) and 11th in time of possession. Amari Cooper won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best receiver, after catching a school- and SEC-record 115 passes for a UA-record 1,656 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.

He spent the last three-plus seasons as the head coach at Southern California, where he compiled a record of 28-15. Kiffi n’s 2012 USC squad went 7-6 overall and 5-4 in the Pac-12 South, good for second place. Wide receiver Marqise Lee was a unanimous fi rst team All-American and won the Biletnikoff Award while also being named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year. Quarterback Matt Barkley, who won the Wuerffel Trophy, set conference records for passing yards and passing touchdowns.

Kiffi n led the Trojans to a 10-2 record in 2011 and a sixth-place fi nish in the fi nal Associated Press poll. The team fi nished fi rst in the Pac-12 South with a 7-2 mark. His 2011 USC offense produced a 3,500-yard passer, a pair of 1,000-yard receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher. Three Trojans earned fi rst team All-America honors (Matt Kalil, Robert Woods and T.J. McDonald) and fi ve were named Freshman All-Americans.

In his fi rst year as the head coach USC, Kiffi n led the Trojans to an 8-5 record (5-4 Pac-10). Before his

arrival, the Trojans were averaging 26.5 points per game in scoring offense and 389.1 yards per game in total offense. In his fi rst two seasons, those numbers increased to 31.0 points per game and 431.5 yards in 2011 and 35.8 points and 456.8 yards in 2012.

Prior to his tenure at Southern California, Kiffi n served as the head coach at Tennessee in 2009. He led the Volunteers to a second-place fi nish in the SEC East and an appearance in the Chick-fi l-A Bowl. The Volunteers’ offense jumped at least 34 places in every national statistical category over the 2008 fi gures. Tennessee improved from 17.3 to 29.3 points per game while going from 268.8 to 383.5 yards per game in total offense.

Kiffi n came to Tennessee from the Oakland Raiders, where he served as head coach from 2007-08. At 31, he was the youngest head coach in the NFL’s modern era. Oakland’s offense signifi cantly improved in his fi rst year, up 7.2 points per game and 48.6 yards per game from 2006.

Prior to his fi rst head coaching job, Kiffi n spent six years as an assistant coach for Pete Carroll at Southern California, including two years as the offensive coordinator (2005-06). During his fi rst tenure with the

Trojans, USC captured two national championships and compiled a 65-12 record. Kiffi n was promoted to passing game coordinator in 2004 and helped Matt Leinart win the Heisman Trophy as he passed for 3,322 yards with 33 touchdowns and just six interceptions.

He took over as USC’s offensive coordinator in 2005 and led the Trojans to a scoring average of 49.1 points per game and 579.8 yards per game of total offense during his two years as offensive coordinator. Kiffi n started at USC in 2001 as the tight ends coach and then coached the wide receivers during his remaining fi ve years.

Kiffi n graduated from Fresno State in 1998 after playing quarterback for three seasons (1994-96) for the Bulldogs. He began his coaching career as a student assistant at Fresno State under Pat Hill in 1997 and 1998. He moved on to Colorado State in 1999 as offensive line assistant. He spent the 2000 season as defensive quality control assistant with the Jacksonville Jaguars under Tom Coughlin.

Kiffi n attended Bloomington (Minn.) Jefferson High, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He and his wife, Layla, have two daughters Landry and Presley and one son Knox.

LANEKIFFIN

FRESNO STATE, 1998

Offensive Coord./QB First Year

KIFFIN FAMILYLane and his wife Layla with their daughters Landry and Presley, and son Knox.


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Billy Napier is in his second season on the Alabama coaching staff as wide receivers coach. Napier joined the Crimson Tide staff after serving as the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach at Colorado State in 2012 for former Tide offensive coordinator Jim McElwain. Napier, who was an offensive analyst for the Crimson Tide in 2011, returned to the Capstone to replace Mike Groh, who accepted an assistant coaching job with the Chicago Bears.

Napier’s unit was led by Alabama’s fi rst Biletnikoff Award winner Amari Cooper who has caught a school- and SEC-record 115 passes for a UA record 1,656 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. He leads the country in receiving yards (1,656) and receptions (115), while ranking second nationally in catches per game (8.8) and yards per game (127.4). Cooper, a Heisman Trophy fi nalist and unanimous fi rst team All-American, also smashed all of the Tide’s career receiving marks with 219 receptions, 3,392 yards and 29 touchdowns entering the Sugar Bowl. Senior DeAndrew White provided Alabama with a dangerous and reliable target opposite Cooper with 37 receptions for 439 yards and four scores. Christion Jones is third on the team with 19 receptions (264).

In his fi rst season as the Crimson Tide’s receivers coach, Napier built a deep and talented group of receivers. Alabama had four players with at least 32 receptions, led by sophomore Cooper with 45 catches for 736 yards. The wide receivers accounted for 72.1 percent of the passes caught in 2013 and 20 of the 30 passing touchdowns. Kevin Norwood produced a career year with seven touchdowns and 568 receiving yards on 38 grabs. Jones also caught 36 balls for 349 yards and White hauled in 32 catches for 534 yards and four scores.

Injuries forced Napier to go deep down the bench looking for quarterbacks during his one season in Fort Collins. The Rams saw three quarterbacks play signifi cant snaps as the starter with Garrett Grayson going down early in the season, M.J. McPeek following two weeks later forcing redshirt freshman Conner Smith into action. The trio combined to throw for 2,520 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2012 as Colorado State won three of their fi nal fi ve games.

Napier spent the 2011 season on the Alabama staff as an offensive analyst, helping the Crimson Tide win the 2011 BCS National Championship. The Tide ranked 16th in scoring offense, 30th in total offense and 17th in rushing offense in 2011.

Prior to Alabama, Napier spent seven of the previous eight years in two different stints at Clemson. During Napier’s fi nal two seasons at Clemson he earned an elevated position as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. At the age of 29, he became the youngest coordinator in Clemson history. In his fi rst season as CU’s coordinator, the 2009 Tigers scored a school-record 436 points and scored 54 touchdowns (third-most in school history), averaged 5.73 yards per play (fourth best) and fi nished as the ACC Atlantic Division champions. Quarterback Kyle Parker was named a Freshman All-American and nine players Napier coached from 2009-10 went on to have careers in the NFL.

Napier split his time from 2006-08 as Clemson’s recruiting coordinator. In those three seasons, he compiled two top 25 recruiting classes, according to Rivals.com, and in 2008, his class was tabbed as the second-best in the nation by ESPN.com. Known to his peers as a top recruiter, Napier has signed several players who went on to the NFL, including Kavell Conner, Crezdon Butler, Brandon Thompson and Marcus Gilchrist. Fourteen players from Clemson’s 2011 two-deep roster were signed by Napier, including fi ve who earned all-ACC honors.

Napier was the 2007-08 tight ends coach at Clemson, helping lead the Tigers to two bowl games and a prolifi c offense. The 2007 season featured a 9-4 record and the ACC’s highest-scoring offense. In his fi rst year back with Clemson (2006), Napier worked primarily with the Tigers’ tight ends but also was responsible for the punt team and assisted in several special-teams capacities. The 2006 Tigers led the ACC in total offense, rushing and scoring offense, advancing to the Music City Bowl. Clemson averaged 410.9 yards per game and 32.7 points, more than doubling its opponent’s totals. Tight end Hunter Thomas started all 11 games for the Tigers, averaging 19.1 yards per reception. Michael Palmer, who Napier coached for three seasons, went on to the NFL. He also worked with the special teams units, helping develop one of the most talented players in Clemson history, C.J. Spiller.

In 2005, Napier spent one season as the quarterbacks coach at South Carolina State. The Bulldogs fi nished the year 9-2 and ranked among the nation’s best in several offensive categories, including: rushing (12th), passing effi ciency (15th) and scoring offense (17th). S.C. State also had the country’s fourth-best turnover margin,

committing only 11 turnovers, roughly one-third of the total from the previous season (32). Napier developed Cleve McCoy and molded him into the MEAC Player of the Year. He also recruited offensive tackle Johnny Culbreath, who became a unanimous All-America selection and was drafted by the Detroit Lions. Napier was offered the position of offensive coordinator after the 2005 season, but declined, instead taking over as the tight ends coach at Clemson.

Napier began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Clemson in 2003-04. In 2003, he worked with video coordinating. The Tigers won nine games, including the Peach Bowl against Tennessee. The following season, Napier was the on-fi eld graduate assistant on defense, and gained his fi rst experience with recruiting off the fi eld.

As a player, Napier was a four-year letterwinner and two-time All-Southern Conference selection as the starting quarterback at Furman. The Paladins won two conference championships and in 2001, Napier’s junior year, advanced to the Division I-AA national championship game, losing to Montana. He completed 64.8 percent of his career passes, setting a school record. As the team captain during a record-setting senior season, Napier amassed 2,475 passing yards, also a Furman record, and was a fi nalist for the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the nation’s most outstanding FCS offensive player.

Napier grew up in Chatsworth, Ga., and graduated from Murray County High School in 1998. He is married to the former Ali Gunn and the couple has a daughter Annie and a son Sammy Nelson. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health & exercise science from Furman in 2002.

BILLYNAPIER

FURMAN, 2003

Wide Receivers Second Year

NAPIER FAMILYBilly and his wife Ali with their daughter Annie.

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FKirby Smart, the 2012 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year and the 2009 Broyles Award winner as college football’s top assistant coach, is in his eighth season with the Alabama football staff and seventh as defensive coordinator. A former standout defensive back and scholar-athlete at Georgia, Smart is one of the nation’s most respected defensive coordinators. He also coached defensive backs in 2014 after spending the past fi ve seasons tutoring the inside linebackers.

His 2014 defense has proven to be one of his best against the run, ranking second nationally, surrendering just 88.6 yards a game. The Crimson Tide rank fourth nationally in scoring defense (16.6 ppg), while ranking 11th nationally in total defense (312.4 ypg). He helped junior safety Landon Collins earn unanimous fi rst-team All-America honors while being selected as a fi nalist for the Nagurski Trophy, Thorpe Award and Lott Trophy. Senior safety Nick Perry also developed into a key cog in the secondary under Smart’s guidance in 2014, making a career-best 74 tackles with two interceptions and six pass breakups.

Smart crafted another elite Alabama defense in 2013 after losing six more players to the NFL. The Crimson Tide ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense (13.9 ppg) while ranking fi fth in total defense (286.5 ypg), seventh in rushing defense (106.2 ypg) and 11th in pass defense (180.3 ypg). Alabama was fourth nationally in red zone defense and fourth in fewest fi rst downs allowed. He helped mold defensive leader C.J. Mosley into the nation’s best linebacker and winner of the Butkus Award. He was also a fi nalist for the Nagurski Trophy, the Lombardi Award and the Bednarik Award. Mosley led all Alabama tacklers in 2013 with 108 stops and nine tackles for loss while fi nishing third in career tackles with 319.

Smart retooled the Alabama defense in 2012, molding a unit that lost six starters to the NFL after the 2011 season. The Tide led the nation in total defense (250.0 ypg), scoring defense (10.9 ppg) and rush defense (76.4 ypg) while ranking seventh in pass defense (174.3 ypg) and pass effi ciency defense (103.72). The Tide defense featured two fi rst team All-Americans in cornerback Dee Milliner and linebacker Mosley. Milliner was a fi nalist for the Thorpe Award, presented to the nation’s top defensive back, after making 54 tackles, with a nation-leading 20 pass defl ections and two interceptions. Mosley was a fi nalist for the Butkus Award and led the team with 107 tackles while making seven tackles for loss, four sacks and intercepting two passes.

The 2011 defense led the nation in all fi ve major categories including total defense (183.6 ypg), scoring defense (8.2 ppg), rushing defense (72.2 ypg), passing defense (111.5 ypg) and pass effi ciency defense (83.69 rating). Dont’a Hightower (a fi nalist for the Lombardi Award, Lott Trophy, Butkus Award and Bednarik Award) led the team in total tackles with 85. The fi rst team All-SEC selection also recorded 11 tackles for loss, four sacks, eight quarterback hurries, one interception and a blocked kick. Hightower was selected in the fi rst round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots with the 25th pick.

Smart’s rebuilding job in 2010 was impressive, as the Tide remained one of the nation’s elite defensive units

while replacing nearly the entire defense (nine starters). Alabama led the SEC and ranked third nationally in scoring defense (13.5 ppg) and fi fth nationally in total defense (286.4 ypg). The Tide also ranked fi rst in the SEC (sixth in the NCAA) in pass effi ciency defense. Safety Mark Barron and defensive lineman Marcell Dareus earned fi rst team all-SEC honors while Hightower, safety Robert Lester and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick were second team all-SEC selections.

The 2009 season was a special one for Smart, as he not only helped lead Alabama to the national championship but also took home the Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in the country. The UA defense again was regarded as one of the nation’s top units, leading the SEC and ranking second nationally in scoring defense (11.7 ppg), pass effi ciency defense (87.7), rush defense (78.1 ypg) and total defense (244.1 ypg).

In the 2010 BCS National Championship game against Texas, the Tide recorded four interceptions and scored a defensive touchdown. Three players on Smart’s defense earned fi rst-team All-America honors – linebacker Rolando McClain, cornerback Javier Arenas and nose guard Terrence Cody – while Barron was a third team Associated Press All-American. McClain captured the Butkus Award and Cody was a fi nalist for several national awards.

The 2008 Alabama defense was rated among the nation’s best. The Tide fi nished third in total defense (263.5 ypg) and seventh in scoring defense (14.3 ppg). Senior captain Rashad Johnson earned fi rst team All-America honors at safety as well as fi rst team all-SEC recognition after intercepting fi ve passes, including two that were returned for touchdowns. Alabama snagged 15 interceptions in 2008 and brought back four of those for scores.

Under Smart’s guidance in 2007, Johnson led the SEC with six interceptions and earned fi rst team all-SEC honors along with cornerback Simeon Castille. A third member of the Alabama secondary, cornerback Kareem Jackson, was honored at the end of the season as a second team Sporting News Freshman All-American.

Smart joined the Tide after spending the 2006 season as safeties coach with head coach Nick Saban and the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. Prior to his stint with the Dolphins, Smart spent six years on the collegiate level with Georgia (1999 and 2005), LSU (2004), Florida State (2002-03) and Valdosta State (2000-01).

As the running backs coach at Georgia in 2005, Smart’s Bulldogs unit averaged 162.2 yards per game, third in the SEC. Smart spent the 2004 season as defensive backs

coach under Saban at LSU, where he tutored two NFL draft picks: Corey Webster (2nd round, New York Giants) and Travis Daniels (4th round, Miami Dolphins). That season, LSU allowed 157.2 passing yards per game to rank second in the SEC and fi fth nationally.

Smart was a graduate assistant coach under Bobby Bowden and Mickey Andrews at Florida State in 2002-03, having served as defensive coordinator/linebackers coach (2001) and defensive backs (2000) coach at Valdosta State the previous two seasons. He began his coaching career as an administrative assistant at Georgia in 1999.

As a player, Smart was a four-year letterman at defensive back for Georgia, where he was a fi rst team all-SEC pick as a senior. He fi nished his career with 13 interceptions, which was fourth in Georgia annals, and led the Bulldogs with six interceptions in 1997 and fi ve in 1998. A four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll, Smart earned his undergraduate degree in fi nance from Georgia and his master’s degree from Florida State in 2003.

A native of Bainbridge, Ga., Smart is married to the former Mary Beth Lycett of McDonough, Ga. The couple are the proud parents of twins Weston and Julia and son Andrew.

KIRBYSMART

GEORGIA, 1999

Defensive Coord./DB Eighth Year

SMART FAMILYKirby and his wife Mary Beth with their children: twins Julia and Weston, and son Andrew.


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A veteran coach with a wealth of top-level experience in the college and pro ranks, Kevin Steele is in his second stint with the Crimson Tide. Steele, who returned to Alabama in 2013 as the Director of Player Personnel, made the transition to linebackers coach in February of this year. He has also served as special assistant to the head coach. Steele helped the Crimson Tide put together the nation’s top-ranked 2014 recruiting class and has developed another stellar group of inside linebackers on the fi eld this season.

Alabama’s inside linebackers led the charge against the run in 2014, helping Alabama rank second nationally in rush defense (88.6 ypg) and fourth in scoring defense (16.6 ppg) while starters Trey DePriest and Reggie Ragland combined for 170 tackles and 12 tackles for loss. DePriest, a fi rst team All-American and third-year starter, quarterbacked the Crimson Tide defense and served as the signal-caller in the front seven while making 82 stops. Ragland, in his fi rst year starting on the weak side, has 88 tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss on the season. Both players earned All-SEC honors (Ragland from the Associated Press and DePriest from the league coaches). Ragland was a semifi nalist for the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation’s top linebacker.

The UA defense performed impressively under Steele in 2007, ranking 27th nationally and fourth in the SEC in scoring defense (22.0 ppg). In addition, inside linebacker Rolando McClain was recognized as a fi rst team Sporting News Freshman All-American. The 2008 Alabama defense was second nationally in rush defense, allowing just 74.1 yards per game. That unit was third in the NCAA in total defense (263.5 ypg) and seventh in scoring defense (14.3 ppg) as the Crimson Tide went 12-2, won the SEC West, and earned a BCS bowl bid.

Steele spent three years (2009-11) as the defensive coordinator at Clemson. The Tigers won the 2011 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship, which was their fi rst league title since 1991. The 2010 defense led the ACC and ranked 13th nationally in points allowed, surrendering 18.8 points per game. Clemson claimed the Atlantic Division Championship in 2009.

Prior to Clemson and Alabama, Steele worked at Florida State under head coach Bobby Bowden for four seasons (2003-06) as the executive head coach. He was named the Rivals.com National Recruiter of the Year in 2005 at FSU after helping the Seminoles sign the top class in the country. His pupils at FSU included Michael Boulware, a fi nalist for the 2004 NFL Rookie of Year

Award with the Seattle Seahawks, as well as fi rst round picks Ernie Sims (Detroit Lions) and Lawrence Timmons (Pittsburgh Steelers). Steele came to Florida State after serving as the head coach at Baylor University from 1999-2002.

Steele coached linebackers for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL from 1995-98. Under head coach Dom Capers, the Panthers reached the NFC Championship game in their second season (1996). After four years with Carolina, Steele was hired as head coach at Baylor in 1999.

From 1989-94, Steele coached the linebackers under Nebraska legend Tom Osborne. During his six years in Lincoln, the Cornhuskers went 60-11, appeared in six bowl games, won four conference championships and captured the 1994 national championship with a 13-0 record.

He has held assistant coaching jobs at Tennessee (1987-88), Oklahoma State (1984-86) and New Mexico State (1983).

The Dillon, S.C., native is a 1981 graduate of the University of Tennessee. He spent his freshman year at Furman before transferring to Tennessee, where he was a member of Johnny Majors’ 1978 and 1979 squads. He was a student assistant coach in 1980 and then a graduate assistant the following year (1981) before being promoted to outside linebackers coach in 1982.

Steele and his wife, Linda, have one son Gordon and one daughter Caroline. Gordon is now an assistant coach at Murray State.

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TENNESSEE, 1981

Special Asst. to HC/ILB Third Year

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FLance Thompson is in his third season of his third stint at Alabama after returning to the Crimson Tide in January of 2012. He coaches the outside linebackers for the Tide (as he did in 2007 and 2008). Thompson returned to the Alabama staff after spending three seasons at Tennessee.

In 2014, senior Xzavier Dickson exploded on the scene at outside linebacker, leading the team with eight sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss while recording 37 tackles. Ryan Anderson added 24 tackles with seven tackles for loss (-36 yards) and three sacks (-28 yards). The Crimson Tide defense ranked second nationally against the run, allowing just 88.6 yards per game and fourth in scoring defense at 16.6 points per contest.

Junior Adrian Hubbard and Denzel Devall led the Crimson Tide defense in production at outside linebacker in 2013. Both players accounted for three sacks apiece while Hubbard made 33 total tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss and Devall checked in with 30 stops and fi ve TFLs. Junior Dickson was also productive with two tackles for loss and a sack. The 2013 Alabama defense ranked fourth in the FBS in scoring defense, allowing just 13.9 points per contest and was fi fth nationally in total defense, giving up a total of 286.5 yards per game.

The Crimson Tide defense had to replace several veterans in 2012, including both starting outside linebackers (Courtney Upshaw and Jerrell Harris) along with key reserve Alex Watkins. Dickson and Hubbard stepped into starting roles and performed well, while Devall also earned playing time. Hubbard led the outside linebackers with 41 tackles, a team-high 11 tackles for loss (54 yards), seven sacks (44 yards), four quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles. Dickson added 33 tackles with fi ve tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.

Thompson spent three years at Tennessee (2009-11) working with the linebackers the fi rst two seasons and the defensive line in 2011. As linebackers coach, he guided Nick Reveiz to a team-high 108 tackles in 2010. Reveiz also was a fi nalist for the Burlsworth Trophy, presented to a former walk-on having the biggest impact on his team.

Alabama put together a 12-2 record in Thompson’s second season, of his second stint in Tuscaloosa, winning the 2008 SEC West title and earning a BCS bowl bid. UA ranked third nationally in total defense (263.5 ypg) and seventh in scoring defense (14.3 ppg) in 2008.

Thompson was named the Rivals.com National Recruiter of the Year for his work in helping land what was regarded as the nation’s top signing class in 2008.

Previously, Thompson was a member of national championship staffs at Georgia Tech and LSU. He has been a member of two SEC championship coaching staffs, two ACC championship staffs and one Conference USA divisional winner.

Thompson served as the defensive coordinator at Central Florida for three seasons (2004-06). In 2005, his unit produced a pair of All-Conference USA fi rst team selections in defensive end Paul Carrington and cornerback Joe Burnett. The Knights also were the 2005 Conference USA Eastern Division champions. Thompson helped develop one of the nation’s youngest defenses at UCF in 2004, and the group came together to hold the opposition to 21 points or fewer in three of the fi nal four games of the season.

In his fi rst stint with Saban, Thompson spent two seasons at LSU as the assistant head coach in charge of recruiting and the tight ends coach for the Tigers during their 2003 national championship season. Thompson began his tenure at LSU in 2002 as the defensive line coach. In his fi rst year with the Tigers, he coached defensive tackle Chad Lavalais to fi rst team All-SEC honors while the Tigers front four racked up 22 sacks.

Thompson also coached four seasons on head coach George O’Leary’s staff at Georgia Tech. In 2001, he coached a defensive line that recorded 21 sacks, including 10 by All-America defensive end Greg Gathers.

In Thompson’s fi rst stint at Alabama, he served as the defensive line coach from 1999-2000. The Crimson Tide won the 1999 SEC championship and earned a

BCS bowl berth (2000 Orange Bowl). Players Thompson coached at Alabama during that two-year period included all-SEC defensive lineman Jarret Johnson, now regarded as one of the most consistent performers in the NFL as a starter with the Baltimore Ravens.

Prior to his initial seasons at Alabama, Thompson was a part of the Georgia Tech staff for 11 years. During his stay with the Yellow Jackets, Thompson was defensive line coach in 1998, defensive ends coach in 1996 and 1997, and tight ends coach in 1995. He served as Georgia Tech’s recruiting coordinator from 1995-98 and then again in 2001. Prior to serving as an on-fi eld coach for the Yellow Jackets, Thompson held the position of director of football operations at Georgia Tech from 1992-94.

Thompson started in coaching in 1988, serving as a graduate assistant for two years at Georgia Tech, followed by two more years as a volunteer assistant in 1990 and 1991. He coached the defensive ends, including All-America and All-Pro Marco Coleman. Georgia Tech earned a share of the national championship in 1990.

As a player, Thompson was a four-year letterman at The Citadel, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education and mathematics in 1987. A native of Riverdale, Ga., Thompson has three daughters: Allie, Christina and Lane.

LANCETHOMPSON

THE CITADEL, 1987

Outside Linebackers Fifth Year

THOMPSON FAMILYLance with his daughters Allie, Christina and Lane.


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Bobby Williams is in his seventh season in Tuscaloosa as Alabama’s tight ends coach and special teams coordinator. A veteran coach with both college and NFL experience, Williams is a member of head coach Nick Saban’s coaching staff for the fourth time in his career, also working together at Michigan State, LSU and with the Miami Dolphins.

In 2014, freshman punter JK Scott was named a fi nalist for the Ray Guy Award and earned All-America honors after averaging 47.0 yards per punt to rank third nationally. He led the nation in percentage of punts inside the 20-yard line (54.2 percent). Adam Griffi th, in his fi rst year as the starting place-kicker, hit 12-of-19 fi eld goals. Christion Jones ranks 29th nationally and third in the SEC with an average of 25.0 yards. O.J. Howard led all tight ends with 15 receptions for 246 yards with Brian Vogler adding four catches for 18 yards and a score.

Williams’ developed Howard into a Freshman All-American and dangerous threat at tight end for the Crimson Tide as a true freshman. Howard averaged a team-best 19.2 yards per catch while grabbing two touchdowns. His guidance also helped Brain Vogler replace three-year starter Michael Williams at tight end with impressive results while Jalston Fowler took over at h-back in the Tide offense. Vogler fi nished with eight catches for 71 yards and a touchdown while Fowler was second on the team with fi ve touchdown grabs on seven receptions. Senior punter Cody Mandell also fl ourished under Williams’ tutelage with a school-record 47.1 yard punting average on 39 attempts while leading the nation in net punting at 42.4 yards per punt. Christion Jones ranked second in the SEC in both kickoff and punt returns while Cade Foster handled fi eld goal duties and connected on 12-of-17 attempts.

Williams was a nominee for the 2012 Frank Broyles Award, presented to the national assistant coach of the year. Alabama’s tight ends combination of Williams and walk-on senior Kelly Johnson performed well with 29 receptions for 222 yards and four scores. Jeremy Shelley was the only kicker in the nation to not miss a kick, going 69-for-69 on extra points and hitting all 11 of his fi eld goals. Mandell turned in a career season with a 44.3 yards per kick average with 19 punts inside the 20-yard line and 14 punts of more than 50 yards.

In 2011, Williams’ tight end duo of Brad Smelley and Michael Williams combined for 50 receptions resulting in 547 yards. Smelley recorded a team-best four receiving touchdowns, while Williams tacked on another two scores. On special teams, Marquis Maze ranked ninth in the nation and third in the SEC, averaging 13.2 yards per punt return with one touchdown. Those numbers earned Maze a spot on the all-SEC second team as a specialist. Alabama ranked 19th in the nation in kickoff returns (24.1 ypg). The Tide allowed only 11 punts to be returned in 2011, for a total of 51 yards.

Williams was instrumental in the development of Preston Dial in 2010, as the senior had a breakout season under his tutelage. On top of his exceptional blocking abilities, Dial hauled in a career-best 25 passes for 264 yards and three scores. Williams also had an outstanding 2010 season as a dominating blocker on the edge in the Alabama running game, while catching eight passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.

The veteran coach had to replace both kickers in 2010, with the losses of Leigh Tiffi n and P.J. Fitzgerald. Mandell won the punting duties as a true freshman and averaged 39.2 yards per kick, knocking 13 inside the 20. Fellow freshman Foster split fi eld goal duties with sophomore Shelley. Foster drilled seven fi eld goals, including fi ve over 40 yards, while Shelley handled the closer attempts. Trent Richardson ranked 29th nationally in kickoff returns and Maze was 16th in punt returns.

During the 2009 national championship season, Williams had to replace a pair of senior tight ends from the 2008 roster. The Alabama offense did not miss a beat, as Colin Peek emerged as one of the team’s top targets, earning second team Associated Press all-SEC honors with 26 catches for 313 yards and three touchdowns.

Williams also oversaw 2009 Lou Groza fi nalist Tiffi n at place-kicker. Tiffi n earned fi rst team AP All-America status. Javier Arenas set the SEC career records for punt return yards and touchdowns. Fitzgerald had a career season for the Tide in 2009 by averaging 41.5 yards per kick, with 19 inside the 20-yard line.

The special teams in 2008 were a big weapon for the Tide under Williams. Arenas broke two punt returns for touchdowns, Tiffi n was a Groza Award semifi nalist and connected on 20-of-29 on fi eld goals, while Fitzgerald had a then-career-best average of 41.1 yards per punt with 15 inside the 20. Tight ends Nick Walker and Travis McCall combined for 23 starts, the best seasons of their career in terms of production.

Williams spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons as the running backs coach with the Dolphins. In his fi rst season, Miami averaged 118.6 yards rushing per game, the second-best fi gure by the team from 1985-2005.

In 2004, Williams served as the associate head coach/wide receivers coach at LSU, where he coached a pair of future NFL fi rst-round picks in Craig Davis and Dwayne Bowe. Davis and Bowe ranked in the top 10 in the SEC for both receptions per game and receiving yards per

game in 2004. Prior to LSU, Williams had a one-year stint with the Detroit Lions as wide receivers coach in 2003.

Williams followed Saban as the head coach at Michigan State and served in that post from 2000-02. He led the Spartans to a victory over Florida in the 2000 Citrus Bowl after the 1999 season, in his fi rst game as the school’s head coach. He also guided Michigan State to a 7-5 mark in 2001, his second full season as head coach. That season culminated with a victory over Fresno State in the Silicon Valley Football Classic, as he became the fi rst coach in Michigan State history to lead his team to victories in his fi rst two bowl appearances.

Previously an assistant on the Spartans staff from 1990-99, Williams tutored the running backs under Saban. MSU backs produced nine individual 1,000-yard rushing seasons in Williams’ 10 years in that post, led by T.J. Duckett, Atlanta’s fi rst-round draft choice in 2002.

Williams earned his start in coaching as running backs/defensive backs coach at Ball State from 1983-84. He followed that with a fi ve-year stint (1985-89) as offensive backfi eld coach at Eastern Michigan.

Williams is a 1982 graduate of Purdue, where he earned his degree in general management and was a four-year letterman for the Boilermakers. He started his career at running back before moving to the secondary and starting in his fi nal three seasons. A tri-captain as a senior in 1981, Williams was a part of three bowl teams as a player. He then served one year (1982) as a graduate assistant at his alma mater.

A native of St. Louis, Williams and his wife Sheila have a daughter Nataly and a son Nicholas. Nataly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and information sciences from Alabama in 2010. Nicholas played football at Alabama and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in commerce and business administration. He is currently the wide receivers and special teams assistant at Jacksonville State.

BOBBYWILLIAMS

PURDUE, 1982

Special Teams Coord./TE Seventh Year

WILLIAMS FAMILYBobby and his wife Sheila with their children Nicholas and Nataly.

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Cochran, in his eighth year at Alabama, is nationally regarded as one of the best in the area of strength and conditioning – and the performances of Alabama’s players on the fi eld prove that to be true. He received one of the highest honors in his fi eld when he was named the 2011 Samson Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year, as featured in American Football Quarterly. He earlier was named the Samson Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year following the 2008 season.

Prior to the start of spring drills, Cochran implements Coach Saban’s offseason workout plan, which includes the well-known “Fourth Quarter Program” – a very important step in helping Alabama players develop physically and prepare for the upcoming practices.

It is no coincidence that through improvements off the fi eld in strength and conditioning, Alabama is known as one of the most physically dominant teams in the country. The main goal of the program is to win the fourth quarter and wear down the opponent as the game goes on. On the way to the 2009 national championship, Alabama did just that as they won the fourth quarter by an astounding scoring margin of 121-32. The Tide continued the trend of fi nishing in 2011, as it again dominated the fourth quarter en route to the program’s second national championship in three years with a 111-18 fourth-quarter scoring margin.

Cochran oversees Alabama’s 37,000-square-foot weight room that is one of the largest venues of its kind in the country. The $9-million facility features 21,000-square feet on the fi rst level and 16,000-square feet on the second level. The ground level comprises a weight room, highlighted by 20 combination racks that feature platforms built into the ground for a level surface that provides a safer training environment. The weight room has a state-of-the-art performance nutrition center to fuel Alabama student-athletes, plus physicians’ offi ces and strength and conditioning offi ces.

While in the NBA with the Hornets from 2004-06, Cochran’s duties included assisting with the exercise and strength conditioning programs to help players achieve and maintain optimal fi tness throughout the NBA season. With the Hornets, he worked with NBA standouts Chris Paul, Baron Davis, David West and Tyson Chandler.

Prior to joining the Hornets staff, Cochran worked for his alma mater Louisiana State as an assistant strength coach in 2003 (13-1, BCS national champions) and 2004 (9-3, Capital One Bowl). He was a graduate assistant in Baton Rouge from 2001-03. Cochran returned to LSU after starting his career in the strength and conditioning fi eld at University Laboratory High School in Baton Rouge, La. He held that position from 1998-2001 before returning to LSU as a graduate assistant for all sports from 2001-03. Cochran then was hired on to the full-time staff for the 2003-04 season.

A native of New Orleans, Cochran received a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from LSU in 2001 and added a master’s degree in sports management from LSU in 2003. Cochran was born on March 21, 1979, and is married to the former Cissy Schepens. They have three children, including one son Beau and two daughters Savannah and Lucy.

SCOTTCOCHRAN

LSU, 2001

Strength & Conditioning Eighth Year

COCHRAN FAMILYScott and his wife Cissy with their children Lucy, Savannah and Beau.


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Joe Pannunzio is in his fourth year on the Crimson

Tide coaching staff serving as director of football

operations.

Pannunzio has three decades of college football

experience. Prior to joining the Crimson Tide, he

spent fi ve years at the University of Miami (2006-10)

and was the head coach at Murray State the previous

six seasons (2000-05). His primary role at Alabama is

to oversee the administration and operation of the

football program.

Pannunzio served as the tight ends/special teams

coordinator at Miami from 2006-10. The Hurricanes

made four bowl appearances during his fi ve years

in Coral Gables, including trips to the 2006 MPC

Computers Bowl, the 2008 Emerald Bowl, the 2009

Champs Sports Bowl and the 2010 Sun Bowl.

During his tenure at Miami, Pannunzio coached the

likes of Greg Olsen, a fi rst-round NFL Draft pick of the

Chicago Bears. He also tutored Jimmy Graham, a third-

round pick of the New Orleans Saints, and Dedrick

Epps, who was selected in the seventh round by the

San Diego Chargers.

While the head coach at Murray State from 2000-

05, Pannunzio led the Racers to the 2002 Ohio Valley

championship, joining Mike Gottfried, Frank Beamer

and Houston Nutt as one of the four coaches to

win a conference title at the school. Pannunzio also

led Murray State to the 2002 NCAA Championship

Subdivision playoffs.

Prior to becoming a head coach for the Racers,

Pannunzio spent fi ve years working for Tommy

Tuberville at Mississippi and Auburn. Before that,

he served four years under Jim Wacker at TCU and

Minnesota.

Pannunzio coached for seven years at Mesa

(Colo.) College, where the team appeared in the NAIA

National Championship Game twice and led the nation

in total offense and scoring once. His two stints at

Mesa wrapped around two years at Kansas, where he

worked under Gottfried.

The Pueblo, Colo., native was a standout

quarterback at Southern Colorado, where he graduated

with a degree in physical education in 1982. He was

named honorable mention all-conference in 1980 and

led his team to a No. 9 ranking in NAIA Division I.

Pannunzio and his wife Rita have two daughters,

Angela and Nico, and a son Mario. The Pannunzio’s

welcomed their fi rst grandchild this fall, Michael Jo.

JOEPANNUNZIO

SOUTHERN COLORADO, 1982

Football Operations Fourth Year

PANNUNZIO FAMILYJoe and his wife Rita with their children Angela, Mario and Nico.

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Tyler Siskey joined the Alabama football staff in

March of 2013 and serves as the Director of Player

Personnel. Siskey spent his fi rst season as the associate

director of player personnel before being elevated to

his current post in January of 2014.

Siskey’s responsibilities with the Crimson Tide

include the organization of all recruiting efforts.

Alabama put together the No. 1 signing class in the

country this February according to all four major

recruiting services. Siskey also works with compliance

regarding initial eligibility and assists with coaching

clinics, camps and other on-campus events.

The Alabama native was previously the Coordinator

of Recruiting Development at Ole Miss. The 2013 class

was widely regarded as one of the nation’s top 10 by

analysts and recruiting services.

Siskey spent four seasons (2008-11) as Arkansas

State’s wide receivers coach. During his time there,

ASU set single-season school records for passing

yards, completions, passing touchdowns and passing

yards per game. In 2011, Dwayne Frampton broke the

Red Wolves’ single-season record for receptions and

ranked 13th nationally in catches. ASU fi nished the

regular season ranked in the top 25 nationally in total

offense and passing offense.

Prior to ASU, Siskey spent the previous four years

at St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Ala., where he

helped lead the Saints to the 2007 Alabama Class 5A

state championship as the team’s offensive coordinator

and quarterbacks coach. He spent his fi rst season as

the Saints’ defensive coordinator and secondary coach.

In addition to the 2007 state championship, Siskey

also helped guide St. Paul’s to the 2005 and 2006

state quarterfi nals. He helped guide the Saints to the

2004 state playoffs, working as the secondary coach

and assisting the head coach in game planning and

execution of the defensive game plan.

Prior to joining the St. Paul’s coaching staff, Siskey

was an offensive graduate assistant at Arkansas State

for the 2002 and 2003 seasons. He assisted with

offensive line in 2002, wide receivers in 2003 and

quarterbacks in the spring of 2004.

Siskey also held an offensive graduate assistant

coaching position at Northwestern State University,

where he was responsible for coaching tight ends. In

2000-01, he helped lead the Demons to the NCAA

Division I-AA playoffs and a national ranking. The 2001

Northwestern State team also upset TCU 27-24 in

overtime.

Siskey worked as a student assistant coach at Troy,

where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 2000. He

earned his master’s in education from Northwestern

State in 2003.

Tyler is married to the former Erin Hoffman of

Greenville, S.C. Tyler and Erin have two children,

Jackson and Brock.

TYLERSISKEY

TROY, 2000

Player Personnel Second Year

SISKEY FAMILYTyler and his wife Erin with their children Jackson and Brock.


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JEFFALLEN

ASSISTANT AD FOR SPORTS MEDICINE

Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine

Jeff Allen is in his eighth season at The University of

Alabama. Before joining the Crimson Tide, Allen was

the head athletic trainer at the University of Central

Florida. At UCF, Allen was responsible for all of the

sports medicine needs for the entire department.

One of the most well-respected athletic trainers

in the country, Allen has authored several published

articles and is a regular speaker at national and state

athletic training conferences. He had work published

by The Journal of Athletic Training and Athletic

Therapy Today. Allen has served as a featured speaker

at conferences held by the National Athletic Trainers

Association and the Southeast Athletic Trainers

Association, as well as state meetings in Georgia,

Kentucky and Tennessee.

Prior to his post at UCF, Allen was head athletic

trainer at Chattanooga from 2000-04, overseeing the

athletic training operations for 16 varsity sports while

handling all of the duties associated with the football

program.

Allen was an assistant athletic trainer at the

University of Kentucky from 1997-2000 and earlier

served as an assistant athletic trainer from 1995-97

at Valdosta (Ga.) State, where he was head athletic

trainer for the football and baseball teams. He earned

his master’s degree in health and physical education

from Valdosta State University in 1995, while also

serving as a graduate assistant for two years.

A 1993 graduate of Georgia Southern University

with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical

education, Allen and his wife Mary have one daughter,

Makennah.

JEFFSPRINGER

ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT DIRECTOR

The all-important role of athletic equipment

director is coordinated by Jeff Springer, entering his

fourth season with the Crimson Tide. Springer joined

the Alabama staff in 2011 after serving four years

(2007-10) as the head athletic equipment manager at

Louisiana Tech.

Prior to his time at Louisiana Tech, Springer held

the same position at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C.,

from 2006-07.

A native of Slidell, La., Springer spent three years

(2003-05) as the fi rst assistant equipment manager at

Louisiana State University. He worked primarily with

LSU’s football program while also managing women’s

soccer, women’s gymnastics, cheerleading, track and

fi eld/cross country and swimming and diving.

In the summer of 2001, Springer interned with

the Miami Dolphins. He spent the next two seasons

working as an intern in his home state at LSU and

Tulane University.

Springer earned a kinesiology degree from LSU

in 2001. He is a member of the Athletic Equipment

Managers Association and the American Football

Coaches Association.

Springer is married to the former Anna Bannister

and the couple has one daughter, Bailey.

WILLIE CARLMARTIN

DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Willie Carl Martin joined the Alabama football

staff as director of player development (academics) in

2007, after serving as head football coach at Benjamin

Russell High School in Alexander City from 2001-07.

Martin’s role at Alabama is to help in the personal

development of each student-athlete and see to it that

they reach their full potential from an academic and

personal standpoint.

Martin compiled a 52-24 record in six seasons as

head coach at Benjamin Russell. Previously an assistant

coach for the school, where he coached future NFL

receiver Terrell Owens, Martin served 24 years in the

Alexander City School System as a coach, teacher and

administrator. A native of Alexander City, Martin joined

the school system there in 1983 as a teacher and coach

for Alexander Middle School. In 1985, he moved on to

Benjamin Russell High School in a similar capacity and

was elevated to head football coach in 2001. He led

the Wildcats to the state championship in 2001 and

was an assistant during the 1997 and 2000 seasons

when they fi nished as runner-up. Martin served four

years on the Central Board of Control for the Alabama

High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).

A 1975 graduate of Northeastern State University

in Tahlequah, Okla., Martin was inducted into the

NSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. He was a four-

year letterman (1969-72) in football for NSU as an

offensive lineman and earned All-America and fi rst

team All-Oklahoma Collegiate Conference honors as

a senior in 1972. After graduation, the Houston Oilers

of the National Football League (NFL) drafted Martin.

However, he chose to compete in the Canadian

Football League (CFL), where his 10-year career

featured stops in Edmonton and Winnipeg. Martin

was named All-Pro in eight of his 10 seasons in the

CFL, participated in six Grey Cup games and won two

championships.

Martin and his wife Leslie Ruth have two daughters,

Carla and Kizzy, and a grandson Malik.

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DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Chris Samuels joined the Alabama staff in February

2014 as the director of player development. Samuels

spent the 2012 and 2013 seasons as a student assistant

coach helping tutor the Crimson Tide’s offensive line.

In his new role as the Tide’s director of player

development, Samuels’ main focus is off-the-fi eld

activities of Alabama’s football student-athletes, and

he serves as an important resource in balancing the

demands of academics, athletics and community

outreach. He also serves as a liaison for high school

coaches, while assisting with Alabama camps and

clinics.

Samuels spent 10 years in the National Football

League as the starting left tackle for the Washington

Redskins. He earned All-Pro honors in 2001 and was

a six-time Pro Bowl selection. The Redskins drafted

Samuels with the third overall pick of the 2000 NFL

Draft. He was a four-year starter along the Alabama

offensive line from 1996-99, winning the Outland

Trophy as the nation’s top interior lineman as a senior

in 1999. He also was a consensus All-American as a

senior and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, which

goes to the SEC’s outstanding blocker.

After retiring from the NFL following the 2009

season, Samuels participated in the NFL’s Minority

Coaching Fellowship as an assistant to the Redskins

offensive line coach Chris Foerster in 2010. In 2011,

Samuels volunteered as the offensive coordinator at

Blount High School in Prichard, Ala., where he helped

lead the Leopards to a 10-2 record and a trip to the

playoffs.

A native of Mobile, Ala., he attended John Shaw

High School where he starred along both the offensive

and defensive lines. Samuels and his wife Monique

have one son Christopher. He graduated from T he

University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in

December of 2013.

GLENNSCHUMANNDIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL

Glenn Schumann was promoted to the director

of player development and associate director of

personnel in February of 2014 after spending six years

with the Crimson Tide fi rst as an undergraduate analyst

(2008-Dec. 2011) and then as a graduate assistant

(Dec. 2011-Feb. 2014).

In his new role as the Tide’s director of player

development and associate director of player

personnel, Schumann’s focus is two part, fi rst he will

focus on off-the-fi eld activities of Alabama’s football

student-athletes, and he serves as an important

resource in balancing the demands of academics,

athletics and community outreach. He also serves as

a liaison for high school coaches, while assisting with

Alabama camps and clinics. Secondly, he will assist in

the organization of the Tide’s recruiting efforts while

working with compliance regarding initial eligibility

and assisting with coaching clinics and camps.

Schumann arrived at Alabama as an undergraduate

analyst in 2008 and worked with the defensive

support staff on opponent breakdowns and scouting

reports, defensive self-scouts and defensive playbook

installations. He was promoted to a defensive

graduate assistant in December of 2011, prior to the

2012 Allstate National Championship Game. As a

defensive graduate assistant, Schumann assisted with

the defensive backs (2012 bowl and spring practice),

the linebackers (2012 season and the defensive line

(2013 season).

Schumann comes from a long line of coaches with

his father Eric spending 20 in college football as a

defensive coordinator after playing safety for Alabama

in the mid-70s. His mother Sherry is the Athletics

Director at Collin College in Collin County, Texas, while

his grandfather Jack Haskins was a coach on the fi rst

football team at Florida State and is a member of the

FSU Hall of Fame.

Born in Valdosta, Ga., Schumann graduated from

McKinney Boyd High School in McKinney, Texas, where

he lettered in both football and basketball. He earned

his bachelor of arts degree from Alabama in December

of 2011 and a masters in sports management from the

Capstone in December of 2013.


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DEANALTOBELLI

ANALYST

DOUGBELK

ANALYST

AMYBRAGGDIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE NUTRITION

RODNEYBROWNDIRECTOR OF REHAB SERVICES

CEDRICBURNSCOORDINATOR OF ATHLETIC RELATIONS

TIMCASTILLE

ANALYST

KEARYCOLBERT

ANALYST

GARYCRAMER

DIRECTOR OF THE FCA

GLENDAEDWARDSADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR HEAD COACH

BRENDANFARRELL

ANALYST

TROYFINNEYSENIOR DIRECTOR OF VIDEO OPERATIONS

GINGERGILMOREDIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE/ ATHLETIC TRAINER

JEREMYGSELL

ATHLETIC TRAINER

MARKHOCKESTRENGTH & CONDITIONING

TERRYJONESASSISTANT HEAD STRENGTH COACH

ASHLEIGHKIMBLEASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL

TOSHLUPOI

ANALYST

DANIELLYERLYDIRECTOR OF VIDEO OPERATIONS FOR FOOTBALL

BRANDYMOOREFOOTBALL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

KINDALMOOREHEADSTRENGTH & CONDITIONING

ALEXMORTENSEN

GRADUATE ASSISTANT

WESNEIGHBORS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT

JEFFNORRID

ANALYST

JESSIEPEOPLES

STATE TROOPER

MARKPERSCHELASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF VIDEO OPERATIONS FOR FOOTBALL

AAZAAR A.RAHIM

ANALYST

LANCEWALKERACADEMIC PROGRAM ADVISOR

LARRYWATERSASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER

EDDIEWILDER

STATE TROOPER

BENSETASASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

KERRYSTEVENSONSTRENGTH & CONDITIONING

WILLIAMVLACHOS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT

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Notes and Statistics

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STAT

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NO. 1/1/1 ALABAMA (12-1, 7-1 SEC)

Aug. 30 vs. West Virginia (ABC/ESPN2) W, 33-23

Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic (SEC Network) W, 41-0

Sept. 13 Southern Miss (ESPN2) W, 52-12

Sept. 20 *Florida (CBS) W, 42-21

Oct. 4 *at 11/11 Ole Miss (CBS) L, 17-23

Oct. 11 *at Arkansas (ESPN) W, 14-13

Oct. 18 *21/21 Texas A&M (CBS) W, 59-0

Oct. 25 *at Tennessee (ESPN2) W, 34-20

Nov. 8 *at 16/14/15 LSU (CBS) W, 20-13 OT

Nov. 15 *1/1/1 Mississippi State (CBS) W, 25-20

Nov. 22 Western Carolina (SEC Network) W, 48-14

Nov. 29 *14/15/16 Auburn (ESPN) W, 55-44

Dec. 6 vs. 16/14/13 Missouri (CBS) W, 42-13

Jan. 1 vs. 4/5/4 Ohio State (ESPN) 7:30 p.m.

NO. 4/5/4 OHIO STATE (12-1, 8-0 BIG TEN)

Aug. 30 at Navy (CBS Sports Network) W, 34-17

Sept. 6 RV/RV Virginia Tech (ESPN) L, 21-35

Sept. 13 Kent State (ABC) W, 66-0

Sept. 27 Cincinnati (BTN) W, 50-28

Oct. 4 *at RV/NR Maryland (ABC) W, 52-24

Oct. 18 *RV/RV Rutgers (ABC) W, 56-17

Oct. 25 *at Penn State (ABC) W, 31-24 OT

Nov. 1 *Illinois (ABC) W, 55-14

Nov. 8 *at 8/7/6 Michigan State (ABC) W, 49-37

Nov. 15 *at 25/RV/RV Minnesota (ABC) W, 31-24

Nov. 22 *Indiana (BTN) W, 42-27

Nov. 29 *Michigan (ABC) W, 42-28

Dec. 6 vs. 13/11/11 Wisconsin (FOX) W, 59-0

Jan. 1 vs. 1/1/1 Alabama (ESPN) 7:30 p.m.

*Conference GameAll times are Central and subject to changeRankings listed are College Football Playoff/AP/Amway Coaches

ON THE AIR

TELEVISION ESPN

Play-by-Play: Brad Nessler

Color Analyst: Todd Blackledge

Sideline: Holly Rowe

RADIO Crimson Tide Sports Network

Play-by-Play: Eli Gold

Color Analyst: Phil Savage

Sideline: Chris Stewart

SATELLITE RADIO CTSN on Sirius: 83

CTSN on XM: 83

NATIONAL RADIO ESPN Radio

THE GAME: The No. 1/1/1 University of Alabama football team takes on No. 4/5/4 Ohio State in the 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The game between the Crimson Tide and Buckeyes will kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Brad Nessler will serve as the play-by-play announcer, with Todd Blackledge at his side as the color analyst. The two will be joined by sideline reporter Holly Rowe. Eli Gold and Phil Savage will handle the radio call on the Crimson Tide Sports Network, with Chris Stewart serving as sideline reporter.

RANKINGS: Alabama enters week 16 of the 2014 season ranked No. 1 in both the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls while also being ranked No. 1 in the fi nal College Football Playoff Committee rankings. Ohio State is ranked fi fth in the AP poll, fourth in the coaches poll and fourth by the CFP Committee.

OHIO STATE: The Ohio State Buckeyes are led by third-year coach Urban Meyer and enter the College Football Playoff semifi nal in New Orleans as Big Ten champions with a 12-1 record. The Buckeyes went 8-0 in league play and won the Big Ten Championship game, 59-0, over Wisconsin. OSU averages 45.2 points per game and is surrendering 21.1 ppg while averaging 507.6 yards of total offense. The offense is led by quarterback Cardale Jones, who took over for J.T. Barrett (after being lost for the season against Michigan to a broken ankle). Jones led the Buckeyes to victory in the Big Ten Championship Game and is completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 375 yards and fi ve touchdowns this season. Ezekiel Elliott leads the Buckeye’s rushing attack with 1,402 yards and 12 touchdowns. Michael Thomas leads OSU with 43 catches while Devin Smith paces the team with 780 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Joshua Perry leads Ohio State in tackles with 113 while Joey Bosa has 20 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks.

SERIES HISTORY: Alabama leads the Ohio State series 3-0, which include two bowl game victories. The Crimson Tide and Buckeyes fi rst met in the 1978 Sugar Bowl (at the conclusion of the 1977 season) with Alabama posting a 35-6 victory in the Superdome. The two teams then opened the 1986 season at the Kickoff Classic at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the Tide captured a 16-10 win. Alabama then won 24-17 at the 1995 Citrus Bowl in Orlando (conclusion of 1994 season).

ALABAMA NO. 1 IN FINAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKING: Alabama remained fi rst in the fi nal release of the College Football Playoff rankings by the College Football Playoff committee on Dec. 7. Oregon is ranked second followed by Florida State and then Ohio State. The fi nal rankings set up an Alabama/Ohio State showdown in the Sugar Bowl and an Oregon/Florida State matchup in the Rose Bowl.

ALABAMA WINS 24TH SEC CHAMPIONSHIP: Alabama won its SEC-leading 24th SEC football championship with a 42-13 win over Missouri in the 2014 SEC Championship game. The Crimson Tide has more SEC Championships than any other school, winning its third title since 2009 and third under head coach Nick Saban. Alabama won its fi rst SEC Championship during the 1933 season and Paul Bryant directed the Crimson Tide to 13 SEC titles during his 25-year run in Tuscaloosa. In addition to its 24 SEC Championships, Alabama also won four Southern Conference titles (1924, 1925, 1926 and 1930), giving the school 28 conference football championships.

No. 1 FOR SEVEN STRAIGHT YEARS: The 2014 season marks the seventh straight year for the Crimson Tide to make an appearance at No. 1. The Tide is just the second team in the era of the AP poll to appear at No. 1 for this many years in a row. Alabama’s streak began in 2008 and has seen the Crimson Tide fi nish fi rst in the fi nal AP poll in three of the past fi ve years. Alabama now shares the record for consecutive seasons with at least one week at No. 1 with Miami (Fla.), who did it seven straight years from 1986-92.

Alabama (12-1, 7-1 SEC)

CRIMSON TIDEOhio State (12-1, 8-0 Big Ten)

BUCKEYES

GAME 14Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, Jan. 1

Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 p.m. CT

Location . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans, La.

Venue. . . .Mercedes-Benz Superdome

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74,000

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ESPN

Series Record . . . . Alabama leads 3-0

Last Meeting . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 2, 1995

Alabama 24, Ohio State 17

15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS | 115 FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS | 62 BOWL APPEARANCES | 34 BOWL VICTORIES | 24 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS



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ALL-AMERICAN: Alabama had fi ve players garner fi rst-team All-America honors in 2014, including Amari Cooper and Landon Collins who both earned unanimous honors. True freshman punter JK Scott also garnered fi rst-team honors from Sporting News, while linebacker Trey DePriest and offensive guard Arie Kounadjio were selected fi rst team by the AFCA. Outside of the fi ve offi cial selectors, both USA Today and ESPN recognized Cooper, Collins and Scott on their fi rst team. Cam Robinson also garnered Freshman All-America honors from Sporting News. Kouandjio was also named to the fi rst team by USA Today while garnering second-team honors from Walter Camp and Sporting News.

KNOCKING OFF NO. 1: Alabama’s win over top-ranked Mississippi State on Nov. 15 was the program’s seventh victory over the nation’s No. 1 team. The Crimson Tide own a 7-4 record in 11 all-time games against top-ranked teams, which equates to a winning percentage of 63.6 that is the best in college football history. Alabama is 4-1 against No. 1 teams since Nick Saban took over in Tuscaloosa in 2007. Alabama has defeated Florida (2009), LSU (BCS 2011), Notre Dame (2012) and Mississippi State (2014) with the only loss coming to LSU in the 2011 regular season. The Tide exacted revenge in the Allstate BCS National Championship Game at the conclusion of the 2011 season, 21-0.

CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS: Alabama head coach Nick Saban has won his last six “championship” games with wins over Florida (2009), Georgia (2012) and Missouri (2014) in the SEC Championship and victories over Texas (2009), LSU (2011) and Notre Dame (2012) in National Championship contests. Overall, Saban is 9-1 in those games at Alabama and LSU with fi ve SEC titles and four national titles. Saban’s fi ve SEC Championship Game victories equals Steve Spurrier for the most in the 23-year history of the title game.

COOPER’S SEASON AMONG THE BEST EVER: Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper not only set the SEC single-season record for receptions with 115 following the SEC Championship Game victory, he also moved into the top 10 in Football Bowl Subdivision history. He is just the second player in SEC history to catch 100 passes in a season (Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt, 2013). The feat hasn’t been that common by players who play in the Power 5 conferences with only 30 triple-digit seasons all time.

NCAA Single-Season ReceptionsPlayer, School (Season) No.1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (2007) 1342. Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma (2010) 1313. Brandin Cooks, Oregon State (2013) 1284. Jordy Nelson, Kansas State (2007) 122 Justin Blackmon Oklahoma St. (2011) 1226. Chris Daniels, Purdue (1999) 1217. Marquise Lee, USC (2012) 1188. Jordan Shipley, Texas (2009) 1169. AMARI COOPER, ALABAMA (2014) 11510. Tavon Austin, West Virginia (2012) 114

HISTORIC OFFENSE: The Alabama offense has produced four games of at least 600 yards of total offense in 2014 under the direction of offensive coordinator Lane Kiffi n and eight games over 500 yards. You have to go back 307 games and 24 years prior to the 2014 season to fi nd four games in which Alabama gained 600 yards of total offense. The Tide had one 600-yard game in 2013, one in 2011 and one in 2010 at Duke. Prior to the 2010 Duke game on Sept. 18, the last time Alabama had cracked the 600-yard mark in total offense was Nov. 11, 1989, at LSU (644 yards). Alabama surpassed 600 yards of total offense four times in the fi rst 11 games of the 2014 season.

10-WIN SEASONS: With a win over Western Carolina on Nov. 22, Alabama reached the 10-win milestone for the seventh consecutive season. The seven straight years with 10 wins extends the school record that was set by the Tide last season. Prior to fi nishing 2013 with 11 wins, the previous total for most consecutive 10-win seasons was fi ve, set by coach Paul “Bear” Bryant’s teams from 1971-75. In 119 seasons, the Tide has won 10 or more games 34 times, one back of Oklahoma (35) for the most 10-win seasons in college football history. Alabama has produced nine 10-win seasons since 2002 (2002, 2005, 2008-2014). Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is the 11th coach in school history to lead his team to a 10-win season and is the fi fth coach in school history to have more than one 10-win season. Bryant had a school-record 12 10-win seasons at Alabama, while Saban is second with seven. Other coaches to reach the milestone include Gene Stallings (4), Wallace Wade (2), Frank Thomas (2), Harold “Red” Drew (1), Ray Perkins (1), Bill Curry (1), Mike DuBose (1), Dennis Franchione (1) and Mike Shula (1).

QUICK FACTSLocation Tuscaloosa, Ala.Enrollment 36,155Founded April 12, 1831Conference Southeastern (West)Colors Crimson and WhiteNickname Crimson TidePresident Dr. Judy BonnerAthletic Director Bill BattleFaculty Athletics Representative Dr. Kevin Whitaker

FOOTBALL HISTORYFirst Season 1892All-Time Record 850-324-43 (.716)All-Time SEC Record 379-166-20 (.688)National Championships 15 SEC Championships 23First Team All-Americans 115 players, 135 timesFirst Team All-Conference 232 players, 305 timesBowl Appearances 62Bowl Victories 34

COACHING STAFFHead Coach Nick SabanAlma Mater Kent State, 1973 Collegiate Career Record (Years) 177-58-1 (19)Alabama Record (Years) 86-16 (8)Offensive Coordinator Lane Kiffi nAlma Mater Fresno State, 1998Defensive Coordinator Kirby SmartAlma Mater Georgia, 1999

TEAM INFORMATION2013 Overall Record 11-22013 SEC Record/Finish 7-1/Second (West)2013 Bowl Allstate Sugar BowlBowl Result Oklahoma 45, Alabama 31Final Ranking No. 7 Associated Press No. 8 USA TODAY Coaches

2014 SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS

EASTERN DIVISIONSchool Overall SECMissouri 10-3 7-1Georgia 9-3 6-2Florida 6-5 4-4Tennessee 6-6 3-5South Carolina 6-6 3-5Kentucky 5-7 2-6Vanderbilt 3-9 0-8

WESTERN DIVISIONSchool Overall SECALABAMA 12-1 7-1Mississippi State 10-2 6-2Ole Miss 9-3 5-3Auburn 8-4 4-4LSU 8-4 4-4Texas A&M 7-5 3-5 Arkansas 6-6 2-6

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SEC RECORD: Alabama broke its tie with the Florida teams of 1993 through 1998 for most consecutive 10-win seasons in SEC history when it defeated Western Carolina on Nov. 22, to improve to 10-1 for the 2014 campaign (now 12-1). Alabama had a 12-2 record in 2008, 14-0 in 2009, 10-3 in 2010, 12-1 in 2011, 13-1 in 2012 and 11-2 in 2013.

TIDE GETS 11th WIN: Alabama got its 11th victory of the season on Nov. 29 against Auburn (now 12-1). The Crimson Tide has won 11 games in a season 18 times. Under head coach Nick Saban, Alabama has had six 11-win seasons (2008-09, 2011-14). It is the fourth straight season with at least 11 wins, which is the fi rst streak of its kind in SEC history. The SEC has had three other streaks of three seasons with at least 11 victories, including Alabama from 1973 through 1975, LSU from 2005 through 2007 and South Carolina from 2011 through 2013.

TIDE WINS 12 FOR EIGHTH TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY: With Alabama’s victory over Missouri in the SEC Championship Game, the Crimson Tide moves to 12-1 on the season, reaching the 12-win plateau for the eighth time in school history. Under head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide has collected 12 or more wins fi ve times in his eight seasons in Tuscaloosa.

ALABAMA DEGREES: Alabama’s success on the fi eld over the past seven seasons under the direction of head coach Nick Saban has coincided with the Crimson Tide’s success in the classroom. The 2014 squad features 22 players who already have degrees in hand when they take the fi eld for the 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl. That number equals Kansas State and Texas for the most in the FBS. Over the past seven seasons (2008-present) Alabama has seen 131 degrees earned (graduate and undergraduate) by players still suiting up for the Crimson Tide after already having graduated.

Team DegreesALABAMA 22Clemson 22Kansas State 22Texas 22Auburn 21Florida 19Utah 19

SEVEN PLAYERS EARN GRADUATE DEGREES: Alabama had seven players fi nish their master’s degrees this December, which is the most in the nation. The who group fi nished their masters include Jalston Fowler (Sports Management), Arie Kouandjio (Economics), Nick Perry (Sports Management), Brian Vogler (Sports Management), Austin Shepherd (Marketing), Daniel Geddes (Sports Management) and MK Taylor (Sports Management).

INEXPERIENCED FACTOR: Alabama is one of the least-experienced teams in the nation according to Phil Steele’s 2014 Combined Experience Chart. The Crimson Tide ranks 107th out of 128 teams in total experience. Alabama has only 12 seniors on the two-deep roster, returns just 68.6 percent of lettermen, 57.8 percent of the offensive yards from last season and only 59.1 percent of the tackles from a season ago. A look at this weeks’ Associated Press poll compared to the Phil Steele Combined Experience Chart shows No. 1 Mississippi State ranked fi fth nationally in returning experience, No. 7 Ole Miss ranked 26th, No. 4 Auburn ranked sixth and No. 5 Oregon ranked 31st by Steele.

ALABAMA HAS MOST WINS SINCE 2008: Dating back to the start of the 2008 season, Alabama has won 84 games, which is the most in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The Crimson Tide won 12 games in 2008, followed by a perfect 14-0 record in 2009, a 10-3 mark in 2010 and a 12-1 record in 2011. Alabama fi nished 13-1 in 2012 and 11-2 in 2013. Boise State is second with 80 wins while Oregon is third with 79 victories.

Total Wins (since 2008)Team Wins 2008+2009+2010+2011+2012+2013+20141. ALABAMA 84 12+14+10+12+13+11+122. Boise State 80 12+14+12+12+11+8+113. Oregon 79 10+10+12+12+12+11+12 4. TCU 70 11+12+13+11+7+5+115. LSU 69 8+9+12+13+9+10+8

LARGEST WIN OVER RANKED OPPONENT: Alabama’s 59-0 victory over Texas A&M was the largest win over a ranked opponent in Crimson Tide history. The old record was a 55-point win over No. 14 Syracuse in a 61-6 victory in the 1953 Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 1953.

Amari CooperBiletnikoff Award WinnerHeisman Trophy FinalistUnanimous First Team All-American (Walter Camp, FWAA,

AFCA, AP, Sporting News, ESPN, USA Today)Walter Camp National Player of the Year Award Finalist Maxwell Award Semifi nalistSoutheastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year (AP,

Coaches)First Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP, Coaches)Walter Camp National Player of the Week (Auburn) Athlon National Player of the Week (Auburn) Midseason All-American by CBSSports.com and Sports

Illustrated Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week

(Auburn, Florida) College Football Performance Award Wide Receiver of the

Week (Florida) Consensus Preseason First Team All-America (CBSSports,

ESPN/Phil Steele, Athlon, SI.com)

Landon CollinsBronko Nagurski Award FinalistJim Thorpe Award FinalistLott IMPACT Trophy FinalistUnanimous First Team All-American (Walter Camp, FWAA,

AFCA, AP, Sporting News)First Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP, Coaches)Lott Trophy Star of the Week (Florida, MSU)Midseason All-American (SI.com)Bednarik Award Watch ListWalter Camp Award Watch List Consensus Preseason First Team All-American (CBSSports,

ESPN/Phil Steele, Athlon, USA Today)

Arie KouandjioFirst Team All-American (AFCA, USA Today)Second Team All-American (Walter Camp, AP)First Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP, Coaches)Outland Trophy Watch ListLombardi Award Watch List Midseason All-American by CBSSports.com Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week

(A&M, LSU) Preseason Second Team All-American (ESPN/Phil Steele)

JK ScottRay Guy Award FinalistFirst Team All-American (Sporting News, ESPN, USA Today)First Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP, Coaches)Freshman All-Southeastern Conference (Coaches)Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the

Week (Arkansas, MSU) Ray Guy National Punter of the Week (Arkansas)

Blake SimsManning Award FinalistDavey O’Brien Quarterback Award Semifi nalistSecond Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP, Coaches)Walter Camp National Player of the Week (Florida) Manning Award National Player of the Week (Florida)

Trey DePriestFirst Team All-American (AFCA)Butkus Award Watch List Bednarik Award Watch List Preseason First Team All-American (USA Today) Preseason Second Team All-American (ESPN/Phil Steele,

Athlon, SI.com)

Reggie RaglandButkus Award Semifi nalistFirst Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP)SEC Defensive Player of the Week (LSU)

Cam RobinsonFreshman All-American (Sporting News, ESPN)Freshman All-Southeastern Conference (Coaches)

T.J. YeldonSecond Team All-Southeastern Conference (Coaches)Doak Walker Award Watch List

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BEATING THE BEST: Alabama is 31-10 (.756) against the Associated Press top 25, including a 17-5 (.773) mark against AP top-10 teams since the start of 2008. The Crimson Tide is 5-1 in 2014 against the AP top 25 after going 3-2 in 2013 and 5-1 in 2012. The Tide held a 4-1 mark vs. top-25 teams in 2011 and went 5-3 against the AP top 25 in 2010.

Alabama vs. AP Top 25 Opponents (since the 2008 season)Date Team Opp. Rank ResultAug. 30, 2008 vs. Clemson (Atlanta) 9 W, 34-10Sept. 27, 2008 at Georgia 3 W, 41-30Nov. 8, 2008 at LSU 15 W, 27-21 (OT)Dec. 6, 2008 vs. Florida (Atlanta) 2 L, 20-31Jan. 2, 2009 vs. Utah (New Orleans) 7 L, 17-31Sept. 5, 2009 vs. Virginia Tech (Atlanta) 7 W, 34-24Oct. 10, 2009 at Ole Miss 20 W, 22-3Oct. 17, 2009 South Carolina 22 W, 20-6Nov. 6, 2009 LSU 9 W, 24-15Dec. 5, 2009 vs. Florida (Atlanta) 1 W, 32-13Jan. 7, 2010 vs. Texas (Pasadena, Calif.) 2 W, 37-21Sept. 11, 2010 Penn State 18 W, 24-3Sept. 25, 2010 at Arkansas 10 W, 24-20Oct. 2, 2010 Florida 7 W, 31-6Oct. 9, 2010 at South Carolina 19 L, 21-35Nov. 6, 2010 at LSU 11 L, 21-24Nov. 13, 2010 Mississippi State 17 W, 30-10Nov. 26, 2010 Auburn 2 L, 27-28Jan. 1, 2011 vs. Michigan State (Orlando) 7 W, 49-7Sept. 10, 2011 at Penn State 23 W, 27-11Sept. 24, 2011 Arkansas 14 W, 38-14Oct. 1, 2011 at Florida 12 W, 38-10Nov. 5, 2011 LSU 1 L, 6-9 (OT)Jan. 9, 2012 vs. LSU 1 W, 21-0Sept. 1, 2012 Michigan 8 W, 41-14Oct. 28, 2012 Mississippi State 13 W, 38-7Nov. 3, 2012 at LSU 5 W, 21-17Nov. 10, 2012 Texas A&M 15 L, 24-29Dec. 1, 2012 vs. Georgia (Atlanta) 3 W, 32-28Jan. 7, 2013 vs. Notre Dame (Miami Gardens, Fla.) 1 W, 42-14Sept. 14, 2013 at Texas A&M 6 W, 49-42Sept. 28, 2013 Ole Miss 21 W, 25-0Nov. 9, 2013 LSU 10 W, 38-17Nov. 30, 2013 at Auburn 4 L, 28-34Jan. 2, 2014 vs. Oklahoma (New Orleans) 11 L, 45-31Oct. 4, 2014 at Ole Miss 11 L, 17-23Oct. 18, 2014 Texas A&M 21 W, 59-0Nov. 8, 2014 at LSU 14 W, 20-13 (OT)Nov. 15, 2014 Mississippi State 1 W, 25-20Nov. 29, 2014 Auburn 15 W, 55-44Dec. 6, 2014 vs. Missouri (Atlanta) 14 W, 42-13

COOPER WINS BILETNIKOFF AND WAS HEISMAN FINALSIT: Junior receiver Amari Cooper was named the winner of the Biletnikoff Award, which is awarded annually to the nation’s most outstanding college receiver. Cooper was also named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press and the league coaches. He was one of three fi nalists for the Heisman Trophy, fi nishing third behind Oregon’s Marcus Mariota and Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon. Cooper was Alabama’s fourth fi nalist since 2009 and the fi rst receiver since 2003 to go to New York.

ASSOCIATED PRESS (U - unanimous)

First TeamJonathan AllenLandon Collins (U)Amari Cooper (U)Arie KouandjioReggie RaglandJK Scott

Second TeamCyrus JonesAustin ShepherdBlake Sims

Honorable MentionTrey DePriestRyan KellyJarran ReedA’Shawn Robinson

COACHESFirst TeamLandon CollinsAmari CooperTrey DePriestArie KouandjioJK Scott

Second TeamBlake SimsT.J. Yeldon

2014 ALL-SEC TEAMS

SIDELINEKirby Smart - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive BacksLane Kiffi n - Offensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksMario Cristobal - Offensive LineBo Davis - Defensive LineBobby Williams - Tight Ends/Special Teams

BOOTHBurton Burns - Running BacksBilly Napier - Wide ReceiversKevin Steele - LinebackersLance Thompson - Linebackers

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS

Jonathan AllenFirst Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP)

Cyrus JonesSecond Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP)

Derrick HenryMaxwell Award Watch ListDoak Walker Award Watch List Preseason Third Team All-America (Athlon)

Da’Shawn HandFreshman All-Southeastern Conference (Coaches)

Ryan KellyHonorable Mention All-Southeastern Conference (AP)Rimington Trophy Watch ListOutland Trophy Watch List

Adam Griffi thLou Groza Award Star of the Week (WVU) Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the

Week (WVU)

Austin ShepherdSecond Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP)Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week

(Auburn)

A’Shawn RobinsonHonorable Mention All-Southeastern Conference (AP)

Jarran ReedHonorable Mention All-Southeastern Conference (AP)

O.J. HowardJohn Mackey Award Watch ListPreseason Second Team All-America (CBSSports, ESPN/

Phil Steele, Athlon, SI.com, USA Today)

Christion JonesPreseason Second Team All-American (CBSSports, ESPN/

Phil Steele)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TOP 25 - DEC. 7

PreviousRank Team Record Rank 1 ALABAMA 12-1 1 2 Oregon 12-1 2 3 Florida State 13-0 4 4 OHIO STATE 12-1 5 5 Baylor 11-1 6 6 TCU 11-1 3 7 MISSISSIPPI STATE 10-2 10 8 Michigan State 10-2 8 9 OLE MISS 9-3 12 10 Arizona 10-3 7 11 Kansas State 9-3 9 12 Georgia Tech 10-3 11 13 Georgia 9-3 14 14 UCLA 9-3 15 15 Arizona State 9-3 17 16 MISSOURI 10-3 16 17 Clemson 9-3 18 18 Wisconsin 10-3 13 19 AUBURN 8-4 19 20 Boise State 11-2 22 21 Louisville 9-3 21 22 Utah 8-4 23 23 LSU 8-4 24 24 USC 8-4 25 25 Minnesota 8-4 NR

2014 Opponents in BOLD

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: Junior safety Landon Collins was named a fi nalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award (defensive MVP) and the Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back). He has 84 tackles on the season with a team-best three interceptions. Junior receiver Amari Cooper was a fi nalist for the Biletnikoff Award (outstanding receiver) and JK Scott was named a fi nalist for the Ray Guy Award (best punter).

SEMIFINALISTS NAMED: As the regular season draws to a close, national awards are announcing their semifi nalists and several Alabama players have been acknowledged. Wide receiver Amari Cooper is a semifi nalist for the Maxwell Award (top player) while safety Landon Collins has been selected as a semifi nalist for the Thorpe Award (best defensive back) and Lott IMPACT Trophy (impact defensive player). Senior quarterback Blake Sims is a semifi nalist for the Davey O’Brien Quarterback Award while freshman punter JK Scott made the semifi nalist list for the Ray Guy Award (best punter).

SABAN AGAINST MEYER: Nick Saban and current Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer have squared off three times over their illustrious careers with all three meetings coming during Meyer’s time at Florida. The fi rst contest between the two came in the 2008 Southeastern Conference Championship Game on Dec. 6, when Meyer’s Gators took down Saban’s Crimson Tide, 31-20. The following year, the two coaches met once again in the Dec. 5, 2009, SEC Championship Game, with Saban claiming the 32-13 victory in the second go-around. The two coaches met for a third and fi nal time when the Gators were dominated, 31-6, inside Bryant-Denny Stadium in a regular season contest on Oct. 2, 2010. Following the 2010 season, Meyer took a leave of absence for health reasons from Florida and would eventually become the head coach at Ohio State at the start of the 2012 season.

SABAN AGAINST THE BIG TEN: Alabama head coach Nick Saban has long history of facing off with the Big Ten over his career, playing in 48 games against the conference. Nearly all 48 of those games came during his time at Michigan State from 1995-99. For his career, Saban has compiled a 28-19-1 (.583) record against Big Ten opposition. Since leaving the conference and MSU, Saban has faced Big Ten opponents a total of six times, including twice at LSU, fi rst defeating Illinois 47-34 in the 2002 Sugar Bowl and then losing to Iowa, 30-25, in his last game at LSU, the 2005 Capital One Bowl. Over his eight seasons at Alabama, Saban has faced off with Big Ten opponents four times, sweeping a home-and-home series with Penn State University. The series against the Nittany Lions began fi rst at home in Tuscaloosa in 2010 with the Tide claiming a 24-3 victory, and the series then wrapped up in State College with Alabama coming out on top, 27-11. He followed those victories up by dismantling his former employer, Michigan State, 49-7 in the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1, 2011. His most recent contest against Big Ten competition came on Sept. 1, 2012, when Alabama met Michigan in the season-opening Cowboy Classic in Arlington, Texas. The Crimson Tide came away with a decisive 41-14 victory over the Wolverines on the way to Alabama’s 15th national championship.

ALABAMA AND OHIO STATE ALL-TIME: Alabama and Ohio State have met just three times in the past, with the Tide owning a 3-0 all-time record against the Buckeyes. The fi rst meeting between the two storied programs came in the 1978 Sugar Bowl (1977 season) on Jan. 2, 1977, when Bear Bryant’s Crimson Tide took down Woody Hayes’ Buckeyes, 35-6. The second meeting came in the 1986 season opener with Alabama claiming a 16-10 victory over Ohio State at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J. The most recent contest between the two teams came at the conclusion of the 1994 season, with Gene Stallings and Alabama claiming the 24-17 victory over John Cooper’s Buckeyes in the Jan. 2, 1995, Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

DEFENSIVE NOTES

HARD TO FIND END ZONE AGAINST ALABAMA: Since the start of the 2009 season, no defense has allowed fewer touchdowns than the Crimson Tide. Alabama’s defense, led by coordinator Kirby Smart and head coach Nick Saban, has surrendered just 114 touchdowns over the last 79 games. That is 35 fewer than the second most in the nation (LSU with 149).

Fewest TDs Allowed by Defense since 2009Team Touchdowns1. ALABAMA 1142. LSU 1493. Florida 155

DEFENSIVE RANKINGS RUNDOWN: Alabama enters the College Football Playoff second nationally and fi rst in the SEC in rushing defense (88.6 ypg) while ranking 11th nationally in total defense (312.4 ypg) and third in the league. The Crimson Tide is also fourth nationally and third in the SEC, allowing 16.6 points per game (Ole Miss leads at 13.8 ppg).

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS

TOP WINNING PERCENTAGE (DIVISION I)BY ACTIVE COACHES (10 YEARS)

Urban Meyer Ohio State (13) 140-26 .843

Bob Stoops Oklahoma (16) 168-43 .796

NICK SABAN ALABAMA (19) 177-58-1 .752Gary Patterson TCU (15) 131-45 .744

Mark Richt Georgia (14) 135-48 .738

Steve Spurrier South Carolina (25) 225-85-2 .724

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RUSH D: Alabama ranks second in the FBS in rushing defense at 88.7 yards per game while ranking fi rst in fewest rushing touchdowns allowed with just three. The Tide are the only FBS team that has not allowed a player to run for more than 90 yards this season. On runs inside the tackles, Alabama has surrendered a Power 5-low two touchdowns and an SEC-best 3.6 yards per rush.

COLLINS LEADS DEFENSE: Junior Landon Collins leads the Crimson Tide defense with 91 tackles in 13 games, including two double-digit tackle efforts. He also has three interceptions, six pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two quarterback hurries in 2014. He had a team-best 11 tackles against West Virginia and then 12 against Southern Miss. He has logged seven or more tackles in nine of the last 13 games.

RAGLAND STEPS UP AT INSIDE LINEBACKER: Reggie Ragland has stepped up this season at will linebacker for the Crimson Tide, which includes a 13-tackle performance, with four solos and one for loss, at LSU, and 10 stops against No. 1 Mississippi State. Ragland is second on the team in 2014 with 88 total tackles while accounting for 8.5 tackles for loss (-22 yards), 1.5 sacks (-12 yards), one interception, three pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and a quarterback hurry.

XZAVIER DICKSON GETTING PRESSURE: Alabama’s senior outside linebacker Xzavier Dickson leads the team with 8.0 sacks including two against West Virginia and two at Ole Miss. He also has 10 quarterback hurries while totaling 37 tackles, 10.5 of which have been for loss (-40 yards).

REED HAS CAREER NIGHT: Junior defensive lineman Jarran Reed fi nished as the Tide’s leader in tackles against No. 14 LSU with a career-high 15 stops. He had just 20 total tackles on the season entering the game. Reed is fi fth in the team in tackles with 52, including 6.5 tackles for loss (-14 yards), one sack and fi ve pass breakups.

HOLDING OPPONENTS UNDER 300: In head coach Nick Saban’s 107-game tenure at Alabama, the Crimson Tide has limited opponents to under 300 yards of total offense 66 times, or 61.7 percent of the time. UA has held six of 13 opponents below 300 yards in 2014.

HOLDING OPPONENTS UNDER 200: During head coach Nick Saban’s last 93 games at the Capstone (since the start of the 2008 season), the Crimson Tide defense has held the opposing offense to fewer than 200 yards of total offense 32 times, most recently against Texas A&M on Oct. 18, 2014, which was the second time the Tide accomplished the feat in 2014 after doing it four times in 2013. In 2012, Alabama did so fi ve times, and in 2011, the Tide accomplished the feat eight times, limiting Kent State to 90 yards and LSU to only 92 yards in the BCS Championship Game (the second and third times a Saban defense has limited its opponent to less than 100 yards of total offense). Alabama’s best came in 2009 when the Tide held Chattanooga to 84 yards of total offense. The Tide held opponents under 200 yards three times in 2010, four times in 2009 and six times in 2008.

10 POINTS OR FEWER: Under head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide has held opponents to 10 points or fewer 51 times since the start of the 2007 season, with its most recent against Texas A&M on Oct. 18, 2014. The Tide’s shutout of Texas A&M was the second shutout of the season. Alabama held 9-of-13 opponents to 10 points or less in 2013 with three shutouts. The Tide limited seven of its opponents to 10 points or less in 2012, four of which were shutouts. The Tide was successful in holding opponents in the 0-10 point range in nine games in 2011 and eight times in 2010. Alabama limited opponents to that range seven times in both 2008 and 2009, and in 2007 posted two games in which it held opponents to 0-10 points. Alabama has shut out the opposition 15 times during the Saban era.

DEFENSIVE SUCCESS: Alabama led the SEC in total defense for the last six seasons, becoming the fi rst team in conference history to accomplish the feat. In the 60 seasons prior, no team has led its respective league in total defense for more than two straight years. After 13 games in 2014, Alabama is third in the SEC and 11th nationally in total defense, surrendering 312.4 ypg.

FIVE STRAIGHT: Alabama led the Southeastern Conference in scoring defense for fi ve consecutive seasons (2009-13). No other school has accomplished that feat and only one school has led the SEC in scoring defense for four consecutive seasons – Auburn from 1986 through 1989. The Crimson Tide are allowing 16.6 points per game during the 2014 season to rank fourth nationally and third in the SEC (Ole Miss, 13.8). Alabama led the nation in scoring defense for two straight years (2011 and 2012), allowing 8.2 points per game in 2011 and 10.9 ppg in 2012. The Crimson Tide fi nished fourth in the nation in 2013, allowing 13.9 points per contest.

Alabama has been ranked in 725 of the 1,088 Associated Press college football polls since 1936, according to the AP Poll Archive. The Crimson Tide owns a 441-125-8 (.775) all-time record in games when ranked in the Associated Press college football poll, including an 83-13 (.865) mark under head coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide is also ranked in the AP poll for the 114th consecutive week, topping its previous streak set in the mid 1990s when UA was ranked for 71 straight weeks under head coach Gene Stallings. Alabama has started four seasons at No. 1 (2013, 2010, 1978, 1966).

ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP 25 - WEEK 16 PreviousRank Team (FPV) Record Points Rank 1 Alabama (27) 12-1 1,452 1 2 Florida State (25) 13-0 1,436 2 3 Oregon (8) 12-1 1,426 3 4 Baylor 11-1 1,265 5 5 OHIO STATE 12-1 1,262 6 6 TCU 11-1 1,257 4 7 Michigan State 10-2 1,105 7 8 MISSISSIPPI STATE 10-2 1,070 10 9 OLE MISS 9-3 976 13 10 Georgia Tech 10-3 876 12 11 Kansas State 9-3 875 9 12 Arizona 10-3 819 8 13 Georgia 9-3 745 15 14 UCLA 9-3 663 16 15 Arizona State 9-3 602 17 16 MISSOURI 10-3 599 14 17 Wisconsin 10-3 542 11 18 Clemson 9-3 509 19 19 AUBURN 8-4 450 20 20 Louisville 9-3 406 21 21 Boise State 11-2 368 22 22 LSU 8-4 221 23 23 Utah 8-4 134 24 24 USC 8-4 112 NR 25 Nebraska 9-3 79 25

Others Receiving Votes: Minnesota 58, Oklahoma 46, Marshall 36, Memphis 34, Duke 32, Colorado State 13, Northern Illinois 11, Air Force 7, Cincinnati 5, UCF 4, WEST VIRGINIA 4, Stanford 1


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The Crimson Tide has enjoyed much success in the coaches rankings over the past half century. The United Press International debuted the coaches poll in 1950 and ran the poll through the 1990 season. USA TODAY has administered the poll for the past 24 seasons (1991-2014), and in 2014, Amway became the title sponsor. Alabama was ranked No. 1 in the 2010 preseason coaches’ poll after starting out the 2009 preseason poll at No. 5. Alabama remained in the top fi ve the entire season, reaching No. 1 after defeating Florida in the SEC Championship and holding the position to claim the national championship after defeating Texas in Pasadena. The Tide then claimed the No. 1 spot to close out the 2011 and 2012 seasons. The Tide has compiled fi ve UPI (1961, 1964, 1973 & 1979) and four USA TODAY (1992, 2009, 2011 & 2012) coaches poll national titles.

AMWAY COACHES TOP 25 - WEEK 16 PreviousRank Team (FPV) Record Points Rank 1 ALABAMA (28) 12-1 1486 1 2 Florida State (25) 13-0 1450 2 3 Oregon (7) 12-1 1439 3 4 OHIO STATE 12-1 1307 6 5 Baylor 11-1 1277 5 6 TCU (1) 11-1 1276 4 7 Michigan State 10-2 1143 7 8 MISSISSIPPI STATE 10-2 1079 10 9 Georgia Tech 10-3 922 12 10 Kansas State 9-3 915 9 11 Arizona 10-3 903 8 12 OLE MISS 9-3 882 14 13 Georgia 9-3 759 15 14 MISSOURI 10-3 676 13 15 UCLA 9-3 661 17 16 Arizona State 9-3 599 18 17 Wisconsin 10-3 566 11 18 Clemson 9-3 518 19 19 AUBURN 8-4 395 21 20 Louisville 9-3 381 20 21 Boise State 11-2 325 22 22 Nebraska 9-3 200 23 23 LSU 8-4 173 24 24 Oklahoma 8-4 100 16 25 Utah 8-4 72 NR

Others Receiving Votes: Minnesota 71, USC 59, Marshall 55, Duke 39, Northern Illinois 29, Memphis 18, Cincinnati 14, Colorado State 9, UCF 8, Stanford 7, Air Force 6, BYU 6


GETTING TO THE QUARTERBACK: The Crimson Tide defense recorded six sacks against Texas A&M on Oct. 18. The last time UA recorded six or more sacks was on Nov. 8, 2003, at Mississippi State when the Tide fi nished with eight. Alabama now has 27 sacks on the season for an average of 2.08 per game.

TOUGH SLEDDING ON THE GROUND: Alabama has allowed only three rushing touchdowns through 13 games of the 2014 season, which is the fewest in the nation (UCF, 8). The Tide lead the nation in allowing the fewest rushing touchdowns since the start of the 2005 season, surrendering only 71. Since head coach Nick Saban arrived in 2007, the Crimson Tide has allowed 53 rushing touchdowns. Ohio State is No. 2 in that category, giving up 83 since 2007.

RUSHING DEFENSE: Limiting opposing running backs to fewer than 100 yards is nothing new for the Crimson Tide. Alabama has surrendered only 14 individual 100-yard rushing games dating back to the 2005 season, a mark that leads the nation. Since head coach Nick Saban’s arrival, the Tide has allowed only nine players to rush for more than 100 yards in a game: Auburn’s Tre Mason (164 on Nov. 30, 2013), Virginia Tech’s Trey Edmunds (132 on Aug. 31, 2013), Georgia’s Todd Gurley (122 yards on Dec. 1, 2012), LSU’s Jeremy Hill (107 on Nov. 3, 2012), Georgia Southern’s Dominique Swope (153 on Nov. 19, 2011), Tennessee’s Tauren Poole (117 on Oct. 23, 2010), Ole Miss’s BenJarvus Green-Ellis (131 on Oct. 13, 2007), Houston’s Anthony Alridge (100 on Oct. 6, 2007) and Darren McFadden of Arkansas (195 on Sept. 15, 2007).

Fewest 100-Yard Rushers Allowed (FBS teams since 2005)1. ALABAMA 143. Boston College 212. Ohio State 234. Boise State 305. Penn State 33

ROBINSON SETS CAREER-HIGH FOR TACKLES: Sophomore defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson entered the Missouri game with a career high of seven for tackles in a game, which he had accomplished three times previously. He fi nished the SEC title game with a team-high nine tackles, including three for a loss, to set a new career-highs in both categories. The three tackles for loss were also an Alabama all-time record by an individual in the SEC Championship game.

OFFENSIVE NOTES

COOPER SIMPLY THE BEST: Alabama receiver Amari Cooper has proven to be simply the nation’s best receiver and arguably its best overall player. He has an astonishing 115 catches for 1,656 yards and 14 touchdowns – all Alabama records. He is the most prolifi c single-season pass-catcher in SEC history, passing Jordan Matthews (112 in 2013) of Vanderbilt in receptions with 115 while ranking second to LSU’s Josh Reed in receiving yards 1,740 in 2001). His 14 receiving touchdowns are tied for fi fth. Cooper ranks second in the SEC in career receiving yards – in just under three years – with 3,392, tied for third in receptions (219) and tied for third in career receiving touchdowns (29).

Southeastern Conference Receiving RecordsCareer Yards 1. 3,759 Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt (262 rec.) 2010-132. 3,392 AMARI COOPER, ALABAMA (219 rec.) 2012-PRES.3. 3,093 Terrence Edwards, Georgia (204 rec.) 1999-20024. 3,042 Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina (183 rec.) 2009-115. 3,001 Josh Reed, LSU (167 rec.) 1999-2001

Receptions in a Season 1. 115 AMARI COOPER, ALABAMA (1,656 yds.) 20142. 112 Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt (1,477 yds.) 20133. 97 Keith Edwards, Vanderbilt (909 yds.) 18934. 94 Josh Reed, LSU (1,740 yds.) 2001 94 Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt (1,323 yds.) 2012

Receiving Yards in a Season1. 1,740 Josh Reed, LSU (94 rec.) 20012. 1,656 AMARI COOPER, ALABAMA (115 rec.) 20143. 1,517 Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina (88 rec.) 20104. 1,477 Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt (112 rec.) 20135. 1,394 Mike Evans, Texas A&M (69 rec.) 2013

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The Alabama coaching staff recognizes players of the week after each game. Below is a game-by-game look at the winners.

WEST VIRGINIA (ANNOUNCED SEPTEMBER 1)Offense Amari Cooper, T.J. Yeldon, Jalston FowlerDefense Jonathan Allen, Landon Collins, Cyrus JonesSpecialists Adam Griffi th, JK Scott

FLORIDA ATLANTIC (ANNOUNCED SEPTEMBER 8)Offense Amari Cooper, Jalston Fowler, Christion JonesDefense Eddie Jackson, Jonathan AllenSpecialists Adam Griffi th, Cyrus Jones, Kenyan Drake

SOUTHERN MISS (ANNOUNCED SEPTEMBER 15)Offense Amari Cooper, Austin Shepherd, Blake SimsDefense Landon Collins, Xzavier Dickson, Trey DePriestSpecialists Rashaan Evans, Kenyan Drake

FLORIDA (ANNOUNCED SEPTEMBER 22)Offense Amari Cooper, Derrick Henry, Arie Kouandjio,

Blake SimsDefense Landon Collins, Trey DePriest, Jarran ReedSpecialists Reuben Foster, Ardarius Stewart

OLE MISS (ANNOUNCED OCTOBER 6)Offense T.J. Yeldon, Cam RobinsonDefense Xzavier Dickson, Reggie RaglandSpecialists JK Scott, A’Shawn Robinson

ARKANSAS (ANNOUNCED OCTOBER 13)Offense Jalston Fowler, T.J. YeldonDefense Landon Collins, Trey DePriest, Ryan AndersonSpecialists JK Scott, Reggie Ragland, Jonathan Allen

TEXAS A&M (ANNOUNCED OCTOBER 20)Offense T.J. Yeldon, Arie KouandjioDefense Reggie Ragland, Ryan AndersonSpecialists Reuben Foster, Dillon Lee

TENNESSEE (ANNOUNCED OCTOBER 27)Offense Amari Cooper, Blake Sims, Ryan KellyDefense Jonathan AllenSpecialists Landon Collins, JK Scott

LSU (ANNOUNCED NOVEMBER 10)Offense DeAndrew White, Arie KouandjioDefense Reggie Ragland, Brandon Ivory, Nick Perry,

Landon Collins, Cyrus JonesSpecialists Adam Griffi th, Reuben Foster, Cole Mazza

MISSISSIPPI STATE (ANNOUNCED NOVEMBER 17)Offense T.J. Yeldon, Jalston FowlerDefense Eddie Jackson, D.J. Pettway, Nick PerrySpecialists JK Scott, Dillon Lee, Rashaan Evans, Landon Collins

WESTERN CAROLINA (ANNOUNCED NOVEMBER 24)Offense Ryan Kelly, ArDarius StewartDefense Landon Collins, Reggie RaglandSpecialists Gunnar Raborn, JK Scott

AUBURN (ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 1)Offense Amari Cooper, Jalston Fowler, Austin ShepherdDefense Nick Perry, Geno SmithSpecialists Christion Jones, JK Scott, Shaun Dion Hamilton

2014 COACHING STAFF PLAYERS OF THE WEEKReceiving Touchdowns in a Season 1. 18 Reidel Anthony, Florida (12 games) 19962. 17 Chris Doering, Florida (12 games) 19953. 15 Ike Hilliard, Florida (11 games) 1995 15 Jack Johnson, Florida (12 games) 19945. 14 AMARI COOPER, Alabama (12 games) 2014 14 Allama Matthews, Vanderbilt (11 games) 1982 14 Craig Yeast, Kentucky (11 games) 1998 14 Jabar Gaffney, Florida (12 games) 2000

COOPER ON FIRE: Alabama junior Amari Cooper leads the nation with 1,656 receiving yards while leading the SEC and ranking second nationally in receptions per game (8.8 rpg). He is second nationally and fi rst in the league in receiving yards per game (127.4 ypg). His 14 touchdown receptions rank third nationally. Cooper is currently on pace to catch 124 passes in a 14-game season for 1,783 yards and 16 touchdowns. He shares the single-game record (twice this season) with DJ Hall, who caught 13 passes on Oct. 20, 2007 vs. Tennessee, and owns the single-game yardage record with 224 vs. Tennessee and Auburn in 2014. Cooper also owns the school record for consecutive 100-yard receiving games with six, the single-season record for 100-yard games with seven and the career record with 14 100-yard receiving games.

Alabama Career RecordsReceptions 1. 219 AMARI COOPER (3,392 YARDS) 2012-PRES.2. 194 DJ Hall (2,923 yards) 2004-073. 179 Julio Jones (2,653 yards) 2008-104. 152 Freddie Milions (1,859 yards) 1998-20015. 136 Marquis Maze (1,844 yards) 2008-11

Receiving Yards1. 3,392 AMARI COOPER (219 REC.) 2012-PRES.2. 2,923 DJ Hall (194 rec.) 2004-073. 2,653 Julio Jones (179 rec.) 2008-104. 2,070 Ozzie Newsome (102 rec.) 1974-775. 1,859 Freddie Milions (152 rec.) 1998-2001

Touchdown Receptions1. 29 AMARI COOPER 2012-PRES.2. 18 Dennis Homan 1965-673. 17 DJ Hall 2004-074. 16 Ozzie Newsome 1974-775. 15 Joey Jones 1980-83 15 Julio Jones 2008-10

COOPER VERSUS NATION’S BEST PASS DEFENSES: Amari Cooper has squared off against eight of the nation’s top 50 pass effi ciency defenses, including two top-10 units and three in the top 20. In those eight games he has caught 81 passes (10.1 per game) for 1,124 yards (140.5 yards per game) with 10 touchdowns. He has three 200-yard performances while his lowest output was eight catches for 83 yards and a touchdown in the Tide’s win at LSU, which is the nation’s No. 2 pass effi ciency defense. Tennessee was ranked as the SEC’s best pass effi ciency defense when the Tide traveled to Knoxville, where Cooper caught nine passes for a school-record 224 yards and two touchdowns.

COOPER AT HIS BEST AGAINST TOP 25: Amari Cooper has also been at his best against teams ranked in the Associated Press’ top 25 at some point in the 2014 season. In those seven games, Cooper has caught 70 passes for 839 yards and seven touchdowns. That includes games against Missouri, Auburn, Mississippi State, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and West Virginia (WVU ranked in the top 25 after Alabama game). That is an average of 10.0 receptions per game and 119.9 yards per contest.

COOPER BECOMES ALABAMA’S CAREER LEADER IN RECEIVING YARDS & CATCHES: Amari Cooper passed DJ Hall for the No. 1 spot on Alabama’s all-time receiving yards list with his fi fth reception at LSU on Nov. 8, catching eight passes for 83 yards and a touchdown. He then passed Hall for the all-time receptions record with 13 against Auburn.

COOPER SETS SINGLE-SEASON RECEIVING YARDS RECORD: With his fi rst reception of the LSU game on Nov. 8, a nine-yarder in the fi rst quarter, Amari Cooper set the Alabama record for receiving yards in a season, passing Julio Jones for the top spot. Jones racked up 1,133 yards during the 2010 season on 78 catches. His fi nal catch of the night also moved Cooper past Jones’ single-season receptions mark with 79 (Jones had 78 in 2010). Cooper now has 115 receptions for 1,656 receiving yards this season, which is 37 more receptions than Jones in 13 games and 523 yards.

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YELDON OVER THE 3,000-YARD MARK: With 68 yards rushing against LSU on Nov. 8, junior running back T.J. Yeldon surpassed 3,000 career rushing yards. Following the Missouri game, he has 3,275 rushing yards in his Alabama career, ranking fourth on the Alabama career rushing yardage list. Yeldon passed 2009 Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram for fourth place against Missouri and now trails Kenneth Darby by 49 yards entering the College Football Playoff.

MOST PROLIFIC OFFENSE IN BAMA HISTORY: The Alabama offense is already the most prolifi c in school history with 6,376 yards of total offense in 13 games this season for an average of 490.5 yards per game, which is also ahead of school-record pace, which was 480.7 yards per game in 1973 (11 games, 5,288 yards). The 1973 team had 5,605 yards of total offense (467.1 ypg) if you count the bowl game against Notre Dame (which is not counted in the record book).

TIDE TOPS 500 AGAIN: For the eighth time this season Alabama recorded at least 500 yards of total offense as the Crimson Tide fi nished with 504 yards against Missouri. The Tide has also eclipsed the 600-yard barrier on four occasions this season.

YELDON MOVES UP THE ALL-TIME TOUCHDOWN RANKS: Junior tailback T.J. Yeldon’s two rushing touchdowns in the SEC title game moved him past Johnny Musso (1969-71) and Trent Richardson (2009-11) into sole possession of third place for rushing touchdowns in a career with 36. Next on the list is Shaun Alexander (1996-99) with 41.

OFFENSIVE RANKINGS: The Alabama offense is establishing itself as one of the best in the nation and enters the College Football Playoff ranked 16th nationally and second in the SEC in total offense at 490.5 yards per game. The Crimson Tide rushing attack is 34th nationally and sixth in the SEC at 209.5 yards per game. The Tide is throwing for 281.0 yards per game to rank 21st nationally and third in the league while its passing effi ciency is seventh nationally and fi rst in the SEC at 161.92.

EXCELLING ON THIRD DOWN: The Alabama offense has been very good on third down in 2014. The Crimson Tide is second nationally and fi rst in the SEC in third down conversion percentage on offense, moving the chains 54.1 percent of the time. Alabama converted 11 of its 15 third downs at Tennessee (73.3 percent), 12 of 16 against Florida (75 percent) against Florida and nine of 13 (69.2 percent) vs. Missouri in the SEC title game. Georgia Tech leads the nation at 57.0.

TOTAL OFFENSE DIFFERENTIAL: Alabama outgained FAU on Sept. 6, by 475 total yards (620 to 145), which is the sixth-largest yardage differential in a game in Crimson Tide history. UA then bested Florida by 472 yards on Sept. 20, which ranks eighth in school annals. Below is a look at the top eight.

Top Eight Offensive Yardage Differentials in School History1. 544 Virginia Tech 19732. 503 Richmond 19613. 500 Southern Miss 19744. 498 Kentucky 20135. 488 Kentucky 19456. 475 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 20147. 474 Ole Miss 20118. 472 FLORIDA 2014

SIMS ON TARGET: Blake Sims has started all 13 of the Crimson Tide’s games at quarterback and turned in impressive performances in the process. He is completing 64.8 percent of his passes for a school-record 3,250 yards (250.0 per game) with 26 touchdowns with just seven interceptions. He boasts a 161.92 quarterback effi ciency rating that ranks seventh in the nation and fi rst in the SEC.

SIMS SETS RECORD FOR PASSING YARDS IN A SEASON: Crimson Tide senior quarterback Blake Sims became Alabama’s single-season leader in passing yards in the SEC Championship Game. He set the record with his 58-yard touchdown pass to DeAndrew White in the second quarter, passing AJ McCarron’s mark of 3,063 yards set in 2013. Sims fi nished with 262 yards through the air against the Tigers and has 3,250 for the season.

1-2 PUNCH AT RUNNING BACK: Alabama’s talented corps of running backs have been on display this season as returning starter T.J. Yeldon has rushed for 932 yards and 10 scores while sophomore Derrick Henry added 895 yards and 10 touchdowns. Yeldon is averaging 5.1 yards per rush while Henry boasts 5.6 yards per carry. Yeldon has 15 100-yard rushing games in his 38-game career, which is tied for the most in school history (Bobby Humphrey and Shaun Alexander).

YELDON APPROACHING 1,000 RUSHING YARDS FOR THIRD TIME: Junior running back T.J. Yeldon is approaching the 1,000-yard rushing barrier for the third time in his career in 932 yards in 12 games and 184 carries in 2014. He topped the 1,000-yard rushing barrier for the second time in his career with 1,235 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2013. Yeldon is the fi rst Alabama player in school history to go for 1,000 yards in his fi rst two seasons on campus, after rushing for 1,108 yards and 12 scores as a freshman in 2012. He becomes the fi fth player to have multiple 1,000-yard seasons, joining Johnny Musso (1970-71), Bobby Humphrey (1986-87), Shaun Alexander (1998-99) and Kenneth Darby (2004-05). Yeldon also is the 13th player in Alabama history to rush for 2,000 yards in their career and sixth to pass the 3,000-yard mark, currently ranking fourth with 3,275 yards, 49 yards behind Kenneth Darby for third place. Alexander is the program’s career rushing leader with 3,565 yards.

RUSHING TO SUCCESS: Alabama is 69-2 since the start of the 2008 season when rushing for at least 140 yards. The only losses were at Auburn in 2013 and Ole Miss in 2014.

BALANCED ATTACK: Alabama has fi elded one of the most balanced offenses in the nation over the past six-plus years. Since the 2009 season, Alabama has passed for 18,792 while rushing for 16,835, a difference of only 1,948 yards (or 24.35 yards per game difference in 80 contests). The Crimson Tide has passed for 3,653 yards this season (most in school history) while rushing for 2,723, a difference of 930 yards.

BALL PROTECTION: In its past 94 games, the Tide has turned the ball over only 107 times (63 fumbles, 44 interceptions) for 1.14 turnovers per game. Since 2009, that mark is even better as the Tide has turned the ball over only 88 times in 80 games (1.10/gm). Since 2009, UA starting quarterbacks have thrown an impressively low 31 interceptions in 2,123 attempts (1 INT every 68.5 attempts). Dating back to the 2009 season, the top two running backs in the rotation have lost a fumble only 16 times. Over that 94-game span, the Tide’s top two running backs have recorded 2,325 touches, losing a fumble once every 145.3 touches.

SCORING STREAK CONTINUES: With T.J. Yeldon’s one-yard rush into the end zone on Alabama’s fi rst offensive drive of the SEC Championship Game, the Tide has scored in 182 consecutive games – the longest streak in program history.

QUARTERBACK CONSISTENCY: Alabama had a new quarterback under center for the fi rst time in three years and only the fourth starting quarterback in head coach Nick Saban’s tenure at the Capstone (107 games). John Parker Wilson started all 27 games from 2007-08 while Greg McElroy (2009-10) followed with 27 straight starts and AJ McCarron (2011-13) just completed a run of 40 straight starts. Blake Sims has started each of the 13 games in 2014.

200 YARDS PASSING X2: Alabama quarterbacks Blake Sims and Jake Coker turned in an Alabama football fi rst on Sept. 6, against FAU, becoming the fi rst QBs to both throw for over 200 yards in a game. Sims connected on 12-of-14 passes for 228 yards and two scores, while Coker went for 202 yards on 15-of-24 passing and one touchdown. The 430 passing yards was the second most in school history, behind Scott Hunter’s 484 yards in the 1969 Iron Bowl (Now third behind Sims’ 445 yards against Florida).



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RECORD-BREAKING DEBUT: Alabama quarterback Blake Sims had a record-breaking debut vs. West Virginia on Aug. 30. Sims, who fi nished the game by connecting on 24-of-33 passes for 250 yards, secured the school record for most completions and attempts of any quarterback in a debut game at Alabama. The former completions record was held by John David Phillips, who connected on 17 passes in his debut vs. BYU in 1998. The former attempts record was 30, held by three different Tide quarterbacks. In addition, Sims’ 250 yards passing ranks third among Alabama quarterbacks in their debut. The record of 285 passing yards is held by Brody Croyle vs. Arkansas in 2002, followed by John Parker Wilson’s 253 yards passing in 2006 vs. Hawai’i.

CRACKING 100: For the fi rst time since the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame, Alabama accounted for two 100-yard rushers (Yeldon, 126; Henry, 113) and a 100-yard receiver against West Virginia. Amari Cooper hauled in 12 passes (the second most in a game in school history) for 130 yards versus the Mountaineers. Against Notre Dame, Eddie Lacy rushed for 140 yards while Yeldon added 108. Cooper caught six passes for 105 yards. The last time Alabama had a pair of running backs rush for more than 100 yards came when Henry (111) and Kenyan Drake (104) accomplished the feat vs. Arkansas on Oct. 19, 2013.

RARE TRIFECTA: The win over Florida featured a 400-yard passer, a 200-yard receiver and a 100-yard passer. That is the only time in Alabama football history in which that trifecta has occurred. Blake Sims passed for 445 yards, Amari Cooper had 201 receiving yards and Derrick Henry rushed for 111 yards.

ALABAMA SCORES MOST POINTS IN A QUARTER: The Crimson Tide’s 35 points in the second quarter in the Texas A&M game on Oct. 18, were the most in a quarter in program history (records dating from 1945 to present). The previous high was 34 at Ole Miss on Oct. 7, 1989.

SCORING SPREE IN TUSCALOOSA: Alabama’s 59 points against Texas A&M were the most the Crimson Tide has scored since recording 62 in a win at Duke on Sept. 18, 2010. It was also the largest margin of victory since a 66-3 win at Vanderbilt on Sept. 29, 1979, and the biggest shutout victory since a 62-0 win over Tulane on Oct. 12, 1991.

MORE SCORING: Alabama’s 59-0 win also tied for the fourth-largest shutout win over a ranked team in the history of the Associated Press poll (since 1936). No. 8 Florida State’s 63-0 win over No. 25 Maryland last season is the record followed by a 62-0 win by No. 4 Virginia Tech over No. 16 Syracuse in 1999 and a 61-0 win by No. 1 Army over No. 6 Penn in 1945.

TIDE PUTS UP SECOND-MOST POINTS IN A HALF: Alabama scored 45 points in the fi rst half against Texas A&M marking the most points in a half since scoring 45 at Duke on Sept. 18, 2010, and the second-most points in a half in program history. The most scored by the Crimson Tide in a half came during the 1990 matchup with Vanderbilt when Alabama put up 52 in the fi rst half.

TIDE SETS SINGLE-GAME HIGHS FOR SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Alabama offense accumulated 28 fi rst downs and 42 points on 76 total plays in the SEC title game against Missouri. The Tide also recorded four rushing touchdowns and completed 23 passes for the afternoon. All were single-game highs for an Alabama team in the Southeastern Conference Championship Game.

SIMS SETS ALABAMA RECORD FOR TOTAL OFFENSE IN SEC CHAMPIONSHIP: With his 262 yards passing and 19 yards rushing, quarterback Blake Sims accumulated 281 total yards of offense for the game. His 281 yards are the all-time record by an Alabama player in a SEC Championship Game.

SIMS OWNS RECORD FOR CONSECUTIVE COMPLETIONS IN SEC CHAMPIONSHIP: Senior Blake Sims started off the SEC title game completing his fi rst 10 passes through the fi rst quarter and part of the second. The 10 consecutive completions is the most all-time in a Southeastern Conference Championship Game. Shane Matthews of Florida (1st Quarter, 1992) and Danny Wuerffel of Florida (1st Quarter, 1995) were tied for the previous all-time mark with nine.

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE RECORD FOR SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GOES TO SIMS: Quarterback Blake Sims fi nished the SEC title game 23-of-27 passing, an all-time record-setting 85.2 percent completion percentage. The previous record was 77.1 (27-of-35) percent by Auburn’s Jason Campbell in the 2004 SEC Championship Game.

COOPER SETS SEC SEASON RECEPTIONS RECORD: With his 12 receptions against Missouri in the SEC Championship Game, junior receiver Amari Cooper passed Vanderbilt’s Jordan Matthews for most receptions in a season in the Southeastern Conference. Matthews accumulated 112 receptions for 1,477 yards in 2013. Cooper has 115 receptions for 1,656 yards this season.

COOPER SETS SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECEPTIONS RECORD: Junior wideout Amari Cooper collected 12 receptions in the 2014 SEC Championship Game to set the all-time record for catches in a Southeastern Conference Championship Game. He surpassed the previous leader, Reidel Anthony of Florida, who recorded 11 in the 1996 SEC Championship.

HENRY HAS A CAREER DAY: Sophomore tailback Derrick Henry fi nished the SEC Championship Game with 141 yards rushing on 20 attempts and two rushing touchdowns. The 141 yards rushing marked a career-high for Henry, eclipsing his previous total of 113 in this season’s opener against West Virginia. The two rushing touchdowns and 20 attempts tie his previous career-highs. Henry rushed 20 times earlier this season in the Florida game on Sept. 20. He has previously recorded two rushing touchdowns in a game twice, with his last multi-score effort coming versus Western Carolina on Nov. 22 of this year.

WHITE GOES FOR 100: Senior DeAndrew White recorded the second 100-yard receiving game of his career (last was a 139-yard performance against Oklahoma in 2013), fi nishing with four receptions for 101 yards against Missouri in the SEC title game.

TIDE SCORES IN FIRST HALF FOR 102nd CONSECUTIVE GAME: With the one-yard touchdown run by T.J. Yeldon on the Crimson Tide’s opening drive, Alabama has now scored in the fi rst half in 102 straight games, the longest active streak in the nation.

AN ALBAMA FIRST (DOWN): Alabama gained a school-record 36 fi rst downs in its 48-14 win over Western Carolina on Nov. 22. The previous school record of 35 had been set against Western Carolina in 2007 and matched against Kentucky last season.

FIRST-HALF POINTS: Alabama has scored in the fi rst half of the last 101 games it has played, which is the longest streak in the nation. The last time the Tide failed to score in the fi rst half was Sept. 29, 2007, when Alabama and Florida State headed into halftime tied at 0-0. The Seminoles won the game 21-14. The Tide has scored in the fi rst half of every game since. Alabama has an 87-14 record during the streak.

SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES

PUNTING PROWESS: Freshman JK Scott logged the fi rst punt of his career, a 62-yard kick, which sailed to the 7-yard line to pin West Virginia deep in their own territory. Since that time Scott has been nothing short of amazing, averaging 47.0 yards per punt this season, ranking him third nationally and fi rst in the SEC. He has placed 26 of his 48 punts (54.2 percent) inside the 20, which is the best percentage in the nation. Scott also has 18 punts of 50 yards or more this year and is averaging 43.38 net yards this season to rank second nationally by 7/100th of a yard. He has fi ve kicks of over 60 yards with a career long of 70.

INSIDE-THE-20: As mentioned above, JK Scott leads the nation in percentage of punts downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. He has placed 24 of 45 punts (53.3 percent) inside the 20 with eight inside the 10-yard line.

Percentage Inside the 20Player, Team G No. In20 Pct.1. JK SCOTT, ALABAMA (FR.) 12 48 26 54.22. Will Gleeson, Ole Miss (Fr.) 10 50 23 46.03. Tom Hackett, Utah (Jr.) 12 77 35 45.5

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KICKING GAME: Sophomore Adam Griffi th is 12-for-19 on fi eld goal attempts this season, including four from 40-plus yards. In the season opener, Griffi th began the season scoring by hitting one from 47 yards out in the opening quarter against West Virginia and another from 41 to give Alabama a 20-17 lead at the half. He also hit a 27-yarder in the third quarter and a 45-yarder in the fourth quarter, which resulted in the fi nal score against the Mountaineers. Griffi th then hit from 22 and 28 yards against Florida Atlantic and from 30 yards out vs. Southern Miss and 21 yards against Texas A&M. Griffi th missed from 27 yards at LSU before hitting from 39 yards out and nailing the game-tying fi eld goal with three seconds remaining in a come-from-behind win at No. 14 LSU. He hit from 36 and missed from 37 against No. 1 Mississippi State.

JONES SETS AVERGAGE FOR KICK RETURN YARDS RECORD: Senior kick returner Christion Jones returned three kickoffs for 85 total yards for an average of 28.33 yards against Missouri in the SEC Championship Game. The 28.3 return yards average is a Southeastern Conference Championship game record, eclipsing the previous total of 27.5 by Peerless Price of Tennessee who returned two kicks for 55 yards in 1998.

FIRST TIME IN OVER 20 YEARS: Placekicker Adam Griffi th became the fi rst Alabama kicker in 21 years to make three fi eld goals of 40 yards or longer in a single game. Griffi th hit from 47, 41 and 45 along with a 27-yarder in the 33-23 win. The last player to accomplish that feat was Michael Proctor on Oct. 23, 1993 against Ole Miss. Proctor hit from 46, 53 and 49 yards (as well as 22 yards).

SUGAR BOWL NOTES

SUGAR BOWL BOUND: The Crimson Tide has posted a 34-23-3 (.592) all-time record in its 61 previous bowl appearances (not including a vacated victory in the 2006 Cotton Bowl). Alabama, making its 62nd bowl appearance, owns the record for most bowl games played (61) and most victories (34). The Crimson Tide is going bowling for the 11th year in a row, after playing in the Music City Bowl (2004), Cotton Bowl (2006), Independence Bowl (2006-07), the Sugar Bowl (2009), the Citi BCS National Championship Game (2010), the Capital One Bowl (2011), the Allstate BCS National Championship Game (2012), Discover BCS National Championship Game (2013) and Allstate Sugar Bowl (2014) over the past 10 seasons. Alabama’s bowl history dates back to Jan. 1, 1926, at the Rose Bowl, where coach Wallace Wade’s team upset the Washington Huskies, 20-19, to fi nish Alabama’s fi rst perfect season (10-0). The landmark win over the Huskies also secured the Crimson Tide the 1925 national championship, the fi rst of 15 titles claimed by the school. Alabama has played in 17 different bowl games in its history, including a bowl-record 15th appearance in the Sugar Bowl in 2015 against Ohio State. The Crimson Tide has also won the most Sugar Bowl games, with eight victories. Alabama has played bowl games in eight different states: Arizona, California, Florida, Hawai’i, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. The Tide has also played bowl games in 19 different stadiums. Alabama players have garnered 47 MVP awards in the 60 previous bowl games. Another 21 players and coaches have been selected to various all-time bowl teams.

All-Time Bowl Appearance LeadersRank Appearances 1. ALABAMA 61 2. Texas 51 Nebraska 51 4. Tennessee 50 Georgia 50 Southern California 50 7. Oklahoma 49 8. Penn State 46 LSU 4610. Ohio State 45

All-Time Leaders – Bowl VictoriesRank Wins 1. ALABAMA 34 2. Southern California 31 3. Penn State 27 Texas 27 Georgia 27 Oklahoma 27 7. Nebraska 26 Florida State 26 9. Tennessee 2510. Georgia Tech 23

CRIMSON TIDE BOWL HIGHLIGHTS: Below are some highlights of the Crimson Tide’s storied bowl history that dates back to the 1925 season:

• Alabama made its bowl debut on Jan. 1, 1926, with a 20-19 come-from-behind win over Washington. The Crimson Tide erased a 12-0 halftime defi cit with a 20-point third quarter to earn its fi rst bowl win. Pooley Hubert scored the fi rst touchdown in Alabama bowl history with a 1-yard run in the third quarter. Johnny Mack Brown had two touchdown receptions (59 yards and 27 yards) in the win.

• The Tide captured back-to-back national championships with Rose Bowl wins in 1926 and 1927. In fact, the Tide’s fi rst fi ve bowl appearances came at the Rose Bowl. Alabama went 3-1-1 in those games, with wins over Washington (1926), Washington State (1931) and Stanford (1935).

• Alabama great Harry Gilmer rushed for 113 yards in the 1946 Rose Bowl win over Southern California. The 113 rushing yards ranks 15th on the all-time bowl list for quarterback rushing stats. Gilmer had eight straight pass completions, the ninth-highest total in bowl history.

• Alabama’s Bobby Luna tied the bowl record with nine extra-point attempts (made seven) in the Crimson Tide’s 61-6 win over Syracuse at the 1953 Orange Bowl. The Crimson Tide’s 55-point win is the largest margin of victory in bowl history. Alabama’s 61 points are the second most in bowl history (Nebraska posted a 66-17 win over Northwestern in the 2000 Alamo Bowl).

• All-American and future all-pro Lee Roy Jordan set a bowl record with 31 tackles in the Crimson Tide’s 17-0 win over Oklahoma in the 1963 Orange Bowl.

• Alabama’s Tim Davis drilled four fi eld goals on a snow-covered Tulane Stadium as Alabama beat Ole Miss, 12-7, on Jan. 1, 1964, at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Davis connected on 4-of-5 fi eld goals in the win. The four made fi eld goals are tied for the sixth-most in bowl history while the fi ve attempts equal the fourth-most.

• Quarterback Richard Todd had an excellent game against Penn State on Dec. 31, 1975, at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Todd completed 10-of-12 passes in the Crimson Tide’s 13-6 win over the Nittany Lions. Todd’s .833 completion percentage is the fi fth-highest in bowl history.

• Alabama defeated Illinois, 21-15, in coach Paul Bryant’s fi nal game as head coach of the Crimson Tide on Dec. 29, 1982, at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. On that frigid night, senior Jeremiah Castille set an Alabama and Liberty Bowl record with three interceptions en route to game MVP honors.

• Alabama captured the school’s 12th national title with a 34-13 win over top-ranked Miami in the 1993 Sugar Bowl (1992 season). Running back Derrick Lassic earned MVP honors with 135 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

• The Crimson Tide earned its 13th national title in the 2010 Citi BCS National Championship Game following the 2009 season. The Tide defeated the Texas Longhorns, 37-21. Mark Ingram was named the offensive MVP, while Marcell Dareus was selected as the defensive MVP.



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• The Crimson Tide won its 14th national title in the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game. Alabama posted a 21-0 shutout of top-ranked LSU inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. AJ McCarron was the offensive MVP, throwing for 234 yards, while Courtney Upshaw was the defensive MVP with seven tackles and a sack.

• Alabama won its 15th national title in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game. Alabama posted a 42-14 victory over top-ranked Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Eddie Lacy was the offensive MVP, rushing for 140 yards and two total touchdowns, while C.J. Mosley was the defensive MVP with eight tackles and a TFL.

ALABAMA’S BOWL BREAKDOWN: Alabama has played in 17 different bowl games since its fi rst bowl appearance following the 1925 season (1926 Rose Bowl). Overall, Alabama has made 39 of its 61 bowl appearances (40 of 62 with the 2015 Sugar Bowl, including vacated 2006 Cotton Bowl) in the Cotton, Orange, Rose, Fiesta or Sugar Bowls as well as the BCS National Championship Game. Alabama is making its 15th appearance in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, where it has an 8-6 record. Alabama has a .500 or better winning percentage in 14 of the 17 different bowls. Below is the record breakdown at each game in which the Crimson Tide has played.

Alabama’s Bowl BreakdownBowl (Appearances) Alabama RecordSugar Bowl (14) 8-6 (.571)Orange Bowl (8) 4-4 (.500)Cotton Bowl (7) 3-4 (.429)Rose Bowl (6) 4-1-1 (.750)Liberty Bowl (4) 2-2 (.500)Sun Bowl (3) 3-0 (1.00)Independence Bowl (3) 2-1 (.667)Gator Bowl (2) 1-1 (.500)Bluebonnet Bowl (2) 0-0-2 (.500)Music City Bowl (2) 0-2 (.000)BCS Championship Game (3) 3-0 (1.00)Aloha Bowl (1) 1-0 (1.00)Blockbuster Bowl (1) 1-0 (1.00)Capital One [Citrus Bowl] (2) 2-0 (1.00)Hall of Fame Bowl (1) 1-0 (1.00)Outback Bowl (1) 1-0 (1.00)Fiesta Bowl (1) 0-1 (.000)

ALL-TIME BOWL OPPONENTS: Alabama has played 37 different opponents in its illustrious bowl history. The 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl Game marks the third time that Alabama and Ohio State have squared off in a bowl game (1978 Sugar Bowl and 1995 Citrus Bowl).

CONFERENCE BOWL BREAKDOWN: Alabama has faced teams from 10 different conferences and six independents in its bowl history. Alabama will be playing its 12th bowl game against those teams the currently comprise the Big Ten. The Crimson Tide own a 9-5 record against teams from the Big Ten in bowl games, most recently defeating Michigan State 49-7 in the 2011 Capital One Bowl. Alabama’s most success has come against the Pac-10/12 Conference, where Alabama has compiled a 7-1-1 (.833) all-time bowl record.

Bowl Record vs. ConferencesConference Alabama RecordACC 4-4 (.500)American Athletic 1-0 (1.000)Big Ten 9-5 (.643)Big 12 5-6-2 (.462)Conference USA 0-1 (.000)Pac-10/12 9-3-1 (.731)SEC 5-2 (.714)Independents 2-2 (.500)

SABAN/ALABAMA COACHES BOWL RECORDS: Alabama head coach Nick Saban is the 12th coach in school history to lead the Crimson Tide to a postseason bowl game. Saban made his Alabama bowl debut during the 2007 season with a 30-24 win over Colorado at the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. Saban captured the school’s 13th national championship with a win over Texas in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game in Pasadena, Calif., the 14th title with a win over LSU at the 2012 BCS National Championship Game in New Orleans and 15th against Notre Dame in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game. Saban made his Alabama BCS bowl debut in the 2009 Sugar Bowl with a loss to Utah and his Tide squad defeated Michigan State in the 2011 Capital One Bowl. He has taken three different schools (Michigan State, LSU and Alabama) to bowl games and is 8-7 (.533) as a head coach in 15 career bowl games, but has a 5-2 record at Alabama. Saban has made eight BCS bowl appearances, including two at LSU and six at Alabama (including the 2015 Sugar Bowl). He led the Tigers to a win over Illinois in the 2002 Sugar Bowl and later coached LSU to the national championship win over Oklahoma in the 2004 Sugar Bowl. Saban’s fi rst bowl game as a head coach came on Dec. 29, 1995, when he led Michigan State to the Independence Bowl where the Spartans lost to LSU. Saban was 0-3 in bowl games at Michigan State. He also led the Spartans to the 2000 Capital One Bowl but did not coach the game, after taking the head coaching position at LSU. Saban was 3-2 (.600) in bowl games at LSU.

Alabama Bowl Records by CoachCoach Wins Overall RecordPaul Bryant 12 12-10-2 (.520)Gene Stallings 5 5-1 (.833)NICK SABAN 5 5-2 (.714)Frank Thomas 4 4-2 (.667)Ray Perkins 3 3-0 (1.00)Wallace Wade 2 2-0-1 (.833)Dennis Franchione 1 1-0 (1.00)Mike Shula 1 1-1 (.500)Red Drew 1 1-2 (.333)Bill Curry 1 1-2 (.333)Mike DuBose 0 0-2 (.000)Joe Kines 0 0-1 (.000)

GENERAL NOTES

DOME SWEET DOME: Alabama is 17-6-1 (.729) in domed stadiums, including an 8-1 mark since 2009 and a 9-3 record in Coach Saban’s tenure. The Tide defeated West Virginia 33-23 in the Georgia Dome to open the 2014 campaign and then knocked off Missouri in the SEC title game on Dec. 6. Alabama had two appearances in a dome during the 2013 season with the opener against Virginia Tech at the Georgia Dome and versus Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl inside the Superdome.

SEC WESTERN DIVISION TITLE: By virtue of Mississippi State’s 31-17 loss to Ole Miss early in the day on Saturday, Nov. 29, Alabama clinched at least a tie for its 10th SEC Western Division title and then clinched the title outright with the win over Auburn. The Crimson Tide represented the Western Division against SEC Eastern Division champion Missouri in the SEC Championship Game, a contest the Tide won, 42-14, at The Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

THE FRIENDLY CONFINES OF BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM: Alabama fi nishes its 2014 home slate with a 16-game home winning streak inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide has not lost a game at home since falling to Texas A&M in 2012. It is tied for the longest home winning streak in Football Bowl Subdivision football (Baylor, 16). Alabama also boasts the fourth-best winning percentage in the FBS inside Bryant-Denny Stadium with an .818 mark (239-52-3) since the stadium opened in 1929. Only Baylor’s McLane Stadium, which opened this year (6-0, 1.000), Marshall’s Edwards Stadium (.845) and Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium (.827) are better than the Tide.

Longest Home Winning Streaks1. ALABAMA 16 Baylor 163. Boise State 144. Florida State 13

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Home Winning Percentage (Current Stadium)School Stadium Name (Opened) Record (Percentage) 1. Baylor McLane Stadium (2014) 6-0 (1.000)2. Marshall Joan C. Edwards Stadium (1991) 142-26 (.845)3. Boise State Albertsons Stadium (1970) 244-51 (.827)4. ALABAMA BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM (1929) 239-52-3 (.818)5. Auburn Jordan-Hare Stadium (1939) 303-75-7 (.796)

SWEET HOME ALABAMA: Bryant-Denny Stadium has proven to be a very comfortable setting for the Crimson Tide this season. The statistics tell the story of the Tide’s 7-0 record and 16-game winning streak. Alabama has outscored its opponents by a staggering 323-111 in its seven home games (46.1-15.9) while averaging 561.0 yards per game on offense and limited its opponents to just 293.0 total yards for a difference of 268.0 yards per game. UA is averaging 238.6 rushing yards per game and a school-best 330.3 yards through the air. Alabama has scored 43 touchdowns, allowing only 11.

Individually, Blake Sims has been impressive with a 186.29 passing effi ciency rating. He has completed 68.4 percent of his throws for 1,854 yards (264.9 per game) with 18 touchdowns while rushing for 193 yards and four touchdowns. Amari Cooper has hauled in 63 receptions (9.0 per game) for 1,023 yards (146.1 ypg) and 11 touchdowns with a 16.2 yards per catch average in the friendly confi nes of Bryant-Denny Stadium. T.J. Yeldon and Derrick Henry have led the rushing attack with 78.5 and 68.1 yards per game, respectively.

FIRST-TIME STARTERS: Six players made their fi rst career starts against West Virginia, including four on defense and two on offense. Freshman Cam Robinson became the fi rst true freshman to start at left tackle since fi rst-round pick Andre Smith in 2006. Blake Sims made his fi rst start at quarterback and threw for 250 yards while completing 72.7 percent of his passes. On the defensive side of the football, defensive ends Jonathan Allen and D.J. Pettway along with linebackers Reuben Foster and Reggie Ragland made their fi rst start for the Tide. Alphonse Taylor, Chris Black and Jarran Reed added their fi rst career start against FAU while Jabriel Washington made his fi rst start against Southern Miss and Tony Brown against Florida. Bradley Bozeman then started at center in place of an injured Ryan Kelly at Arkansas. Malcolm Faciane earned his fi rst start at tight end at LSU and ArDarius Stewart against Mississippi State. Derrick Henry started at tailback against Western Carolina and Gunnar Raborn at place-kicker.

FRESHMEN PLAYING TIME: Sixteen freshmen have seen playing time during the 2014 season, including redshirt freshmen Cooper Bateman, Bradley Bozeman, Jonathan Cook, Robert Foster and ArDarius Stewart and true freshmen Tony Brown, Rashaan Evans, Joshua Frazier, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Da’Shawn Hand, J.C. Hassenauer, Hootie Jones, Gunnar Raborn, Cam Robinson, Cam Sims and JK Scott.

NON-OFFENSIVE TDs IN THE SABAN ERA: Junior Cyrus Jones’ 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the second quarter of the Ole Miss game on Oct. 4, 2014, marked the 36th non-offensive touchdown of the Nick Saban era. Since Saban took over in 2007, the Crimson Tide has garnered 15 interception returns, nine punt returns, fi ve kickoff returns, four fumble returns and three blocked punt returns for a touchdown. Alabama has one non-offensive touchdown in 2014. The Tide had seven non-offensive touchdowns in 2013, including three in the season opener against Virginia Tech, marking the fi rst time the Crimson Tide has done so in a game since Sept. 30, 1995, against Georgia.

Non-Offensive TDs In The Saban EraSeason INT FR KOR PR BkPR Totals2014 — 1 — — — 12013 3 — 1 2 1 72012 1 1 1 — — 32011 3 — — 1 1 52010 2 — 1 — 1 42009 2 1 2 1 — 62008 4 1 — 4 — 92007 — — — 1 — 1TOTALS 15 4 5 9 3 36

RETURNING SUCCESS: Alabama returns 13 starters and 51 lettermen from its 2013 squad that fi nished 11-2, tied for the SEC’s Western Division title and played in the Sugar Bowl. The Crimson Tide returns seven starters on offense, including Amari Cooper, Christion Jones, Ryan Kelly, Arie Kouandjio, Austin Shepherd, Brian Vogler and T.J. Yeldon while the defense returns fi ve starters, including Landon Collins, Trey DePriest, Denzel Devall, Brandon Ivory and Jarrick Williams.

RETURNING RECEPTIONS: Alabama returns 15 of the 19 players who hauled in a reception a season ago, which ranks tied for fi fth nationally with Northern Illinois and Georgia. Syracuse leads the nation with 18. The Crimson Tide also returns 77.9 percent (190 of 244) of its receptions from the 2013 season, which ranks 20th nationally. Maryland leads the country with 93.5 percent of its receptions returning in 2014. Amari Cooper leads all Crimson Tide returning pass catchers with 45 grabs for 736 yards last season. Christion Jones (36 for 349 yards) and DeAndrew White (32 for 534 yards) are close behind.

ANOTHER PERFECT SEPTEMBER: Alabama’s 42-21 win over Florida on Sept. 20 completed another perfect September for the Crimson Tide. Alabama went 3-0 with wins over Florida Atlantic, Southern Mississippi and the Gators. The Tide’s last loss in September came on September 20, 2007, to Florida State in Jacksonville by a score of 21-14. Since that time, UA has won 27 straight September contests. If you add games in August, that record improves to 30-0. Alabama’s earliest loss since the start of the 2008 season is Oct. 9 (a loss at South Carolina in 2010).

TIDE REACHES 11 WINS FOR THE 18th TIME: With the win against Auburn last weekend, Alabama secured its 11th victory of the season, marking the 18th time in program history that the Tide achieved the feat. Under head coach Nick Saban, Alabama has had six 11-win seasons (2008-09, 2011-14).

TIDE WINS 12 FOR EIGHTH TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY: With Saturday’s victory over Missouri in the Southeastern Conference Championship game, Alabama moved to 12-1 on the season, reaching the 12-win plateau for the eighth time in school history. Under head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide has collected 12 or more wins fi ve times in his eight seasons in Tuscaloosa. Saban also accomplished the feat in 2012, 2011, 2009 and 2008.

ALABAMA’S TV RECORD: Alabama has compiled a 225-130-4 (.632) all-time record in 359 televised games (not including pay-per-view, tape-delayed or closed circuit telecasts).

77 NATIONAL TV APPEARANCES IN 93 GAMES: Following the Southeastern Conference Championship victory over Missouri, Alabama has now participated in 77 nationally televised games since the start of the 2008 season, including every contest in 2014. This season UA has been televised in seven games on the ABC family of networks including contests with West Virginia (ABC), FAU (SEC Network), Southern Miss (ESPN2), at Arkansas (ESPN), at Tennessee (ESPN2), Western Carolina (SEC Network) and the most-viewed college football game ever on ESPN, the Iron Bowl against Auburn. The Tide has also played in six contests that were televised on CBS, including versus Florida, at Ole Miss, against Texas A&M, in the Bayou against LSU, versus top-ranked Mississppi State, and most recently in the SEC Championship against the Missouri Tigers. Eleven of the Crimson Tide’s 13 games in 2013 were televised nationally with the Virginia Tech, Arkansas, Mississippi State and Oklahoma games on ESPN, the Texas A&M, Tennessee, LSU and Auburn games on CBS, the Colorado State and Kentucky games on ESPN2. The Tide played 12 nationally televised games in 2012, with one game on ABC, six on CBS and fi ve on ESPN. In 2011, Alabama played on CBS four times, while having one game on ABC, two on ESPN and ESPN2, and one game on ESPNU. In 2010, Alabama had fi ve games on CBS, three on ESPN, two on ESPN2, one on ABC and one on ESPNU. In 2009, UA played two games on ABC (including the BCS title game), and six on CBS, while ESPN televised two more Crimson Tide games. In 2008, Alabama had 10 of its 14 games televised nationally, including fi ve on CBS, three on ESPN, one on ABC and one on FOX.

OVERTIME RECORD: Alabama is 5-8 (.385) all-time in overtime games including the game against LSU on Nov. 8. Prior to this season’s trip to Baton Rouge, the Tide fell in its last overtime game, 9-6, to LSU at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 5, 2011. Alabama has lost seven of its last 11 overtime game and is 5-7 (.417) in overtime games against SEC teams. Alabama is 3-3 (.500) in overtime games away from Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide is 4-5 (.444) in single-overtime games.



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TIDE 84-5 UNDER SABAN WHEN LEADING AT THE HALF: The Crimson Tide is 84-5 when leading at halftime under head coach Nick Saban. Alabama had converted 36 straight halftime leads into wins before falling at Auburn on Nov. 30, 2013. The Crimson Tide had also converted 28 consecutive halftime leads into victories before seeing that streak snapped in 2010 against LSU. The fi rst two losses in the current run (when leading at the break) came against LSU, followed by a defeat to Auburn in 2010. In 2007, Alabama held a 20-17 halftime lead before losing to LSU, 41-34, in 2007 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. In 2010, the Tide led 10-3 at the half before the Tigers rallied for a 24-20 win in Death Valley. Alabama lost 28-27 to Auburn to close out the 2010 season, after leading 24-7 at the half. The Crimson Tide is 3-7 under Saban when trailing at halftime and 3-3 when tied at halftime. The three wins in the Saban era when trailing at the half: 34-24 over No. 7 Virginia Tech in 2009 (in Atlanta); a 24-15 over No. 9 LSU in 2009; and 24-20 at Arkansas in 2010. And Alabama’s three wins under Saban when tied at halftime: at LSU in 2008, (27-21), at Auburn in 2009 (26-21) and against Tennessee in 2011 (37-6).

4- AND 5-YEAR WIN TOTALS: Alabama’s 2014 senior class has won 58 games over fi ve seasons while losing only eight contests, including a 48-5 mark over the last four seasons (since 2011). This senior class’ victory total is currently more than any other team (power fi ve conference) in the country during that span. The 48 wins includes an active home winning streak of 15 games that is tied for the longest in the nation. This senior class has also extended the school-record streak of 10-win seasons to seven and helped earn the 2011 and 2012 BCS National Championships. The 2012 Alabama senior class garnered a school record 49 wins in four seasons and 61 victories in fi ve seasons, both of which also tie Nebraska for the national record.

Most Wins by a Senior Class In a 4-Year Span (among BCS schools)Team Sr. Season W-L Titles1. ALABAMA 2012 49-5 3 Nebraska 1997 49-2 33. ALABAMA 2011 48-6 2 Florida 2009 48-7 2 USC 2006 48-4 2 USC 2005 48-4 2 ALABAMA 2014 48-5 2 Oklahoma 2003 48-6 19. Oklahoma 2004 47-7 010. Miami 2003 46-4 1 Florida 1996 46-6 1 ALABAMA 2013 46-7 3

SABAN MOVING UP SEC WINS LIST: Alabama head coach Nick Saban is quickly moving up the charts for victories in SEC regular-season games with 85. His 85 wins rank seventh in SEC history, fi ve wins ahead of current Georgia head coach Mark Richt (80) on the league’s list of conference wins. Each coach ahead of them on the list, except for South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier, is in the College Football Hall of Fame. Paul “Bear” Bryant tops the list with 159 conference wins at Kentucky (1946-53) and Alabama (1958-82). Spurrier is second with 131 league wins followed by John Vaught (Ole Miss, 106), Vince Dooley (Georgia, 105), Ralph “Shug” Jordan (Auburn, 98) and Phillip Fulmer (Tennessee, 98). Saban ranks second in league history in SEC regular-season winning percentage at .780 (85-24). He is fi fth in league history in all-time winning percentage at .806 (133-32) and tied with Georgia’s Mark Richt for 11th in career wins.

NEW HIRES: Nick Saban made three new additions to his coaching staff following the 2013 season. Lane Kiffi n joined the staff as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after three-plus seasons as the head coach at Southern California and one season as the head man at Tennessee (2009). Bo Davis returned to the Alabama staff to coach the defensive line after three years at Texas. He was on Saban’s fi rst staff in Tuscaloosa, coaching the line from 2007-2010. Kevin Steele also returned to the fi eld for Alabama as the inside linebackers coach. He was Saban’s defensive coordinator during the 2007 and 2008 seasons at Alabama before moving to Clemson. He returned to Alabama in 2013 as the director of player personnel. Steele’s move to coach the inside linebackers moves Kirby Smart back to the secondary where he coordinates the defense and coaches the safeties.

NFL DRAFT: The Crimson Tide saw eight former UA players selected in the 2014 NFL Draft, including fi rst-round picks C.J. Mosley (17th overall to the Baltimore Ravens) and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21st overall to the Green Bay Packers). Cyrus Kouandjio was next to go in the second round as the 44th overall pick to the Buffalo Bills. Kevin Norwood came off the draft board in the fourth round to the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. The Tide had a trio of players drafted in the fi fth round with Ed Stinson going to the Arizona Cardinals as the 160th overall pick, AJ McCarron to the Cincinnati Bengals as the 164th overall pick and Vinnie Sunseri at No. 167 to the New Orleans Saints. Defensive lineman Jeoffrey Pagan was the fi nal Tide player selected, taken by the Houston Texans in the sixth round at No. 177 overall.

LEADING THE WAY TO THE NFL: Alabama has had more draft picks over the last fi ve years (37) and three years (25) than any school in the country. UA is second among teams in the last two years (17). In 2014, the Crimson Tide had two players taken in the fi rst round of the draft with C.J. Mosley (Ravens) and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Packers). The Tide has had 15 players drafted in the fi rst round of the NFL Draft over the last fi ve years and 13 fi rst-round selections in the last four years. Only Miami had more fi rst-round picks during a 3 or 4-year span (UM had 19 from 2001-04 and 15 from 2002-04 in the modern draft era).

CRIMSON TIDE PLAYERS ON NFL ROSTERS: The Alabama football program is well-represented in the NFL during the 2014 season with numerous former players dotting league rosters. The Tide has 42 former players (active or injured reserve) working in the NFL this season with another fi ve players currently on NFL team’s practice squads. In the last six NFL Drafts, Alabama has had 41 players selected, including 16 players in fi rst round, fi ve in the second and third rounds, three in the fourth, seven in the fi fth, one in the sixth and fi ve in the seventh round.

Most Players in the NFL1. ALABAMA 42 Southern California 423. LSU 414. Georgia 385. Miami 37 Florida 37

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SCHEDULE/RESULTS/RECORD BREAKDOWNDate Opponent Result Score Overall SEC Start Time Temp AttendSat., Aug. 30 vs. West Virginia W 33-23 1-0 — 3:36 P 3:29 Indoor 70,502Sat., Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic W 41-0 2-0 — 11:01 A 2:47 88° 100,306Sat., Sept. 13 Southern Miss W 52-12 3-0 — 5:06 P 3:16 81° 101,821Sat., Sept. 20 *Florida W 42-21 4-0 1-0 2:40 P 3:39 85° 101,821Sat., Oct. 4 *at Ole Miss L 17-23 4-1 1-1 2:39 P 3:29 63° 61,826Sat., Oct. 11 *at Arkansas W 14-13 5-1 2-1 5:00 P 3:34 53° 72,337Sat., Oct. 18 *Texas A&M W 59-0 6-1 3-1 2:40 P 3:13 75° 101,821Sat., Oct. 25 *at Tennessee W 34-20 7-1 4-1 7:37 P 3:24 63° 102,455Sat., Nov. 8 *at LSU W 20-13 OT 8-1 5-1 7:12 P 3:55 59° 102,321Sat., Nov. 15 *Mississippi State W 25-20 9-1 6-1 2:40 P 3:32 51° 101,821Sat., Nov. 22 Western Carolina W 48-14 10-1 6-1 3:01 P 3:20 68° 101,325Sat., Nov. 29 *Auburn W 55-44 11-1 7-1 6:52 P 3:57 60° 101,821Sat., Dec. 6 vs. Missouri W 42-13 12-1 7-1 4:12 P 3:25 Indoor 73,526

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BREAKDOWNOverall 12-1Home 7-0Away 3-1Neutral 2-0SEC 7-1Non-Conference 4-0Overtime 0-0Day 6-1Night 6-0Televised 12-1Non-Televised 0-0vs. Top 25 5-1vs. Top 15 3-1vs. Top 10 1-0vs. Top 5 1-0Scores First 8-0Opponent Scores First 4-1Leading after 1st Qtr 9-0Trailing after 1st Qtr 1-1Tied after 1st Qtr 2-0Leading at Half 11-1Trailing at Half 1-0Tied at Half 0-0Leading after 3rd Qtr 9-1Trailing after 3rd Qtr 2-0Tied after 3rd Qtr 1-0Wins Coin Toss 7-0Loses Coin Toss 5-1Natural Grass 9-0Artifi cial Surface 3-1

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalAlabama 111 184 85 95 7 482Opponents 43 66 60 47 0 216

2014 ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS

TEAM STATISTICS ALABAMA OPPONENTSCORING 482 216 Points Per Game 37.1 16.6 Points Off Turnovers 204 193FIRST DOWNS 319 211 Rushing 142 69 Passing 162 131 Penalty 15 11RUSHING YARDAGE 2723 1152 Yards gained rushing 2968 1488 Yards lost rushing 245 336 Rushing Attempts 533 410 Average Per Rush 5.1 2.8 Average Per Game 209.5 88.6 TDs Rushing 32 3PASSING YARDAGE 3653 2909 Comp-Att-Int 268-415-7 249-457-10 Average Per Pass 8.8 6.4 Average Per Catch 13.6 11.7 Average Per Game 281.0 223.8 TDs Passing 30 17TOTAL OFFENSE 6376 4061 Total Plays 948 867 Average Per Play 6.7 4.7 Average Per Game 490.5 312.4KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 42-904 58-1268PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 23-224 10-73INT RETURNS: #-Yards 10-52 7-47KICK RETURN AVERAGE 21.5 21.9PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 9.7 7.3INT RETURN AVERAGE 5.2 6.7FUMBLES-LOST 18-12 18-8PENALTIES-Yards 65-526 57-492 Average Per Game 40.5 37.8PUNTS-Yards 48-2255 82-3511 Average Per Punt 47.0 42.8 Net punt average 43.4 37.9KICKOFFS-Yards 88-5419 55-3220 Average Per Kick 61.6 58.5 Net kick average 40.1 37.1TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 31:59 27:243RD-DOWN Conversions 100/185 72/199 3rd-Down Pct 54% 36%4TH-DOWN Conversions 8/11 7/18 4th-Down Pct 73% 39%SACKS BY-Yards 29-185 13-91MISC YARDS 0 0TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 63 22FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 14-22 21-23ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0RED-ZONE SCORES (51-60) 85% (33-40) 82%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (41-60) 68% (15-40) 38%PAT-ATTEMPTS (58-60) 97% (19-21) 90%ATTENDANCE 710736 338939 Games/Avg Per Game 7/101534 4/84735 Neutral Site Games 2/72014



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ALABAMA GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS

OFFENSERUSHING RECEIVING PASSING KICK RETURNS PUNT RETURNS tot

Date Opponent No Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg offAug. 30 vs. West Virginia 49 288 3 26 24 250 0 38 24-33-1 250 0 38 4 99 0 26 1 -1 0 0 538Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic 32 190 2 20 27 430 3 52 27-38-0 430 3 52 1 26 0 26 3 77 0 70 620Sept. 13 Southern Miss 49 333 5 29 17 214 2 27 17-24-0 214 2 27 4 111 0 37 2 14 0 14 547Sept. 20 Florida 52 223 1 25 24 449 5 87 24-35-1 449 5 87 3 70 0 28 2 17 0 17 672Oct. 4 at Ole Miss 44 168 1 22 19 228 0 53 19-31-1 228 0 53 4 92 0 38 1 3 0 3 396Oct. 11 at Arkansas 32 66 0 12 11 161 2 47 11-21-0 161 2 47 3 62 0 26 4 4 0 6 227Oct. 18 Texas A&M 45 298 4 43 21 304 4 45 21-35-0 304 4 45 0 0 0 0 3 53 0 47 602Oct. 25 at Tennessee 41 183 3 28 14 286 2 80 14-24-0 286 2 80 4 73 0 20 0 0 0 0 469Nov. 8 at LSU 29 106 0 18 20 209 2 24 20-46-0 209 2 24 3 83 0 34 0 0 0 0 315Nov. 15 Mississippi State 32 124 2 11 19 211 1 50 19-31-0 211 1 50 6 98 0 26 0 0 0 0 335Nov. 22 Western Carolina 45 275 3 23 29 337 3 27 29-43-1 337 3 27 3 42 0 30 4 32 0 22 612Nov. 29 Auburn 34 227 4 49 20 312 4 75 20-27-3 312 4 75 4 63 0 37 2 24 0 29 539Dec. 6 vs. Missouri 49 242 4 45 23 262 2 58 23-27-0 262 2 58 3 85 0 36 1 1 0 1 504Totals 533 2723 32 49 268 3653 30 87 268-415-7 3653 30 87 42 904 0 38 23 224 0 70 6376Opponent 410 1152 3 44 249 2909 17 68 249-457-10 2909 17 68 58 1268 1 100 10 73 0 23 4061

DEFENSETACKLES SACKS FUMBLE PASS DEFENSE Blkd KICKS — XPTS

Date Opponent Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Made Run Rcv Saf PtsAug. 30 vs. West Virginia 34 38 72 6.0-30 3.0-25 0 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 3-3 0 0 0 33Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic 28 26 54 6.0-36 3.0-31 2 1-0 0-0 1 2 0 5-5 0 0 0 41Sept. 13 Southern Miss 33 16 49 4.0-12 1.0-8 0 0-0 0-0 10 3 0 7-7 0 0 0 52Sept. 20 Florida 28 20 48 4.0-13 0.0-0 0 1-0 2-12 3 4 0 6-6 0 0 0 42Oct. 4 at Ole Miss 34 28 62 9.0-22 2.0-5 1 1-13 0-0 2 6 1 2-2 0 0 0 17Oct. 11 at Arkansas 40 30 70 9.0-35 4.0-19 2 2-3 1-0 2 8 1 2-2 0 0 0 14Oct. 18 Texas A&M 32 44 76 9.0-32 6.0-27 1 0-0 1-1 4 5 0 8-8 0 0 0 59Oct. 25 at Tennessee 52 18 70 8.0-33 3.0-18 1 1-16 1--5 1 3 0 5-4 0 0 0 34Nov. 8 at LSU 28 76 104 6.0-20 2.0-13 0 0-0 1-18 2 3 0 2-2 0 0 0 20Nov. 15 Mississippi State 42 56 98 5.0-13 1.0-4 0 0-0 3-3 6 6 0 2-2 0 0 1 25Nov. 22 Western Carolina 29 16 45 5.0-32 2.0-29 0 0-0 0-0 3 1 0 6-6 0 0 0 48Nov. 29 Auburn 60 30 90 9.0-19 2.0-6 0 1-0 1-23 8 6 0 6-5 0 1 0 55Dec. 6 vs. Missouri 31 22 53 6.0-13 0.0-0 1 1-0 0-0 11 4 0 6-6 0 0 0 42Totals 471 420 891 86.0-306 29.0-185 8 8-36 10-52 53 54 2 60-58 0 1 1 482Opponent 550 436 986 58.0-210 13.0-91 10 12-76 7-47 24 31 1 21-19 1 0 0 216

SPECIAL TEAMSPUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS

Date Opponent No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OBAug. 30 vs. West Virginia 2 101 50.5 62 0 0 1 1 1 4-4 47 0 7 453 64.7 3 0Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-2 28 0 8 516 64.5 2 0Sept. 13 Southern Miss 1 34 34.0 34 0 0 1 0 1 1-1 30 0 9 564 62.7 2 0Sept. 20 Florida 2 87 43.5 57 0 1 0 1 0 1-0 0 0 7 440 62.9 1 1Oct. 4 at Ole Miss 6 311 51.8 64 0 2 1 3 3 3-1 44 0 4 221 55.2 0 0Oct. 11 at Arkansas 8 354 44.2 58 0 0 2 3 7 1-0 0 0 3 184 61.3 1 0Oct. 18 Texas A&M 4 200 50.0 56 0 0 0 2 1 1-1 21 0 10 614 61.4 2 0Oct. 25 at Tennessee 4 171 42.8 60 0 0 3 1 3 0-0 0 0 6 381 63.5 3 0Nov. 8 at LSU 9 437 48.6 66 0 1 2 3 2 3-2 39 0 4 232 58.0 1 0Nov. 15 Mississippi State 7 319 45.6 56 0 0 3 2 5 2-1 36 0 5 316 63.2 1 0Nov. 22 Western Carolina 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3-2 28 0 9 572 63.6 4 1Nov. 29 Auburn 2 111 55.5 70 0 1 1 1 1 0-0 0 0 9 516 57.3 3 1Dec. 6 vs. Missouri 3 130 43.3 52 0 0 2 1 2 1-0 0 0 7 410 58.6 2 0Totals 48 2255 47.0 70 0 5 16 18 26 22-14 47 0 88 5419 61.6 25 3Opponent 82 3511 42.8 66 0 9 20 20 22 23-21 46 0 55 3220 58.5 11 1

RED ZONETimes Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZ

Date Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half GameAug. 30 vs. West Virginia W 33-23 4 4 24 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic W 41-0 8 5 27 3 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 0Sept. 13 Southern Miss W 52-12 7 7 45 6 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 20 Florida W 42-21 5 4 28 4 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Oct. 4 at Ole Miss L 17-23 2 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 11 at Arkansas W 14-13 2 1 7 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 18 Texas A&M W 59-0 5 5 31 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 25 at Tennessee W 34-20 1 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 8 at LSU W 20-13 3 2 10 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 15 Mississippi State W 25-20 5 4 23 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 22 Western Carolina W 48-14 9 7 41 5 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 1 0Nov. 29 Auburn W 55-44 5 5 35 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dec. 6 vs. Missouri W 42-13 4 4 28 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 60 51 316 41 25 16 10 4 1 0 1 3 051 of 60 (85.0%)

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Date Opponent No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg offAug. 30 West Virginia 24 28 0 14 29 365 1 32 29-45-0 365 1 32 4 152 1 100 1 -1 0 0 393Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic 24 57 0 31 12 88 0 16 12-19-0 88 0 16 6 118 0 26 0 0 0 0 145Sept. 13 Southern Miss 18 56 0 24 19 207 0 36 19-37-0 207 0 36 7 135 0 25 0 0 0 0 263Sept. 20 Florida 27 107 1 18 9 93 1 28 9-28-2 93 1 28 5 85 0 20 0 0 0 0 200Oct. 4 at Ole Miss 32 72 0 15 18 251 3 50 18-31-0 251 3 50 4 112 0 54 1 9 0 9 323Oct. 11 at Arkansas 39 89 1 21 21 246 1 54 21-40-1 246 1 54 2 23 0 15 0 0 0 0 335Oct. 18 Texas A&M 24 31 0 9 19 141 0 26 19-31-1 141 0 26 8 198 0 75 2 18 0 18 172Oct. 25 at Tennessee 43 180 0 44 21 203 2 28 21-36-1 203 2 28 3 63 0 33 1 -4 0 0 383Nov. 8 at LSU 56 183 0 15 8 76 1 17 8-26-1 76 1 17 2 45 0 31 3 28 0 18 259Nov. 15 Mississippi State 40 138 0 22 27 290 2 30 27-48-3 290 2 30 4 69 0 23 2 23 0 23 428Nov. 22 Western Carolina 13 -8 0 8 23 221 2 31 23-39-0 221 2 31 4 75 0 21 0 0 0 0 213Nov. 29 Auburn 47 174 1 28 27 456 3 68 27-43-1 456 3 68 5 104 0 29 0 0 0 0 630Dec. 6 vs. Missouri 23 41 0 15 16 272 1 63 16-34-0 272 1 63 4 89 0 27 0 0 0 0 313Totals 410 1152 3 44 249 2909 17 68 249-457-10 2909 17 68 58 1268 1 100 10 73 0 23 4061Alabama 533 2723 32 49 268 3653 30 87 268-415-7 3653 30 87 42 904 0 38 23 224 0 70 6376

DEFENSETACKLES SACKS FUMBLE PASS DEFENSE Blkd KICKS — XPTS

Date Opponent Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Made Run Rcv Saf PtsAug. 30 West Virginia 42 62 104 3.0-9 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-4 0 0 0 2-2 0 0 0 23Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic 43 26 69 3.0-8 1.0-5 0 1-0 0-0 0 1 0 0-0 0 0 0 0Sept. 13 Southern Miss 42 36 78 4.0-14 1.0-11 0 1-0 0-0 2 2 0 0-0 0 0 0 12Sept. 20 Florida 45 54 99 8.0-25 1.0-8 3 3-76 1-20 1 2 0 3-3 0 0 0 21Oct. 4 at Ole Miss 44 42 86 6.0-26 1.0-4 1 1-0 1-0 2 3 0 3-2 0 0 0 23Oct. 11 at Arkansas 26 40 66 7.0-34 2.0-18 1 2-0 0-0 2 4 0 2-1 0 0 0 13Oct. 18 Texas A&M 47 22 69 3.0-9 1.0-4 0 0-0 0-0 4 5 0 0-0 0 0 0 0Oct. 25 at Tennessee 43 20 63 5.0-21 1.0-6 2 2-0 0-0 0 2 0 2-2 0 0 0 20Nov. 8 at LSU 24 52 76 2.0-11 1.0-9 1 1-0 0-0 4 6 0 1-1 0 0 0 13Nov. 15 Mississippi State 40 20 60 5.0-14 1.0-7 0 0-0 0-0 5 3 0 2-2 0 0 0 20Nov. 22 Western Carolina 59 20 79 3.0-4 0.0-0 1 1-0 1-0 1 2 0 2-2 0 0 0 14Nov. 29 Auburn 45 10 55 4.0-15 1.0-7 0 0-0 3-23 0 1 1 3-3 1 0 0 44Dec. 6 vs. Missouri 50 32 82 5.0-20 2.0-12 1 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 13Totals 550 436 986 58.0-210 13.0-91 10 12-76 7-47 24 31 1 21-19 1 0 0 216Alabama 471 420 891 86.0-306 29.0-185 8 8-36 10-52 53 54 2 60-58 0 1 1 482

SPECIAL TEAMSPUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS

Date Opponent No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OBAug. 30 West Virginia 4 175 43.8 58 0 0 2 2 4 4-3 42 0 6 388 64.7 2 0Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic 7 299 42.7 60 0 0 1 2 0 0-0 0 0 1 65 65.0 0 0Sept. 13 Southern Miss 6 256 42.7 52 0 1 1 2 1 4-4 43 0 5 313 62.6 1 0Sept. 20 Florida 7 369 52.7 66 0 2 1 5 3 0-0 0 0 4 254 63.5 1 0Oct. 4 at Ole Miss 6 278 46.3 55 0 1 1 2 2 2-1 46 0 5 323 64.6 1 0Oct. 11 at Arkansas 7 256 36.6 46 0 1 1 0 1 0-0 0 0 3 167 55.7 0 0Oct. 18 Texas A&M 9 405 45.0 56 0 1 3 3 1 0-0 0 0 1 65 65.0 1 0Oct. 25 at Tennessee 5 209 41.8 48 0 1 2 0 2 2-2 27 0 4 237 59.2 0 0Nov. 8 at LSU 9 405 45.0 62 0 2 3 2 4 2-2 39 0 4 248 62.0 0 1Nov. 15 Mississippi State 5 172 34.4 42 0 0 2 0 0 2-2 32 0 6 293 48.8 0 0Nov. 22 Western Carolina 8 301 37.6 51 0 0 0 1 2 0-0 0 0 3 120 40.0 0 0Nov. 29 Auburn 2 82 41.0 44 0 0 0 0 0 5-5 33 0 9 490 54.4 4 0Dec. 6 vs. Missouri 7 304 43.4 50 0 0 3 1 2 2-2 33 0 4 257 64.2 1 0Totals 82 3511 42.8 66 0 9 20 20 22 23-21 46 0 55 3220 58.5 11 1Alabama 48 2255 47.0 70 0 5 16 18 26 22-14 47 0 88 5419 61.6 25 3

RED ZONETimes Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZ

Date Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half GameAug. 30 West Virginia W 33-23 3 3 13 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic W 41-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 13 Southern Miss W 52-12 3 3 9 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 20 Florida W 42-21 1 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 4 at Ole Miss L 17-23 3 2 13 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 11 at Arkansas W 14-13 2 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Oct. 18 Texas A&M W 59-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Oct. 25 at Tennessee W 34-20 4 4 20 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 8 at LSU W 20-13 3 3 13 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 15 Mississippi State W 25-20 6 4 20 2 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 0Nov. 22 Western Carolina W 48-14 3 2 14 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Nov. 29 Auburn W 55-44 8 7 30 2 1 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0Dec. 6 vs. Missouri W 42-13 3 3 13 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 40 33 158 15 3 12 18 1 2 3 1 0 033 of 40 (82.5%)

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RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GT.J. Yeldon 12 184 965 33 932 5.1 10 31 77.7Derrick Henry 13 159 928 33 895 5.6 10 49 68.8Blake Sims 13 73 430 109 321 4.4 6 43 24.7Tyren Jones 10 36 233 9 224 6.2 2 22 22.4Altee Tenpenny 12 26 139 3 136 5.2 0 23 11.3Kenyan Drake 5 22 118 6 112 5.1 4 29 22.4Jalston Fowler 13 12 69 0 69 5.8 0 20 5.3Amari Cooper 13 5 38 15 23 4.6 0 20 1.8Buddy Pell 1 2 15 0 15 7.5 0 8 15.0Jake Coker 7 7 33 20 13 1.9 0 15 1.9Christion Jones 13 1 0 4 -4 -4.0 0 0 -0.3DeAndrew White 11 2 0 4 -4 -2.0 0 0 -0.4Team 7 4 0 9 -9 -2.2 0 0 -1.3Total 13 533 2968 245 2723 5.1 32 49 209.5Opponents 13 410 1488 336 1152 2.8 3 44 88.6

PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GBlake Sims 13 161.92 230-355-7 64.8 3250 26 87 250.0Jake Coker 7 144.16 38-59-0 64.4 403 4 43 57.6Team 7 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 13 159.00 268-415-7 64.6 3653 30 87 281.0Opponents 13 115.85 249-457-10 54.5 2909 17 68 223.8

RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GAmari Cooper 13 115 1656 14.4 14 80 127.4DeAndrew White 11 37 439 11.9 4 58 39.9Christion Jones 13 19 264 13.9 1 41 20.3O.J. Howard 13 15 246 16.4 0 53 18.9T.J. Yeldon 12 15 180 12.0 1 37 15.0Chris Black 10 13 178 13.7 0 26 17.8ArDarius Stewart 12 12 149 12.4 0 40 12.4Jalston Fowler 13 9 115 12.8 2 35 8.8Cam Sims 12 7 62 8.9 1 22 5.2Robert Foster 8 6 44 7.3 0 14 5.5Kenyan Drake 5 5 159 31.8 2 87 31.8Brian Vogler 13 4 18 4.5 1 5 1.4Derrick Henry 13 3 79 26.3 2 41 6.1Michael Nysewander 7 2 21 10.5 1 12 3.0Ty Flournoy-Smith 4 2 18 9.0 1 14 4.5Malcolm Faciane 7 2 2 1.0 0 3 0.3Brandon Greene 10 1 24 24.0 0 24 2.4Tyren Jones 10 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.1Total 13 268 3653 13.6 30 87 281.0Opponents 13 249 2909 11.7 17 68 223.8

PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongChristion Jones 17 142 8.4 0 47Cyrus Jones 4 82 20.5 0 70Tyren Jones 1 0 0.0 0 0Team 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 23 224 9.7 0 70Opponents 10 73 7.3 0 23

First Downs Rushing Passing Total Offense ReturnOpponent Score Total Rush Pass Pen Number-Yards Comp-Att-Int Yards Plays-Yards Yards TOsWest Virginia 33-23 30/22 13/5 14/17 3/0 49-288/24-28 24-33-1/29-45-0 250/365 82-538/69-393 98/155 1/0Florida Atlantic 41-0 27/9 10/3 17/4 0/2 32-190/24-57 27-38-0/12-19-0 430/88 70-620/43-145 103/118 1/1Southern Miss 52-12 31/13 16/3 14/9 1/1 49-333/18-56 17-24-0/19-37-0 214/207 73-547/55-263 125/135 1/0Florida 42-21 28/11 13/5 13/5 2/1 52-223/27-107 24-35-1/9-28-2 449/93 87-672/55-200 99/181 4/3Ole Miss 17-23 20/16 7/4 13/12 0/0 44-168/32-72 19-31-1/18-31-0 228/251 75-396/63-323 108/121 2/1Arkansas 14-13 10/18 3/5 6/12 1/1 32-66/39-89 11-21-0/21-40-1 161/246 53-227/79-335 69/23 2/3Texas A&M 59-0 30/8 14/1 15/7 1/0 45-298/24-31 21-35-0/19-31-1 304/141 80-602/55-172 54/216 0/1Tennessee 34-20 23/21 11/10 10/10 2/1 41-183/43-180 14-24-0/21-36-1 286/203 65-469/79-383 84/59 2/2LSU 20-13 15/17 6/12 9/5 0/0 29-106/56-183 20-46-0/8-26-1 209/76 75-315/82-259 101/73 1/1Mississippi State 25-20 17/26 7/11 9/13 1/2 32-124/40-138 19-31-0/27-48-3 211/290 63-335/88-428 101/92 0/3Western Carolina 48-14 36/12 19/0 16/10 1/2 45-275/13--8 29-43-1/23-39-0 337/221 88-612/52-213 74/75 2/0Auburn 55-44 24/28 9/9 13/18 2/1 34-227/47-174 20-27-3/27-43-1 312/456 61-539/90-630 110/127 3/2vs. Missouri 42-13 28/10 14/1 13/9 1/0 49-242/23-41 23-27-0/16-34-0 262/272 76-504/57-313 86/89 0/1Totals 482-216 319/211 142/69 162/131 15/11 533-2723/410-1152 268-415-7/249-457-10 3653/2909 948-6376/867-4061 1216/1464 19/18

3rd Down 4th Down Time of TOP Avg Avg Avg Punting PenaltiesOpponent Conversions Conversions Possession Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play Number-Avg Number-YardsWest Virginia 9-15/5-14 0-1/0-1 37:47/22:13 15:34 5.9/1.2 7.6/8.1 6.6/5.7 2-50.5/4-43.8 7-49/6-55Florida Atlantic 6-12/2-10 1-1/0-1 28:30/23:37 4:53 5.9/2.4 11.3/4.6 8.9/3.4 0-0.0/7-42.7 6-60/3-23Southern Miss 7-11/3-13 0-0/0-0 34:40/25:20 9:20 6.8/3.1 8.9/5.6 7.5/4.8 1-34.0/6-42.7 3-25/6-50Florida 12-16/2-13 0-1/0-1 39:16/20:44 18:32 4.3/4.0 12.8/3.3 7.7/3.6 2-43.5/7-52.7 11-80/5-36Ole Miss 6-16/6-14 1-1/0-0 33:21/26:39 6:42 3.8/2.2 7.4/8.1 5.3/5.1 6-51.8/6-46.3 8-52/3-25Arkansas 4-15/9-19 0-1/0-2 25:47/34:13 -8:26 2.1/2.3 7.7/6.2 4.3/4.2 8-44.2/7-36.6 4-30/4-28Texas A&M 9-15/2-13 1-1/0-2 36:31/23:29 13:02 6.6/1.3 8.7/4.5 7.5/3.1 4-50.0/9-45.0 0-0/2-6Tennessee 11-15/11-19 0-0/0-1 29:26/30:34 -1:08 4.5/4.2 11.9/5.6 7.2/4.8 4-42.8/5-41.8 6-50/4-33LSU 8-20/9-22 1-1/1-2 21:44/38:16 -16:32 3.7/3.3 4.5/2.9 4.2/3.2 9-48.6/9-45.0 3-29/2-20Mississippi State 5-14/5-15 0-0/3-3 27:50/31:55 -4:05 3.9/3.5 6.8/6.0 5.3/4.9 7-45.6/5-34.4 7-61/4-33Western Carolina 9-14/3-12 2-2/0-1 38:01/21:59 16:02 6.1/-0.6 7.8/5.7 7.0/4.1 0-0.0/8-37.6 5-50/5-68Auburn 5-9/9-19 2-2/2-3 26:06/33:54 -7:48 6.7/3.7 11.6/10.6 8.8/7.0 2-55.5/2-41.0 3-30/7-55vs. Missouri 9-13/6-16 0-0/1-1 36:43/23:17 13:26 4.9/1.8 9.7/8.0 6.6/5.5 3-43.3/7-43.4 2-10/6-60Totals 100-185/72-199 8-11/7-18 415:42/356:10 59:32 5.1/2.8 8.8/6.4 6.7/4.7 48-47.0/82-42.8 526/492

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INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD LongLandon Collins 3 14 4.7 0 12Cyrus Jones 2 -5 -2.5 0 0Nick Perry 2 24 12.0 0 23Reggie Ragland 1 1 1.0 0 1Eddie Jackson 1 18 18.0 0 18Jabriel Washington 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 10 52 5.2 0 23Opponents 7 47 6.7 0 20

KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongChristion Jones 30 749 25.0 0 38Cyrus Jones 4 77 19.2 0 20Landon Collins 3 55 18.3 0 30O.J. Howard 2 10 5.0 0 5Xzavier Dickson 2 7 3.5 0 7DeAndrew White 1 1 1.0 0 1Ryan Anderson 0 5 0.0 0 5Total 42 904 21.5 0 38Opponents 58 1268 21.9 1 100

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongEddie Jackson 1 16 16.0 0 16Ryan Anderson 1 3 3.0 0 3Cyrus Jones 1 17 17.0 1 17Total 3 36 12.0 1 17Opponents 2 76 38.0 1 49

SCORING |------------ PATs ------------| TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PointsAdam Griffith 0 12-19 48-49 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 84Amari Cooper 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 84Derrick Henry 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72T.J. Yeldon 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 66Kenyan Drake 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36Blake Sims 6 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 1-2 0 0 36DeAndrew White 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 26Gunnar Raborn 0 2-3 9-10 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 15Tyren Jones 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Jalston Fowler 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Cyrus Jones 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Michael Nysewander 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Ty Flournoy-Smith 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Christion Jones 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Cam Sims 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Brian Vogler 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Trey DePriest 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2JK Scott 0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 1Total 63 14-22 58-60 0-1 1 1-2 0 1 482Opponents 22 21-23 19-21 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 216

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GBlake Sims 13 428 321 3250 3571 274.7T.J. Yeldon 12 184 932 0 932 77.7Derrick Henry 13 159 895 0 895 68.8Jake Coker 7 66 13 403 416 59.4Tyren Jones 10 36 224 0 224 22.4Altee Tenpenny 12 26 136 0 136 11.3Kenyan Drake 5 22 112 0 112 22.4Jalston Fowler 13 12 69 0 69 5.3Amari Cooper 13 5 23 0 23 1.8Buddy Pell 1 2 15 0 15 15.0Christion Jones 13 1 -4 0 -4 -0.3DeAndrew White 11 2 -4 0 -4 -0.4Team 7 5 -9 0 -9 -1.3Total 13 948 2723 3653 6376 490.5Opponents 13 867 1152 2909 4061 312.4

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg BlkAdam Griffith 12-19 63.2 0-0 5-6 3-5 4-7 0-1 47 0Gunnar Raborn 2-3 66.7 0-0 2-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 28 0

FG SEQUENCE Alabama OpponentsWest Virginia (47),(41),(27),(45) (20),47,(42),(41)Florida Atlantic (22),(28) -Southern Miss (30) (33),(43),(37),(30)Florida 45 -Ole Miss 46,51,(44) (46),33Arkansas 30 -Texas A&M (21) -Tennessee - (27),(24)LSU 27,(39),(27) (35),(39)Mississippi State (36),37 (23),(32)Western Carolina (20),(28),31 -Auburn - (20),(24),(24),(20),(33)Missouri 43 (33),(33)

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PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 BlkdJK Scott 48 2255 47.0 70 5 16 26 0Total 48 2255 47.0 70 5 16 26 0Opponents 82 3511 42.8 66 9 20 22 0

KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLnAdam Griffith 64 3918 61.2 17 2 JK Scott 24 1501 62.5 8 1 Total 88 5419 61.6 25 3 1268 40.1 24Opponents 55 3220 58.5 11 1 904 37.1 27

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/GAmari Cooper 13 23 1656 0 0 0 1679 129.2Christion Jones 13 -4 264 142 749 0 1151 88.5T.J. Yeldon 12 932 180 0 0 0 1112 92.7Derrick Henry 13 895 79 0 0 0 974 74.9DeAndrew White 11 -4 439 0 1 0 436 39.6Blake Sims 13 321 0 0 0 0 321 24.7Kenyan Drake 5 112 159 0 0 0 271 54.2O.J. Howard 13 0 246 0 10 0 256 19.7Tyren Jones 10 224 -1 0 0 0 223 22.3Jalston Fowler 13 69 115 0 0 0 184 14.2Chris Black 10 0 178 0 0 0 178 17.8Cyrus Jones 13 0 0 82 77 -5 154 11.8ArDarius Stewart 12 0 149 0 0 0 149 12.4Altee Tenpenny 12 136 0 0 0 0 136 11.3Landon Collins 13 0 0 0 55 14 69 5.3Cam Sims 12 0 62 0 0 0 62 5.2Robert Foster 8 0 44 0 0 0 44 5.5Nick Perry 13 0 0 0 0 24 24 1.8Brandon Greene 10 0 24 0 0 0 24 2.4Michael Nysewander 7 0 21 0 0 0 21 3.0Eddie Jackson 10 0 0 0 0 18 18 1.8Brian Vogler 13 0 18 0 0 0 18 1.4Ty Flournoy-Smith 4 0 18 0 0 0 18 4.5Buddy Pell 1 15 0 0 0 0 15 15.0Jake Coker 7 13 0 0 0 0 13 1.9Xzavier Dickson 13 0 0 0 7 0 7 0.5Ryan Anderson 13 0 0 0 5 0 5 0.4Malcolm Faciane 7 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.3Reggie Ragland 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.1Team 7 -9 0 0 0 0 -9 -1.3Total 13 2723 3653 224 904 52 7556 581.2Opponents 13 1152 2909 73 1268 47 5449 419.2

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Landon Collins 13 51 40 91 3.5-7 . 3-14 6 2 1-0 1 . .

Reggie Ragland 13 43 45 88 8.5-22 1.5-12 1-1 3 1 3-0 1 . .

Trey DePriest 12 37 45 82 3.5-13 . . 3 1 . 1 . 1

Nick Perry 13 46 28 74 3.5-7 . 2-24 5 1 . . . .

Jarran Reed 13 19 33 52 6.5-14 1.0-1 . 5 . . . . .

Geno Smith 13 27 23 50 3.5-9 . . 1 . . 1 . .

A’Shawn Robinson 13 14 33 47 6.5-11 . . 2 4 . 1 1 .

Cyrus Jones 13 34 10 44 2.0-10 . 2--5 9 . 1-17 2 . .

Eddie Jackson 10 28 9 37 2.0-12 1.0-11 1-18 5 . 1-16 1 . .

Xzavier Dickson 13 27 10 37 10.5-40 8.0-37 . 2 10 . . . .

Jonathan Allen 13 14 17 31 9.5-35 4.5-26 . 1 7 . . 1 .

Dillon Lee 13 10 14 24 . . . . . . . . .

Ryan Anderson 13 10 14 24 7.0-36 3.0-28 . . 9 1-3 . . .

D.J. Pettway 13 12 10 22 2.0-7 1.0-4 . 3 5 . . . .

Dalvin Tomlinson 13 8 14 22 5.5-11 2.0-5 . . 2 . . . .

Reuben Foster 10 9 11 20 2.0-5 1.0-3 . . . . . . .

Jabriel Washington 12 10 6 16 . . 1-0 2 . . . . .

Rashaan Evans 12 11 4 15 2.0-11 1.0-10 . . 3 . . . .

Brandon Ivory 13 1 12 13 0.5-0 . . . . . . . .

Jarrick Williams 10 6 6 12 0.5-0 . . 2 . . . . .

Maurice Smith 13 7 3 10 0.5-2 0.5-2 . 1 . . . . .

Tony Brown 12 6 3 9 1.0-6 . . 1 1 . . . .

Denzel Devall 7 2 7 9 1.0-2 . . . 2 . . . .

Bradley Sylve 13 7 1 8 . . . 2 . . . . .

Da'Shawn Hand 9 4 3 7 2.0-10 2.0-10 . . . . . . .

Christion Jones 13 5 . 5 . . . . . . . . .

Tim Williams 12 2 3 5 1.5-24 1.5-24 . . 4 . . . .

Darren Lake 8 2 3 5 . . . . 1 . . . .

Cole Mazza 12 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .

Kenyan Drake 5 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . .

Shaun Hamilton 13 . 3 3 . . . . . . . . .

O.J. Howard 13 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .

Hootie Jones 6 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .

ArDarius Stewart 12 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .

Altee Tenpenny 12 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .

Jalston Fowler 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Josh Dickerson 2 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

Dee Liner 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Cam Sims 12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Arie Kouandjio 13 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

Cam Robinson 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Ryan Kelly 11 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

Korren Kirven 3 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

Josh Frazier 6 1 . 1 1.0-12 1.0-12 . . . . . . .

Robert Foster 8 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Adam Griffi th 12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Parker Barrineau 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Tyren Jones 10 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

Leon Brown 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Derrick Henry 13 1 . 1 . . . 1 . . . . .

Team 7 . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . .

Total 13 471 420 891 86-306 29-185 10-52 54 53 8-36 8 2 1

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Name GP/GS WVU FAU USM UF OM ARK TAMU UT LSU MSU WCU AUB MIZZOUJonathan Allen 13/11 START START START START START XXX START START XXX START START START STARTRyan Anderson 13/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXAnthony Averett 1/- ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... XXX ... ...Dakota Ball 12/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ... XXX XXX XXXParker Barrineau 9/- ... ... XXX ... XXX XXX XXX ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXCooper Bateman 13/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXJerrod Bierbower 1/- ... ... XXX ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...Chris Black 10/3 XXX START START XXX XXX ... XXX START ... ... XXX XXX XXXBradley Bozeman 9/2 ... XXX XXX XXX XXX START START XXX ... ... XXX ... XXXLeon Brown 13/11 START XXX START START START XXX START START START START START START STARTTony Brown 12/2 XXX XXX XXX START START XXX XXX XXX ... XXX XXX XXX XXXJake Coker 7/- XXX XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... XXXLandon Collins 13/13 START START START START START START START START START START START START STARTJonathan Cook 3/- ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... ...Amari Cooper 13/13 START START START START START START START START START START START START STARTTrey DePriest 12/12 ... START START START START START START START START START START START STARTDenzel Devall 7/7 START START START START START ... ... ... START START ... ... ...Josh Dickerson 2/- ... XXX ... ... ... ... XXX ... ... ... ... ... ...Xzavier Dickson 13/8 XXX START XXX XXX XXX START START START START XXX START START STARTKenyan Drake 5/1 XXX XXX XXX START XXX ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...Rashaan Evans 12/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXMalcolm Faciane 7/1 ... XXX XXX ... ... ... XXX ... START ... XXX XXX XXXRaheem Falkins 8/- XXX XXX XXX ... XXX ... XXX ... ... ... XXX XXX XXXTy Flournoy-Smith 4/- ... XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX ... ... ... ... ... ...Reuben Foster 10/1 START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ... XXX XXX XXX ... ...Robert Foster 8/- XXX XXX XXX ... XXX ... XXX ... ... ... XXX XXX XXXJalston Fowler 13/4 START START XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX STARTJosh Frazier 6/- ... XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... XXXBrandon Greene 10/- ... XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXAdam Griffith 12/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ... XXX XXXShaun Hamilton 13/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXDa’Shawn Hand 9/- XXX XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX XXX ... ... XXX XXX XXXJ.C. Hassenauer 1/- ... ... ... ... ... ... XXX ... ... ... ... ... ...Derrick Henry 13/1 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXXGrant Hill 7/- ... XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX XXX XXXO.J. Howard 13/2 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX START XXXBrandon Ivory 13/3 XXX START XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXXDominick Jackson 7/- ... XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX XXX XXXEddie Jackson 10/10 ... START START ... ... START START START START START START START STARTChristion Jones 13/8 XXX XXX START START START START START XXX XXX START START START XXXCyrus Jones 13/13 START START START START START START START START START START START START STARTHootie Jones 6/- ... XXX XXX ... ... ... XXX ... ... XXX XXX XXX ...Tyren Jones 10/- ... XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXWalker Jones 1/- ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... XXX ... ...Ryan Kelly 11/11 START START START START START ... ... START START START START START STARTKorren Kirven 3/- ... XXX ... ... ... ... XXX ... ... ... ... XXX ...Arie Kouandjio 13/13 START START START START START START START START START START START START STARTDarren Lake 8/- ... ... XXX ... ... XXX XXX ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXDillon Lee 13/1 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXDee Liner 3/- ... XXX ... ... ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... ...Isaac Luatua 6/- ... XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... XXXCole Mazza 12/- XXX ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXAlec Morris 4/- ... ... XXX XXX ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... ...Michael Nysewander 7/- XXX XXX XXX XXX ... ... XXX ... ... ... XXX ... XXXTyler Owens 1/- ... ... XXX ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...Buddy Pell 1/- ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... XXX ... ...Nick Perry 13/12 START START START XXX START START START START START START START START STARTD.J. Pettway 13/1 START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXGunnar Raborn 2/- ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... XXX XXX ...Reggie Ragland 13/12 START START XXX START START START START START START START START START STARTJarran Reed 13/12 XXX START START START START START START START START START START START STARTA’Shawn Robinson 13/12 START XXX START START START START START START START START START START STARTCam Robinson 13/13 START START START START START START START START START START START START STARTJK Scott 12/- XXX ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXAustin Shepherd 13/13 START START START START START START START START START START START START STARTBlake Sims 13/13 START START START START START START START START START START START START STARTCam Sims 12/- XXX XXX XXX XXX ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXGeno Smith 13/5 XXX XXX START START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX START STARTMaurice Smith 13/1 XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXArDarius Stewart 12/2 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START START ... XXXBradley Sylve 13/1 START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXAlphonse Taylor 11/2 XXX START XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX ... ... XXX XXX XXXMK Taylor 1/- ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... XXX ... ...Altee Tenpenny 12/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX ... XXX XXX XXXDalvin Tomlinson 13/- XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXBrian Vogler 13/10 START START START START XXX START START START XXX START START XXX STARTJabriel Washington 12/1 XXX XXX START XXX ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXDeAndrew White 11/10 START ... ... START START START START START START START XXX START STARTJarrick Williams 10/5 START ... ... ... START XXX START START XXX XXX START XXX XXXTim Williams 12/- ... XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXT.J. Yeldon 12/10 START START START XXX START START START START START XXX ... START START

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RUSHING No-Yds/TD WVU FAU USM UF OM ARK TAMU UT LSU MSU WCU AUB MIZZOUT.J. Yeldon 184-932/10 23-126/2 7-43/0 9-56/0 18-59/0 20-123/0 16-45/0 13-114/2 14-52/1 15-68/0 16-72/1 DNP 19-127/2 14-47/2Derrick Henry 159-895/10 17-113/1 5-23/0 11-73/0 20-111/1 17-37/0 7-25/0 10-70/1 16-78/1 8-24/0 11-36/1 12-92/2 5-72/1 20-141/2Blake Sims 73-321/6 6-42/0 3-14/1 5-46/1 8-39/0 7-8/1 7-5/0 4-54/1 6-42/1 5-12/0 4-18/0 4--1/0 5-23/1 9-19/0Tyren Jones 36-224/2 DNP 4-33/0 7-57/1 2--1/0 DNP DNP 9-34/0 - - - 11-75/1 - 3-26/0Altee Tenpenny 26-136/0 - 2-3/0 5-39/0 - - - 8-30/0 - - DNP 11-64/0 - -Kenyan Drake 22-112/4 3-7/0 6-31/1 9-59/3 4-15/0 - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPJalston Fowler 12-69/0 - - - - - - - 2-24/0 1-2/0 - 5-30/0 3-11/0 1-2/0Amari Cooper 5-23/0 - 1-20/0 1-9/0 - - 1--6/0 - 1--9/0 - - - - 1-9/0Buddy Pell 2-15/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-15/0 DNP DNPJake Coker 7-13/0 - 4-23/0 2--6/0 - DNP DNP 1--4/0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP -Christion Jones 1--4/0 - - - - - - - - - - - 1--4/0 -DeAndrew White 2--4/0 - DNP DNP - - 1--3/0 - 1--1/0 - - - - -Team 4--9/0 - DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1--3/0 - 1--2/0 DNP 1--2/0 1--2/0

RECEIVING No-Yds/TD WVU FAU USM UF OM ARK TAMU UT LSU MSU WCU AUB MIZZOUAmari Cooper 115-1656/14 12-130/0 13-189/1 8-135/1 10-201/3 9-91/0 2-22/0 8-140/2 9-224/2 8-83/1 8-88/1 3-46/0 13-224/3 12-83/0DeAndrew White 37-439/4 6-73/0 DNP DNP 6-48/0 - 4-33/1 3-30/0 4-59/0 3-36/1 4-40/0 - 3-19/1 4-101/1Christion Jones 19-264/1 3-31/0 2-52/0 4-50/0 1-4/0 1-17/0 - - - 3-38/0 - 1-11/0 1-21/0 3-40/1O.J. Howard 15-246/0 - - - 2-22/0 3-81/0 1-47/0 - - 3-21/0 1-2/0 2-33/0 1-20/0 2-20/0T.J. Yeldon 15-180/1 1-1/0 1-18/0 - 1-37/0 2-7/0 2-35/1 3-45/0 1-3/0 1-5/0 2-16/0 DNP 1-13/0 -Chris Black 13-178/0 1-8/0 3-45/0 1-5/0 - 2-19/0 DNP - - DNP DNP 6-101/0 - -Kenyan Drake 5-159/2 - 2-53/1 1-9/0 1-87/1 1-10/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPArDarius Stewart 12-149/0 - 3-63/0 - - - - 1-8/0 - 1-2/0 2-25/0 5-51/0 DNP -Jalston Fowler 9-115/2 1-7/0 1-3/1 - 2-21/1 - 1-9/0 1-12/0 - - 1-35/0 - 1-15/0 1-13/0Derrick Henry 3-79/2 - - - 1-29/0 - - 1-41/1 - - - 1-9/1 - -Cam Sims 7-62/1 - - - - DNP 1-15/0 3-14/0 - - - 3-33/1 - -Robert Foster 6-44/0 - 1-3/0 1-1/0 DNP - DNP - DNP DNP DNP 4-40/0 - -Brandon Greene 1-24/0 DNP - - - DNP DNP - - 1-24/0 - - - -Michael Nysewander 2-21/1 - - 1-9/0 - DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP 1-12/1 DNP -Brian Vogler 4-18/1 - - 1-5/1 - 1-3/0 - - - - 1-5/0 - - 1-5/0Ty Flournoy-Smith 2-18/1 DNP 1-4/0 - - DNP DNP 1-14/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPMalcolm Faciane 2-2/0 DNP - - DNP DNP DNP - DNP - DNP 2-2/0 - -Tyren Jones 1--1/0 DNP - - - DNP DNP - - - - 1--1/0 - -

PASSINGBlake Sims Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effi cWest Virginia 33 24 1 72.7 250 0 38 0 0 130.3FAU 14 12 0 85.7 228 2 52 0 0 269.7Southern Miss 17 12 0 70.6 168 2 27 0 0 192.4Florida 33 23 1 69.7 445 4 87 1 8 216.9Ole Miss 31 19 1 61.3 228 0 53 1 4 116.6Arkansas 21 11 0 52.4 161 2 47 2 18 148.2Texas A&M 27 16 0 59.3 268 3 45 0 0 179.3Tennessee 24 14 0 58.3 286 2 80 1 6 185.9LSU 45 20 0 44.4 209 2 24 1 9 98.1Mississippi State 31 19 0 61.3 211 1 50 1 7 129.1Western Carolina 25 17 1 68.0 222 2 27 0 0 161.0Auburn 27 20 3 74.1 312 4 75 1 7 197.8Missouri 27 23 0 85.2 262 2 58 2 12 191.1TOTALS 355 230 7 64.8 3250 26 87 10 71 161.9

Jake Coker Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effi cFAU 24 15 0 62.5 202 1 43 1 5 146.9Southern Miss 7 5 0 71.4 46 0 22 1 11 126.6Florida 2 1 0 50.0 4 1 4 0 0 231.8Texas A&M 8 5 0 62.5 36 1 14 1 4 141.6Western Carolina 18 12 0 66.7 115 1 26 0 0 138.7TOTALS 59 38 0 64.4 403 4 43 3 20 144.2

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INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHSRushes 23 T.J. Yeldon vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014)Yards Rushing 141 Derrick Henry vs Missouri (Dec 06, 2014)TD Rushes 3 Kenyan Drake vs Southern Miss (Sep 13, 2014)Long Rush 49 Derrick Henry vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Pass attempts 45 Blake Sims at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Pass completions 24 Blake Sims vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014)Yards Passing 445 Blake Sims vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)TD Passes 4 Blake Sims vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) Blake Sims vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Long Pass 87 Blake Sims vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Receptions 13 Amari Cooper vs FAU (Sep 06, 2014) Amari Cooper vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Yards Receiving 224 Amari Cooper at Tennessee (Oct 25, 2014) Amari Cooper vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)TD Receptions 3 Amari Cooper vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) Amari Cooper vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Long Reception 87 Kenyan Drake vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Field Goals 4 Adam Griffith vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014)Long Field Goal 47 Adam Griffith vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014)Punts 9 JK Scott at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Punting Avg 55.5 JK Scott vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Long Punt 70 JK Scott vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Punts inside 20 7 JK Scott at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014)Long Punt Return 70 Cyrus Jones vs FAU (Sep 06, 2014)Long Kickoff Return 38 Christion Jones at Ole Miss (Oct 04, 2014)Tackles 15 Jarran Reed at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Sacks 2.0 Xzavier Dickson vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014) Xzavier Dickson at Ole Miss (Oct 04, 2014)Tackles For Loss 3.5 Xzavier Dickson at Ole Miss (Oct 04, 2014)Interceptions 1 J. Washington vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) Landon Collins vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) Landon Collins at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014) Reggie Ragland vs Texas A&M (Oct 18, 2014) Cyrus Jones at Tennessee (Oct 25, 2014) Eddie Jackson at LSU (Nov 08, 2014) Nick Perry vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014) Cyrus Jones vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014) Landon Collins vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014) Nick Perry vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)

TEAM GAME HIGHSRushes 52 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Yards Rushing 333 vs Southern Miss (Sep 13, 2014)Yards Per Rush 6.8 vs Southern Miss (Sep 13, 2014)TD Rushes 5 vs Southern Miss (Sep 13, 2014)Pass attempts 46 at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Pass completions 29 vs Western Carolina (Nov 22, 2014)Yards Passing 449 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Yards Per Pass 12.8 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)TD Passes 5 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Total Plays 88 vs Western Carolina (Nov 22, 2014)Total Offense 672 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Yards Per Play 8.9 vs FAU (Sep 06, 2014)Points 59 vs Texas A&M (Oct 18, 2014)Sacks By 6 vs Texas A&M (Oct 18, 2014)First Downs 36 vs Western Carolina (Nov 22, 2014)Penalties 11 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Penalty Yards 80 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Turnovers 4 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Interceptions By 3 vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014)Punts 9 at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Punting Avg 55.5 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Long Punt 70 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Punts inside 20 7 at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014)Long Punt Return 70 vs FAU (Sep 06, 2014)

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHSRushes 25 C. Artis-Payne, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Yards Rushing 83 J. Williams, at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014)TD Rushes 1 Driskel,J., vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) J. Williams, at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014) Corey Grant, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Long Rush 44 Lane, M., at Tennessee (Oct 25, 2014)Pass attempts 48 Dak Prescott, vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014)Pass completions 29 Trickett, Clint, vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014)Yards Passing 456 Nick Marshall, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)TD Passes 3 Bo Wallace, at Ole Miss (Oct 04, 2014) Nick Marshall, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Long Pass 68 Nick Marshall, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Receptions 9 White, Kevin, vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014) K. Benson, vs Western Carolina (Nov 22, 2014)Yards Receiving 206 Sammie Coates, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)TD Receptions 2 S. Robinson, vs Western Carolina (Nov 22, 2014) Sammie Coates, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Long Reception 68 Sammie Coates, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Field Goals 5 Daniel Carlson, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Long Field Goal 46 Gary Wunderlich, at Ole Miss (Oct 04, 2014)Punts 9 Drew Kaser, vs Texas A&M (Oct 18, 2014) Jamie Keehn, at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Punting Avg 52.7 Christy,K., vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Long Punt 66 Christy,K., vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Punts inside 20 4 O’Toole, Nick, vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014) Jamie Keehn, at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Long Punt Return 23 Fred Ross, vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014)Long Kickoff Return 100 Alford, Mario, vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014)Tackles 18 Joseph, Karl, vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014)Sacks 1.0 KIRK, Andrae, vs FAU (Sep 06, 2014) McCULLUM, D., vs Southern Miss (Sep 13, 2014) McCalister,A., vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) Bryon Bennett, at Ole Miss (Oct 04, 2014) Trey Flowers, at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014) Darius Philon, at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014) Daeshon Hall, vs Texas A&M (Oct 18, 2014) Maggitt, C., at Tennessee (Oct 25, 2014) Kwon Alexander, at LSU (Nov 08, 2014) Preston Smith, vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014) Anthony Swain, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014) Vincent, Lucas, vs Missouri (Dec 06, 2014)Tackles For Loss 3.0 Trey Flowers, at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014)Interceptions 1 Worley, Daryl, vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014) Morrison,A., vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) Senquez Golson, at Ole Miss (Oct 04, 2014) Trey Morgan, vs Western Carolina (Nov 22, 2014) Jonathan Jones, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014) J. Whitehead, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014) Johnathan Ford, vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHSRushes 56 at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Yards Rushing 183 at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Yards Per Rush 4.2 at Tennessee (Oct 25, 2014)TD Rushes 1 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014) vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Pass attempts 48 vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014)Pass completions 29 vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014)Yards Passing 456 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Yards Per Pass 10.6 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)TD Passes 3 at Ole Miss (Oct 04, 2014) vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Total Plays 90 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Total Offense 630 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Yards Per Play 7.0 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Points 44 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Sacks By 2 at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014) vs Missouri (Dec 06, 2014)First Downs 28 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Penalties 7 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Penalty Yards 68 vs Western Carolina (Nov 22, 2014)Turnovers 3 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014) at Arkansas (Oct 11, 2014) vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014)Interceptions By 3 vs Auburn (Nov 29, 2014)Punts 9 vs Texas A&M (Oct 18, 2014) at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Punting Avg 52.7 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Long Punt 66 vs Florida (Sep 20, 2014)Punts inside 20 4 vs West Virginia (Aug 30, 2014) at LSU (Nov 08, 2014)Long Punt Return 23 vs Mississippi State (Nov 15, 2014)

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Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A25 10:58 Kickoff W30 08:18 *FIELD GOAL 7-45 2:40UA 1st A05 06:08 Punt W00 14:11 *TOUCHDOWN 14-95 6:57UA 2nd A25 11:58 Kickoff A31 10:28 Punt 3-6 1:30UA 2nd A12 08:17 Punt W00 01:57 *TOUCHDOWN 13-88 6:20UA 2nd A26 01:31 Kickoff W24 15:00 *FIELD GOAL 7-50 1:31UA 3rd A24 14:53 Kickoff W36 11:53 Downs 6-40 3:00UA 3rd A30 09:34 Missed FG W00 07:44 *TOUCHDOWN 6-70 1:50UA 3rd A26 04:54 Kickoff W10 01:27 *FIELD GOAL 9-64 3:27UA 4th A25 13:29 Kickoff A25 13:15 Interception 1-0 0:14UA 4th A12 12:23 Punt W28 08:07 *FIELD GOAL 11-60 4:16UA 4th A13 06:49 Punt A33 02:24 Punt 7-20 4:25UA 4th W46 01:05 Downs W45 00:00 End of half 2-1 1:05UA 3rd T47 05:18 Punt T00 03:43 *TOUCHDOWN 4-47 1:35UA 4th A19 14:06 Punt A19 11:59 Punt 5-0 2:07UA 4th A19 11:31 Punt A21 09:45 Punt 3-2 1:46UA 4th A10 08:10 Punt T49 04:18 Punt 7-41 3:52UA 4th A39 00:50 Punt A39 00:00 End of half 2-0 0:50

FLORIDA ATLANTICDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A26 15:00 Kickoff F00 12:31 *TOUCHDOWN 7-74 2:29UA 1st A26 09:40 Punt F00 08:20 *TOUCHDOWN 3-74 1:20UA 1st A22 05:23 Punt F00 01:48 *TOUCHDOWN 8-78 3:35UA 1st F42 01:34 Fumble F05 12:31 *FIELD GOAL 9-37 4:03UA 2nd A13 10:15 Punt F00 06:23 *TOUCHDOWN 12-87 3:52UA 2nd A22 00:54 Punt F09 00:00 End of half 7-69 0:54UA 3rd A34 12:46 Punt F03 10:29 Fumble 6-63 2:17UA 3rd A29 06:31 Downs F00 02:19 *TOUCHDOWN 8-71 4:12UA 3rd A48 01:04 Punt F11 12:02 *FIELD GOAL 9-41 4:02UA 4th F10 09:39 Punt F04 07:53 End of half 3-6 1:46

SOUTHERN MISSDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A30 11:35 Kickoff S00 07:42 *TOUCHDOWN 7-70 3:53UA 1st A50 05:22 Punt S43 03:36 Punt 3-7 1:46UA 1st A20 01:39 Punt S00 09:32 *TOUCHDOWN 13-80 7:07UA 2nd S38 08:25 Punt S00 05:36 *TOUCHDOWN 6-38 2:49UA 2nd A29 00:00 Punt A29 02:50 Fumble 0-0 0:00UA 2nd A20 01:25 Kickoff A25 00:00 End of half 3-5 1:25UA 3rd A25 15:00 Kickoff S00 12:06 *TOUCHDOWN 8-75 2:54UA 3rd A32 08:15 Kickoff S00 05:12 *TOUCHDOWN 7-68 3:03UA 3rd A01 02:10 Punt S00 13:48 *TOUCHDOWN 8-99 3:22UA 4th A41 09:52 Kickoff S13 06:03 *FIELD GOAL 9-46 3:49UA 4th A31 04:50 Punt S00 00:16 *TOUCHDOWN 10-69 4:34

FLORIDADrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A13 13:59 Punt F00 13:47 *TOUCHDOWN 1-87 0:12UA 1st A24 12:18 Punt A31 12:09 Fumble 1-7 0:09UA 1st A22 11:26 Kickoff A49 09:24 Fumble 4-27 2:02UA 1st A20 09:24 Kickoff F28 05:46 Missed FG 9-52 3:38UA 1st A21 04:23 Punt F00 04:12 *TOUCHDOWN 1-79 0:11UA 1st A13 01:07 Interception F38 13:12 Fumble 8-49 2:55UA 2nd A12 11:58 Punt A21 10:18 Punt 3-9 1:40UA 2nd A44 09:42 Fumble F00 07:19 *TOUCHDOWN 6-56 2:23UA 2nd A17 05:34 Punt A43 01:44 Punt 8-26 3:50UA 3rd A25 15:00 Kickoff A39 13:20 Interception 4-14 1:40UA 3rd A34 12:42 Kickoff F00 05:27 *TOUCHDOWN 16-66 7:15UA 3rd A20 03:28 Punt F00 00:21 *TOUCHDOWN 8-80 3:07UA 4th A40 13:52 Interception F00 10:10 *TOUCHDOWN 8-60 3:42UA 4th A50 08:34 Downs F08 03:00 Downs 9-42 5:34UA 4th A20 00:58 Punt A19 00:00 End of half 2--1 0:58

OLE MISSDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A41 13:17 Kickoff O29 08:26 Missed FG 9-30 4:51UA 1st A20 03:47 Missed FG A43 02:07 Punt 4-23 1:40UA 1st A30 00:08 Punt A49 13:07 Punt 6-19 2:01UA 2nd A20 11:30 Punt A38 08:14 Punt 6-18 3:16UA 2nd A32 07:11 Punt O00 03:44 *TOUCHDOWN 12-68 3:27UA 2nd A20 01:44 Punt A18 00:51 Punt 3--2 0:53UA 2nd O13 00:42 Fumble O13 00:42 *TOUCHDOWN 0-0 0:00UA 3rd A25 15:00 Kickoff O34 08:35 Missed FG 14-41 6:25UA 3rd A14 07:20 Kickoff O27 03:54 *FIELD GOAL 7-59 3:26UA 4th A11 15:00 Punt O48 11:31 Punt 8-41 3:29UA 4th A01 08:00 Punt A05 06:24 Punt 3-4 1:36UA 4th A31 05:29 Kickoff A31 05:29 Fumble 0-0 0:00UA 4th A13 02:54 Kickoff O32 00:37 Interception 6-55 2:17

ARKANSASDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st V34 00:00 Punt V31 13:27 Fumble 0--3 0:00UA 1st V20 11:16 Fumble V27 10:30 Punt 3-7 0:46UA 1st V35 03:40 Downs V35 02:21 Punt 3-0 1:19UA 1st V39 00:00 Punt V39 00:14 Fumble 0-0 0:00UA 2nd V20 14:09 Punt H13 09:48 Missed FG 8-67 4:21UA 2nd H23 09:37 Fumble H00 08:40 *TOUCHDOWN 3-23 0:57UA 2nd V28 03:47 Kickoff H37 00:43 Punt 7-35 3:04UA 3rd V27 15:00 Kickoff V28 12:35 Punt 3-1 2:25UA 3rd V11 06:55 Punt V15 05:45 Punt 3-4 1:10UA 3rd V35 04:43 Kickoff V44 03:05 Punt 3-9 1:38UA 3rd V44 00:36 Punt H00 12:36 *TOUCHDOWN 8-56 3:00UA 4th V48 10:50 Punt H43 09:37 Downs 4-9 1:13UA 4th V48 07:21 Downs H46 05:45 Punt 3-6 1:36UA 4th V43 05:09 Punt V47 02:50 Punt 3-4 2:19UA 4th V49 01:59 Interception H42 00:00 End of half 3-9 1:59

TEXAS A&MDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A25 15:00 Kickoff T04 11:07 *FIELD GOAL 10-71 3:53#UA 1st A28 09:30 Punt T00 04:38 *TOUCHDOWN 11-72 4:52#UA 1st A16 03:19 Punt T00 13:36 *TOUCHDOWN 10-84 4:43#UA 2nd A36 11:51 Punt T00 11:06 *TOUCHDOWN 4-64 0:45UA 2nd A20 09:07 Punt T00 05:26 *TOUCHDOWN 11-80 3:41#UA 2nd T24 04:15 Punt T00 04:10 *TOUCHDOWN 1-24 0:05UA 2nd A40 02:13 Punt T00 00:22 *TOUCHDOWN 5-60 1:51UA 3rd A43 13:00 Punt T00 11:47 *TOUCHDOWN 3-57 1:13UA 3rd A32 09:02 Downs A41 06:47 Punt 3-9 2:15UA 3rd A25 05:14 Punt A28 04:13 Punt 3-3 1:01UA 3rd A18 00:34 Interception A40 10:24 Punt 8-22 5:10UA 4th A43 08:57 Punt T00 04:16 *TOUCHDOWN 9-57 4:41#UA 4th A23 02:44 Downs A28 00:23 Punt 3-5 2:21

TENNESSEEDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A20 12:52 Punt T00 12:39 *TOUCHDOWN 1-80 0:13UA 1st A21 11:04 Punt T00 08:55 *TOUCHDOWN 7-79 2:09UA 1st A10 07:12 Punt T00 03:12 *TOUCHDOWN 9-90 4:00UA 1st A10 01:30 Punt A24 00:07 Punt 5-14 1:23UA 2nd T34 12:48 Fumble T00 12:03 *TOUCHDOWN 3-34 0:45UA 2nd A28 06:58 Kickoff A29 03:53 Punt 6-1 3:05UA 3rd A23 14:56 Kickoff A43 12:38 Punt 4-20 2:18UA 3rd A24 05:46 Kickoff T00 00:13 *TOUCHDOWN 13-76 5:33UA 4th A40 14:42 Punt T45 12:30 Punt 4-15 2:12UA 4th A30 11:49 Interception A23 11:45 Fumble 1--7 0:04UA 4th A21 09:37 Kickoff T01 02:29 Fumble 11-78 7:08UA 4th T32 00:16 Downs T35 00:00 End of half 1--3 0:16

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LSUDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A24 15:00 Kickoff L48 12:32 Punt 7-28 2:28UA 1st A25 09:21 Punt A33 08:35 Punt 3-8 0:46UA 1st A11 06:50 Punt A13 06:10 Punt 3-2 0:40UA 1st A25 02:01 Kickoff A25 00:41 Punt 3-0 1:20UA 2nd A20 14:46 Punt L10 08:59 Missed FG 17-70 5:47UA 2nd A49 07:27 Punt L00 05:40 *TOUCHDOWN 7-51 1:47UA 2nd A12 02:26 Punt A12 01:21 Punt 3-0 1:05UA 2nd L29 01:03 Interception L22 00:09 *FIELD GOAL 4-7 0:54UA 3rd A35 09:12 Kickoff A44 07:58 Punt 3-9 1:14UA 3rd A20 00:18 Punt A26 14:04 Punt 3-6 1:14UA 4th A10 06:57 Punt A28 05:10 Punt 5-18 1:47UA 4th A24 03:38 Punt A26 02:40 Punt 3-2 0:58UA 4th A01 01:56 Punt A06 01:13 Fumble 2-5 0:43UA 4th A35 00:50 Kickoff L10 00:03 *FIELD GOAL 9-55 0:47UA OT L25 15:00 Possession L00 15:00 *TOUCHDOWN 6-25 0:00UA OT A25 00:00 Downs A25 00:00 0-0 0:00

MISSISSIPPI STATEDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A27 15:00 Kickoff A36 13:13 Punt 3-9 1:47UA 1st A22 10:16 Punt M38 08:02 Punt 5-40 2:14UA 1st A39 07:49 Kickoff M18 02:06 *FIELD GOAL 11-43 5:43UA 1st M47 00:35 Punt M45 14:44 Punt 3-2 0:51UA 2nd A22 12:07 Interception A29 10:43 Punt 3-7 1:24UA 2nd A39 09:36 Punt M00 07:45 *TOUCHDOWN 5-61 1:51UA 2nd A49 06:06 Punt M00 05:32 *TOUCHDOWN 2-51 0:34UA 2nd A33 00:00 Kickoff A33 00:00 End of half 0-0 0:00UA 3rd A31 12:06 Kickoff A39 10:58 Punt 3-8 1:08UA 3rd A44 10:03 Punt M20 06:12 Missed FG 8-36 3:51UA 3rd A20 01:44 Interception A15 01:10 Punt 3--5 0:34UA 4th A24 14:16 Kickoff M00 08:09 *TOUCHDOWN 15-76 6:07UA 4th A17 05:01 Interception A26 03:18 Punt 3-9 1:43UA 4th M39 00:15 Kickoff M41 00:00 1--2 0:00

WESTERN CAROLINADrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A48 11:57 Kickoff W00 07:51 *TOUCHDOWN 9-52 4:06UA 1st W34 06:25 Punt W03 04:08 *FIELD GOAL 6-31 2:17UA 1st W40 03:04 Punt W29 02:16 Interception 3-11 0:48UA 1st A37 00:46 Punt W00 12:31 *TOUCHDOWN 9-63 3:15UA 2nd A06 10:54 Punt A12 10:46 Fumble 1-6 0:08UA 2nd A31 10:41 Kickoff W00 06:44 *TOUCHDOWN 10-69 3:57UA 2nd A23 05:46 Punt W00 03:16 *TOUCHDOWN 7-77 2:30UA 2nd A43 01:54 Punt W00 00:48 *TOUCHDOWN 6-57 1:06UA 3rd A38 15:00 Kickoff W11 10:10 *FIELD GOAL 11-51 4:50UA 3rd A15 07:07 Downs W00 01:49 *TOUCHDOWN 9-85 5:18UA 4th A18 14:09 Punt W14 09:26 Missed FG 12-68 4:43UA 4th A41 05:03 Punt W12 00:00 End of half 8-47 5:03

AUBURNDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st B35 14:53 Fumble B00 12:47 *TOUCHDOWN 5-35 2:06UA 1st A20 08:08 Kickoff B00 06:17 *TOUCHDOWN 5-80 1:51UA 1st A25 02:57 Kickoff A30 01:12 Punt 3-5 1:45UA 2nd A21 11:01 Kickoff A21 10:41 Interception 1-0 0:20UA 2nd A25 10:16 Kickoff A44 08:14 Punt 5-19 2:02UA 2nd A42 04:42 Punt B00 01:23 *TOUCHDOWN 7-58 3:19UA 2nd A25 00:54 Kickoff A36 00:37 Interception 2-11 0:17UA 3rd A38 15:00 Kickoff A41 14:10 Interception 2-3 0:50UA 3rd A25 11:02 Kickoff B00 08:01 *TOUCHDOWN 8-75 3:01UA 3rd A25 03:30 Kickoff B00 03:20 *TOUCHDOWN 1-75 0:10UA 3rd B31 01:40 Interception B00 14:33 *TOUCHDOWN 5-31 2:07UA 4th A28 12:54 Punt B00 08:05 *TOUCHDOWN 10-72 4:49UA 4th A08 06:55 Downs B00 03:46 *TOUCHDOWN 6-92 3:09UA 4th B41 00:20 Kickoff B43 00:00 End of half 1--2 0:20

MISSOURIDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUA 1st A32 15:00 Kickoff M00 11:24 *TOUCHDOWN 10-68 3:36UA 1st A44 10:50 Punt A37 08:31 Punt 3--7 2:19UA 1st A30 06:44 Punt A42 03:49 Punt 5-12 2:55UA 1st A39 01:41 Punt M26 13:18 Missed FG 9-35 3:23UA 2nd A42 11:58 Punt M00 11:48 *TOUCHDOWN 1-58 0:10UA 2nd A25 08:30 Kickoff M00 02:47 *TOUCHDOWN 14-75 5:43UA 2nd A09 01:29 Punt A20 00:00 End of half 3-11 1:29UA 3rd A20 10:54 Kickoff A47 08:02 Punt 6-27 2:52UA 3rd A36 04:29 Kickoff M00 14:55 *TOUCHDOWN 10-64 4:34UA 4th A10 12:15 Punt M00 07:38 *TOUCHDOWN 8-90 4:37UA 4th A38 06:24 Fumble M00 03:38 *TOUCHDOWN 5-62 2:46UA 4th A28 02:05 Punt A47 00:00 End of half 3-19 2:05

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WEST VIRGINIADrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPWVU 1st W18 15:00 Kickoff A03 10:58 *FIELD GOAL 14-79 4:02WVU 1st W27 08:12 Kickoff A43 06:08 Punt 6-30 2:04WVU 2nd W25 14:11 Kickoff A00 11:58 *TOUCHDOWN 9-75 2:13WVU 2nd W06 10:28 Punt W38 08:17 Punt 7-32 2:11WVU 2nd A00 01:43 Kickoff A00 01:43 *TOUCHDOWN 0-0 0:00WVU 3rd W36 11:53 Downs A30 09:34 Missed FG 8-34 2:19WVU 3rd W09 07:36 Kickoff A25 04:59 *FIELD GOAL 9-66 2:37WVU 3rd W25 01:27 Kickoff A24 13:37 *FIELD GOAL 9-51 2:50WVU 4th W49 13:15 Interception A46 12:23 Punt 3-5 0:52WVU 4th W25 08:07 Kickoff W28 06:49 Punt 3-3 1:18WVU 4th W28 02:24 Punt W46 01:05 Downs 5-18 1:19

FLORIDA ATLANTICDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPFAU 1st F21 12:31 Kickoff A49 09:40 Punt 4-30 2:51FAU 1st F25 08:20 Kickoff F36 05:23 Punt 5-11 2:57FAU 1st F26 01:48 Kickoff F42 01:34 Fumble 1-16 0:14FAU 2nd F13 12:31 Kickoff F20 10:15 Punt 3-7 2:16FAU 2nd F20 06:23 Kickoff F45 00:54 Punt 11-25 5:29FAU 3rd F20 15:00 Kickoff F24 12:46 Punt 3-4 2:14FAU 3rd F03 10:29 Fumble A29 06:31 Downs 10-68 3:58FAU 3rd F25 02:19 Kickoff F17 01:04 Punt 3--8 1:15FAU 4th F22 12:02 Kickoff F20 09:39 Punt 3--2 2:23

SOUTHERN MISSDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUSM 1st S25 15:00 Kickoff A16 11:35 *FIELD GOAL 10-59 3:25USM 1st S19 07:42 Kickoff S13 05:22 Punt 3--6 2:20USM 1st S10 03:36 Punt S48 01:39 Punt 4-38 1:57USM 2nd S08 09:32 Kickoff S16 08:25 Punt 3-8 1:07USM 2nd S30 05:36 Kickoff S23 02:50 Punt 3--7 2:46USM 2nd A29 02:50 Fumble A26 01:25 *FIELD GOAL 4-3 1:25USM 3rd S21 12:06 Kickoff A20 08:15 *FIELD GOAL 8-59 3:51USM 3rd S25 05:12 Kickoff A43 02:10 Punt 9-32 3:02USM 4th S25 13:48 Kickoff A13 09:50 *FIELD GOAL 11-62 3:58USM 4th S25 06:03 Kickoff S29 04:50 Punt 3-4 1:13USM 4th S21 00:16 Kickoff S24 00:00 End of half 1-3 0:16

FLORIDADrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUF 1st F25 15:00 Kickoff F29 13:59 Punt 3-4 1:01UF 1st F23 13:47 Kickoff F35 12:18 Punt 5-12 1:29UF 1st A31 12:09 Fumble A00 11:26 *TOUCHDOWN 3-31 0:43UF 1st A49 09:24 Fumble A49 09:24 *TOUCHDOWN 0-0 0:00UF 1st F28 05:46 Missed FG F30 04:23 Punt 3-2 1:23UF 1st F36 04:12 Kickoff A39 01:07 Interception 7-25 3:05UF 2nd F38 13:12 Fumble A39 11:58 Punt 3-23 1:14UF 2nd F49 10:18 Punt A44 09:42 Fumble 2-7 0:36UF 2nd F14 07:19 Kickoff F29 05:34 Punt 5-15 1:45UF 2nd F20 01:44 Punt F28 00:00 End of half 3-8 1:44UF 3rd A16 13:20 Interception A00 12:42 *TOUCHDOWN 2-16 0:38UF 3rd F35 05:27 Kickoff F43 03:28 Punt 3-8 1:59UF 3rd F17 00:21 Kickoff F47 13:52 Interception 4-30 1:29UF 4th F20 10:10 Kickoff A49 08:34 Downs 7-31 1:36UF 4th F09 03:00 Downs F34 00:58 Punt 5-25 2:02

OLE MISSDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPOM 1st A39 15:00 Kickoff A29 13:17 *FIELD GOAL 5-10 1:43OM 1st O29 08:26 Missed FG A16 03:47 Missed FG 11-55 4:39OM 1st O20 02:07 Punt O20 00:08 Punt 3-0 1:59OM 2nd O18 13:07 Punt O33 11:30 Punt 4-15 1:37OM 2nd O13 08:14 Punt O31 07:11 Punt 4-18 1:03OM 2nd O43 03:44 Kickoff O45 01:44 Punt 3-2 2:00OM 2nd O18 00:51 Punt O13 00:42 Fumble 1--5 0:09OM 2nd O27 00:40 Kickoff O32 00:00 End of half 2-5 0:40OM 3rd O34 08:35 Missed FG A00 07:20 *TOUCHDOWN 4-66 1:15OM 3rd O20 03:54 Kickoff A48 00:00 Punt 9-32 3:54OM 4th O20 11:31 Punt O50 08:00 Punt 9-30 3:31OM 4th O44 06:24 Punt A00 05:29 *TOUCHDOWN 3-56 0:55OM 4th A31 05:29 Fumble A00 02:54 *TOUCHDOWN 5-31 2:35OM 4th O20 00:37 Interception O18 00:00 End of half 2--2 0:37

ARKANSASDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPAR 1st H25 15:00 Kickoff H31 13:27 Punt 3-6 1:33AR 1st V31 13:27 Fumble V00 11:16 Fumble 5-31 2:11AR 1st H15 10:30 Punt V35 03:40 Downs 13-50 6:50AR 1st H15 02:21 Punt H25 00:14 Punt 5-10 2:07AR 1st V39 00:14 Fumble V38 14:09 Punt 3-1 1:05AR 2nd H20 09:48 Missed FG H26 09:37 Fumble 1-6 0:11AR 2nd H19 08:40 Kickoff V00 03:47 *TOUCHDOWN 10-81 4:53AR 2nd H02 00:43 Punt H22 00:00 End of half 5-20 0:43AR 3rd H17 12:35 Punt V35 06:55 Punt 12-48 5:40AR 3rd H43 05:45 Punt V00 04:43 *TOUCHDOWN 3-57 1:02AR 3rd H15 03:05 Punt H10 00:36 Punt 3--5 2:29AR 4th H15 12:36 Kickoff H20 10:50 Punt 3-5 1:46AR 4th H43 09:37 Downs V48 07:21 Downs 4-9 2:16AR 4th H12 05:45 Punt H19 05:09 Punt 3-7 0:36AR 4th H14 02:50 Punt H28 01:59 Interception 6-14 0:51

TEXAS A&MDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPTAMU 1st T25 11:07 Kickoff T28 09:30 Punt 3-3 1:37TAMU 1st T25 04:38 Kickoff T30 03:19 Punt 3-5 1:19TAMU 2nd T23 13:36 Kickoff T39 11:51 Punt 5-16 1:45TAMU 2nd T25 11:06 Kickoff T46 09:07 Punt 4-21 1:59TAMU 2nd T22 05:26 Kickoff T15 04:15 Punt 3--7 1:11TAMU 2nd T22 04:10 Kickoff T31 02:13 Punt 3-9 1:57TAMU 2nd T31 00:22 Kickoff T35 00:00 End of half 2-4 0:22TAMU 3rd T17 15:00 Kickoff T16 13:00 Punt 3--1 2:00TAMU 3rd T17 11:47 Kickoff A31 09:02 Downs 9-52 2:45TAMU 3rd T24 06:47 Punt T31 05:14 Punt 3-7 1:33TAMU 3rd T29 04:13 Punt A17 00:34 Interception 9-54 3:39#TAMU 4th T04 10:24 Punt T09 08:57 Punt 3-5 1:27TAMU 4th A23 04:16 Kickoff A23 02:44 Downs 4-0 1:32TAMU 4th T24 00:23 Punt T28 00:00 End of half 1-4 0:23

TENNESSEEDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPUT 1st T33 15:00 Kickoff A46 12:52 Punt 6-21 2:08UT 1st T25 12:39 Kickoff T34 11:04 Punt 3-9 1:35UT 1st T25 08:55 Kickoff T42 07:12 Punt 4-17 1:43UT 1st T23 03:07 Kickoff A46 01:30 Punt 5-31 1:37UT 1st T12 00:07 Punt T35 12:48 Fumble 5-23 2:19UT 2nd T16 11:57 Kickoff A00 07:03 *TOUCHDOWN 10-84 4:54UT 2nd T31 03:53 Punt A10 15:00 *FIELD GOAL 11-59 3:53UT 3rd T16 12:38 Punt A00 05:52 *TOUCHDOWN 15-84 6:46UT 3rd T25 00:13 Kickoff T26 14:42 Punt 3-1 0:31UT 4th T16 12:30 Punt T27 11:49 Interception 3-11 0:41UT 4th A23 11:45 Fumble A06 09:42 *FIELD GOAL 6-17 2:03UT 4th T01 02:29 Fumble T32 00:16 Downs 10-31 2:13

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LSUDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPLS 1st L20 12:32 Punt L26 09:21 Punt 6-6 3:11LS 1st L25 08:35 Punt L49 06:50 Punt 5-24 1:45LS 1st A41 06:10 Punt A00 02:07 *TOUCHDOWN 7-41 4:03LS 1st L30 00:41 Punt L38 14:46 Punt 3-8 0:55LS 2nd L20 08:59 Missed FG L19 07:27 Punt 3--1 1:32LS 2nd L34 05:32 Kickoff A49 02:26 Punt 6-17 3:06LS 2nd L31 01:21 Punt L42 01:03 Interception 3-11 0:18LS 2nd L19 00:09 Kickoff L18 00:00 End of half 1--1 0:09LS 3rd L25 15:00 Kickoff A18 09:20 *FIELD GOAL 12-57 5:40LS 3rd L11 07:58 Punt A49 00:18 Punt 13-40 7:40LS 4th L08 14:04 Punt L48 06:57 Punt 11-40 7:07LS 4th L33 05:10 Punt L39 03:38 Punt 3-6 1:32LS 4th L35 02:40 Punt L42 01:56 Punt 3-7 0:44LS 4th A06 01:13 Fumble A22 00:50 *FIELD GOAL 4--16 0:23LS 4th L20 00:00 Kickoff L20 00:00 End of half 0-0 0:00LS OT A25 15:00 Possession A25 00:00 Downs 4-0 0:00

MISSISSIPPI STATEDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPMS 1st M16 13:13 Punt M43 10:16 Punt 8-27 2:57MS 1st M05 08:02 Punt M00 07:49 *SAFETY 2--5 0:13MS 1st M21 02:06 Kickoff M24 00:35 Punt 3-3 1:31MS 2nd M10 14:44 Punt A40 12:07 Interception 7-50 2:37MS 2nd M18 10:43 Punt M24 09:36 Punt 3-6 1:07MS 2nd M12 07:45 Kickoff M09 06:06 Punt 3--3 1:39MS 2nd M25 05:32 Kickoff A05 00:03 *FIELD GOAL 14-70 5:29MS 3rd M19 15:00 Kickoff A14 12:06 *FIELD GOAL 9-67 2:54MS 3rd M21 10:58 Punt M22 10:03 Punt 3-1 0:55MS 3rd M20 06:12 Missed FG A15 01:44 Interception 10-65 4:28MS 3rd A38 01:10 Punt A00 14:16 *TOUCHDOWN 5-38 1:54MS 4th M26 08:09 Kickoff A20 05:01 Interception 10-54 3:08MS 4th M28 03:18 Punt A00 00:15 *TOUCHDOWN 13-72 3:03

WESTERN CAROLINADrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPWCU 1st W25 15:00 Kickoff A00 11:57 *TOUCHDOWN 9-75 3:03WCU 1st W23 07:51 Kickoff W30 06:25 Punt 3-7 1:26WCU 1st W15 04:08 Kickoff W17 03:04 Punt 3-2 1:04WCU 1st W20 02:16 Interception W17 00:46 Punt 3--3 1:30WCU 2nd W25 12:31 Kickoff A36 10:54 Punt 5-39 1:37WCU 2nd A12 10:46 Fumble A00 10:41 *TOUCHDOWN 1-12 0:05WCU 2nd W25 06:44 Kickoff W25 05:46 Punt 3-0 0:58WCU 2nd W25 03:16 Kickoff W26 01:54 Punt 3-1 1:22WCU 2nd W20 00:48 Kickoff W26 00:00 End of half 2-6 0:48WCU 3rd W18 10:10 Kickoff A14 07:07 Downs 9-68 3:03WCU 3rd W35 01:49 Kickoff W31 14:09 Punt 5--4 2:40WCU 4th W20 09:26 Missed FG W32 05:03 Punt 6-12 4:23

AUBURNDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPAU 1st B44 15:00 Kickoff B35 14:53 Fumble 1--9 0:07AU 1st B25 12:47 Kickoff A03 08:08 *FIELD GOAL 12-72 4:39AU 1st B25 06:17 Kickoff A07 02:57 *FIELD GOAL 11-68 3:20AU 1st B20 01:12 Punt A07 11:01 *FIELD GOAL 14-73 5:11AU 2nd A32 10:41 Interception A00 10:16 *TOUCHDOWN 2-32 0:25AU 2nd B10 08:14 Punt B49 04:42 Punt 7-39 3:32AU 2nd B25 01:23 Kickoff A00 00:54 *TOUCHDOWN 2-75 0:29AU 2nd A41 00:37 Interception A03 15:00 *FIELD GOAL 3-38 0:37AU 3rd A39 14:10 Interception A00 11:02 *TOUCHDOWN 7-39 3:08AU 3rd B18 08:01 Kickoff A16 03:30 *FIELD GOAL 10-66 4:31AU 3rd B19 03:20 Kickoff B37 01:40 Interception 5-18 1:40AU 4th B26 14:33 Kickoff B23 12:54 Punt 3--3 1:39AU 4th B31 08:05 Kickoff A07 06:55 Downs 5-62 1:10AU 4th B35 03:46 Kickoff A00 00:20 *TOUCHDOWN 13-65 3:26

MISSOURIDrive Started Drive Ended Consumed

Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOPMU 1st M19 11:19 Kickoff M19 10:50 Punt 3-0 0:29MU 1st M11 08:31 Punt M20 06:44 Punt 3-9 1:47MU 1st M13 03:49 Punt M20 01:41 Punt 6-7 2:08MU 2nd M26 13:18 Missed FG M32 11:58 Punt 3-6 1:20MU 2nd M27 11:42 Kickoff A15 08:30 *FIELD GOAL 9-58 3:12MU 2nd M25 02:47 Kickoff M48 01:29 Punt 4-23 1:18MU 3rd M25 15:00 Kickoff A00 11:00 *TOUCHDOWN 10-75 4:00MU 3rd M20 08:02 Punt A15 04:37 *FIELD GOAL 9-65 3:25MU 4th M28 14:48 Kickoff M45 12:15 Punt 6-17 2:33MU 4th M28 07:38 Kickoff A38 06:24 Fumble 3-34 1:14MU 4th M17 03:33 Kickoff M26 02:05 Punt 3-9 1:28

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Date Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr OT Qtr

Aug. 30 vs. West Virginia W 33-23 9-15 60.0% 3-4 75.0% 4-5 80.0% 0-2 0.0% 2-4 50.0%

Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic W 41-0 6-12 50.0% 3-3 100.0% 2-4 50.0% 1-2 50.0% 0-3 0.0%

Sept. 13 Southern Miss W 52-12 7-11 63.6% 1-2 50.0% 3-4 75.0% 3-3 100.0% 0-2 0.0%

Sept. 20 Florida W 42-21 12-16 75.0% 2-3 66.7% 3-5 60.0% 6-6 100.0% 1-2 50.0%

Oct. 4 at Ole Miss L 17-23 6-16 37.5% 1-3 33.3% 2-6 33.3% 2-4 50.0% 1-3 33.3%

Oct. 11 at Arkansas W 14-13 4-15 26.7% 0-2 0.0% 2-4 50.0% 0-3 0.0% 2-6 33.3%

Oct. 18 Texas A&M W 59-0 9-15 60.0% 4-5 80.0% 3-4 75.0% 0-2 0.0% 2-4 50.0%

Oct. 25 at Tennessee W 34-20 11-15 73.3% 3-4 75.0% 2-3 66.7% 4-5 80.0% 2-3 66.7%

Nov. 8 at LSU W 20-13 8-20 40.0% 1-5 20.0% 4-8 50.0% 0-1 0.0% 2-5 40.0% 1-1 100.0%

Nov. 15 Mississippi State W 25-20 5-14 35.7% 1-4 25.0% 0-2 0.0% 1-4 25.0% 3-4 75.0%

Nov. 22 Western Carolina W 48-14 9-14 64.3% 2-3 66.7% 1-3 33.3% 3-4 75.0% 3-4 75.0%

Nov. 29 Auburn W 55-44 5-9 55.6% 1-2 50.0% 0-2 0.0% 1-2 50.0% 3-3 100.0%

Dec. 6 vs. Missouri W 42-13 9-13 69.2% 1-3 33.3% 4-5 80.0% 2-3 66.7% 2-2 100.0%

Alabama 100-185 54.1% 23-43 53.5% 30-55 54.5% 23-41 56.1% 23-45 51.1% 1-1 100.0%

Opponents 72-199 36.2% 15-51 29.4% 18-51 35.3% 26-50 52.0% 13-46 28.3% 0-1 0.0%

4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS


Aug. 30 vs. West Virginia W 33-23 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic W 41-0 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0%

Sept. 13 Southern Miss W 52-12 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Sept. 20 Florida W 42-21 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0%

Oct. 4 at Ole Miss L 17-23 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Oct. 11 at Arkansas W 14-13 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0%

Oct. 18 Texas A&M W 59-0 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Oct. 25 at Tennessee W 34-20 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Nov. 8 at LSU W 20-13 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Nov. 15 Mississippi State W 25-20 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Nov. 22 Western Carolina W 48-14 2-2 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 2-2 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Nov. 29 Auburn W 55-44 2-2 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0%

Dec. 6 vs. Missouri W 42-13 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0%

Alabama 8-11 72.7% 0-0 0.0% 6-6 100.0% 1-2 50.0% 1-3 33.3% 0-0 0.0%

Opponents 7-18 38.9% 1-2 50.0% 1-1 100.0% 2-5 40.0% 3-9 33.3% 0-1 0.0%

TIME OF POSSESSION


Aug. 30 vs. West Virginia W 33-23 37:47 8:48 10:22 8:29 10:08

Sept. 6 Florida Atlantic W 41-0 28:30 8:58 7:15 7:33 4:44

Sept. 13 Southern Miss W 52-12 34:40 7:18 9:42 8:07 9:33

Sept. 20 Florida W 42-21 39:16 7:19 9:41 12:02 10:14

Oct. 4 at Ole Miss L 17-23 33:21 6:39 9:29 9:51 7:22

Oct 11 at Arkansas W 14-13 25:47 2:05 8:22 5:49 9:31

Oct. 18 Texas A&M W 59-0 36:31 12:04 7:46 5:03 11:38

Oct. 25 at Tennessee W 34-20 29:26 7:45 3:55 8:01 9:45

Nov. 8 at LSU W 20-13 21:44 5:20 9:33 1:40 5:11 0:00

Nov. 15 Mississippi State W 25-20 27:50 10:19 4:08 5:33 7:50

Nov. 22 Western Carolina W 48-14 38:01 7:57 10:10 10:08 9:46

Nov. 29 Auburn W 55-44 26:06 5:42 5:58 5:41 8:45

Dec. 6 vs. Missouri W 42-13 36:43 10:31 9:04 7:35 9:33

Alabama Total 415:42 100:45 105:25 95:32 114:00 0:00

Avg. 31:58 7:45 8:06 7:20 8:46 0:00

Opponents Total 356:10 94:15 89:35 99:28 72:52 0:00

Avg. 27:23 7:15 6:53 7:39 5:36 0:00

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20-YARD PLUS PLAYS Yards Type Player(s) Opponent *87 Pass Kenyan Drake from Blake Sims Florida *80 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Tennessee *79 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Florida *75 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Auburn 70 PR Cyrus Jones FAU *58 Pass DeAndrew White from Blake Sims Missouri 53 Pass O.J. Howard from Blake Sims Ole Miss *52 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims FAU 50 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Mississippi State 49 Rush Derrick Henry Auburn 47 Pass O.J. Howard from Blake Sims Arkansas 47 PR Christion Jones Texas A&M 45 Rush Derrick Henry Missouri *45 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Texas A&M *43 Rush Blake Sims Texas A&M 43 Pass Amari Cooper from Jake Coker FAU *41 Pass Derrick Henry from Blake Sims Texas A&M *41 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Tennessee 41 Pass Christion Jones from Blake Sims FAU 40 Pass ArDarius Stewart from Jake Coker FAU *39 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Auburn *39 Pass Kenyan Drake from Blake Sims FAU 38 Pass DeAndrew White from Blake Sims West Virginia 38 KR Christion Jones Ole Miss 37 Pass T.J. Yeldon from Blake Sims Florida 37 KR Christion Jones Auburn 37 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Florida 37 KR Christion Jones Southern Miss 36 KR Christion Jones Missouri 35 Pass Jalston Fowler from Blake Sims Mississippi State 34 KR Christion Jones LSU 32 Pass DeAndrew White from Blake Sims Missouri 31 Rush T.J. Yeldon Texas A&M 30 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Tennessee 30 KR Christion Jones Southern Miss 30 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Ole Miss 30 KR Landon Collins Western Carolina 29 Pass Derrick Henry from Blake Sims Florida 29 PR Christion Jones Auburn 29 KR Christion Jones Missouri *29 Rush Kenyan Drake Southern Miss *28 Rush Derrick Henry Tennessee *28 Rush Blake Sims Tennessee 28 KR Christion Jones Florida 27 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Western Carolina 27 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Southern Miss 26 KR Christion Jones West Virginia 26 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Florida 26 Pass Chris Black from Jake Coker Western Carolina 26 Rush T.J. Yeldon West Virginia *26 Rush Derrick Henry Missouri 26 KR Christion Jones Mississippi State 26 KR Christion Jones FAU 26 KR Christion Jones Arkansas 26 Pass O.J. Howard from Blake Sims Western Carolina 25 Rush T.J. Yeldon Texas A&M 25 Pass Chris Black from Blake Sims Western Carolina 25 KR Christion Jones West Virginia 25 KR Christion Jones LSU *25 Rush Derrick Henry Auburn 25 Rush T.J. Yeldon Auburn 25 Pass Chris Black from Jake Coker Western Carolina 25 Rush Derrick Henry Florida 24 KR Christion Jones West Virginia 24 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Ole Miss 24 Rush Blake Sims Florida 24 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims West Virginia 24 KR Christion Jones West Virginia 24 KR Christion Jones LSU 24 KR Christion Jones Mississippi State 24 KR Christion Jones Southern Miss *24 Pass Amari Cooper from Blake Sims Texas A&M 24 Pass Brandon Greene from Blake Sims LSU 23 Rush Altee Tenpenny Western Carolina *23 Rush Derrick Henry Western Carolina

* touchdown scored on play

LONG PLAYS BY THE NUMBERSLong Plays By Yards No. TD100+ 0 090-99 0 080-89 2 270-79 3 260-69 0 050-59 4 240-49 11 430-39 17 220-29 77 10

Long Plays By Type No. TDRushing 24 7Passing 53 15Punt returns 4 0Kick returns 32 0Interceptions 1 0Fumble returns 0 0Other 0 0TOTAL 114 22

20-YARD PLUS BY PLAYERPlayer No. TD R P KR PR IR FRChristion Jones 36 0 0 5 28 3 0 0Amari Cooper 27 10 1 26 0 0 0 0Derrick Henry 10 5 8 2 0 0 0 0T.J. Yeldon 7 1 5 2 0 0 0 0Blake Sims 5 2 5 0 0 0 0 0O.J. Howard 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0DeAndrew White 4 1 0 4 0 0 0 0Cyrus Jones 4 0 0 0 3 1 0 0Kenyan Drake 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 0Chris Black 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0Tyren Jones 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0Jalston Fowler 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0Altee Tenpenny 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Nick Perry 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0Cam Sims 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Brandon Greene 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Landon Collins 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0ArDarius Stewart 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0TOTAL 114 22 24 53 32 4 1 0

LONGEST PLAYS OF THE YEARRushing49 Derrick Henry vs Auburn (11/29/2014)

Rushing Touchdown43 Blake Sims vs Texas A&M (10/18/2014)

Passing87 Kenyan Drake from Blake Sims vs Florida (9/20/2014)

Passing Touchdown87 Kenyan Drake from Blake Sims vs Florida (9/20/2014)

Punt Return70 Cyrus Jones vs FAU (9/6/2014)

Kick Return38 Christion Jones vs Ole Miss (10/4/2014)

Interception Return23 Nick Perry vs Auburn (11/29/2014)

Fumble Return13 Cyrus Jones vs Ole Miss (10/4/2014)

Punt70 JK Scott vs Auburn (11/29/2014)

Field Goal47 Adam Griffi th vs West Virginia (8/30/2014)

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RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GT.J. Yeldon 12 184 965 33 932 5.1 10 31 77.7 38 566 3375 100 3275 5.8 36 68 86.2Derrick Henry 13 159 928 33 895 5.6 10 49 68.8 25 194 1322 45 1277 6.6 13 80 51.1Blake Sims 13 73 430 109 321 4.4 6 43 24.7 36 140 827 151 676 4.8 8 45 18.8Tyren Jones 10 36 233 9 224 6.2 2 22 22.4 10 36 233 9 224 6.2 2 22 22.4Altee Tenpenny 12 26 139 3 136 5.2 0 23 11.3 25 48 228 10 218 4.5 1 23 8.7Kenyan Drake 5 22 118 6 112 5.1 4 29 22.4 29 156 1103 16 1087 7.0 17 50 37.5Jalston Fowler 13 12 69 0 69 5.8 0 20 5.3 52 113 755 17 738 6.5 5 69 14.2Amari Cooper 13 5 38 15 23 4.6 0 20 1.8 39 6 66 15 51 8.5 0 28 1.3Buddy Pell 1 2 15 0 15 7.5 0 8 15.0 1 2 15 0 15 7.5 0 8 15.0Jake Coker 7 7 33 20 13 1.9 0 15 1.9 7 7 33 20 13 1.9 0 15 1.9Christion Jones 13 1 0 4 -4 -4.0 0 0 -0.3 52 5 40 4 36 7.2 0 20 0.7DeAndrew White 11 2 0 4 -4 -2.0 0 0 -0.4 41 2 0 4 -4 -2.0 0 0 -0.1Team 7 4 0 9 -9 -2.2 0 0 -1.3Total 13 533 2968 245 2723 5.1 32 49 209.5Opponents 13 410 1488 336 1152 2.8 3 44 88.6

PASSING GP Effi c Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G GP Effi c Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GBlake Sims 13 161.92 230-355-7 64.8 3250 26 87 250.0 36 158.60 253-394-7 64.2 3494 28 87 97.1Jake Coker 7 144.16 38-59-0 64.4 403 4 43 57.6 7 144.16 38-59-0 64.4 403 4 43 57.6Team 7 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 13 159.00 268-415-7 64.6 3653 30 87 281.0Opponents 13 115.85 249-457-10 54.5 2909 17 68 223.8

RECEIVING GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GAmari Cooper 13 115 1656 14.4 14 80 127.4 39 219 3392 15.5 29 99 87.0DeAndrew White 11 37 439 11.9 4 58 39.9 41 91 1229 13.5 12 67 30.0Christion Jones 13 19 264 13.9 1 41 20.3 52 85 1030 12.1 7 41 19.8O.J. Howard 13 15 246 16.4 0 53 18.9 26 29 515 17.8 2 53 19.8T.J. Yeldon 12 15 180 12.0 1 37 15.0 38 46 494 10.7 2 37 13.0Chris Black 10 13 178 13.7 0 26 17.8 18 21 257 12.2 2 26 14.3ArDarius Stewart 12 12 149 12.4 0 40 12.4 12 12 149 12.4 0 40 12.4Jalston Fowler 13 9 115 12.8 2 35 8.8 52 17 136 8.0 7 35 2.6Cam Sims 12 7 62 8.9 1 22 5.2 12 7 62 8.9 1 22 5.2Robert Foster 8 6 44 7.3 0 14 5.5 8 6 44 7.3 0 14 5.5Kenyan Drake 5 5 159 31.8 2 87 31.8 29 17 294 17.3 3 87 10.1Brian Vogler 13 4 18 4.5 1 5 1.4 48 15 116 7.7 2 18 2.4Derrick Henry 13 3 79 26.3 2 41 6.1 25 4 140 35.0 3 61 5.6Michael Nysewander 7 2 21 10.5 1 12 3.0 10 2 21 10.5 1 12 2.1Ty Flournoy-Smith 4 2 18 9.0 1 14 4.5 4 2 18 9.0 1 14 4.5Malcolm Faciane 7 2 2 1.0 0 3 0.3 15 2 2 1.0 0 3 0.1Brandon Greene 10 1 24 24.0 0 24 2.4 23 1 24 24.0 0 24 1.0Tyren Jones 10 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.1 10 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.1Total 13 268 3653 13.6 30 87 281.0Opponents 13 249 2909 11.7 17 68 223.8

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GBlake Sims 13 428 321 3250 3571 274.7 36 534 676 3494 4170 115.8T.J. Yeldon 12 184 932 0 932 77.7 38 566 3275 0 3275 86.2Derrick Henry 13 159 895 0 895 68.8 25 194 1277 0 1277 51.1Jake Coker 7 66 13 403 416 59.4 7 66 13 403 416 59.4Tyren Jones 10 36 224 0 224 22.4 10 36 224 0 224 22.4Altee Tenpenny 12 26 136 0 136 11.3 25 48 218 0 218 8.7Kenyan Drake 5 22 112 0 112 22.4 29 156 1087 0 1087 37.5Jalston Fowler 13 12 69 0 69 5.3 52 113 738 0 738 14.2Amari Cooper 13 5 23 0 23 1.8 39 6 51 0 51 1.3Buddy Pell 1 2 15 0 15 15.0 1 2 15 0 15 15.0DeAndrew White 11 2 -4 0 -4 -0.4 41 2 -4 0 -4 -0.1Christion Jones 13 1 -4 0 -4 -0.3 52 5 36 0 36 0.7Team 7 5 -9 0 -9 -1.3Total 13 948 2723 3653 6376 490.5Opponents 13 867 1152 2909 4061 312.4

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PATs PATsSCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PointsAmari Cooper 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 84 29 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 174Adam Griffi th 0 12-19 48-49 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 84 0 13-22 53-54 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 92Derrick Henry 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 96T.J. Yeldon 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 66 38 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 230Blake Sims 6 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 1-2 0 0 36 8 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 1-2 0 0 48Kenyan Drake 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 20 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 120DeAndrew White 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 26 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 74Gunnar Raborn 0 2-3 9-10 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 15 0 2-3 9-10 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 15Jalston Fowler 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Tyren Jones 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72Cyrus Jones 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Cam Sims 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Michael Nysewander 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Ty Flournoy-Smith 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Christion Jones 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 66Brian Vogler 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Trey DePriest 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2JK Scott 0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 1Total 63 14-22 58-60 0-1 1 1-2 0 1 482Opponents 22 21-23 19-21 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 216


PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long No. Yds Avg TD LongChristion Jones 17 142 8.4 0 47 64 709 11.1 2 75Cyrus Jones 4 82 20.5 0 70 12 143 11.9 0 70Tyren Jones 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0Team 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 23 224 9.7 0 70Opponents 10 73 7.3 0 23

KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long No. Yds Avg TD LongChristion Jones 30 749 25.0 0 38 61 1625 26.6 2 99Cyrus Jones 4 77 19.2 0 20 14 327 23.4 0 41Landon Collins 3 55 18.3 0 30 3 55 18.3 0 30O.J. Howard 2 10 5.0 0 5 2 10 5.0 0 5Xzavier Dickson 2 7 3.5 0 7 4 30 7.5 0 14DeAndrew White 1 1 1.0 0 1 5 81 16.2 0 24Ryan Anderson 0 5 0.0 0 5 0 5 0.0 0 5Total 42 904 21.5 0 38Opponents 58 1268 21.9 1 100

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long No. Yds Avg TD LongLandon Collins 3 14 4.7 0 12 5 103 20.6 1 89Nick Perry 2 24 12.0 0 23 2 24 12.0 0 23Cyrus Jones 2 -5 -2.5 0 0 4 -4 -1.0 0 1Jabriel Washington 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0Reggie Ragland 1 1 1.0 0 1 1 1 1.0 0 1Eddie Jackson 1 18 18.0 0 18 2 18 9.0 0 18Total 10 52 5.2 0 23Opponents 7 47 6.7 0 20

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long No. Yds Avg TD LongCyrus Jones 1 17 17.0 1 17 1 17 17.0 1 17Ryan Anderson 1 3 3.0 0 3 1 3 3.0 0 3Eddie Jackson 1 16 16.0 0 16 2 51 25.5 0 35Total 3 36 12.0 1 17Opponents 2 76 38.0 1 49


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ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/GAmari Cooper 13 23 1656 0 0 0 1679 129.2 39 51 3392 0 0 0 3443 88.3Christion Jones 13 -4 264 142 749 0 1151 88.5 52 36 1030 709 1625 0 3400 65.4T.J. Yeldon 12 932 180 0 0 0 1112 92.7 38 3275 494 0 0 0 3769 99.2Derrick Henry 13 895 79 0 0 0 974 74.9 25 1277 140 0 0 0 1417 56.7DeAndrew White 11 -4 439 0 1 0 436 39.6 41 -4 1229 34 81 0 1340 32.7Blake Sims 13 321 0 0 0 0 321 24.7 36 676 18 0 0 0 694 19.3Kenyan Drake 5 112 159 0 0 0 271 54.2 29 1087 294 19 0 0 1400 48.3O.J. Howard 13 0 246 0 10 0 256 19.7 26 0 515 0 10 0 525 20.2Tyren Jones 10 224 -1 0 0 0 223 22.3 10 224 -1 0 0 0 223 22.3Jalston Fowler 13 69 115 0 0 0 184 14.2 52 738 136 0 0 0 874 16.8Chris Black 10 0 178 0 0 0 178 17.8 18 31 257 0 0 0 288 16.0Cyrus Jones 13 0 0 82 77 -5 154 11.8 35 2 51 143 327 -4 519 14.8ArDarius Stewart 12 0 149 0 0 0 149 12.4 12 0 149 0 0 0 149 12.4Altee Tenpenny 12 136 0 0 0 0 136 11.3 25 218 4 0 0 0 222 8.9Landon Collins 13 0 0 0 55 14 69 5.3 40 0 0 13 55 103 171 4.3Cam Sims 12 0 62 0 0 0 62 5.2 12 0 62 0 0 0 62 5.2Robert Foster 8 0 44 0 0 0 44 5.5 8 0 44 0 0 0 44 5.5Brandon Greene 10 0 24 0 0 0 24 2.4 23 0 24 0 0 0 24 1.0Nick Perry 13 0 0 0 0 24 24 1.8 42 0 0 0 0 24 24 0.6Michael Nysewander 7 0 21 0 0 0 21 3.0 10 0 21 0 0 0 21 2.1Brian Vogler 13 0 18 0 0 0 18 1.4 48 0 116 0 7 0 123 2.6Eddie Jackson 10 0 0 0 0 18 18 1.8 17 0 0 0 0 18 18 1.1Ty Flournoy-Smith 4 0 18 0 0 0 18 4.5 4 0 18 0 0 0 18 4.5Buddy Pell 1 15 0 0 0 0 15 15.0 1 15 0 0 0 0 15 15.0Jake Coker 7 13 0 0 0 0 13 1.9 7 13 0 0 0 0 13 1.9Xzavier Dickson 13 0 0 0 7 0 7 0.5 46 0 0 0 30 0 30 0.7Ryan Anderson 13 0 0 0 5 0 5 0.4 26 0 0 0 5 0 5 0.2Malcolm Faciane 7 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.3 15 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.1Reggie Ragland 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.1 37 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.0Team 7 -9 0 0 0 0 -9 -1.3Total 13 2723 3653 224 904 52 7556 581.2Opponents 13 1152 2909 73 1268 47 5449 419.2

FIELD GOALS Att Good Long Blkd Att Good Long Blkd Pct.Adam Griffi th 19 12 47 0 22 13 47 0 .545Gunnar Raborn 3 2 28 0 3 2 28 0 .667Total 22 14 47 0Opponents 23 21 46 0

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 BlkdJK Scott 48 2255 47.0 70 5 16 26 0 48 2255 47.0 70 5 16 26 0Total 48 2255 47.0 70 5 16 26 0Opponents 82 3511 42.8 66 9 20 22 0

KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB No. Yds Avg TB OBAdam Griffi th 64 3918 61.2 17 2 78 4803 61.6 21 2JK Scott 24 1501 62.5 8 1 24 1501 62.5 8 1Total 88 5419 61.6 25 3Opponents 55 3220 58.5 11 1




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DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL Sacks Int PBU FR FF Blk GP Solo Ast Total TFL Sacks Int PBU FR FF Blk

Landon Collins 13 51 40 91 3.5-7 . 3-14 6 1 1 . 39 105 66 171 6.5-13 . 5-103 12 2 2 1

Reggie Ragland 13 43 45 88 8.5-22 1.5-12 1-1 3 3 1 . 36 53 58 111 9.0-23 1.5-12 1-1 3 3 2 .

Trey DePriest 12 37 45 82 3.5-13 . . 3 . 1 . 51 107 120 227 16.5-62 2.0-15 1-0 5 2 3 .

Nick Perry 13 46 28 74 3.5-7 . 2-24 5 . . . 41 66 46 112 5.5-14 1.0-7 2-24 8 1 . .

Jarran Reed 13 19 33 52 6.5-14 1.0-1 . 5 . . . 12 17 31 48 4.5-7 1.0-1 . 5 . . .

Geno Smith 13 27 23 50 3.5-9 . . 1 . 1 . 37 34 30 64 5.0-13 . . 6 . 1 .

A’Shawn Robinson 13 14 33 47 6.5-11 . . 2 . 1 1 25 24 52 76 11.5-46 5.5-34 . 2 . 1 2

Cyrus Jones 13 34 10 44 2.0-10 . 2--5 9 1 2 . 34 51 17 68 3.5-20 1.0-10 4--4 14 1 2 .

Eddie Jackson 10 28 9 37 2.0-12 1.0-11 1-18 5 1 1 . 16 42 11 53 3.0-15 1.0-11 2-18 6 3 1 .

Xzavier Dickson 13 27 10 37 10.5-40 8.0-37 . 2 . . . 45 44 40 84 19.0-75 13.0-65 . 3 . 1 .

Jonathan Allen 13 14 17 31 9.5-35 4.5-26 . 1 . . 1 24 24 23 47 12.5-46 5.0-31 . 1 . 1 1

Ryan Anderson 13 10 14 24 7.0-36 3.0-28 . . 1 . . 25 12 16 28 8.5-40 4.5-32 . . 1 . .

Dillon Lee 13 10 14 24 . . . . . . . 33 18 22 40 . . 1-0 . 1 . .

D.J. Pettway 13 12 10 22 2.0-7 1.0-4 . 3 . . . 25 13 15 28 6.0-32 3.5-24 . 3 . . .

Dalvin Tomlinson 13 8 14 22 5.5-11 2.0-5 . . . . . 13 10 16 26 5.5-11 2.0-5 . . . . .

Reuben Foster 10 9 11 20 2.0-5 1.0-3 . . . . . 20 13 19 32 3.0-6 1.0-3 . . . . .

Jabriel Washington 12 10 6 16 . . 1-0 2 . . . 27 8 9 17 . . 1-0 2 . . .

Rashaan Evans 12 11 4 15 2.0-11 1.0-10 . . . . . 11 9 4 13 2.0-11 1.0-10 . . . . .

Brandon Ivory 13 1 12 13 0.5-0 . . . . . . 41 16 47 63 3.0-8 . . 1 1 . .

Jarrick Williams 10 6 6 12 0.5-0 . . 2 . . . 31 34 24 58 2.5-10 1.0-9 . 4 . . .

Maurice Smith 13 7 3 10 0.5-2 0.5-2 . 1 . . . 24 12 11 23 1.0-4 0.5-2 . 4 . . .

Denzel Devall 7 2 7 9 1.0-2 . . . . . . 34 23 34 57 9.0-52 5.0-35 . 1 1 2 .

Tony Brown 12 6 3 9 1.0-6 . . 1 . . . 11 6 3 9 1.0-6 . . 1 . . .

Bradley Sylve 13 7 1 8 . . . 2 . . . 32 19 5 24 . . . 6 . . .

Da'Shawn Hand 9 4 3 7 2.0-10 2.0-10 . . . . . 8 4 1 5 2.0-10 2.0-10 . . . . .

Tim Williams 12 2 3 5 1.5-24 1.5-24 . . . . . 18 4 4 8 2.5-33 1.5-24 . . . . .

Darren Lake 8 2 3 5 . . . . . . . 28 11 12 23 1.0-1 . . . . . .

Christion Jones 13 5 . 5 . . . . . . . 51 16 4 20 . . . . . 3 .

Kenyan Drake 5 3 . 3 . . . . . . . 29 6 2 8 . . . . . . 1

Shaun Hamilton 13 . 3 3 . . . . . . . 12 . 3 3 . . . . . . .

Cole Mazza 12 1 2 3 . . . . . . . 24 1 2 3 . . . . . . .

O.J. Howard 13 2 . 2 . . . . . . . 25 4 . 4 . . . . . . .

Hootie Jones 6 . 2 2 . . . . . . . 6 . 2 2 . . . . . . .

ArDarius Stewart 12 1 1 2 . . . . . . . 11 1 1 2 . . . . . . .

Altee Tenpenny 12 2 . 2 . . . . . . . 24 4 3 7 . . . . . . .

Cam Robinson 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 12 1 . 1 . . . . . . .

Arie Kouandjio 13 . 1 1 . . . . . . . 36 . 1 1 . . . . . . .

Ryan Kelly 11 . 1 1 . . . . . . . 29 . 1 1 . . . . . . .

Leon Brown 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 21 1 . 1 . . . . . . .

Parker Barrineau 9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 15 1 . 1 . . . . . . .

Robert Foster 8 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . .

Cam Sims 12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 11 1 . 1 . . . . . . .

Josh Dickerson 2 . 1 1 . . . . . . . 2 . 1 1 . . . . . . .

Jalston Fowler 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 51 4 . 4 . . . . . . .

Tyren Jones 10 . 1 1 . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . .

Dee Liner 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 4 2 1 3 . . . . . . .

Korren Kirven 3 . 1 1 . . . . . . . 8 2 3 5 . . . . . . .

Derrick Henry 13 1 . 1 . . . 1 . . . 24 3 1 4 . . . 1 . 1 .

Josh Frazier 6 1 . 1 1.0-12 1.0-12 . . . . . 5 1 . 1 1.0-12 1.0-12 . . . . .

Adam Griffi th 12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 19 2 . 2 . . . . . . .

Team 7 . . . . . . . 1 . .

Total 13 471 420 891 86-306 29-185 10-52 54 8 8 2

Opponents 13 550 436 986 58.0-210 13-91 7-47 31 12 10 1


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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 • GEORGIA DOME • ATLANTAATTENDANCE: 70,502 • TV: ABC/ESPN 2

ATLANTA — The Alabama football team compiled 538 total yards of offense, with the rushing attack accounting for 288 yards and three touchdowns to help propel the No. 2 ranked Crimson Tide to a 33-23 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers to kick off the 2014 season in the Georgia Dome Saturday.

Junior T.J. Yeldon led the Tide rushing attack, collecting two touchdowns and 126 yards on 23 carries. Sophomore Derrick Henry contributed a touchdown and a career-high 113 yards to help seal the victory for Alabama. In the passing game, Amari Cooper caught a career-high 12 passes for 130 yards. Cooper recorded his eighth 100-plus yard performance of his career while recording 100+ yards for the third straight game (previous, 178 yards at Auburn and 121 yards vs. Oklahoma). Cooper’s 12 catches put him one off the school record for catches in a game, set by DJ Hall against Tennessee in 2007.

1 2 3 4 ScoreWest Virginia 3 14 3 3 23Alabama 3 17 10 3 33

SCORING SUMMARY1st 10:58 WVU Josh Lambert 20 yd fi eld goal, 14-79 4:02 WVU 3 - UA 0 08:18 UA Adam Griffi th 47 yd fi eld goal, 7-45 2:40 WVU 3 - UA 32nd 14:11 UA T.J. Yeldon 15 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 14-95 6:57 WVU 3 - UA 10 11:58 WVU Kevin White 19 yd pass from Clint Trickett (Josh Lambert kick), 9-75 2:13 WVU 10 - UA 10 01:57 UA T.J. Yeldon 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 13-88 6:20 WVU 10 - UA 17 01:43 WVU Mario Alford 100 yd kickoff return (Josh Lambert kick) WVU 17 - UA 17 00:00 UA Adam Griffi th 41 yd fi eld goal, 7-50 1:31 WVU 17 - UA 203rd 07:44 UA Derrick Henry 19 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 6-70 1:50 WVU 17 - UA 27 04:59 WVU Josh Lambert 42 yd fi eld goal, 9-66 2:37 WVU 20 - UA 27 01:27 UA Adam Griffi th 27 yd fi eld goal, 9-64 3:27 WVU 20 - UA 304th 13:37 WVU Josh Lambert 41 yd fi eld goal, 9-51 2:50 WVU 23 - UA 30 08:07 UA Adam Griffi th 45 yd fi eld goal, 11-60 4:16 WVU 23 - UA 33

WVU UAFIRST DOWNS 22 30RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 24-28 49-288PASSING YDS (NET) 365 250Passes Att-Comp-Int 45-29-0 33-24-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 69-393 82-538Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1--1 1--1Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-152 4-99Interception Returns-Yards 1-4 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 4-43.8 2-50.5Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 6-55 7-49Possession Time 22:13 37:47Third-Down Conversions 5 of 14 9 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-3 4-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 3-25

RUSHING: West Virginia - Rushel Shell 10-38; Wendell Smallwood 5-9; Dreamius Smith 3-9; Dustin Garrison 1-2; Clint Trickett 4-minus 11; TEAM 1-minus 19. Alabama - T.J Yeldon 23-126; Derrick Henry 17-113; Blake Sims 6-42; Kenyan Drake 3-7.

PASSING: West Virginia - Clint Trickett 29-45-0-365. Alabama - Blake Sims 24-33-1-250.

RECEIVING: West Virginia - Kevin White 9-143; Wendell Smallwood 6-73; Jordan Thompson 5-62; Mario Alford 5-54; Rushel Shell 2-19; Elijah Wellman 1-10; Shelton Gibson 1-4. Alabama - Amari Cooper 12-130; DeAndrew White 6-73; Christion Jones 3-31; Chris Black 1-8; Jalston Fowler 1-7; T.J. Yeldon 1-1.

INTERCEPTIONS: West Virginia - Daryl Worley 1-4. Alabama - None.

FUMBLES: West Virginia - TEAM 1-0. Alabama - None.

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC (0-2) 02/2 ALABAMA (2-0) 41

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.ATTENDANCE: 100,306 • TV: SEC NETWORK

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 2 ranked Alabama football team beat Florida Atlantic, 41-0, in the Crimson Tide’s home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama goes to 2-0 on the season, while FAU drops to 0-2. The game ended with 7:53 left on the clock in the fourth quarter by mutual agreement between the school’s athletics directors due to inclement weather.

Senior Blake Sims and junior Jake Coker shared time at quarterback, with Sims getting the Tide’s scoring started thanks to a seven-yard plunge up the middle for a touchdown. Both quarterbacks threw for over 200 yards. Junior wide receiver Amari Cooper had a career day with a school-record-tying 13 receptions to go with career-best 189 receiving yards and a touchdown.

1 2 3 4 ScoreFlorida Atlantic 0 0 0 0 0Alabama 21 10 7 3 41

SCORING SUMMARY1st 12:31 UA Blake Sims 7 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 7-74 2:29 FAU 0 - UA 7 08:20 UA Amari Cooper 52 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 3-74 1:20 FAU 0 - UA 14 01:48 UA Kenyan Drake 39 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 8-78 3:35 FAU 0 - UA 212nd 12:31 UA Adam Griffi th 22 yd fi eld goal, 9-37 4:03 FAU 0 - UA 24 06:23 UA Jalston Fowler 3 yd pass from Jake Coker (Adam Griffi th kick), 12-87 3:52 FAU 0 - UA 313rd 02:19 UA Kenyan Drake 3 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 8-71 4:12 FAU 0 - UA 384th 12:02 UA Adam Griffi th 28 yd fi eld goal, 9-41 4:02 FAU 0 - UA 41

FAU UAFIRST DOWNS 9 27RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 24-57 32-190PASSING YDS (NET) 88 430Passes Att-Comp-Int 19-12-0 38-27-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 43-145 70-620Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-77Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-118 1-26Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 7-42.7 0-0.0Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 3-23 6-60Possession Time 23:37 28:30Third-Down Conversions 2 of 10 6 of 12Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-0 5-8Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-5 3-31

RUSHING: FAU - Jay Warren 9-56; Martese Jackson. 6-11; Lucky Whitehead 3-8; Tony Moore 2-4; Greg Hankerson 4-minus 22. Alabama - T.J. Yeldon 7-43; Tyren Jones 4-33; Kenyan Drake 6-31; Jake Coker 4-23; Derrick Henry 5-23; Amari Cooper 1-20; Blake Sims 3-14; Altee Tenpenny 2-3.

PASSING: FAU - Greg Hankerson 12-19-0-88. Alabama - Jake Coker 15-24-0-202; Blake Sims 12-14-0-228.

RECEIVING: FAU - Lucky Whitehead 6-42; Henry Bussey 2-3; Jenson Stoshak 1-16; Kamrin Solomon 1-16; William Dukes 1-8; Jay Warren 1-3. Alabama - Amari Cooper 13-189; ArDarius Stewart 3-63; Chris Black 3-45; Kenyan Drake 2-53; Christion Jones 2-52; T.J. Yeldon 1-18; Ty Flournoy-Smith 1-4; Jalston Fowler 1-3; Robert Foster 1-3.

INTERCEPTIONS: FAU - None. Alabama - None.

FUMBLES: FAU - Henry Bussey 1-0; Jay Warren 1-0; Kamrin Solomon 1-1. Alabama - Blake Sims 1-1.



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SOUTHERN MISS (1-2) 123/2 ALABAMA (3-0) 52

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.ATTENDANCE: 101,821 • TV: ESPN 2

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 3/2 ranked Alabama football team beat Southern Miss, 52-12, Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 101,821.

Junior wide receiver Amari Cooper once again led the way for the Crimson Tide, notching a school-record-tying fi fth consecutive game with over 100 yards receiving, tallying 135 yards on eight catches with one touchdown. On the ground, the Tide had fi ve players with more than 40 yards rushing, led by sophomore Derrick Henry, who rumbled for 73 yards on 11 carries. Defensively, junior Landon Collins led the way with a dozen tackles.

1 2 3 4 ScoreSouthern Miss 3 3 3 3 12Alabama 7 14 14 17 52

SCORING SUMMARY1st 11:35 USM ACOSTA, Corey 33 yd fi eld goal, 10-59 3:25 USM 3 - UA 0 07:42 UA Amari Cooper 22 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 7-70 3:53 USM 3 - UA 72nd 09:32 UA Blake Sims 4 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 13-80 7:07 USM 3 - UA 14 05:36 UA Kenyan Drake 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 6-38 2:49 USM 3 - UA 21 01:25 USM ACOSTA, Corey 43 yd fi eld goal, 4-3 1:25 USM 6 - UA 213rd 12:06 UA Kenyan Drake 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 8-75 2:54 USM 6 - UA 28 08:15 USM ACOSTA, Corey 37 yd fi eld goal, 8-59 3:51 USM 9 - UA 28 05:12 UA Brian Vogler 5 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 7-68 3:03 USM 9 - UA 354th 13:48 UA Kenyan Drake 29 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 8-99 3:22 USM 9 - UA 42 09:50 USM ACOSTA, Corey 30 yd fi eld goal, 11-62 3:58 USM 12 - UA 42 06:03 UA Adam Griffi th 30 yd fi eld goal, 9-46 3:49 USM 12 - UA 45 00:16 UA Tyren Jones 2 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 10-69 4:34 USM 12 - UA 52

USM UAFIRST DOWNS 13 31RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 18-56 49-333PASSING YDS (NET) 207 214Passes Att-Comp-Int 37-19-0 24-17-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 55-263 73-547Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-14Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-135 4-111Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 6-42.7 1-34.0Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1Penalties-Yards 6-50 3-25Possession Time 25:20 34:40Third-Down Conversions 3 of 13 7 of 11Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-3 7-7Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-11 1-8

RUSHING: Southern Miss - PARKS, Tez 3-25; SMITH, Ito 6-15; MULLENS, Nick 6-12; PAYNE, George 3-4. Alabama - Derrick Henry 11-73; Kenyan Drake 9-59; Tyren Jones 7-57; T.J. Yeldon 9-56; Blake Sims 5-46; Altee Tenpenny 5-39; Amari Cooper 1-9; Jake Coker 2-minus 6.

PASSING: Southern Miss - MULLENS, Nick 19-35-0-207; WEEKS, Cole 0-2-0-0. Alabama - Blake Sims 12-17-0-168; Jake Coker 5-7-0-46.

RECEIVING: Southern Miss-TRIPLETT, M. 5-46; SMITH, Ito 3-33; MARTIN, Casey 3-26; THOMPSON, D.J. 2-42; DAVIS, Daythan 2-30; COX, James 2-12; THOMAS, Michael 1-18; RICARD, M. 1-0. Alabama - Amari Cooper 8-135; Christion Jones 4-50; M. Nysewander 1-9; Kenyan Drake 1-9; Brian Vogler 1-5; Chris Black 1-5; Robert Foster 1-1.

INTERCEPTIONS: Southern Miss - None. Alabama - None.

FUMBLES: Southern Miss - None. Alabama - Tyren Jones 1-1.


RV/RV FLORIDA (2-1; 1-1 SEC) 213/2 ALABAMA (4-0; 1-0 SEC) 42

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 • BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.ATTENDANCE: 101,821 • TV: CBS

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Blake Sims threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns, including 10 passes for 201 yards and two scores to receiver Amari Cooper, to lead the No. 2/3 Crimson Tide (4-0 overall; 1-0 in the Southeastern Conference) to a 42-21 win over Florida (2-1; 1-1) Saturday afternoon at Bryant-Denny Stadium. In front of a sellout crowd of 101,821, Alabama overcame several miscues to rack up a methodical yet impressive victory in its Southeastern Conference opener.

Sims completed 23-of-33 passes on the afternoon and his 445 yards through the air ranks second on the Alabama single-game passing yards list behind Scott Hunter’s 484-yard performance against Auburn in 1969. Sims passed for 335 yards and three scores in the fi rst half, including an 87-yard touchdown pass on the Tide’s fi rst offensive play. The fi rst-half yardage ranks second in Alabama history for passing yards in a half behind Greg McElroy’s 339-yard outing against Auburn in 2010. Cooper continued his incredible start to the season with 10 catches for 201 yards and three touchdowns, including a 79-yard catch that erased an early 14-7 defi cit, on the way to his school-record sixth consecutive outing of 100 or more receiving yards. The Alabama offense eclipsed the 500-yard mark for the fi fth consecutive game, racking up 645 total yards (449 passing, 196 rushing) and surpassed 600 yards for the second time this season. Derrick Henry rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.

1 2 3 4 ScoreFlorida 14 0 7 0 21Alabama 14 7 14 7 42

SCORING SUMMARY1st 13:47 UA Kenyan Drake 87 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 1-87 0:12 UF 0 - UA 7 11:26 UF Showers,V. 28 yd pass from Driskel,J. (Velez,F. kick), 3-31 0:43 UF 7 - UA 7 09:24 UF Neal,K. 49 yd fumble recovery (Velez,F. kick) UF 14 - UA 7 04:12 UA Amari Cooper 79 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 1-79 0:11 UF 14 - UA 142nd 07:19 UA Jalston Fowler 2 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 6-56 2:23 UF 14 - UA 213rd 12:42 UF Driskel,J. 14 yd run (Velez,F. kick), 2-16 0:38 UF 21 - UA 21 05:27 UA Derrick Henry 3 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 16-66 7:15 UF 21 - UA 28 00:21 UA Amari Cooper 4 yd pass from Jake Coker (Adam Griffi th kick), 8-80 3:07 UF 21 - UA 354th 10:10 UA Amari Cooper 6 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 8-60 3:42 UF 21 - UA 42

UF UAFIRST DOWNS 11 28RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 27-107 52-223PASSING YDS (NET) 93 449Passes Att-Comp-Int 28-9-2 35-24-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 55-200 87-672Fumble Returns-Yards 2-76 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-17Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-85 3-70Interception Returns-Yards 1-20 2-12Punts (Number-Avg) 7-52.7 2-43.5Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-3Penalties-Yards 5-36 11-80Possession Time 20:44 39:16Third-Down Conversions 2 of 13 12 of 16Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 4-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-8 0-0

RUSHING: Florida - Driskel,J. 11-59; Jones,M. 12-37; Taylor,Kel. 4-11. Alabama - Derrick Henry 20-111; T.J. Yeldon 18-59; Blake Sims 8-39; Kenyan Drake 4-15; Tyren Jones 2-minus 1.

PASSING: Florida - Driskel,J. 9-28-2-93. Alabama - Blake Sims 23-33-1-445; Jake Coker 1-2-0-4.

RECEIVING: Florida - Burton,C. 3-33; Robinson,D. 2-14; Showers,V. 1-28; Dunbar,Q. 1-17; Brown,M. 1-4; Debose,A. 1-minus 3. Alabama - Amari Cooper 10-201; DeAndrew White 6-48; O.J. Howard 2-22; Jalston Fowler 2-21; Kenyan Drake 1-87; T.J. Yeldon 1-37; Derrick Henry 1-29; Christion Jones 1-4.

INTERCEPTIONS: Florida - Morrison,A. 1-20. Alabama - Landon Collins 1-12; J. Washington 1-0.

FUMBLES: Florida - Jones,M. 1-1; Fowler,D. 1-0. Alabama - DeAndrew White 1-1; Blake Sims 1-1; Kenyan Drake 1-1.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 • VAUGHT-HEMINGWAY STADIUM • OXFORD, MISS.ATTENDANCE: 61,826 • TV: CBS

OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss quarterback Bo Wallace threw three touchdown passes in the second half to lead the 11th-ranked Rebels (5-0 overall; 2-0 in the Southeastern Conference) to a 23-17 win over the No. 3/1 Alabama Crimson Tide before a sold-out crowd of 61,826 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford.

A mistake in special teams ended up being the difference in the tightly contested game between two of the nation’s best teams as a fumbled kickoff inside Alabama territory with 5:29 left set up the deciding score. Wallace passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns while completing 18-of-31 attempts without an interception. Alabama quarterback Blake Sims threw for 228 yards while completing 19-of-31 with one interception without throwing a touchdown pass. Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper was held under 100 yards for the fi rst time in seven games, but had game-high totals with nine catches for 91 yards. His totals moved him into third place in Alabama history for career receptions with 156.

1 2 3 4 ScoreAlabama 0 14 3 0 17Ole Miss 3 0 7 13 23

SCORING SUMMARY1st 13:17 OM Gary Wunderlich 46 yd fi eld goal, 5-10 1:43 UA 0 - OM 32nd 03:44 UA Blake Sims 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 12-68 3:27 UA 7 - OM 3 00:42 UA Cyrus Jones 13 yd fumble recovery (Adam Griffi th kick) UA 14 - OM 33rd 07:20 OM L. Treadwell 14 yd pass from Bo Wallace (Gary Wunderlich kick), 4-66 1:15 UA 14 - OM 10 03:54 UA Adam Griffi th 44 yd fi eld goal, 7-59 3:26 UA 17 - OM 104th 05:29 OM Vince Sanders 34 yd pass from Bo Wallace (Gary Wunderlich kick), 3-56 0:55 UA 17 - OM 17 02:54 OM Jaylen Walton 10 yd pass from Bo Wallace (Andrew Fletcher kick blockd), 5-31 2:35 UA 17 - OM 23

UA OMFIRST DOWNS 20 16RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 44-168 32-72PASSING YDS (NET) 228 251Passes Att-Comp-Int 31-19-1 31-18-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 75-396 63-323Fumble Returns-Yards 1-13 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-3 1-9Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-92 4-112Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-0Punts (Number-Avg) 6-51.8 6-46.3Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 8-52 3-25Possession Time 33:21 26:39Third-Down Conversions 6 of 16 6 of 14Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 2-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-5 1-48

RUSHING: Alabama - T.J. Yeldon 20-123; Derrick Henry 17-37; Blake Sims 7-8. Ole Miss - Jaylen Walton 11-39; Bo Wallace 11-32; Jordan Wilkins 2-6; I. Mathers 2-1; Jeremy Liggins 2-0; Q. Adeboyejo 1-minus 1; TEAM 2-minus 2; L. Treadwell 1-minus 3.

PASSING: Alabama - Blake Sims 19-31-1-228. Ole Miss - Bo Wallace 18-31-0-251.

RECEIVING: Alabama - Amari Cooper 9-91; O.J. Howard 3-81; Chris Black 2-19; T.J. Yeldon 2-7; Christion Jones 1-17; Kenyan Drake 1-10; Brian Vogler 1-3. Ole Miss - L. Treadwell 5-55; Evan Engram 3-71; Cody Core 3-38; Vince Sanders 2-41; I. Mathers 2-19; Markell Pack 1-18; Jaylen Walton 1-10; Mark Dodson 1-minus 1.

INTERCEPTIONS: Alabama - None. Ole Miss - Senquez Golson 1-0.

FUMBLES: Alabama - Christion Jones 1-1. Ole Miss - I. Mathers 1-1.

7/7 ALABAMA (5-1; 2-1 SEC) 14RV/RV ARKANSAS (3-3; 0-3 SEC) 13

SAT., OCTOBER 11 • DONALD W. REYNOLDS RAZORBACK STADIUM • FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.ATTENDANCE: 72,337 • TV: ESPN

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide took down the Arkansas Razorbacks, 14-13, in sloppy conditions at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Alabama’s second Southeastern Conference road game of the season. Alabama moves to 5-1 on the season (2-1 SEC) while Arkansas falls to 3-3 (0-3 SEC).

Nick Saban’s Alabama teams are now 78-5 when leading at the half. Senior Blake Sims threw for two scores in the game, the fourth time in his career he has thrown for multiple touchdown passes. The Tide defense created three turnovers (two fumble recoveries and one interception) and blocked an extra point to help limit the Razorback scoring.

1 2 3 4 ScoreAlabama 0 7 0 7 14Arkansas 0 6 7 0 13

SCORING SUMMARY2nd 08:40 UA T.J. Yeldon 22 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 3-23 0:57 UA 7 - AR 0 03:47 AR J. Williams 3 yd run (John Henson kick blockd), 10-81 4:53 UA 7 - AR 63rd 04:43 AR AJ Derby 54 yd pass from Brandon Allen (John Henson kick), 3-57 1:02 UA 7 - AR 134th 12:36 UA DeAndrew White 6 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 8-56 3:00 UA 14 - AR 13

UA ARKFIRST DOWNS 10 18RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 32-66 39-89PASSING YDS (NET) 161 246Passes Att-Comp-Int 21-11-0 40-21-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 53-227 79-335Fumble Returns-Yards 1-3 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 4-4 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-62 2-23Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 8-44.2 7-36.6Fumbles-Lost 4-2 3-2Penalties-Yards 4-30 4-28Possession Time 25:47 34:13Third-Down Conversions 4 of 15 9 of 19Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 1-2Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-19 2-18

RUSHING: Alabama - T.J. Yeldon 16-45; Derrick Henry 7-25; Blake Sims 7-5; DeAndrew White 1-minus 3; Amari Cooper 1-minus 6. Arkansas - J. Williams 20-83; Alex Collins 6-13; Brandon Allen 9-5; K. Marshall 2-minus 1; TEAM 2-minus 11.

PASSING: Alabama - Blake Sims 11-21-0-161. Arkansas - Brandon Allen 21-40-1-246.

RECEIVING: Alabama - DeAndrew White 4-33; T.J. Yeldon 2-35; Amari Cooper 2-22; O.J. Howard 1-47; Cam Sims 1-15; Jalston Fowler 1-9. Arkansas-AJ Derby 4-77; Keon Hatcher 3-58; Hunter Henry 3-38; Kody Walker 3-15; D. Wilson 2-29; J. Williams 2-9; Patrick Arinze 1-7; Jeremy Sprinkle 1-6; K. Marshall 1-4; Alex Collins 1-3.

INTERCEPTIONS: Alabama - Landon Collins 1-0. Arkansas - None.

FUMBLES: Alabama - Team 1-1; Christion Jones 1-1; Landon Collins 1-0; Cyrus Jones 1-0. Arkansas - Brandon Allen 1-0; Alex Collins 1-1; Kody Walker 1-1.




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21/21 TEXAS A&M (5-3; 2-3 SEC) 07/7 ALABAMA (6-1; 3-1 SEC) 59

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 • BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.ATTENDANCE: 101,821 • TV: CBS

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 7 ranked Alabama football team used a big fi rst half to shut out No. 21 Texas A&M, 59-0, in Bryant-Denny Stadium. It was the Crimson Tide’s largest margin of victory since downing Vanderbilt, 66-3, on Sept. 29, 1979, and the largest shutout win since beating Tulane, 62-0, on Oct. 12, 1991.

The Crimson Tide (6-1, 3-1 SEC) scored 45 points in the fi rst half against Texas A&M (5-3, 2-3 SEC), which is the most points scored by Alabama in the fi rst half since Sept. 8, 2010, against Duke. The 35 points scored in the second quarter are the most points ever scored by Alabama in a single quarter, topping the previous record of 34 set against Ole Miss on Oct. 7, 1989. The Tide’s points total was the most since scoring 62 at Duke in 2010. The game marked the fi rst time Texas A&M has been shutout since a 77-0 loss to Oklahoma in 2003.

1 2 3 4 ScoreTexas A&M 0 0 0 0 0Alabama 10 35 7 7 59

SCORING SUMMARY1st 11:07 UA Adam Griffi th 21 yd fi eld goal, 10-71 3:53 TAMU 0 - UA 3 04:38 UA T.J. Yeldon 9 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 11-72 4:52 TAMU 0 - UA 102nd 13:36 UA T.J. Yeldon 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 10-84 4:43 TAMU 0 - UA 17 11:06 UA Blake Sims 43 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 4-64 0:45 TAMU 0 - UA 24 05:26 UA Derrick Henry 8 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 11-80 3:41 TAMU 0 - UA 31 04:10 UA Amari Cooper 24 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 1-24 0:05 TAMU 0 - UA 38 00:22 UA Derrick Henry 41 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 5-60 1:51 TAMU 0 - UA 453rd 11:47 UA Amari Cooper 45 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 3-57 1:13 TAMU 0 - UA 524th 04:16 UA Flournoy-Smith 14 yd pass from Jake Coker (JK Scott kick), 9-57 4:41 TAMU 0 - UA 59

TAMU UAFIRST DOWNS 8 30RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 24-31 45-298PASSING YDS (NET) 141 304Passes Att-Comp-Int 31-19-1 35-21-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 55-172 80-602Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2-18 3-53Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-198 0-0Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-1Punts (Number-Avg) 9-45.0 4-50.0Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 2-6 0-0Possession Time 23:29 36:31Third-Down Conversions 2 of 13 9 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-1 5-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-4 6-27

RUSHING: Texas A&M - B. Williams 4-21; Trey Williams 3-12; Tra Carson 5-6; James White 1-4; Kyle Allen 1-minus 1; Kenny Hill 10-minus 11. Alabama - T.J. Yeldon 13-114; Derrick Henry 10-70; Blake Sims 4-54; Tyren Jones 9-34; Altee Tenpenny 8-30; Jake Coker 1-minus 4.

PASSING: Texas A&M - Kenny Hill 17-26-1-138; Kyle Allen 2-5-0-3. Alabama - Blake Sims 16-27-0-268; Jake Coker 5-8-0-36.

RECEIVING: Texas A&M - Speedy Noil 4-32; Malcome Kennedy 4-4; Josh Reynolds 3-42; B. Niederhofer 3-34; Edward Pope 2-22; Sabian Holmes 1-4; B. Williams 1-2; James White 1-1. Alabama - Amari Cooper 8-140; T.J. Yeldon 3-45; DeAndrew White 3-30; Cam Sims 3-14; Derrick Henry 1-41; Flournoy-Smith 1-14; Jalston Fowler 1-12; A. Stewart 1-8.

INTERCEPTIONS: Texas A&M - None. Alabama - Reggie Ragland 1-1.

FUMBLES: Texas A&M - Josh Reynolds 1-0. Alabama - None.

4/4 ALABAMA (7-1; 4-1 SEC) 34TENNESSEE (3-5; 0-4 SEC) 20

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 • NEYLAND STADIUM • KNOXVILLE, TENN.ATTENDANCE: 102,455 • TV: ESPN2

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The No. 4 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Tennessee Vols, 34-20 in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday night in front of 102,455 inside Neyland Stadium.

Wide receiver Amari Cooper had a career night, tallying a school-record 224 yards on nine catches. Through the fi rst six-plus minutes of the game, the junior had four catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns. The previous single-game mark - 221 yards by Julio Jones in 2010 - also came in Knoxville against the Vols.

1 2 3 4 ScoreAlabama 20 7 7 0 34Tennessee 0 10 7 3 20

SCORING SUMMARY21st 12:39 UA Amari Cooper 80 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick failed), 1-80 0:13 UA 6 - UT 0 08:55 UA Amari Cooper 41 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 7-79 2:09 UA 13 - UT 0 03:12 UA T.J. Yeldon 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 9-90 4:00 UA 20 - UT 02nd 12:03 UA Blake Sims 28 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 3-34 0:45 UA 27 - UT 0 07:03 UT Malone, J. 9 yd pass from Dobbs, J. (Medley, A. kick), 10-84 4:54 UA 27 - UT 7 00:00 UT Medley, A. 27 yd fi eld goal, 11-59 3:53 UA 27 - UT 103rd 05:52 UT Pearson, V. 10 yd pass from Dobbs, J. (Medley, A. kick), 15-84 6:46 UA 27 - UT 17 00:13 UA Derrick Henry 28 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 13-76 5:33 UA 34 - UT 174th 09:42 UT Medley, A. 24 yd fi eld goal, 6-17 2:03 UA 34 - UT 20

UA UTFIRST DOWNS 23 21RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 41-183 43-180PASSING YDS (NET) 286 203Passes Att-Comp-Int 24-14-0 36-21-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 65-469 79-383Fumble Returns-Yards 1-16 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1--4Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-73 3-63Interception Returns-Yards 1--5 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 4-42.8 5-41.8Fumbles-Lost 3-2 2-1Penalties-Yards 6-50 4-33Possession Time 29:26 30:34Third-Down Conversions 11 of 15 11 of 19Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 4-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-18 1-6

RUSHING: Alabama - Derrick Henry 16-78; T.J. Yeldon 14-52; Blake Sims 6-42; Jalston Fowler 2-24; DeAndrew White 1-minus 1; Team 1-minus 3; Amari Cooper 1-minus 9. Tennessee - Dobbs, J. 19-74; Hurd, J. 16-59; Lane, M. 3-48; Pearson, V. 3-7; Johnson, A.J. 1-0; Peterman, N. 1-minus 8.

PASSING: Alabama - Blake Sims 14-24-0-286. Tennessee - Dobbs, J. 19-32-1-193; Peterman, N. 2-4-0-10.

RECEIVING: Alabama - Amari Cooper 9-224; DeAndrew White 4-59; T.J. Yeldon 1-3. Tennessee - Hurd, J. 6-27; North, M. 4-56; Howard, A. 4-49; Pearson, V. 3-22; Ellis, A. 1-25; Wolf, E. 1-10; Malone, J. 1-9; Wharton, V. 1-5.

INTERCEPTIONS: Alabama - Cyrus Jones 1-minus 5. Tennessee - None.

FUMBLES: Alabama - Blake Sims 1-1; T.J. Yeldon 1-0; Jalston Fowler 1-1. Tennessee - Sutton, C. 1-0; Dobbs, J. 1-1.


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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • TIGER STADIUM • BATON ROUGE, LA.ATTENDANCE: 102,321 • TV: CBS

BATON ROUGE, La. — The No. 4/4 Alabama Crimson Tide improved to 8-1 (5-1 SEC) on the season, earning a 20-13 overtime victory against No. 14/15 LSU (7-3, 3-3 SEC) Saturday night inside Tiger Stadium in front of a capacity crowd of 102,321. Alabama has now won four straight and six of the last eight in the series with the Tigers.

On the evening, Amari Cooper cemented his name in Alabama history as the all-time leader for career receiving yards and single-season receiving yards. With his fi fth reception of the night, Cooper passed DJ Hall’s career total of 2,923 yards set from 2004-07. Cooper fi nished the game with 83 yards and now sits at 2,951 for his career. The junior wideout also claimed the all-time mark for yards in a single season with his fi rst reception of the game, a 9-yard catch in the fi rst quarter, to pass Julio Jones who tallied 1,133 yards on 78 catches during the 2010 season. Following tonight’s game, Cooper has amassed 1,215 yards on 79 catches with three games remaining in the regular season.

1 2 3 4 OT ScoreAlabama 0 10 0 3 7 20LSU 7 0 3 3 0 13

SCORING SUMMARY1st 02:07 LS Malachi Dupre 14 yd pass from A. Jennings (C. Delahoussaye kick), 7-41 4:03 UA 0 - LSU 72nd 05:40 UA Amari Cooper 23 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 7-51 1:47 UA 7 - LSU 7 00:09 UA Adam Griffi th 39 yd fi eld goal, 4-7 0:54 UA 10 - LSU 73rd 09:20 LS C. Delahoussaye 35 yd fi eld goal, 12-57 5:40 UA 10 - LSU 104th 00:50 LS C. Delahoussaye 39 yd fi eld goal, 4--16 0:23 UA 10 - LSU 13 00:03 UA Adam Griffi th 27 yd fi eld goal, 9-55 0:47 UA 13 - LSU 13OT 15:00 UA DeAndrew White 6 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 6-25 0:00 UA 20 - LSU 13

UA LSUFIRST DOWNS 15 17RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 29-106 56-183PASSING YDS (NET) 209 76Passes Att-Comp-Int 46-20-0 26-8-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 75-315 82-259Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-28Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-83 2-45Interception Returns-Yards 1-18 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 9-48.6 9-45.0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0Penalties-Yards 3-29 2-20Possession Time 21:44 38:16Third-Down Conversions 8 of 20 9 of 22Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-13 1-9

RUSHING: Alabama - T.J. Yeldon 15-68; Derrick Henry 8-24; Blake Sims 5-12; Jalston Fowler 1-2. LSU - L. Fournette 21-79; A. Jennings 13-40; Terrence Magee 12-29; Kenny Hilliard 3-15; Darrel Williams 5-14; Brandon Harris 1-7; TEAM 1-minus 1.

PASSING: Alabama - Blake Sims 20-45-0-209; Team 0-1-0-0. LSU - A. Jennings 8-26-1-76.

RECEIVING: Alabama-Amari Cooper 8-83; Christion Jones 3-38; DeAndrew White 3-36; O.J. Howard 3-21; Brandon Greene 1-24; T.J. Yeldon 1-5; A. Stewart 1-2. LSU - Travin Dural 3-25; Terrence Magee 1-17; Malachi Dupre 1-14; C. Neighbors 1-10; Darrel Williams 1-8; Travis Dickson 1-2.

INTERCEPTIONS: Alabama - Eddie Jackson 1-18. LSU - None.

FUMBLES: Alabama - T.J. Yeldon 1-1. LSU - T. White 1-0.

1/1/1 MISS. STATE (9-1; 5-1 SEC) 205/4/3 ALABAMA (9-1; 6-1 SEC) 25

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 • BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.ATTENDANCE: 101,821 • TV: CBS

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 4/3 ranked Alabama football team beat No. 1 Mississippi State, 25-13 in Bryant-Denny Stadium in front of a sellout crowd of 101,821.

Wide receiver Amari Cooper had eight catches for 88 yards and a touchdown in the winning effort, which took him past the 3,000 mark for career receiving yards, making him the fi rst Alabama receiver to break past that plateau. The Tide started its scoring in the opening quarter with its fi rst safety since getting a two-pointer in a win over Ole Miss in 2013. Running back T.J. Yeldon racked up 75 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Nick Perry and Reggie Ragland paced the Tide on defense with 12 and 10 tackles, respectively.

1 2 3 4 ScoreMississippi State 0 3 3 14 20Alabama 5 14 0 6 25

SCORING SUMMARY1st 07:49 UA Trey DePriest safety MSU 0 - UA 2 02:06 UA Adam Griffi th 36 yd fi eld goal, 11-43 5:43 MSU 0 - UA 52nd 07:45 UA Amari Cooper 4 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 5-61 1:51 MSU 0 - UA 12 05:32 UA Derrick Henry 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 2-51 0:34 MSU 0 - UA 19 00:03 MS Evan Sobiesk 23 yd fi eld goal, 14-70 5:29 MSU 3 - UA 193rd 12:06 MS Evan Sobiesk 32 yd fi eld goal, 9-67 2:54 MSU 6 - UA 194th 14:16 MS Fred Ross 4 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Evan Sobiesk kick), 5-38 1:54 MSU 13 - UA 19 08:09 UA T.J. Yeldon 7 yd run (Blake Sims pass failed), 15-76 6:07 MSU 13 - UA 25 00:15 MS Jameon Lewis 4 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Evan Sobiesk kick), 13-72 3:03 MSU 20 - UA 25

MSU UAFIRST DOWNS 26 17RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 40-138 32-124PASSING YDS (NET) 290 211Passes Att-Comp-Int 48-27-3 31-19-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 88-428 63-335Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2-23 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-69 6-98Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 3-3Punts (Number-Avg) 5-34.4 7-45.6Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 4-33 7-61Possession Time 31:55 27:50Third-Down Conversions 5 of 15 5 of 14Fourth-Down Conversions 3 of 3 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-6 4-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-7 1-4

RUSHING: Mississippi State - Dak Prescott 22-82; Josh Robinson 12-37; Jameon Lewis 3-18; B.Holloway 1-2; Ashton Shumpert 1-0; Fred Ross 1-minus 1. Alabama - T.J. Yeldon 16-72; Derrick Henry 11-36; Blake Sims 4-18; Team 1-minus 2.

PASSING: Mississippi State - Dak Prescott 27-48-3-290. Alabama - Blake Sims 19-31-0-211.

RECEIVING: Mississippi State - D.Wilson 8-91; Josh Robinson 6-69; Jameon Lewis 5-42; Malcolm Johnson 4-74; Fred Ross 2-4; Robert Johnson 1-9; B.Holloway 1-1. Alabama - Amari Cooper 8-88; DeAndrew White 4-40; A. Stewart 2-25; T.J. Yeldon 2-16; Jalston Fowler 1-35; Brian Vogler 1-5; O.J. Howard 1-2.

INTERCEPTIONS: Mississippi State - None. Alabama - Landon Collins 1-2; Nick Perry 1-1; Cyrus Jones 1-0.

FUMBLES: Mississippi State - None. Alabama - None.




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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • BRYANT-DENNTY STADIUM • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.ATTENDANCE: 101,325 • TV: SEC Network

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide beat Western Carolina 48-14 on Homecoming in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday afternoon in front of 101,325 fans.

Sophomore running back Derrick Henry led the way for the Tide with three touchdowns on the day, two rushing and one receiving, as well as 92 rushing yards on 12 carries. Overall, Alabama broke the school record for fi rst downs in a game with 36. The previous mark of 35 was set in 2007 against Western Carolina and was tied last season against Kentucky.

1 2 3 4 ScoreWestern Carolina 7 7 0 0 14Alabama 10 28 10 0 48

SCORING SUMMARY1st 11:57 WCU S. Robinson 2 yd pass from Troy Mitchell (Richard Sigmon kick), 9-75 3:03 WCU 7 - UA 0 07:51 UA Cam Sims 4 yd pass from Blake Sims (Gunnar Raborn kick), 9-52 4:06 WCU 7 - UA 7 04:08 UA Gunnar Raborn 20 yd fi eld goal, 6-31 2:17 WCU 7 - UA 102nd 12:31 UA Derrick Henry 10 yd run (Gunnar Raborn kick), 9-63 3:15 WCU 7 - UA 17 10:41 WCU S. Robinson 12 yd pass from Troy Mitchell (Richard Sigmon kick), 1-12 0:05 WCU 14 - UA 17 06:44 UA Tyren Jones 7 yd run (Gunnar Raborn kick), 10-69 3:57 WCU 14 - UA 24 03:16 UA Derrick Henry 23 yd run (Gunnar Raborn kick), 7-77 2:30 WCU 14 - UA 31 00:48 UA Derrick Henry 9 yd pass from Blake Sims (Gunnar Raborn kick), 6-57 1:06 WCU 14 - UA 383rd 10:10 UA Gunnar Raborn 28 yd fi eld goal, 11-51 4:50 WCU 14 - UA 41 01:49 UA M. Nysewander 12 yd pass from Jake Coker (Gunnar Raborn kick), 9-85 5:18 WCU 14 - UA 48

WCU UAFIRST DOWNS 12 36RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 13--8 45-275PASSING YDS (NET) 221 337Passes Att-Comp-Int 39-23-0 43-29-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 52-213 88-612Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 4-32Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-75 3-42Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 8-37.6 0-0.0Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1Penalties-Yards 5-68 5-50Possession Time 21:59 38:01Third-Down Conversions 3 of 12 9 of 14Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 2 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 7-9Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 2-29

RUSHING: Western Carolina - Darius Ramsey 4-10; Richard Sigmon 1-0; Detrez Newsome 2-minus 1; Troy Mitchell 6-minus 17. Alabama - Derrick Henry 12-92; Tyren Jones 11-75; Altee Tenpenny 11-64; Jalston Fowler 5-30; Buddy Pell 2-15; Blake Sims 4-minus 1.

PASSING: Western Carolina - Troy Mitchell 23-39-0-221. Alabama - Blake Sims 17-25-1-222; Jake Coker 12-18-0-115.

RECEIVING: Western Carolina - K. Benson 9-118; S. Robinson 5-45; Detrez Newsome 2-16; Tyler Sexton 2-15; Darius Ramsey 2-14; Shaun Warren 2-7; Willie Police 1-6. Alabama - Chris Black 6-101; A. Stewart 5-51; Robert Foster 4-40; Amari Cooper 3-46; Cam Sims 3-33; O.J. Howard 2-33; Malcolm Faciane 2-2; M. Nysewander 1-12; Christion Jones 1-11; Derrick Henry 1-9; Tyren Jones 1-minus 1.

INTERCEPTIONS: Western Carolina - Trey Morgan 1-0. Alabama - None.

FUMBLES: Western Carolina - None. Alabama - Derrick Henry 1-1.

15/15/16 AUBURN (8-4; 4-4 SEC) 441/2/1 ALABAMA (11-1; 7-1 SEC) 55

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • BRYANT-DENNTY STADIUM • TUSCALOOSA, ALA.ATTENDANCE: 101,821 • TV: ESPN

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 1 ranked Alabama football team came back strong to beat a tough Auburn squad Saturday night, 55-44, in front of a capacity crowd of 101,821 in Bryant-Denny Stadium in the Crimson Tide’s last regular-season contest. The 99 points and 1,169 combined offense were both Iron Bowl records.

Junior wide receiver Amari Cooper tied his own school record with 224 receiving yards on 13 catches to go with three touchdowns. On Senior Night, fi fth-year senior quarterback Blake Sims overcame three interceptions to go 20-of-27 for 312 yards, four passing touchdowns and a rushing score. Junior T.J. Yeldon shouldered the scoring responsibility early, running for two of the Tide’s fi rst three touchdowns and fi nished the game with 127 rushing yards on 19 carries. Seniors Trey DePriest and Nick Perry led the Tide defense with 14 and 13 tackles, respectively.

1 2 3 4 ScoreAuburn 6 20 10 8 44Alabama 14 7 13 21 55

SCORING SUMMARY1st 12:47 UA T.J. Yeldon 8 yd run (Gunnar Raborn kick), 5-35 2:06 AU 0 - UA 7 08:08 AU Daniel Carlson 20 yd fi eld goal, 12-72 4:39 AU 3 - UA 7 06:17 UA Amari Cooper 17 yd pass from Blake Sims (Gunnar Raborn kick), 5-80 1:51 AU 3 - UA 14 02:57 AU Daniel Carlson 24 yd fi eld goal, 11-68 3:20 AU 6 - UA 142nd 11:01 AU Daniel Carlson 24 yd fi eld goal, 14-73 5:11 AU 9 - UA 14 10:16 AU Sammie Coates 34 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 2-32 0:25 AU 16 - UA 14 01:23 UA T.J. Yeldon 1 yd run (Gunnar Raborn kick), 7-58 3:19 AU 16 - UA 21 00:54 AU Sammie Coates 68 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 2-75 0:29 AU 23 - UA 21 00:00 AU Daniel Carlson 20 yd fi eld goal, 3-38 0:37 AU 26 - UA 213rd 11:02 AU Quan Bray 5 yd pass from Nick Marshall (Daniel Carlson kick), 7-39 3:0 AU 33 - UA 21 08:01 UA Amari Cooper 39 yd pass from Blake Sims (Gunnar Raborn kick blocked), 8-75 3:01 AU 33 - UA 27 03:30 AU Daniel Carlson 33 yd fi eld goal, 10-66 4:31 AU 36 - UA 27 03:20 UA Amari Cooper 75 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 1-75 0:10 AU 36 - UA 344th 14:33 UA Blake Sims 11 yd run (DeAndrew White pass from Blake Sims), 5-31 2:07 AU 36 - UA 42 08:05 UA DeAndrew White 6 yd pass from Blake Sims (Blake Sims rush failed), 10-72 4:49 AU 36 - UA 48 03:46 UA Derrick Henry 25 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 6-92 3:09 AU 36 - UA 55 00:20 AU Corey Grant 5 yd run (Nick Marshall rush), 13-65 3:26 AU 44 - UA 55

AUB UAFIRST DOWNS 28 24RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 47-174 34-227PASSING YDS (NET) 456 312Passes Att-Comp-Int 43-27-1 27-20-3TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 90-630 61-539Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-24Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-104 4-63Interception Returns-Yards 3-23 1-23Punts (Number-Avg) 2-41.0 2-55.5Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0Penalties-Yards 7-55 3-30Possession Time 33:54 26:06Third-Down Conversions 9 of 19 5 of 9Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 2 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 7-8 5-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-7 2-6

RUSHING: Auburn - C. Artis-Payne 25-77; Nick Marshall 13-49; Corey Grant 4-34; Quan Bray 3-21; Marcus Davis 1-2; Roc Thomas 1-minus 9. Alabama-T.J. Yeldon 19-127; Derrick Henry 5-72; Blake Sims 5-23; Jalston Fowler 3-11; Team 1-minus 2; Christion Jones 1-minus 4.

PASSING: Auburn - Nick Marshall 27-43-1-456. Alabama - Blake Sims 20-27-3-312.

RECEIVING: Auburn - D. Williams 7-121; Sammie Coates 5-206; Quan Bray 4-74; Marcus Davis 4-21; Corey Grant 3-14; C. Artis-Payne 2-14; Ricardo Louis 2-6. Alabama - Amari Cooper 13-224; DeAndrew White 3-19; Christion Jones 1-21; O.J. Howard 1-20; Jalston Fowler 1-15; T.J. Yeldon 1-13.

INTERCEPTIONS: Auburn - Johnathan Ford 1-14; J. Whitehead 1-5; Jonathan Jones 1-4. Alabama - Nick Perry 1-23.

FUMBLES: Auburn - Roc Thomas 1-1; Marcus Davis 1-0. Alabama - None.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 • GEORGIA DOME • ATLANTA, GA.ATTENDANCE: 73,526 • TV: CBS

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 1 ranked Alabama football team won its 24th Southeastern Conference Championship with a decisive 42-13 win over the SEC Eastern Division Champion Missouri Tigers inside the Georgia Dome.

Running backs T.J. Yeldon and Derrick Henry rushed for two touchdowns apiece while quarterback Blake Sims threw a pair of scores, fi rst a 58-yard strike to DeAndrew White followed by six-yard toss to Christion Jones. Henry led all rushers with a career-best 141 yards on 20 carries. White led the Tide in receiving with 101 yards on four catches.

1 2 3 4 ScoreAlabama 7 14 0 21 42Missouri 0 3 10 0 13

SCORING SUMMARY1st 11:24 UA T.J. Yeldon 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 10-68 3:36 UA 7 - MU 02nd 11:48 UA DeAndrew White 58 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 1-58 0:10 UA 14 - MU 0 08:30 MU Baggett, Andrew 33 yd fi eld goal, 9-58 3:12 UA 14 - MU 3 02:47 UA T.J. Yeldon 2 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 14-75 5:43 UA 21 - MU 33rd 11:00 MU Sasser, Bud 1 yd pass from Mauk, Maty (Baggett, Andrew kick), 10-75 4:00 UA 21 - MU 10 04:37 MU Baggett, Andrew 33 yd fi eld goal, 9-65 3:25 UA 21 - MU 134th 14:55 UA Christion Jones 6 yd pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffi th kick), 10-64 4:34 UA 28 - MU 13 07:38 UA Derrick Henry 26 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 8-90 4:37 UA 35 - MU 13 03:38 UA Derrick Henry 1 yd run (Adam Griffi th kick), 5-62 2:46 UA 42 - MU 13

UA MUFIRST DOWNS 28 10RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 49-242 23-41PASSING YDS (NET) 262 272Passes Att-Comp-Int 27-23-0 34-16-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 76-504 57-313Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-1 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-85 4-89Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 3-43.3 7-43.4Fumbles-Lost 3-0 2-1Penalties-Yards 2-10 6-60Possession Time 36:43 23:17Third-Down Conversions 9 of 13 6 of 16Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 2-12

RUSHING: Alabama - Derrick Henry 20-141; T.J. Yeldon 14-47; Tyren Jones 3-26; Blake Sims 9-19; Amari Cooper 1-9; Jalston Fowler 1-2; Team 1-minus 2. Missouri - Hansbrough, Rus 13-21; Murphy, Marcus 7-20; Witter, Ish 1-1; Mauk, Maty 2-minus 1.

PASSING: Alabama - Blake Sims 23-27-0-262. Missouri - Mauk, Maty 16-34-0-272.

RECEIVING: Alabama - Amari Cooper 12-83; DeAndrew White 4-101; Christion Jones 3-40; O.J. Howard 2-20; Jalston Fowler 1-13; Brian Vogler 1-5. Missouri - Hunt, Jimmie 6-169; Sasser, Bud 5-31; White, Darius 3-56; Murphy, Marcus 1-11; Culkin, Sean 1-5.

INTERCEPTIONS: Alabama - None. Missouri - None.

FUMBLES: Alabama - Blake Sims 2-0; Team 1-0. Missouri - TEAM 1-0; White, Darius 1-1.

HowHowSweetSweetit is.it is.Here is a breakdown of the Tide’sbowl appearances.

1515 sugar sugar bowl

8 8 Orange Orange bowl

7 7 Cotton Cotton bowl

6 6 rose rose bowl

4 4 liberty liberty bowl

3 3 BCS BCS championshipchampionship Game Game bowl

3 3 Independence Independence bowl

3 3 sun sun bowl

2 2 Bluebonnet Bluebonnet bowl

2 2 Capital One/Citrus Capital One/Citrus bowl

2 2 gator gator bowl

2 2 Music city Music city bowl

1 1 Blockbuster Blockbuster bowl

1 1 Aloha Aloha bowl

1 1 hall of fame hall of fame bowl

1 1 fiesta fiesta bowl

1 1 outback outback bowl

1926 Rose Alabama 20, Washington 191927 Rose Alabama 7, Stanford 71931 Rose Alabama 24, Washington State 01935 Rose Alabama 29, Stanford 131938 Rose California 13, Alabama 01942 Cotton Alabama 29, Texas A&M 211943 Orange Alabama 37, Boston College 211945 Sugar Duke 29, Alabama 261946 Rose Alabama 34, Southern Cal 141948 Sugar Texas 27, Alabama 71953 Orange Alabama 61, Syracuse 61954 Cotton Rice 28, Alabama 61959 Liberty Penn State 7, Alabama 01960 Bluebonnet Alabama 3, Texas 31962 Sugar Alabama 10, Arkansas 31963 Orange Alabama 17, Oklahoma 01964 Sugar Alabama 12, Mississippi 71965 Orange Texas 21, Alabama 171966 Orange Alabama 39, Nebraska 281967 Sugar Alabama 34, Nebraska 71968 Cotton Texas A&M 20, Alabama 161968 Gator Missouri 35, Alabama 101969 Liberty Colorado 47, Alabama 331970 Bluebonnet Alabama 24, Oklahoma 241972 Orange Nebraska 38, Alabama 61973 Cotton Texas 17, Alabama 131973 Sugar Notre Dame 24, Alabama 231975 Orange Notre Dame 13, Alabama 111975 Sugar Alabama 13, Penn State 61976 Liberty Alabama 36, UCLA 61978 Sugar Alabama 35, Ohio State 6

1979 Sugar Alabama 14, Penn State 71980 Sugar Alabama 24, Arkansas 91981 Cotton Alabama 30, Baylor 21982 Cotton Texas 14, Alabama 121982 Liberty Alabama 21, Illinois 151983 Sun Alabama 28, SMU 71985 Aloha Alabama 24, Southern Cal 31986 Sun Alabama 28, Washington 61988 Hall of Fame Michigan 28, Alabama 241988 Sun Alabama 29, Army 281990 Sugar Miami 33, Alabama 251991 Fiesta Louisville 34, Alabama 71991 Blockbuster Alabama 30, Colorado 251993 Sugar Alabama 34, Miami 131993 Gator Alabama 24, North Carolina 101995 Citrus Alabama 24, Ohio State 171997 Outback Alabama 17, Michigan 141998 Music City Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 72000 Orange Michigan 35, Alabama 34 (OT)2001 Independence Alabama 14, Iowa State 132004 Music City Minnesota 20, Alabama 162005 Cotton *Alabama 13, Texas Tech 102006 Independence Oklahoma St. 34, Alabama 312007 Independence Alabama 30, Colorado 242009 Sugar Utah 31, Alabama 172010 Citi BCS Game Alabama 37, Texas 212011 Capital One Alabama 49, Michigan State 72012 Allstate BCS Game Alabama 21, LSU 02013 Discover BCS Game Alabama 42, Notre Dame 142014 Sugar Oklahoma 45, Alabama 31

*Win later vacated due to NCAA ruling

The Tide is making its 62nd bowl appearance, more than any team in the country.

The Alabama football team is making its NCAA-leading 62nd bowl appearance. The Crimson Tide has played in more bowl games (61) and earned more bowl wins (34) than any team in college football history. Alabama is making its 15th Sugar Bowl appearance and the Tide has more Sugar Bowl wins (eight) than any other program in the bowl’s storied history. The Tide has also made eight Orange Bowl appearances, seven Cotton Bowl appearances and played in six Rose Bowl games in its history. Alabama has been bowling for 11 consecutive seasons, something that has not happened since the Crimson Tide played in 10 straight bowl games from 1985-94. Alabama is making its fourth appearance in New Orleans under Nick Saban and playing in its third Sugar Bowl.

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Bowl BoundTOTAL APPEARANCES: 61WINS: *34 LOSSES: 23 TIES: 3Year Bowl Result1926 Rose Alabama 20, Washington 191927 Rose Alabama 7, Stanford 71931 Rose Alabama 24, Washington State 01935 Rose Alabama 29, Stanford 131938 Rose California 13, Alabama 01942 Cotton Alabama 29, Texas A&M 211943 Orange Alabama 37, Boston College 211945 Sugar Duke 29, Alabama 261946 Rose Alabama 34, Southern Cal 141948 Sugar Texas 27, Alabama 71953 Orange Alabama 61, Syracuse 61954 Cotton Rice 28, Alabama 61959 Liberty Penn State 7, Alabama 01960 Bluebonnet Alabama 3, Texas 31962 Sugar Alabama 10, Arkansas 31963 Orange Alabama 17, Oklahoma 01964 Sugar Alabama 12, Mississippi 71965 Orange Texas 21, Alabama 171966 Orange Alabama 39, Nebraska 281967 Sugar Alabama 34, Nebraska 71968 Cotton Texas A&M 20, Alabama 161968 Gator Missouri 35, Alabama 101969 Liberty Colorado 47, Alabama 331970 Bluebonnet Alabama 24, Oklahoma 241972 Orange Nebraska 38, Alabama 61973 Cotton Texas 17, Alabama 131973 Sugar Notre Dame 24, Alabama 231975 Orange Notre Dame 13, Alabama 111975 Sugar Alabama 13, Penn State 61976 Liberty Alabama 36, UCLA 61978 Sugar Alabama 35, Ohio State 61979 Sugar Alabama 14, Penn State 71980 Sugar Alabama 24, Arkansas 91981 Cotton Alabama 30, Baylor 21982 Cotton Texas 14, Alabama 121982 Liberty Alabama 21, Illinois 151983 Sun Alabama 28, SMU 71985 Aloha Alabama 24, Southern Cal 31986 Sun Alabama 28, Washington 61988 Hall of Fame Michigan 28, Alabama 241988 Sun Alabama 29, Army 281990 Sugar Miami 33, Alabama 251991 Fiesta Louisville 34, Alabama 71991 Blockbuster Alabama 30, Colorado 251993 Sugar Alabama 34, Miami 131993 Gator Alabama 24, North Carolina 101995 Citrus Alabama 24, Ohio State 171997 Outback Alabama 17, Michigan 141998 Music City Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 72000 Orange Michigan 35, Alabama 34 (OT)2001 Independence Alabama 14, Iowa State 132004 Music City Minnesota 20, Alabama 16*2005 Cotton Alabama 13, Texas Tech 102006 Independence Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 312007 Independence Alabama 30, Colorado 242009 Sugar Utah 31, Alabama 172010 BCS National Championship Alabama 37, Texas 212011 Capital One Alabama 49, Michigan State 72012 BCS National Championship Alabama 21, LSU 02013 BCS National Championship Alabama 42, Notre Dame 142014 Sugar Oklahoma 45, Alabama 31

*Vacated per NCAA ruling

BOWL GAME APPEARANCES (BY GAME):14 – Sugar 8 – Orange 7 – Cotton 6 – Rose 4 – Liberty 3 – BCS National Championship Game 3 – Independence 3 – Sun 2 – Bluebonnet

2 – Gator 2 – Music City 1 – Aloha 1 – Blockbuster 1 – Capital One 1 – Citrus 1 – Fiesta 1 – Hall of Fame 1 – Outback

ALABAMA ON ALL-TIME BOWL TEAMSRose BowlJohnny Mack Brown (HB), 1926Millard “Dixie” Howell (HB), 1935

Sugar BowlVaughn Mancha (C), 1945Tom Whitley (T), 1948Harry Gilmer (HB), 1945Ray Richeson (G), 1948

Orange BowlJoe Domnanovich (C), 1943Don Whitmire (T), 1943Lee Roy Jordan (LB), 1963Joe Namath (QB), 1965Ray Perkins (E), 1966Steve Sloan (QB), 1966John Hannah (G), 1972Leroy Cook (E), 1975Mike Washington (CB), 1975

Cotton BowlHolt Rast (E), 1942Don Whitmire (T), 1942Jimmy Nelson (HB), 1942Paul Bryant (Coach), 1968, ‘73, ‘81, ‘82

ALL-TIME BOWL OPPONENTSOpponent Bowl RecordArkansas 2-0Army 1-0Baylor 1-0Boston College 1-0California 0-1Colorado 2-1Duke 0-1Illinois 1-0Iowa State 1-0LSU 1-0Louisville 0-1Miami 1-1Michigan 1-2Michigan State 1-0Missouri 0-1Minnesota 0-1Mississippi 1-0Nebraska 2-1North Carolina 1-0Notre Dame 1-2Ohio State 2-0Oklahoma 1-1-1Oklahoma State 0-1Penn State 2-1Rice 0-1SMU 1-0USC 2-0Stanford 1-0-1Syracuse 1-0Texas 1-4-1Texas A&M 1-1*Texas Tech 1-0Utah 0-1UCLA 1-0Virginia Tech 0-1Washington 2-0Washington State 1-0

*later vacated per NCAA ruling

BOWL RECORD VS. CONFERENCESConference UA RecordACC 4-4 (.500)American Athletic 1-0 (1.000)Big Ten 9-5 (.643)Big 12 *4-6-2 (.454)Conference USA 0-1 (.000)Pac-10/12 9-3-1 (.731)SEC 5-2 (.714)Independents 2-2 (.500)

* Actual record is 5-6-2. 2006 Cotton Bowl win over Texas Tech was later vacated per NCAA ruling.



BOWL RECORDS

BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPVarious Sites

Record: Won 3, Lost 0

2010 Alabama 37, Texas 212012 Alabama 21, LSU 02013 Alabama 42, Notre Dame 14

Outstanding Player Award2010 Running Back Mark Intram (Offense) Defensive Tackle Marcell Dareus (Defense)2012 Quarterback AJ McCarron (Offense) Linebacker Courtney Upshaw (Defense)2013 Running Back Eddie Lacy (Offense) Linebacker C.J. Mosley (Defense)

THE ORANGE BOWLMiami, Florida


1943 Alabama 37, Boston College 211953 Alabama 61, Syracuse 61963 Alabama 17, Oklahoma 01965 Texas 21, Alabama 171966 Alabama 39, Nebraska 281972 Nebraska 38, Alabama 61975 Notre Dame 13, Alabama 112000 Michigan 35, Alabama 34 (OT)

Outstanding Player Award1963 Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan1965 Quarterback Joe Namath1966 Quarterback Steve Sloan1975 End Leroy Cook (Defense)

THE COTTON BOWLDallas, Texas

*Record: Won 2, Lost 4

1942 Alabama 29, Texas A&M 211954 Rice 28, Alabama 61968 Texas A&M 20, Alabama 161973 Texas 17, Alabama 131981 Alabama 30, Baylor 21982 Texas 14, Alabama 12*2006 Alabama 13, Texas Tech 10

*Vacated per NCAA ruling

Outstanding Player Award1942 End Holt Rast, Tackle Don Whitmire, and Halfback Jimmy Nelson1981 Halfback Major Ogilvie and Middle Guard Warren Lyles1982 Linebacker Robbie Jones2006 Quarterback Brodie Croyle (Offense) Linebacker DeMeco Ryans (Defense)

THE ROSE BOWLPasadena, California

Record: Won 4, Lost 1, Tied 1

1926 Alabama 20, Washington 191927 Alabama 7, Stanford 71931 Alabama 24, Washington State 01935 Alabama 29, Stanford 131938 California 13, Alabama 01946 Alabama 34, Southern Cal 14

Outstanding Player Award1926 Back Johnny Mack Brown1927 Tackle Fred Pickhard1931 Back John Campbell1935 Back Millard “Dixie” Howell1946 Back Harry Gilmer

THE SUGAR BOWLNew Orleans, LouisianaRecord: Won 8, Lost 6

1945 Duke 29, Alabama 261948 Texas 27, Alabama 71962 Alabama 10, Arkansas 31964 Alabama 12, Mississippi 71967 Alabama 34, Nebraska 71973 Notre Dame 24, Alabama 231975 Alabama 13, Penn State 61978 Alabama 35, Ohio State 61979 Alabama 14, Penn State 71980 Alabama 24, Arkansas 91990 Miami 33, Alabama 251993 Alabama 34, Miami 132009 Utah 31, Alabama 172014 Oklahoma 45, Alabama 31

Outstanding Player Award1962 Fullback Mike Fracchia1964 Field Goal Kicker Tim Davis1967 Quarterback Ken Stabler1975 Quarterback Richard Todd1978 Quarterback Jeff Rutledge1979 Linebacker Barry Krauss1980 Halfback Major Ogilvie1993 Tailback Derrick Lassic

THE GATOR BOWLJacksonville, Florida


1968 Missouri 35, Alabama 101993 Alabama 24, North Carolina 10

Outstanding Player Award1993 Quarterback Brian Burgdorf

THE BLOCKBUSTER BOWLFt. Lauderdale, FloridaRecord: Won 1, Lost 0

1991 Alabama 30, Colorado 25

Outstanding Player Award1991 Receiver/PR David Palmer

THE LIBERTY BOWLPhiladelphia & MemphisRecord: Won 2, Lost 2

1959 Penn State 7, Alabama 01969 Colorado 47, Alabama 331976 Alabama 36, UCLA 61982 Alabama 21, Illinois 15

Outstanding Player Award1976 Linebacker Barry Krauss1982 Defensive Back Jeremiah Castille

THE BLUEBONNET BOWLHouston, Texas

Record: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 2

1960 Alabama 3, Texas 31970 Alabama 24, Oklahoma 24

Outstanding Player Award1960 Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan (Defensive Player)1970 Linebacker Jeff Rouzie (Defensive Player)

THE SUN BOWLEl Paso, Texas


1983 Alabama 28, SMU 71986 Alabama 28, Washington 61988 Alabama 29, Army 28

Outstanding Player Award1983 Quarterback Walter Lewis1983 Center Wes Neighbors1986 Linebacker Cornelius Bennett1988 Quarterback David Smith (Player) Linebacker Derrick Thomas (Lineman)

THE ALOHA BOWLHonolulu, Hawai’i


1985 Alabama 24, Southern Cal 3

Outstanding Player Award1985 Linebacker Cornelius Bennett (Defense)1985 Halfback Gene Jelks (Offense)

THE CITRUS BOWL/CAPITAL ONE BOWLOrlando, Florida


1995 Alabama 24, Ohio State 172011 Alabama 49, Michigan State 7

Outstanding Player Award1995 Tailback Sherman Williams (Offense)2011 Linebacker Courtney Upshaw

THE HALL OF FAME BOWLTampa, Florida


1988 Michigan 28, Alabama 24

THE FIESTA BOWLTempe, Arizona


1991 Louisville 34, Alabama 7

THE MUSIC CITY BOWLNashville, Tennessee


1998 Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 72004 Minnesota 20, Alabama 16

THE OUTBACK BOWLTampa, Florida


1997 Alabama 17, Michigan 14

Outstanding Player Award1997 Linebacker Dwayne Rudd

THE INDEPENDENCE BOWLShreveport, LouisianaRecord: Won 2, Lost 1

2001 Alabama 14, Iowa State 132006 Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 312007 Alabama 30, Colorado 24

Co-Defensive Player Award2001 Strong Safety Waine Bacon

Outstanding Player Award2007 Quarterback John Parker Wilson

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FIRST DOWNS

Most Total First Downs29 ......vs. Army, 1988 Sun29 ......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange28 ......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship28 ......vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus28 ......vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame25 ......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar25 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange25 ......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

Fewest Total First Downs 1 ......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton 4 ......vs. Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet 6 ......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator 7 ......vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar 8 ......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty

Most First Downs Rushing17 ......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar17 ......vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty16 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange14 ......vs. North Carolina, 1993 Gator14 ......vs. Southern California, 1985 Aloha14 ......vs. Arkansas, 1980 Sugar14 ......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange

Fewest First Downs Rushing0 .......vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar0 .......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton1 .......vs. Minnesota, 2004 Music City2 .......vs. Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet3 .......vs. Miami, 1990 Sugar3 .......vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange3 .......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator

Most First Downs Passing23 ......vs. Army, 1988 Sun18 ......vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame14 ......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship14 ......vs. Texas, 1965 Orange13 ......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence13 ......vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus13 ......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

Fewest First Downs Passing1 .......vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar1 .......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar1 .......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty1 .......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton2 .......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator2 .......vs. Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet

Most First Downs By Penalty4 .......vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty4 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar3 .......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange3 .......vs. Texas A&M, 1968 Cotton3 .......vs. SMU, 1983 Sun

Fewest First Downs By Penalty0 .......21 times – most recent: vs. Oklahoma, 2014

Sugar (Others – vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty; vs.

Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet; vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar; vs. Oklahoma, 1963 Orange; vs. Texas, 1965 Orange; vs. Nebraska, 1967 Sugar; vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange; vs. Texas, 1973 Cotton; vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange; vs. Penn State, 1975 Sugar; vs. Texas, 1982 Cotton; vs. Illinois, 1982 Liberty; vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame; vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster; vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback; vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City; vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange; vs. Iowa State, 2001 Independence; vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence)

TOTAL OFFENSE

Most Total Yards586 ....vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange546 ....vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One529 ....vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship521 ....vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus518 ....vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange

Fewest Total Yards 23 ....vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator 75 ....vs. Texas A&M, 1968 Cotton 98 ....vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose103 ....vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar131 ....vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty

Most Yards Per Play10.6 ...vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose

36 plays, 383 yards 8.7 ...vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange

67 plays, 586 yards 8.1 ...vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

67 plays, 546 yards 7.9 ...vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar

65 plays, 516 yards 7.2 ...vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

73 plays, 529 yards

Fewest Yards Per Play0.4 .....vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator

56 plays, 23 yards2.27 ...vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton

33 plays, 75 yards2.28 ...vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar

45 plays, 103 yards2.6 .....vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose

38 plays, 98 yards2.8 .....vs. Louisville, 1991 Fiesta

68 plays 189 yards2.8 .....vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty

47 plays, 131 yards2.8 .....vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar

69 plays, 194 yards

RUSHING

Most Rush Attempts68 ......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar67 ......vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton64 ......vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster62 ......vs. SMU, 1983 Sun60 ......vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar60 ......vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar

Fewest Rush Attempts21 ......vs. Minnesota 2004, Music City26 ......vs. Texas, 1965 Orange28 ......vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar29 ......vs. Miami, 1990 Sugar29 ......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator

Most Yards Rushing293 ....vs. USC, 1946 Rose286 ....vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange284 ....vs. Arkansas, 1980 Sugar280 ....vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar268 ....vs. Illinois, 1982 Liberty268 ....vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty

Fewest Yards Rushing-45 .....vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator 21 .....vs. Minnesota, 2004 Music City 31 .....vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar 38 .....vs. Miami, 1990 Sugar 41 .....vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar

Most Yards Per Rush7.3 .....vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose

23 rushes, 167 yards6.4 .....vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange Bowl

45 rushes, 286 yards6.3 ....vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

44 rushes, 275 yards5.9 .....vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

45 rushes, 265 yards

5.9 .....vs. Boston College, 1943 Orange42 rushes, 246 yards

Fewest Yards Per Rush-1.5 ....vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator

29 plays, -45 yards 0.9 ....vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar

33 rushes, 31 yards 1.0 ....vs. Minnesota, 2004 Music City

21 rushes, 21 yards 1.3 ....vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar

29 rushes, 38 yards 1.5 ....vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City

32 rushes, 50 yards 1.5 ....vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar

28 rushes, 41 yards

Most Touchdowns Rushing6 .......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One4 .......vs. Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship4 .......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange3 .......vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange3 .......vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar3 .......vs. SMU, 1983 Sun3 .......vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton3 .......vs. Arkansas, 1980 Sugar3 .......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar3 .......vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty3 .......vs. Nebraska, 1967 Cotton3 .......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Sugar

Fewest Touchdowns Rushing0 .......vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar0 .......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence0 .......vs. Texas Tech, 2006 Cotton0 .......vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City0 .......vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster0 .......vs. Louisville, 1991 Fiesta0 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar0 .......vs. Texas, 1982 Cotton0 .......vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange0 .......vs. Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet0 .......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator0 .......vs. Texas, 1965 Orange0 .......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar0 .......vs. Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet0 .......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty0 .......vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar0 .......vs. California, 1938 Rose

PASSING

Most Pass Attempts52 ......vs. Army, 1988 Sun44 ......vs. Texas, 1965 Orange43 ......vs. Miami, 1990 Sugar40 ......vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame37 ......vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus

Fewest Pass Attempts 7 ......vs. Arkansas, 1980 Sugar 7 ......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton 8 ......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty 8 ......vs. Duke, 1945 Sugar10 ......vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar

Most Pass Completions32 ......vs. Army, 1988 Sun27 ......vs. Miami, 1990 Sugar23 ......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship23 ......vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame22 ......vs. Minnesota 2004 Music City22 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange

Fewest Pass Completions1 .......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton2 .......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty3 .......vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange3 .......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar4 .......vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar4 .......vs. Arkansas, 1980 Sugar4 .......vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar4 .......vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar4 .......vs. Southern California, 1946 Rose4 .......vs. California, 1937 Rose



BOWL RECORDS

Highest Completion Percentage(Minimum 10 Completions)83.3 ...vs. Penn State, 1975 Sugar (10 of 12)82.6 ...vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

(19 of 23)76.9 ...vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose (10 of 13)71.4 ...vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

(20 of 28)70.6 ...vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster (12 of 17)

Notable Performance:100.0 ..vs. Duke, 1945 Sugar (8 of 8)

Lowest Completion Percentage14.3 ...vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose (1 of 7)14.3 ...vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton (1 of 7)23.1 ...vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange (3 of 13)23.5 ...vs. Texas, 1948 Sugar (4 of 17)25.0 ...vs. Washington State, 1931 Rose (2 of 8)25.0 ...vs. California, 1938 Rose (3 of 12)25.0 ...vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty (2 of 8)

Most Passing Yards412 ....vs. Army, 1988 Sun387 ....vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar317 ....vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus300 ....vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange298 ....vs. Texas, 1966 Orange

Fewest Passing Yards 9 ......vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose16 ......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton18 ......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar20 ......vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar22 ......vs. California, 1938 Rose

Most Touchdown Passes4 .......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship3 .......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence3 .......vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster3 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar3 .......vs. Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet3 .......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange

Fewest Touchdown Passes0 .......20 times – most recent:

vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship

Most Interceptions Thrown3 .......vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City3 .......vs. Louisville, 1991 Fiesta3 .......vs. Texas A&M, 1968 Cotton3 .......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar2 .......vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar2 .......vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar2 .......vs. Illinois, 1982 Liberty2 .......vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar2 .......vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange2 .......vs. Texas, 1973 Cotton2 .......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator2 .......vs. Nebraska, 1967 Sugar2 .......vs. Texas, 1965 Orange2 .......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange2 .......vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar

Fewest Interceptions Thrown0 .......25 times – last: vs. Notre Dame,

2013 BCS National Championship

PUNTING

Most Punts16 ......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton13 ......vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose11 ......vs. Washington State, 1931 Rose10 ......vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar10 ......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator

Fewest Punts1 .......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar2 .......vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty2 .......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One3 .......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship3 .......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange

Most Punting Yards581 ....vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton419 ....vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator412 ....vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose412 ....vs. Washington, 1986 Sun402 ....vs. Washington State, 1931 Rose

Fewest Punting Yards 33 ....vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar 53 ....vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty 77 ....vs. USC, 1946 Rose 79 ....vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One 90 ....vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange

Best Punting Average49.2 ...vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship46.5 ...vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback45.7 ...vs. Washington, 1986 Sun45.5 ...vs. Army, 1988 Sun45.2 ...vs. Texas, 1982 Cotton

Worst Punting Average19.8 ...vs. USC, 1946 Rose23.0 ...vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar24.0 ...vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus26.5 ...vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty29.0 ...vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City

PUNT RETURNS

Most Punt Returns6 .......vs. Texas, 1965 Orange6 .......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange6 .......vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster5 .......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange5 .......vs. Texas A&M, 1968 Cotton5 .......vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange5 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar

Fewest Punt Returns0 .......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator0 .......vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty0 .......vs. Louisville, 1991 Fiesta0 .......vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback0 .......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence

Most Punt Return Yards168 ....vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange136 ....vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange108 ....vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange 86 ....vs. Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence 74 ....vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster

Fewest Punt Return Yards-3 ......vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City 0 ......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator 0 ......vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty 0 ......vs. Louisville, 1991 Fiesta 0 ......vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback 0 ......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence

KICKOFF RETURNS

Most Kickoff Returns8 .......vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty7 .......vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange6 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar6 .......vs. Louisville, 1991 Fiesta6 .......vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City6 .......vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar

Fewest Kickoff Returns0 .......vs. Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet0 .......vs. Oklahoma, 1963 Orange0 .......vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange0 .......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty1 .......vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar1 .......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar1 .......vs, UCLA, 1976 Liberty1 .......vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar1 .......vs. Arkansas, 1980 Sugar1 .......vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton1 .......vs. SMU, 1983 Sun1 .......vs. Washington, 1986 Sun

1 .......vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback1 .......vs. Iowa State, 2001 Independence1 .......vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar1 .......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One1 .......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship

Most Kickoff Return Yards149 ....vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar128 ....vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange127 ....vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty119 ....vs. Army, 1988 Sun113 ....vs. Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet

Fewest Kickoff Return Yards 0 ......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty 0 ......vs. Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet 0 ......vs. Oklahoma 1963 Orange 0 ......vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange 5 ......vs. Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence

FUMBLES

Most Fumbles10 ......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar 7 ......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty 6 ......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar 5 ......vs. Texas A&M, 1968 Cotton 5 ......vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange 5 ......vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange 5 ......vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton

Fewest Fumbles0 .......vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose0 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar0 .......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange0 .......vs. USC, 1985 Aloha0 .......vs. Washington, 1986 Sun0 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar0 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar0 .......vs. Iowa State, 2001 Independence0 .......vs. Texas Tech, 2006 Cotton0 .......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship0 .......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

Most Fumbles Lost4 .......vs. Rice, 1954 Cotton4 .......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty3 .......vs. California, 1938 Rose3 .......vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar3 .......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar3 .......vs. Illinois, 1982 Liberty3 .......vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus3 .......vs.Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar

Fewest Fumbles Lost0 .......vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose0 .......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange0 .......vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty0 .......vs. USC, 1985 Aloha0 .......vs. Washington, 1986 Sun0 .......vs. Army, 1988 Sun0 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar0 .......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar0 .......vs. North Carolina, 1993 Gator0 .......vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange0 .......vs. Iowa State, 2001 Independence0 .......vs. Texas Tech, 2006 Cotton0 .......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One0 .......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship0 .......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

PENALTIES

Most Penalties18 ......vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange11 ......vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar10 ......vs. USC, 1985 Aloha10 ......vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City 8 ......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton 8 ......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange 8 ......vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback 8 ......vs. Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence 8 ......vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback

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Fewest Penalties0 .......vs. Washington, 1926 Rose0 .......vs. Penn State, 1975 Sugar1 .......vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose1 .......vs. California, 1938 Rose1 .......vs. Duke, 1945 Sugar1 .......vs. Oklahoma, 1963 Orange1 .......vs. Nebraska, 1967 Sugar1 .......vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator1 .......vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange1 .......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar1 .......vs. Texas, 1982 Cotton1 .......vs. Washington, 1986 Sun1 .......vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange1 .......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar1 .......vs. Texas, 1982 Cotton1 .......vs. Washington, 1986 Sun1 .......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship

Most Penalty Yards132 ....vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange 94 ....vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City 93 ....vs. USC, 1985 Aloha 89 ....vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton 81 ....vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton

Fewest Penalty Yards 0 ......Penn State, 1975 Sugar 5 ......vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose 5 ......vs. California, 1938 Rose 5 ......vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange 5 ......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar 5 ......vs. Texas, 1982 Cotton 5 ......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship

SCORING

Most Points61 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange49 ......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One42 ......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship39 ......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange37 ......vs. Boston College, 1943 Orange37 ......vs. Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

Fewest Points 0 ......vs. California, 1938 Rose 0 ......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty 3 ......vs. Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet 6 ......vs. Rice, 1954 Cotton 6 ......vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange

Most Points - Any Quarter24 ......vs. Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

(2nd)22 ......vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose Bowl (2nd)22 ......vs. Boston College, 1943 Orange (2nd)21 ......vs. Washington State, 1931 Rose (2nd)21 ......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One (2nd)

Most Points – First Quarter20 ......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence17 ......vs. Nebraska, 1967 Sugar17 ......vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty14 ......vs. Arkansas, 1980 Sugar14 ......vs. SMU, 1983 Sun14 ......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

Most Points – Second Quarter24 ......vs. Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship22 ......vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose22 ......vs. Boston College, 1943 Orange21 ......vs. Washington State, 1931 Rose21 ......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

Most Points – Third Quarter20 ......vs. Washington, 1926 Rose20 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange14 ......vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty14 ......vs. Washington, 1986 Sun14 ......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar14 ......vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange14 ......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

Most Points – Fourth Quarter20 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange15 ......vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame14 ......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar14 ......vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton14 ......vs. USC, 1985 Aloha14 ......vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback14 ......vs. Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence

Most Points - Any Half40 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange (2nd)28 ......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

(1st)28 ......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One (1st)28 ......vs. SMU, 1983 Sun (1st)27 ......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence (1st)

Most Points – First Half28 ......vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship28 ......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One28 ......vs. SMU, 1983 Sun27 ......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence24 ......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange24 ......vs. Nebraska, 1967 Sugar24 ......vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty24 ......vs. Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

Most Points – Second Half40 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange22 ......vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton22 ......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar21 ......vs. USC, 1985 Aloha21 ......vs. Washington, 1986 Sun21 ......vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame21 ......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar21 ......vs. Michigan State 2011 Capital One

Fewest Points in a Win10 ......vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar12 ......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar13 ......vs. Penn State, 1975 Sugar13 ......vs. Texas Tech, 2006 Cotton14 ......vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar14 ......vs. Iowa State, 2001 Independence

Most Points in a Loss34 ......vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange33 ......vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty

31 ......vs. Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence26 ......vs. Duke, 1945 Sugar25 ......vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar

Most Combined Points (Both Teams)80 ......vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty (CU 47, UA 33)76 ......vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar (OU 45, UA 31)69 ......vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange (UM 35, UA 34)67 ......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange (UA 61, SU 6)67 ......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange (UA 39, NU 28)

Fewest Combined Points (Both Teams) 6 ......vs. Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet (UA 3, UT 3) 7 ......vs. Penn State, 1959 Liberty (PSU 7, UA 0)13 ......vs. California, 1938 Rose (Cal 13, UA 0)13 ......vs. Arkansas, 1962 Sugar (UA 10, Ark 3)14 ......vs. Stanford, 1927 Rose (UA 7, SU 7)

TOUCHDOWNS

Most Total Touchdowns9 .......vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange7 .......vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One5 .......vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange5 .......vs. Boston College, 1943 Orange5 .......vs. USC, 1946 Rose5 .......vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty5 .......vs. Ohio State, 1978 Sugar5 .......vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange5 .......vs. Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

FIELD GOALS

Most Field Goal Attempts7 .......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship5 .......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar

Most Field Goals Made5 .......vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship4 .......vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar3 .......vs. UCLA, 1976 Liberty3 .......vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton3 .......vs. Army, 1988 Sun3 .......vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence

SNAPSHOTS ...Derrick Henry had eight carries for 100 yards and a touchdown in the 2014 Allstate Sugar Bowl.



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TEAM BESTS

FIRST DOWNS

Most Total First Downs29 ......Colorado, 1969 Liberty25 ......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta24 ......Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar24 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar23 ...... Iowa State, 2001 Independence23 ......Minnesota, 2004 Music City23 ......Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence

Fewest Total First Downs 3 ......USC, 1946 Rose 5 ......LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship 7 ......Arkansas, 1962 Sugar 8 ......Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster 9 ......Mississippi, 1964 Sugar

Most First Downs By Penalty4 .......Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton3 .......Texas, 1965 Orange3 .......Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship2 .......Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet2 .......Notre Dame, 1973 Sugar2 .......Arkansas, 1980 Sugar2 .......Baylor, 1981 Cotton2 .......Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar2 .......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City2 .......Utah, 2009 Sugar2 .......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar

Fewest First Downs By Penalty0 .......18 times – most recent: LSU, 2012 BCS

National Championship (Others – California, 1938 Rose; Penn State,

1959 Liberty; Oklahoma, 1963 Orange; Mississippi, 1964 Sugar; Nebraska, 1967 Sugar; Texas A&M, 1968 Cotton; Colorado, 1969 Liberty; Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet; Penn State, 1975 Sugar; UCLA, 1976 Liberty; Ohio State, 1978 Sugar; Penn State, 1979 Sugar; Texas, 1982 Cotton; Illinois, 1982 Liberty; SMU, 1983 Sun; Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster; Colorado, 2007 Independence)

TOTAL OFFENSE

Most Plays88 ......Missouri, 1968 Gator86 ......Colorado, 1969 Liberty85 ......Minnesota, 2004 Music City83 ...... Illinois, 1982 Liberty81 ......Texas A&M 1941 Cotton81 ......Arkansas, 1980 Sugar

Fewest Plays35 ......Washington State, 1931 Rose43 ......Stanford, 1927 Rose43 ......Nebraska, 1966 Orange44 ......LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship44 ......USC, 1946 Rose

Most Total Yards571 ....Louisville, 1991 Fiesta563 ....Colorado, 1969 Liberty477 ....Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar456 .... Iowa State, 2001 Independence444 .... Illinois, 1982 Liberty

Fewest Total Yards 41 ....USC, 1946 Rose 92 ....LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship158 ....Baylor, 1981 Cotton168 ....Arkansas, 1962 Sugar171 ....Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

Most Yards Per Play8.8 .....Nebraska, 1966 Orange

43 plays, 377 yards

7.3 .....Boston College, 1943 Orange55 plays, 402 yards

7.3 .....Louisville, 1991 Fiesta78 plays, 571 yards

7.1 .....Stanford, 1927 Rose43 plays, 305 yards

7.1 .....Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame49 plays, 346 yards

Fewest Yards Per Play0.9 .....USC, 1946 Rose

44 plays, 41 yards2.1 .....LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship

44 plays, 92 yards2.5 .....Baylor, 1981 Cotton

62 plays, 158 yards2.7 .....Penn State, 1979 Sugar

68 plays, 182 yards2.8 .....Notre Dame, 1975 Orange

74 plays, 204 yards

RUSHING

Most Rush Attempts82 ......Missouri, 1968 Gator72 ......Minnesota, 2004 Music City69 ......Texas, 1973 Cotton66 ......Penn State, 1959 Liberty64 ......Duke, 1945 Sugar

Fewest Rush Attempts16 ......Colorado, 1969 Liberty18 ......Washington State, 1931 Rose18 ......Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar19 ......Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship23 ......Michigan, 2000 Orange

Most Yards Rushing473 ....Colorado, 1969 Liberty402 ....Missouri, 1968 Gator379 ....Rice, 1954 Cotton350 ....Army, 1988 Sun349 ....Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet

Fewest Yards Rushing-48 .....Michigan State, 2011 Capital One-11 .....Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster 6 .....USC, 1946 Rose 13 .....Utah, 2009 Sugar 19 .....Penn State, 1979 Sugar

Most Yards Per Rush8.7 .....Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame

32 rushes, 278 yards7.8 .....Washington State, 1931 Rose

18 rushes, 140 yards7.4 .....Colorado, 1969 Liberty

64 rushes, 473 yards7.0 .....Rice, 1954 Cotton

54 rushes, 379 yards6.3 .....Boston College, 1943 Orange

35 rushes, 232 yards

Fewest Yards Per Rush-1.7 ....Michigan State, 2011 Capital One Bowl

28 rushes, -48 yards-0.4 ....Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster

30 rushes, -11 yards 0.2 ....USC, 1946 Rose

33 rushes, 6 yards 0.5 ....Utah, 2009 Sugar

24 rushes, 13 yards 0.5 ....Penn State, 1979 Sugar

38 rushes, 19 yards

Most Touchdowns Rushing5 .......Colorado, 1969 Liberty4 .......Duke, 1945 Sugar4 .......Rice, 1954 Cotton4 .......Missouri, 1968 Gator4 .......Nebraska, 1972 Orange4 .......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City

Fewest Touchdowns Rushing0 .......26 times – most recent: LSU, 2012 BCS

National Championship

PASSING

Most Pass Attempts58 ...... Illinois, 1982 Liberty56 ......Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar47 ......Michigan, 2000 Orange44 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar43 ......Washington, 1986 Sun

Fewest Pass Attempts 6 ......Missouri, 1968 Gator 6 ......Army, 1988 Sun 7 ......Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet 8 ......Duke, 1945 Sugar 8 ......Oklahoma, 1963 Orange 8 ......Notre Dame, 1975 Orange

Most Pass Completions35 ...... Illinois, 1982 Liberty35 ......Michigan, 2000 Orange32 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar27 ......Utah, 2009 Sugar25 ...... Iowa State, 2001 Independence

Fewest Pass Completions0 .......Missouri, 1968 Gator0 .......Army, 1988 Sun2 .......California, 1938 Rose2 .......USC, 1946 Rose2 .......Arkansas, 1962 Sugar3 .......Penn State, 1959 Liberty

Highest Completion Percentage(Minimum 10 Completions)75.0 ...Stanford, 1927 Rose (12 of 16)74.4 ...Michigan, 2000 Orange (35 of 47)72.7 ...Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar (32 of 44)63.2 ...Nebraska, 1966 Sugar (12 of 19)62.9 ...Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar (17 of 27)

Lowest Completion Percentage 0.0 ...Missouri, 1968 Gator (0 of 6) 0.0 ...Army, 1988 Sun (0 of 6)16.7 ...Arkansas, 1962 Sugar (2 of 12)18.2 ...USC, 1946 Rose (2 of 11)18.2 ...Boston College, 1943 Orange (2 of 11)

Most Passing Yards458 ....Louisville, 1991 Fiesta423 .... Illinois, 1982 Liberty369 ....Michigan, 2000 Orange348 ....Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar336 ....Utah, 2009 Sugar

Fewest Passing Yards 0 ......Missouri, 1968 Gator 0 ......Army, 1988 Sun19 ......Notre Dame, 1975 Orange22 ......California, 1938 Rose35 ......USC, 1946 Rose

Most Touchdown Passes4 .......Michigan, 2000 Orange4 .......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar3 .......Nebraska, 1966 Orange3 .......Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar3 .......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta3 .......Colorado, 2007 Independence3 .......Utah, 2009 Sugar

Fewest Touchdown Passes0 .......29 times – most recent: LSU, 2012 BCS

National Championship

Most Interceptions Thrown7 .......Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton7 ....... Illinois, 1982 Liberty5 .......Syracuse, 1953 Orange5 .......Nebraska, 1967 Sugar4 .......Stanford, 1935 Rose4 .......Penn State, 1975 Sugar4 .......Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

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Most Punts12 ......Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster10 ......California, 1938 Rose10 ......Oklahoma, 1963 Orange10 ......Texas A&M, 1968 Cotton10 ......Penn State, 1975 Sugar

Fewest Punts2 .......Colorado, 1969 Liberty2 .......Texas, 1973 Cotton2 .......UCLA, 1976 Liberty3 .......Nebraska, 1966 Orange3 ....... Illinois, 1982 Liberty3 .......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta3 .......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City

Most Punting Yards492 ....Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster411 ....LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship410 ....Texas A&M, 1968 Cotton393 ....California, 1938 Rose387 ....Penn State, 1979 Sugar

Fewest Punting Yards 65 ....UCLA, 1976 Liberty 75 ....Colorado, 1969 Liberty 88 ....Texas, 1973 Cotton100 .... Illinois, 1982 Liberty123 ....Louisville, 1991 Fiesta

Best Punting Average48.5 ...Penn State, 1975 Sugar47.8 ...USC, 1946 Rose46.7 ...Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City45.7 ...LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship45.0 ...Utah, 2009 Sugar

Worst Punting Average25.1 ...Rice, 1954 Cotton26.1 ...Michigan, 1997 Outback29.0 ...Penn State, 1959 Liberty30.1 ...North Carolina, 1993 Gator

30.3 ...Stanford, 1927 Rose

PUNT RETURNS

Most Punt Returns7 .......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta6 .......Nebraska, 1972 Orange5 .......Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet5 .......Missouri, 1968 Gator5 .......Washington, 1986 Sun5 .......Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar

Fewest Punt Returns0 .......Notre Dame, 1975 Orange0 .......UCLA, 1976 Liberty0 ....... Illinois, 1982 Liberty0 .......Colorado, 2007 Independence0 .......Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

Most Punt Return Yards136 ....Nebraska, 1972 Orange 95 ....Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar 68 ....Washington, 1986 Sun 68 ....Michigan, 1997 Outback 44 ....Missouri, 1968 Gator

Fewest Punt Return Yards0 .......Notre Dame, 1975 Orange0 .......UCLA, 1976 Liberty0 ....... Illinois, 1982 Liberty0 .......Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence0 .......Colorado, 2007 Independence0 .......Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

KICKOFF RETURNS

Most Kickoff Returns8 .......Syracuse, 1953 Orange8 .......Colorado, 1969 Liberty8 .......UCLA, 1976 Liberty7 .......Nebraska, 1967 Sugar7 .......Michigan State, 2011 Capital One7 .......Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar

Fewest Kickoff Returns0 .......Penn State, 1959 Liberty0 .......Nebraska, 1972 Orange1 .......Penn State, 1979 Sugar1 .......Michigan, 1997 Outback1 .......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City1 .......Minnesota, 2004 Music City

Most Kickoff Return Yards222 ....Colorado, 1969 Liberty171 ....Michigan State 2011 Capital One150 ....Notre Dame, 1973 Sugar146 ....Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar141 ....UCLA, 1976 Liberty

Fewest Kickoff Return Yards 0 ......Penn State, 1959 Liberty 0 ......Nebraska, 1972 Orange11 ......Penn State, 1979 Sugar14 ......Minnesota, 2004 Music City22 ......Michigan, 1997 Outback

FUMBLES

Most Fumbles11 ......Mississippi, 1964 Sugar 6 ......Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton 6 ......Duke, 1945 Sugar 6 ......USC, 1946 Rose 5 ......Boston College, 1943 Orange 5 ......Nebraska, 1967 Sugar 5 ......Baylor, 1981 Cotton

Fewest Fumbles0 .......Syracuse, 1953 Orange0 .......Texas, 1973 Cotton0 .......Ohio State, 1978 Sugar0 .......Texas, 1982 Cotton0 .......Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame0 .......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City

Most Fumbles Lost6 .......Mississippi, 1964 Sugar

SNAPSHOTS ...Crimson Tide stars Jess Richrardson (68), Tommy Lewis (42) and Bobby Marlow (32) enjoy the closing minutes of 9th-ranked Alabama’s stunning 61-6 rout of 14th-ranked Syracuse in the 1953 Orange Bowl.game on January 1, 1953, in Miami.



BOWL RECORDS

5 .......Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton4 .......Washington State, 1931 Rose4 .......Stanford, 1935 Rose4 .......Penn State, 1959 Liberty4 .......Nebraska, 1966 Orange4 .......Baylor, 1981 Cotton

Fewest Fumbles Lost0 .......California, 1938 Rose0 .......Syracuse, 1953 Orange0 .......Rice, 1954 Cotton0 .......Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet0 .......Texas, 1973 Cotton0 .......Penn State, 1975 Sugar0 .......Ohio State, 1978 Sugar0 .......Penn State, 1979 Sugar0 .......Texas, 1982 Cotton0 .......Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame0 .......Army, 1988 Sun0 .......Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster0 .......Ohio State, 1995 Citrus0 .......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City0 ....... Iowa State, 2001 Independence0 .......Texas Tech, 2006 Cotton0 .......Colorado, 2007 Independence0 .......Michigan State, 2011 Capital One0 .......Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

PENALTIES

Most Penalties11 ......Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar11 ......Minnesota, 2004 Music City11 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar10 ......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta10 ......Michigan, 2000 Orange10 ......Texas Tech, 2006 Cotton10 ......Utah, 2009 Sugar

Fewest Penalties0 .......Texas, 1973 Cotton1 .......Washington, 1926 Rose1 .......Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton1 .......Duke, 1945 Sugar1 .......Texas, 1948 Sugar1 .......Oklahoma, 1963 Orange1 .......Notre Dame, 1975 Orange1 .......Arkansas, 1980 Sugar1 .......Washington, 1986 Sun1 .......Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame1 .......North Carolina, 1993 Gator

Most Penalty Yards115 ....Michigan, 2000 Orange 95 ....Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar 94 ....Colorado, 1969 Liberty 91 ....Utah, 2009 Sugar 89 ....Rice, 1954 Cotton

Fewest Penalty Yards 0 ......Texas, 1973 Cotton 5 ......Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton 5 ......Duke, 1945 Sugar 5 ......Texas, 1948 Sugar 5 ......Oklahoma, 1963 Orange 5 ......Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame

SCORING

Most Points47 ......Colorado, 1969 Liberty45 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar38 ......Nebraska, 1972 Orange38 ......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City35 ......Missouri, 1968 Gator35 ......Michigan, 2000 Orange

Fewest Points0 .......Washington State, 1931 Rose0 .......Oklahoma, 1963 Orange0 .......LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship2 .......Baylor, 1981 Cotton3 .......Texas, 1960 Bluebonnet3 .......Arkansas, 1962 Sugar

3 .......USC, 1985 Aloha

Most Points in Any Quarter25 ......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta (1st)21 ......Missouri, 1968 Gator (4th)21 ......Michigan, 2000 Orange (3rd)21 ......Colorado, 2007 Independence (2nd)21 ......Utah, 2009 Sugar (1st)

Most Points – First Quarter25 ......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta21 ......Utah, 2009 Sugar14 ......Boston College, 1943 Orange14 ......Nebraska, 1972 Orange14 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar

Most Points – Second Quarter21 ......Colorado, 1969 Liberty17 ......Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence17 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar14 ......Rice, 1954 Cotton14 ......Texas, 1965 Orange14 ......Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet14 ......Nebraska, 1972 Orange14 ......Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame14 ......Ohio State, 1995 Citrus14 ......Colorado, 2007 Independence

Most Points – Third Quarter21 ......Michigan, 2000 Orange14 ......Army, 1988 Sun14 ......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City

Most Points – Fourth Quarter21 ......Missouri, 1968 Gator16 ......Colorado, 1969 Liberty15 ......Nebraska, 1966 Orange14 ......Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton14 ......USC, 1946 Rose14 ......Texas, 1982 Cotton14 ......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City14 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar

Most Points In Any Half31 ......Colorado, 1969 Liberty (1st)31 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar (1st)28 ......Nebraska, 1972 Orange (1st)28 ......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City (2nd)25 ......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta (1st)24 ......Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence (1st)

Most Points – First Half31 ......Colorado, 1969 Liberty31 ......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar

28 ......Nebraska, 1972 Orange25 ......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta24 ......Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence21 ......Boston College, 1943 Orange21 ......Texas, 1965 Orange21 ......Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet21 ......Utah, 2009 Sugar

Most Points – Second Half28 ......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City21 ......Nebraska, 1966 Orange21 ......Missouri, 1968 Gator21 ......Michigan, 2000 Orange20 ......Texas, 1948 Sugar

Fewest Points in a Win7 .......Penn State, 1959 Liberty13 ......California, 1938 Rose13 ......Notre Dame, 1975 Orange14 ......Texas, 1982 Cotton17 ......Texas, 1973 Cotton

Most Points in a Loss28 ......Nebraska, 1966 Orange28 ......Army, 1988 Sun25 ......Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster24 ......Colorado, 2007 Independence21 ......Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton21 ......Boston College, 1943 Orange21 ......Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

TOUCHDOWNS

Most Total Touchdowns6 .......Colorado, 1969 Liberty6 .......Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar5 .......Missouri, 1968 Gator5 .......Nebraska, 1972 Orange5 .......Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar5 .......Louisville, 1991 Fiesta5 .......Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City5 .......Michigan, 2000 Orange

FIELD GOALS

Most Field Goals Made2 .......Penn State, 1975 Sugar2 .......Washington, 1986 Sun2 .......Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar2 .......Michigan, 1997 Outback2 ....... Iowa State, 2001 Independence2 .......Minnesota, 2004 Music City2 .......Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence2 .......Texas, 2010 BCS National Championship

SNAPSHOTS ...Eddie Lacy ran for 140 yards on 20 carries and accounted for three touchdowns in the 2013 BCS National Championship.

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Most Rushing Attempts28 ......Derrick Lassic vs. Miami (Fla.), 1993 Sugar28 ......Bobby Humphrey vs. Washington, 1986 Sun28 ......Ricky Moore vs. SMU, 1983 Sun27 ......Sherman Williams vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus27 ......Bobby Humphrey vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame27 ......Johnny Musso vs. Oklahoma, 1970 Bluebonnet

Most Yards Rushing166 ....Sherman Williams vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus161 ...Shaun Alexander vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange159 ....Bobby Humphrey vs. Washington, 1986 Sun149 ....Bobby Humphrey vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame145 ....Eddie Lacy vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship Game

Most Touchdowns Rushing3 .......Shaun Alexander vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange2 .......Mark Ingram vs. Texas, 2010 BCS 2 .......Trent Richardson vs. Texas, 2010 BCS 2 .......Mark Ingram vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One2 .......Eddie Lacy vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One

Longest Rushing Touchdown67 ......Dixie Howell vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose64 ......Bobby Humphrey vs. Washington, 1986 Sun62 ......Eddie Lacy vs. Michigan State, 2011 Capital One50 ......Shaun Alexander vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange49 ......Trent Richardsion vs. Texas, 2010 BCS

PASSING

Most Pass Attempts52 ......David Smith vs. Army, 1988 Sun43 ......Gary Hollingsworth vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar40 ......Jeff Dunn vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame37 ......Jay Barker vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus37 ......Scott Hunter vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator37 ......Joe Namath vs. Texas, 1965 Orange

Most Pass Completions33 ......David Smith vs. Army, 1988 Sun27 ......Gary Hollingsworth vs. Miami (Fla.), 1990 Sugar23 ......Jeff Dunn vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame23 ......AJ McCarron vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship20 ......AJ McCarron vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship

Most Yards Passing412 ....David Smith vs. Army, 1988 Sun387 ....AJ McCarron vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar317 ....Jay Barker vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus296 ....Steve Sloan vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange269 ....Jeff Dunn vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame

Best Completion Percentage1.000 ..Tyler Watts vs. Michigan (6-6), 2000 Orange1.000 ..Harry Gilmer vs. Duke (8-8), 1945 Sugar.833 ...Richard Todd vs. Penn State (10-12), 1975 Sugar

Longest Pass Completion67 ......AJ McCarron to DeAndrew White vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar63 ......AJ McCarron to DeAndrew White vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar61 ......Johnny Cain to John Suther vs. Washington, 1931 Rose59 ......Dixie Howell to Don Hutson vs. Stanford, 1935 Rose59 ......Grant Gillis to Johnny Mack Brown vs. Washington, 1926 Rose55 ......Ned Hayden to Griff Langston vs. Colorado, 1969 Liberty55 ......Richard Todd to Ozzie Newsome vs. Penn State, 1975 Sugar

RECEIVING

Most Receptions9 .......Amari Cooper vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar9 .......Marco Battle vs. Army, 1988 Sun9 .......Greg Payne vs. Army, 1988 Sun8 .......Shaun Alexander vs. Virginia Tech, 1998 Music City8 .......Sherman Williams vs., Ohio State, 1995 Citrus8 .......Joe Curtis vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange

Most Yards Receiving178 ....Ray Perkins vs. Nebraska, 1967 Sugar155 ....Sherman Williams vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus139 ....DeAndrew White vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar126 ....Russ Schamun vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Orange121 ....Amari Cooper vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar

Most Touchdowns Receiving2 .......Don Hutson vs, Stanford, 1935 Rose2 .......Ray Perkins vs. Nebraska, 1966 Orange2 .......Amari Cooper vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS National Championship Game

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS359* ...Sherman Williams (116 Rush, 155 Rec., 38 KOR) vs. Ohio State, 1995

Citrus223 ....Bobby Humphrey (149 Rush, 34 Rec., 21 KOR) vs. Washington, 1986 Sun207 ....Javier Arenas (134 KOR, 73 PR) vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar197 ....Bobby Humphrey (159 Rush, 43 Rec., 14 KOR) vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of

Fame* NCAA Record

TOTAL OFFENSE382 ....David Smith (412 Pass, -30 Rush) vs. Army, 1988 Sun344 ....AJ McCarron (387 Pass, -43 Rush) vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar315 ....Jay Barker (317 Pass, -2 Rush) vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus296 ....Steve Sloan (296 Pass, 0 Rush) vs. Nebraska 1966 Orange280 ....John Parker Wilson (256 Pass, 24 Rush) vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence

SCORING

Most Points Scored19 ......Bobby Luna vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange (2 TDs, 7 PATs)18 ......Shaun Alexander vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange (3 TDs)18 ......Bobby Humphrey vs. Washington, 1986 Sun (3 TDs)15 ......Jeremy Shelley vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship (5 FGs)

KICKOFF RETURNS

Most Kickoff Returns7 .......Sherman Williams vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus6 .......Steve Williams vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange5 .......Javier Arenas vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar

Most Kickoff Return Yards146 ....Sherman Williams vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar134 ....Javier Arenas vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar122 ....Steve Williams vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange104 ....Christion Jones vs. Oklahoma, 2014 Sugar

Longest Kickoff Return62 ......Lou Ikner vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar61 ......Joey Jones vs. Texas, 1982 Cotton

PUNT RETURNS

Most Returns6 .......David Palmer vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster5 .......David Palmer vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar5 .......Willie Shelby vs. Notre Dame, 1975 Sugar4 .......Freddie Milons vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange4 .......Willie Shelby vs. Penn State, 1975 Sugar4 .......Robert McKinney vs. Nebraska, 1972 Orange

Most Punt Return Yards108 ....Freddie Milons vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange (1 TD, 62 yards)86 ......Javier Arenas vs. Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence (1 TD, 86 yards)95 ......Sherman Williams vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar



BOWL RECORDS

74 ......David Palmer vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster73 ......Javier Arenas vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar (1 TD, 73 yards)

Longest Punt Return86 ......Javier Arenas (TD) vs. Oklahoma State, 2006 Independence80 ......Cecil Ingram (TD) vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange78 ......Sherman Williams (TD) vs. Miami, 1993 Sugar73 ......Javier Arenas (TD) vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar72 ......Jimmie Nelson (TD) vs. Texas A&M, 1942 Cotton

PUNTING

Most Punts10 ......Woody Umphrey (388 yards) vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar10 ......Frank Mann (419 yards) vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator9 .......Patrick Morgan (310 yards) vs. Michigan, 2000 Orange9 .......Chris Mohr (412 yards) vs. Washington, 1986 Sun8 .......Tank Williamson (322 yards) vs. Louisville, 1991 Fiesta8 .......Bill Smith (306 yards) vs. Miami, 1990 Sugar

Most Punting Yards419 ....Frank Mann (10 punts) vs. Missouri, 1968 Gator412 ....Chris Mohr (9 punts) vs. Washington, 1986 Sun388 ....Woody Umphrey (10 punts) vs. Penn State, 1979 Sugar322 ....Tank Williamson (8 punts) vs. Louisville, 1991 Fiesta

Best Punting Average49.2 ...Cody Mandell (4 for 197) vs. Notre Dame, 2013 BCS46.5 ...Hayden Stockton (6 for 279) vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback46.3 ...Greg Gantt (6 for 278) vs. Notre Dame, 1973 Sugar45.7 ...Chris Mohr (9 for 412) vs. Washington, 1986 Sun45.5 ...Chris Mohr (4 for 182) vs. Army, 1988 Sun

FIELD GOALS

Most Field Goal Attempts7 .......Jeremy Shelley vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship5 .......Tim Davis vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar3 .......Leight Tiffin vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar3 .......Leigh Tiffin vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence3 .......Michael Proctor vs. Ohio State, 1995 Citrus3 .......Philip Doyle vs. Army, 1988 Sun3 .......Peter Kim vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton

Most Field Goals Made5 .......Jeremy Shelley vs. LSU, 2012 BCS National Championship4 .......Tim Davis vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar3 .......Leigh Tiffin vs. Colorado, 2007 Independence3 .......Philip Doyle vs. Army, 1988 Sun3 .......Peter Kim vs. Baylor, 1981 Cotton

Longest Field Goal Made52 ......Leigh Tiffin vs. Utah, 2009 Sugar51 ......Philip Doyle vs. Michigan, 1988 Hall of Fame50 ......Greg Gantt vs. Texas, 1973 Cotton48 ......Van Tiffin vs. Southern Cal, 1985 Aloha48 ......Tim Davis vs. Mississippi, 1964 Sugar

INTERCEPTIONS

Most Interceptions3 .......Jeremiah Castille vs. Illinois, 1982 Liberty2 .......Javier Arenas vs. Texas 2010 BCS 2 .......Kermit Kendrick vs. Washington, 1986 Sun2 .......Steve Wade vs. Texas, 1973 Cotton

Longest Interception Return88 ......Dwayne Rudd (TD) vs. Michigan, 1997 Outback75 ......Hugh Morrow (TD) vs. Duke, 1945 Sugar60 ......Buster Hill (TD) vs. Syracuse, 1953 Orange49 ......Mark McMillian vs. Colorado, 1991 Blockbuster

SNAPSHOTS ...Mark Ingram, the 2009 Heisman Trophy winner, surges through a hole opened by 2011 first team All-American (75) Barrett Jones and Michael Williams (89) in the 2009 Citi BCS National Championship game. The Tide beat Texas 37-31 for the school’s 13th national championship.

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Attempts37 ......Marion Barber III, Minnesota (2004 Music City)35 ......Bob Anderson, Colorado (1969 Liberty)32 ......Vic Bottari, California (1938 Rose)29 ......Laurence Maroney, Minnesota (2004 Music City)28 ......Jim Grisham, Oklahoma (1963 Orange)

Rushing Yards265 ....Dicky Moegle, Rice (1954 Cotton)254 ....Bob Anderson, Colorado (1969 Liberty)234 ....Jamie Morris, Michigan (1988 Hall of Fame)187 ....Marion Barber III, Minnesota (2004 Music City)179 ....Greg Cook, Missouri (1968 Gator)

Rushing Touchdowns3 .......Mike Holovak, Boston College (1943 Orange)3 .......Dicky Moegle, Rice (1954 Cotton)3 .......Terry McMillan, Missouri (1968 Gator)2 .......George Clark, Duke (1945 Sugar)2 .......Ernie Koy, Texas (1965 Orange)2 .......Greg Pruitt, Oklahoma (1970 Bluebonnet)2 .......Alan Lowry, Texas (1973 Cotton)2 .......Lamont Pegues, Virginia Tech (1998 Music City)2 .......Marion Barber III, Minnesota (2004 Music City)2 .......Keith Toston, Oklahoma State (2006 Independence)

PASSING

Attempts56 ......Gino Torretta, Miami (Fla.) (1993 Sugar)55 ......Tony Eason, Illinois (1982 Liberty)46 ......Tom Brady, Michigan (2000 Orange)44 ......Trevor Knight, Oklahoma (2014 Sugar)43 ......Chris Chandler, Washington (1986 Sun)

Completions35 ......Tony Eason, Illinois (1982 Liberty)34 ......Tom Brady, Michigan (2000 Orange)32 ......Trevor Knight, Oklahoma (2014 Sugar)27 ......Brian Johnson, Utah (2009 Sugar)25 ......Seneca Wallace, Iowa State (2001 Independence)

Passing Yards451 ....Browning Nagle, Louisville (1991 Fiesta)423 ....Tony Eason, Illinois (1982 Liberty)369 ....Tom Brady, Michigan (2000 Orange)348 ....Trevor Knight, Oklahoma (2014 Sugar)336 ....Brian Johnson, Utah (2009 Sugar)

Touchdown Passes4 .......Tom Brady, Michigan (2000 Orange)4 .......Trevor Knight, Oklahoma (2014 Sugar)3 .......Bob Churchich, Nebraska (1966 Orange)3 .......Craig Erickson, Miami (Fla.) (1990 Sugar)3 .......Cody Hawkins, Colorado (2007 Independence)3 .......Brian Johnson, Utah (2009 Sugar)

Interceptions Thrown5 .......Derace Moser, Texas A&M (1942 Cotton)4 .......Tony Eason, Illinois (1982 Liberty)4 .......Garret Gilbert, Texas (2010 BCS National Championship)3 .......Kris Jenner, Illinois (1982 Liberty)3 .......Browning Nagle, Louisville (1991 Fiesta)3 .......Gino Torretta, Miami (Fla.) (1993 Sugar)

RECEIVING

Receptions12 .....Freddie Brown, Utah (2009 Sugar)10 ......David Terrell, Michigan (2000 Orange)10 ......Jordan Shipley, Texas (2010 BCS National Championship)9 .......Corey Holliday, North Carolina (1993 Gator)9 .......Tyson DeVree, Colorado (2007 Independence)

Receiving Yards150 ....David Terrell, Michigan (2000 Orange)146 ....Joey Galloway, Ohio State (1995 Citrus)142 ....James Sterling, Texas A&M (1942 Cotton)127 ....Mike Martin, Illinois (1982 Liberty)125 ....Corey Holliday, North Carolina (1993 Gator)125 ....Freddie Brown, Utah (2009 Sugar)

Receiving Touchdowns3 .......David Terrell, Michigan (2000 Orange)2 .......Tony Jeter, Nebraska (1966 Orange)2 .......Joey Galloway, Ohio State (1995 Citrus)2 .......Tyson DeVree, Colorado (2007 Independence)2 .......Jordan Shipley, Texas (2010 BCS National Championship)2 .......Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma (2014 Sugar)

SNAPSHOTS ...Alabama defeated Miami, 34-13, in the 1993 Sugar Bowl with the help of George Teague to win the 1992 national championship.



BOWL RECORDS

1926 ROSE BOWLAlabama 20, Washington 19

PASADENA, Calif. (Jan. 1, 1926) — Trailing 12-0 at halftime, Coach Wallace Wade’s Alabama team battled back in the second half to capture a thrilling 20-19 win over Washington in the Crimson Tide’s fi rst bowl outing. It was a game that was long remembered as one of the best contests in Rose Bowl history and Alabama’s victory brought new and permanent national respect for Southern football.

Washington’s great halfback, George Wilson, lived up to his pregame billing. He rushed for 134 yards and completed fi ve passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns. But injuries put him out of the game for 22 minutes. It was during those 22 minutes that the Crimson Tide scored all of its points.

During the 38 minutes that Wilson was healthy and on the fi eld, the Huskies scored three touchdowns and gained 300 yards. During the 22 minutes he was on the sidelines nursing an injury, Washington gained just 17 yards and failed to score, giving up all three scores that Alabama would need to win in the third quarter in what many considered the greatest Rose Bowl game played to that point.

“As George Wilson went, so went Washington,” wrote famed sportswriter Damon Runyan. “If there was ever a one-man football team, George was it. When Wilson was on the fi eld it was a ball game.”

Wilson was named the game’s most outstanding player, but his greatness was not enough to prevent an Alabama victory. Alabama had some stars of its own as quarterback “Pooley” Hubert and halfback Johnny Mack Brown wreaked havoc on the Washington defense, especially when Wilson was not on the fi eld.

“He is a great football player, this George Wilson – one of the very greatest,” Runyan wrote. “His brief absence probably made a big difference to Washington, but, still ‘Pooley’ Hubert was always on hand for Alabama. It was a great team that the South sent to California to take its part in the Tournament of Roses, probably the greatest that ever came out of the South.”

Wilson missed the third quarter, and that’s when Alabama scored its 20 points, all in seven minutes. First it was Hubert scoring from the one with Bill Buckler kicking the point after. After holding Washington and forcing a punt, Grant Gillis faded back from his own 41 and found Johnny Mack Brown at the Husky 25, who eluded one tackler and continued untouched on a 59-yard touchdown pass and run.

A fumble gave Alabama another chance at the Washington 30. On fi rst down Hubert told Brown to run as fast as he could for the goal. “When I reached the three, I looked around,” said Brown. “Sure enough, the ball was coming down over my shoulder. I took it in stride, used my stiff arm on one man and went over carrying somebody. The place was really in an uproar.”

Washington scored a fi nal time in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t overcome the Alabama lead.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 0 20 0 - 20Washington 6 6 0 7 - 19Attendance: 55,000 (capacity: 57,000).

1927 ROSE BOWLAlabama 7, Stanford 7

PASADENA, Calif. (Jan. 1, 1927) — Alabama head coach Wallace Wade’s Crimson Tide was invited to return for the 1927 renewal after another perfect season. His great backs of 1925 were gone and he was not wealthy in reserves. But it was a team wealthy with colorful nicknames: “Lovely” Barnes, “Goofy” Bowdoin, “Snake” Vines and “Rosy” Caldwell.

The game matched two of college football’s legendary coaches: Wallace Wade of Alabama and Glenn “Pop” Warner of Stanford. As usual, the Rose Bowl stadium was packed with record crowd of 57,417. Gross receipts were $218,047 – the highest ever. Approximately $100,000 was refunded.

Both teams entered the game undefeated and would end the game there, as well, with Stanford fi nishing 10-0-1 and Alabama 9-0-1 and sharing the national championship. Stanford was the No. 1 team in the nation under the Dickinson System, and awarded the Rissman Trophy, while Alabama was No. 1 in the Helms System (The Associated Press poll would not begin until 1936).

For Stanford, it was All-American Ted Shipkey doing most of the damage against the Crimson Tide. Stanford dominated the game statistically (305 total yards to 98) but played “stale” as one writer described it throughout. Fumbles were frequent and Stanford missed on two chances to score inside the 10-yard line. Stanford scored fi rst on a 20-yard pass play from George Bogue to end Ed Walker, who ran the fi nal 15 yards for the touchdown. Bogue, who had missed an 18-yard fi eld goal earlier in the fi rst period, then kicked the point-after and Stanford had a 7-0 lead that would last until the game’s fi nal moments.

After scoreless second and third quarters, it appeared Stanford was on its way to a shutout but Alabama center Clarke “Babe” Pearce blocked a punt by Stanford’s Frankie Wilton, giving Alabama the ball on the 14-yard line. Into the game went 170-pound Jimmy Johnston at halfback. A dislocated shoulder had prevented him from playing much that season, but he had been regarded as one of the fi nest backs in the South prior to the injury.

Wu Winslett started the march with a run for three yards, then Johnson raced forward for seven to the Stanford four-yard line. Winslett smashed for three yards to the one. Then Johnson banged into right guard, the resistance crumpling under his charge. It was 7-6 now and a ruse was coming up next.

As the teams lined up for the crucial extra point attempt with the crowd respectfully hushed, captain Emile Barnes barked signals. Suddenly, someone shouted “signals off.” Stanford’s line stood at ease in anticipation of another signal sequence. At that moment center Gordon Holmes snapped the ball to Winslett, who touched it down. Unrushed and with plenty of time, Herschel Caldwell smoothly kicked it through the posts and over the bar.

The 7-7 game ended three plays later.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 0 0 7 - 7Stanford 7 0 0 0 - 7Attendance: 57,417 (capacity: 57,000).

1931 ROSE BOWLAlabama 24, Washington State 0

PASADENA, Calif. (Jan. 1, 1931) — Head Coach Wallace Wade’s last Alabama team before he left for Duke typifi ed the personality of the coldly effi cient strategist. Alabama crushed Washington State, 24-0, before a crowd of 60,000. Wade announced on New Year’s Eve that he planned to start his second team. The sportswriters were incredulous. But Wade, who felt Alabama was two touchdowns better, meant it and, in fact, did open with his second unit.

The Cougars entered the fi eld dressed completely in red from head to toe. Their helmets, jerseys, pants, socks and shoes were red. The ploy seemed to work early on, as the Cougars held the upper hand most of the fi rst quarter but didn’t come close to scoring.

Late in the period Wade inserted his fi rst string and things began to pop. The Crimson Tide rushed for 21 points in the second quarter – much like its 20-point third quarter in 1926 that spelled defeat for a stunned Washington team – and another fi eld goal in the third to win, 24-0. Much of the damage was done in a wild, six-minute stretch.

After 13 straight plays on the ground, from its own 39, Alabama left end Jimmy Moore returned and sped into his own backfi eld when the march reached the WSU 43-yard line. He received the ball from fullback Johnny Cain, took a few steps and spiraled a long pass downfi eld. Left halfback John “Flash” Suther gathered it in full stride on the Washington State 22 and raced untouched to the end zone to complete the 43-yard scoring play.

Crimson Tide center Jess Eberdt intercepted a Cougar pass on the WSU 47. From the WSU 41, Moore again passed, hitting end Ben Smith on the Cougar one where he outfought three Cougar defenders to make the catch. “Monk” Campbell powered in for the score from a yard out on the next play.

Lightning struck quickly the next time Alabama got the ball. Campbell, on a beautifully setup fake to Moore, shot through left guard, wriggled free of a State man’s clutches and bolted 43 yards to score. In that quick stretch, the Crimson Tide had settled the issue for the day.

Wade’s second team was on the fi eld in the third quarter when the fi nal points were registered. Guard J. B. “Ears” Whitworth, later head coach at Alabama, kicked a 30-yard fi eld goal for the game’s fi nal points.

It was a dominant victory for the Crimson Tide. Alabama ran for 232 yards and passed for 101 for a total of 333 yards of total offense. Washington State only mustered 204 total yards and only once seriously threatened to score, fumbling its only real scoring chance on the Alabama 1-yard line.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 21 3 0 - 24Washington State 0 0 0 0 - 0Attendance: 60,000 (capacity: 83,000).

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1935 ROSE BOWLAlabama 29, Stanford 13

PASADENA, Calif. (Jan. 1, 1935) — “Dixie Howell, the human howitzer from Hartford, Ala., blasted the Rose Bowl dreams of Stanford today with one of the greatest all-around exhibitions football has ever known,” was the lead written by legendary sportswriter Grantland Rice. Alabama blasted Stanford, 29-13, with Howell teaming with the incomparable pass catching end, Don Hutson, to electrify the crowd of 84,474 with a 22-point second quarter explosion.

Stanford’s “Vow Boys,” named for their vow as freshmen to never lose again to USC after a loss to the freshman team in 1932, were now juniors. There was nothing tricky about Alabama’s game this day – the Crimson Tide relied on the lethal, immortal connection of Howell and Hutson to pass for 214 yards.

In the entire calendar year of 1934 – including the 1934 Rose Bowl game – this Stanford team had given up a total of 21 points. In the 13 minutes before halftime in the 1935 Rose Bowl game, Alabama scored 22. In those 15 minutes, Alabama completed eight-of-nine passes for 150 yards and gained another 106 yards on the ground. Howell gained 96 yards in the air on four completions to Hutson and three more to end Paul “Bear” Bryant. Howell also had a sensational 67-yard sprint for a touchdown.

Alabama had the ball for four plays in the fi rst quarter and collected four yards. Stanford actually opened the scoring. Recovering a fumble on the Alabama 29-yard line, Stanford – carried by Bobby Grayson, “Bones” Hamilton and “Buck” Van Dellen – thundered through the Alabama defense and marched straight to a 7-0 lead. Then came the Crimson Tide’s reinforcements.

Howell completed a 17-yard pass to Hutson, then threw completions of 12 and 15 yards to other receivers before Howell scored from the fi ve early in the second quarter to tie the game. As rules allowed in those days, Stanford chose to kickoff as if to show Alabama’s score was a fl uke. Howell started the ensuing possession with a 25-yard pass to Hutson, then passed to Bryant for 18 and then back to Hutson for fi ve more. On fourth down with the ball on the Stanford six, Hutson held while Riley Smith kicked a 22-yard fi eld goal for a 9-7 Alabama lead. Still not convinced, Stanford stubbornly kicked off again.

On the second play following the kickoff, Howell swung to his right and swerved for the sidelines and raced 67 yards for a touchdown that sent the crowd to its feet, agog at this masterly piece of running. Alabama now led, 16-7.

Joe Riley replaced Howell at quarterback, but the results were similar. He hit Hutson with a 54-yard pass for a touchdown on Alabama’s next possession to end the half and seal the verdict with a 22-7 Crimson Tide lead.

From the Alabama 41, the duo struck again. Hutson caught Howell’s long spiral on the Stanford 30 and sprinted in from there for his second touchdown, this one spanning a total of 59 yards to close the scoring.

When Howell left the game in the fourth quarter after a 52-yard punt, he had accounted for 239 yards of total offense (71 yards rushing, 160 yards passing), while completing 9-of-12 passes, punted six times for an average of 43.8 yards, and returned four kickoffs for 74 yards. All told, he amassed 313 all-purpose yards. Hutson fi nished the day with eight catches for 164 yards and two scores.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 22 0 7 - 29Stanford 7 0 6 0 - 13Attendance: 84,474 (capacity: 83,000).

1938 ROSE BOWL(2) California 13, (4) Alabama 0

PASADENA, Calif. (Jan. 1, 1938) — Head Coach Frank Thomas’ 1937 Alabama team was not one of his best, but none was better coached or accomplished quite so much with what it had. After four previously victorious trips to Pasadena, Alabama fi nally faced the other side of the outcome in its fi fth Rose Bowl appearance as the Golden Bears of California dominated the Crimson Tide, 13-0.

This Crimson Tide team had experienced several close calls in the season on the way to this Rose Bowl berth. Sandy Sanford literally kicked his team to Pasadena, winning two crucial games with fi eld goals. In the Tulane game, Sanford booted a 32-yard fi eld goal late in the fourth quarter when Alabama had only six men on the line of scrimmage. The illegal formation was undetected by offi cials and the Tide won, 9-6. Later in the season, Sanford beat Vanderbilt, 9-7, with another late-game fi eld goal. In the Rose Bowl, however, there was no opportunity for Sanford’s heroics.

California, coached by Leonard B. “Stub” Allison, demonstrated too much power and speed, better balance, and some exceptionally skilled and rugged players in center Bob Herwig, end Perry Schwartz, quarterback Johnny Meek, guard Vard Stockton, and halfback Sam Chapman, the latter soon to become a major league outfi elder.

But the star of the game was Vic Bottari, a junior tailback who started his career as a virtual nonentity on the Golden Bear squad. Bottari scored both touchdowns against Alabama on almost identical plays in the second and third quarters, quick, well-escorted trips around right end of three and fi ve yards, respectively. Bottari rushed for 137 yards and both touchdowns in the game.

The scoring started soon after California’s Sam Chapman punted to Alabama’s safety, who was hit so hard by end Perry Schwartz that the ball squirted to the turf, and Schwartz recovered. California punched over the fi rst touchdown to culminate a 63 yard, 13-play land march. Alabama couldn’t check driving, brutal power smashes accompanied by paralyzing blocking. Bottari scored from four yards out to give the Golden Bears a lead they would never lose.

The second scoring drive, this one in the third quarter, was an uncanny resemblance of the fi rst. California took over on the Alabama 48-yard line, and Chapman and Bottari led another hard-charging ground march that took nine plays (no passes) to reach paydirt. Bottari again punched it in, this time from 5 yards out. Chapman missed the extra point, but it wouldn’t matter.

Alabama threatened twice in the game, reaching the Bears’ 2- and 7-yard lines, but they fumbled both times. In fact, because of the four fumbles Alabama lost, the Cal victory was criticized as one wrought with bad breaks for the Tide that, inversely, were good breaks for the Bears. But the consensus was that those “breaks” were actually forced fumbles caused by strong, hard tackling by the Cal defenders.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 0 0 0 - 0California 6 7 6 0 - 13Attendance: 89,650 (capacity: 87,677).

1942 COTTON BOWL(20) Alabama 29, (9) Texas A&M 21

DALLAS (Jan. 1, 1942) — It was the early days of World War II, so the nation’s attention certainly wasn’t focused on football, but what the crowd at the Cotton Bowl Stadium witnessed on the fi rst day of 1942 would be long remembered as one of the most unlikely football games ever played. Alabama’s opportunistic Crimson Tide whipped Texas A&M, 29-21, under very bizarre circumstances.

The Crimson Tide made only one fi rst down while A&M had 13. Alabama gained only 75 yards total offense, as opposed to 309 for the Aggies. The Tide completed just one pass while A&M completed 13 and Alabama ran just 33 plays, as opposed to 81 by the Aggies. Yet the Tide led 29-7 midway in the fourth quarter, and held off an Aggie rush at the end to wind up with what remains to this day one of the most amazing bowl wins in history.

In spite of all the statistical anomalies, the only signifi cant statistics were seven Alabama pass interceptions and fi ve fumble recoveries, for a total of 12 turnovers by A&M. Perhaps only one fact made the difference in this game – Alabama had Jimmie Nelson while the Aggies didn’t.

The Aggies scored fi rst. Leo Daniels set up the touchdown on his fi rst play in the game by returning a punt 44 yards to the Alabama 18-yard line. Three plays later – on the second play of the second quarter – Daniels pitched a pass to end Herman Cowley for a 12-yard touchdown. Jake Webster’s kick gave A&M a 7-0 lead.

Alabama responded less than three minutes later. Daniels fumbled and Alabama tackle Don Whitmire recovered the ball on the Aggie 25. Nelson connected with Holt Rast on a 17-yard pass to the Aggie 8. On third down, Nelson crossed up the Aggie defense on a beautifully executed reverse as he started to the right, then handed the ball to halfback Russ Craft, who raced to the left to go the eight yards for a touchdown.

Nelson stopped an Aggie threat with an interception in the end zone at the end of the fi rst half to preserve the tie. Nelson then put the Tide ahead for good, taking Derace Moser’s low line drive kick at the 28 and following a convoy of blockers to complete a 72-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 13-7 Crimson Tide lead. Hecht’s try for the extra point was blocked.

Late in the third quarter, Nelson again scored. Daniels fumbled a Nelson punt and Alabama end Sam Sharp recovered at the Aggie 21. On the fi rst play, Nelson started to the right, cut back through the Aggie left tackle and managed to avoid six tacklers on a 21-yard touchdown run. Hecht’s conversion gave the Tide a 20-7 lead.

Early in the fourth quarter, an interception led to a 31-yard fi eld goal by Hecht for a 23-7 Alabama lead. A Nelson punt that rolled dead on the Aggie 4-yard line enabled the Tide to the margin a short time later. Passing from his own 10-yard line, A&M’s Moser fi red a pass to Aggie end Jake Webster, who tipped it into the hands of Rast, who promptly returned the intercepted pass 12 yards for a touchdown. Hecht’s conversion kick was blocked.

Alabama claimed its fourth victory in six bowl games. Alabama coach Frank Thomas clearly had his team prepared for the Aggies, the nation’s leading passing team. The victory was a typical Alabama bowl victory as the Tide simply wasted few scoring opportunities; seizing every break and making them pay off.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 7 13 9 - 29Texas A&M 0 7 0 14 - 21Attendance: 38,000 (capacity: 46,200).



BOWL RECORDS

1943 ORANGE BOWL(10) Alabama 37, (8) Boston College 21

MIAMI (Jan. 1, 1943) — Stung by two fi rst quarter Boston College touchdowns, Alabama’s All-American center Joe Domnanovich called his team into a huddle as they awaited a kickoff. “Don’t give up,” he said, simply but fi rmly. “We haven’t had a chance to go with the ball yet. We’re going to receive and we’re going to run them into the ground.”

Twenty minutes later, at halftime, Alabama was in front, 22- 21, and won the game, 37-21.

Mike Holovak, the Eagles’ swift-striding right halfback, scored on runs of 65 and 35 yards to put Boston College in front early. Then Alabama went to work.

Russ Craft, Dave Brown, Johnny August and Russ Mosley tore off big chunks of turf and the Eagle defense caved in. Bobby Tom Jenkins raced 40 yards for one score. Boston College made a comeback effort and went ahead 21-19 just before halftime, but George Hecht booted a 25-yard fi eld goal to put Alabama on top, 22 21, at intermission. The Tide added 15 more points in the second half.

Wheeler Leeth scored on a 14-yard pass from Mosley, Ted Cook grabbed a 17-yard scoring aerial from August, Jenkins scored twice on runs of 40 and one, and August faked a pass and ran around right end for a 15 yard score. Hecht kicked a fi eld goal and two extra points and Domnanovich even put two points on the board by tackling an Eagle in the end zone for a safety.

Bill Cullingham, a columnist for the Boston Post, wrote, “When you’re beaten as clearly and as splendidly as was Boston College today, the only thing to do is stand and salute as the victors go by. It was a fi ne game, played in the truest tradition of sportsmanship, brilliantly won and gallantly lost in a magnifi cent setting, so in taste with the times that none who saw it will ever forget it.”

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 22 6 9 - 37Boston College 14 7 0 0 - 21Attendance: 30,000 (capacity: 23,330).

1945 SUGAR BOWL(11) Duke 29, Alabama 26

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1945) — To say that the 1945 Sugar Bowl game was charged with drama every minute, it wouldn’t be much of an exaggeration. The lead changed four times. The outcome was uncertain until the last second.

The heart-throbbing fi nish pulled 72,000 people out of their seats. In the fi nal analysis, it was the power and experience of Duke’s Navy trainees that prevailed over Alabama’s inspired wartime civilian group, 29-26.

Harry Gilmer hit the tough Duke line hard for important gains and made many tackles, personally downing the Blue Devils ball carrier after every kickoff. One of Gilmer’s passes stood out. Forced far back, Gilmer tripped over one Duke man. Two more Blue Devils got a piece of him. Suddenly, he broke loose for an instant, leaped high, and whipped the ball 41 yards to Ralph Jones, a big end.

On the game’s fi nal play, Gilmer fi red another long pass to Jones, who just missed scoring a touchdown on a 33-yard gainer to Duke’s 25. It was written and said that, at the time, never had one so young performed so brilliantly in a bowl game.

Duke led early, 7-0, but Gilmer’s aerial attack set up three Crimson Tide touchdowns before Duke could score again, making it 19-13 at halftime.

Trailing 20-19 early in the fourth quarter, Alabama threw back the Blue Devils on the Tide 12. But the Crimson Tide surged forward again, this time with Hugh Morrow intercepting a Cliff Lewis pass and running 78 yards for the score.

Duke took the kickoff and drove to the Alabama 1-yard line before the Crimson Tide held on a goal-line stand, getting the ball back on downs.

With three minutes remaining, Alabama coach Frank Thomas took a calculated risk and sent in orders to give up two points through an intentional safety. Thomas hoped for a long, high punt from the 20 by John Wade, who would have plenty of time.

The strategy backfi red. The punt sailed 40 yards. Duke’s George Clark returned it 20 yards to Alabama’s 40, from where the Blue Devils cracked the Tide defense for the winning touchdown in two inspired runs.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 6 7 9 - 26Duke 12 7 0 7 - 29Attendance: 72,000 (capacity: 72,000).

1946 ROSE BOWL(3) Alabama 34, (11) Southern California 14

PASADENA, Calif. (Jan. 1, 1946) — This was Alabama’s sixth trip to the Rose Bowl and, although the Crimson Tide had enjoyed great success against the West Coast powers, a lot of that region’s news media and fans had always said, “You’ve never played Southern Cal.” There wasn’t much of that commentary after the outcome of this one as Alabama won, 34-14.

At halftime, Alabama led 20-0. Troy’s 21 plays had resulted in a net loss of 24 yards. Not until the score was 27-0 in the third quarter did Southern California make a fi rst down.

Alabama’s “wooden horse” toppled the men of Troy like no team ever before. USC had won eight straight Pasadena battles since 1923. Fortunately, Alabama head coach Frank Thomas was merciful. For Thomas it was his last bowl trip as a coach. His health began to fail in 1946 and he was forced to give up coaching in 1947. He died May 10, 1954.

Alabama outgained USC 351 to 41. Troy’s running offense netted just six yards.

Harry Gilmer, the Crimson Tide’s extraordinary passer, threw only 11 times, resulting in one touchdown. But he ran for 116 yards on 16 carries. Hal Self scored twice, sneaking over from the one and on a 24-yard Gilmer pass. Gilmer went over from the one, and Lowell Tew hit left guard from the two for points and Norwood Hodges scored up the middle on a one-yard plunge. Hugh Morrow kicked four extra points.

The resounding victory assured Thomas a place among the all-time coaching greats. Some 15 years later, Alabama team captain Tom Whitley remarked: “Coach Thomas’s system would go today. He used innovations no scout could capture with notes and against which no defense could be surely set.”

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 13 7 7 - 34Southern California 0 0 0 14 - 14Attendance: 94,000 (capacity: 87,677).

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1948 SUGAR BOWL(5) Texas 27, (6) Alabama 7

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1948) — It is a peculiar fact that some of the most celebrated backs in the Southeastern Conference came to grief in New Orleans in their fi nal game. Names coming to mind of those so ill-fated are Billy Cannon (1960), Johnny Majors (1957), Hank Lauricella (1952), and Harry Gilmer (1948).

Three years before, Gilmer, the Alabama sharpshooter, had heard the multitudes’ roar of applause in the Sugar Bowl. It was a far cry from the reaction of 72,000 fans who saw Texas thwart Gilmer and the Crimson Tide, 27-7. He completed only three of his 11 passes and ran for a mere fi ve yards. Loudest cheers went to Texas quarterback Bobby Layne. He sent the ball aloft 24 times and made connections ten times for 183 yards.

Both ground attacks were virtually ineffective as Alabama rushed for 41 yards and Texas to 59.

The Tide was not outplayed to the extent the score would indicate. The difference could have been a touchdown. The fi rst half ended in a 7-7 standoff. Texas’ last three touchdowns were achieved by defensive alertness. Or, to say it another way, Alabama committed three expensive errors – having a punt blocked, having a pass intercepted and run back for a touchdown, and fumbling deep in its own territory.

The left side of the Longhorns’ line swarmed into the backfi eld when Norman Mosley tried to punt from Alabama’s 25 in the third quarter. Left tackle George Petrovich blocked the kick and left guard Vic Vasicek recovered in the end zone for a touchdown.

Alabama appeared to wilt after that but displayed the heart to stall Texas drives twice within its 10. Then, with six minutes left and the Tide gambling to tie or win, Gilmer was rushed hard and threw desperately over oncoming Longhorns’ upraised arms. End Lewis Holder intercepted the soft, short, high pitch. He raced for the red fl ag at the corner of the fi eld 18 yards away, just making it in.

A few plays after that, Holder pounced on a Gilmer fumble fi ve yards from another touchdown. Layne scored that one on a sneak.

In addition to the times they reached the promised land the Longhorns, in writing a brilliant fi nale to Blair Cherry’s fi rst season as head coach, missed the boat on several other occasions. In the second quarter Texas went from the Alabama 46 to the 12 where Rebel Steiner knocked down Layne’s fourth down pass intended for Billy Pyle, who was a great back all afternoon.

Again in the third quarter, Texas went from the Alabama 45 to the 27 where another passing attack died. But the Steers came back knocking and went to the seven before bogging down. Layne fi nally attempted a fi eld goal from the 15, but it was partially blocked. Texas also missed a third score in the fourth period when a 65-yard drive carried all the way to within one foot of the Crimson Tide goal. But there the center of the Crimson forward wall rose up and smacked down Jimmy Canady on a try through the middle.

The result was a shock to Alabama followers who expected the large senior contingent, stars of freshman and sophomore appearances in bowl games, to fi nish in grand fashion. Texas was faster, more powerful, and deserved to win.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FTexas 7 0 7 13 - 27Alabama 0 7 0 0 - 7Attendance: 72,000 (capacity: 72,000).

1953 ORANGE BOWL(9) Alabama 61, (14) Syracuse 6

MIAMI (Jan. 1, 1953) — New Year’s Day 1953 was the fi rst on which football fans could see, through the medium of television, bowl games in Pasadena, Dallas, New Orleans, and Miami. Receipts increased greatly with bigger checks for competing schools and their conference brethren.

Meanwhile, Alabama crushed Syracuse, champion of the East, 61-6, in the Orange Bowl. Many in the crowd of 66,280 left in the third quarter so they could see more of other bowl games on TV at home.

Because the game was lasting so long, an Orange Bowl committee man reportedly approached the timekeeper and suggested the game, nearly three hours old at the time, might be sped up because it was about to be cut off the network.

Fifteen records were set in the fi asco, televised nationally by CBS. Even the deepest Alabama substitutes among the 46 Crimson Tide players were record-minded. “We didn’t want to leave any still standing,” explained tackle Van Marcus.

Alabama rushed for 286 yards and passed for 300. Its total offense of 586 yards and the sum of 818 for both teams were Orange Bowl records.

It was a close contest for a quarter when Alabama led, 7-6. After two periods the score was 20-6. And in the second half, “I just couldn’t stop them,” said Coach Harold (Red) Drew, a native of Maine who came to Alabama as end coach under Frank Thomas and developed Don Hutson, Paul Bryant, and Holt Rast, among others.

Soon after the game the Orange Bowl committee signed contracts with the Big Eight (then Big Seven) and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their representatives met for the next fi ve years.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 14 20 20 - 61Syracuse 6 0 0 0 - 6Attendance: 89,650 (capacity: 87,677).

1954 COTTON BOWL(6) Rice 28, (13) Alabama 6

DALLAS (Jan. 1, 1954) — Rice’s Dicky Moegle rolled back the Crimson Tide with one of the greatest exhibitions of football history, scoring touchdowns on on runs of 79, 95 and 34 yards while gaining a total of 265 yards as the Owls swamped Alabama, 28-6 in the Cotton Bowl.

On Moegle’s second touchdown run, one of the weirdest events in bowl history occurred when Alabama fullback Tommy Lewis leaped off the bench as Moegle was roaring past, along the 45-yard line, and downed him with a fi erce block. At the time, Moegle was steaming along with only one man having a chance – and that a doubtful one – of stopping him.

Rice was leading, 7-6, midway in the second quarter. The Owls were in possession on their own 5. Alabama had just muffed a scoring opportunity. Moegle, taking a handoff from quarterback LeRoy Fenstemaker, went around right end as his blockers did their job effi ciently and headed for the Alabama goal line.

As Moegle approached midfi eld near the sidelines in front of the Alabama bench, it appeared no player could stop him. No one, that is, except Lewis, who was on the bench, and suddenly ran onto the fi eld bareheaded, and threw his body into Moegle’s legs. Moegle was felled on Alabama’s 41. Then the alternate captain of the Tide retreated quickly to the spot he had vacated and sat there with his head down in embarrassment as Coach Red Drew stood before him and looked at Lewis in disbelief. Referee Cliff Shaw ruled that Moegle should be credited with a touchdown. The play had started on the Owl 5-yard-line and thus was good for 95 yards.

Although Tide coach Harold (Red) Drew said the Lewis incident had no demoralizing effect on his team, the Southeastern Conference champions were never the same again. A letdown was evident.

It was Lewis who plunged the fi nal foot for a touchdown on a 47-yard advance in the fi rst quarter. Rice went ahead on a 79-yard run by Moegle. Moegle scurried 34 yards for another touchdown in the third period as he gained 265 yards of his team’s whopping 379 rushing yards. He carried the ball only 11 times, averaging 24.1 yards. After this game, Moegle held four Cotton Bowl records and three all-time major bowl records.

In the third quarter, Moegle sizzled through right tackle and went 34 yards to score. In the fi nal period, he almost did it again as he raced 20 yards down the right side line. Center Ralph Carrigan caught Moegle by a heel to prevent him scoring again. The Owls gained a total of 448 yards to Alabama’s 225. Moegle was the difference in the game. Except for his unbridled running, the affair might have been close. Rice was hampered by the early loss of its All-American fullback Kosse Johnson, who went out in the fi rst period when his ailing ankle was sprained again.

The scoring action began when quarterback Bart Starr stole a Rice pass to put the ball in Alabama’s possession on the Owl 49. Lewis surged through the middle of the line for 15 yards. On a keeper play, Starr got 12 through left tackle. Lewis got 13 more in two tries to put the ball on the 5. Rice was offside on the next play. With the ball on the 1, Lewis managed to get the ball to within inches of the goal line and then leaped high for the touchdown. The Rice line rolled him back but he had crossed the line with his forward motion. The extra point try of Halfback Bobby Luna was blocked and Alabama led 6 to 0.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FRice 0 14 7 7 - 28Alabama 6 0 0 0 - 6Attendance: 75,504 (capacity: 75,504).



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1959 LIBERTY BOWL(12) Penn State 7, (10) Alabama 0

PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 19, 1959) — Quarterback Galen Hall led Penn Slate to a 7-0 victory over Alabama in the fi rst Liberty Bowl game. Hall’s pass to Roger Kochman on a fake fi eld goal was good for 18 yards and the touchdown on the last play of the second period. Sam Stellatella added the extra point by placement and that was the ball game.

Fumbles plagued both clubs, each team losing the ball four times. In addition, Alabama recovered three of its own. The rash of fumbles was attributed to the 42-degree temperature that seemed colder because of a brisk wind.

Penn State completely dominated the fi rst half , but fi zzled on three scoring chances before fi nally breaking through. The Nittany Lions fumbled and lost the ball on the Alabama eight in the fi rst period. In the second quarter, they got to the one, but Hall’s fourth down pass misfi red. A fi eld goal attempt by Stellatella from the Alabama 12 was blocked by Billy Richardson.

After a four-yard punt against the stiff wind by Tommy White, Penn State had one more chance on the Alabama 22 with less than a minute to go. They ran off one play, gaining four yards, and then came Hall’s scoring pass to Kochman. This was the trickery coach Rip Engle had promised. It was Penn State’s fi rst fake fi eld goal of the season.

Hall took over early in the second period after Lucas left the game because of a hip injury. Penn State’s talented triple threat quarterback never got back into the ball game. While he was in, Lucas gained 54 yards in nine carries and completed one of four passes for 23 yards. Lucas, however, was the leading ground gainer.

On the fake fi eld goal, Hall appeared to be ready to hold the ball for Stellalella’s kick. Instead, he bounced up and pitched to Kochman, who made his way through the startled Alabama defense. It was Alabama’s fi rst defeat since its opening loss to Georgia, and Penn State’s ninth victory in 11 games.

Two beautiful quick kicks by Gary O’Steen that carried 61 and 64 yards with the help of a following wind, kept Penn Stale penned up most of the fi rst period. Still the Nittanv Lions managed an 89-yard march to the Alabama 1 before Don Cochran, who recovered two fumbles, pounced on a ball jarred loose from Kochman.

Jay Huffman was named the outstanding lineman of the day for his fi ne center play and excellent linebacking. Engle’s Penn State club, which has used a variety of formations in a successful season, leaned heavily to the unbalanced line with both ends on the same side of the center. In the dressing room, Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant had this comment: “We just got a good old sound thrashing.”

It was Penn State’s fi rst bowl victory in three attempts. In the dressing room, Coach Engle smiled as he said, “We beat them at their own game - defense.”

A crowd of 36,211 braved the elements at cavernous Philadelphia Municipal Stadium (later named John F. Kennedy Stadium).

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FPenn State 0 7 0 0 - 7Alabama 0 0 0 0 - 0Attendance: 36,211 (capacity: 102,000).

1960 BLUEBONNET BOWL(9) Alabama 3, Texas 3

HOUSTON (Dec. 17, 1960) — A pair of linemen provided all the scoring as Texas and Alabama battled to a 3-3 deadlock in the second annual Bluebonnet Bowl played in Rice Stadium. A crowd of 68,000 saw Alabama End Tommy Brooker boot a 30-yard fi eld goal in the third period to put the Crimson Tide out front. Then Texas tackle Dan Petty kicked a 20-yard fi eld goal with just 3:44 left to play as the underdog Longhorns tied the score.

Alabama, with a 7-1-1 season record, went into the game as a slim one-point favorite. Except for one strong Alabama threat in the fading seconds of the fi rst period, the game was one of booming punts by Texas’ Bobby Nunis and Alabama’s Laurien Stapp. The defenses played a mighty role in the game. Texas contained one Alabama drive on the one-yard line, and the Tide blunted Texas’ offense and kept the Longhorns bottled up in there own end of the fi eld most of the game.

Alabama got its score midway in the third period. Texas was forced to punt. Nunez’ kick was taken on the Tide 40 by Bill Piper, who returned all the way to the Texas 34. Pat Trammel and Mike Fracchia worked to the 28 on two plays. Skelton hit and Norbie Ronsonnet with a pass on thee 14. Wilson carried to the 13 and then the Tide lost two downs on incomplete passes.

With fourth down and seven needed for a fi rst down, the Tide elected to try a fi eld goal. The ball was spotted on the 20-yard line and Brooker neatly toed it through the uprights with 7:21 remaining in the period,

Texas took the following kickoff and marched from the 23 to the Alabama 19 and bogged down. Petty came in for a fi eld goal try. The ball was spotted on the 25, but Petty’s kick was wide to the left. The big gainer in the Texas march was a 38-yard pass play from Mike Cotten to James Saxton. Texas fi nally broke into the scoring deep in the last period.

The Longhorns took over on a punt on the 26 and marched to the Tide three in 13 plays. A personal foul against Alabama aided the Texans in a key spot.

Texas pulled a fake fi eld goal on the seven. Petty went in to boot, but instead of kicking, Cotton fl ipped a pass to Jack Collins on the four. Texas kicked its game-tying fi eld goal on a fourth down and three situation. The ball was spotted on the 10 and Petty kicked good.

Alabama tried to come back via passes, but only got as far as the Texas 35. Texas mustered enough drive to move back into Bama territory and Petty attempted his third fi eld goal try of the day from the 25. The kick was made just as the fi nal gun sounded, but the kick was wide.

Statistics showed Texas had the best offense of the day, picking up 11 fi rst downs to four and outgaining the Tide 124 yards to 65 on the ground. Alabama picked up 151 yards passing to 108 for Texas.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 0 3 0 - 3Texas 0 0 0 3 - 3Attendance: 68,000 (capacity: 70,000).

1962 SUGAR BOWL(1) Alabama 10, (9) Arkansas 3

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1962) — Alabama’s defense proved to be the difference once again as the national collegiate football champs carved out a 10-3 victory over stubborn Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl classic.

Alabama wasted no time in lighting up the scoreboard. With only eight minutes gone in the opening period, the Crimson Tide moved 79 yards, with Fullback Mike Fracchia’s 43 yard dash to the Porker’s 12 highlighting the march. Quarterback Pat Trammell, who called a near perfect game, carried the remainder of the way on a rollout.

A record crowd of 82,910 watched as Tim Davis booted a 32-yard fi eld goal in the second period to put Alabama out in front, 10-0.

Coach Frank Broyles’ Razorbacks, fi nding it hard to puncture Bama’s granite like defense, cut the Tide’s lead to seven points when Mickey Cissell split the uprights with a 23 yard fi eld goal in the third period. Alabama Head Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, who guided the Crimson Tide to a perfect season (11-0), was bubbling with joy.

“I thought it was a great game,” Bryant said with a smile. “I’m as proud of them as if the score had been 100-0. Wee came to play. Our boys rose up real well and stopped them on the big plays.”

“Fracchia didn’t let them catch their breath with his shots up the middle and Trammell, like always, did whatever he had to do. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. He’s a good competitor, but we just didn’t give him a chance today. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.”

Trammell, the Southeastern Conference total offensive leader in 1961, repeatedly picked up yardage with his seemingly slow style of running. However, the decisive factor was the hot pursuit of the Alabama line. The Crimson Tide, champions of the SEC, showed why they had the best defensive record in the country in 1961. They swarmed into the Arkansas backfi eld all afternoon. At the end of the fi rst half, Alabama halted a Razorbacks drive on its own 10 and in the third period, halted the Hogs on the seven.

“We knew when we went into the game that we were going to have trouble grinding out yardage against this team.” Broyles said. “But, we never thought it would be this hard. We just couldn’t get our offense going. I guess the main reason was Alabama’s great defense. Bama’s offense was just what we expected - tough and aggressive. Our boys were tight and uneasy in the fi rst half. That didn’t help, but when you’re playing the number one team in the nation, you expect that. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.”

The game ended almost like it started, on a note of high drama. It started when Arkansas surged down the fi eld with Alworth catching a 31-yard pass from quarterback George McKinney on the Alabama 43, only to fumble. After failing to move, Alabama punted to the Razorbacks’ 20. Two plays later, Arkansas was the benefi ciary of a pass interference call that gave the Razorbacks the ball on the Tide 40. McKinney immediately went to the air again, tossing one that barely eluded Alworth’s hands at the goal line.

Alabama knocked down another pass and then Butch Wilson jumped high to intercept a third and stepped out of bounds inches short of the goal. Trammell butted up the middle three times and failed to budge the Razorbacks’ line.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 3 0 0 - 10Arkansas 0 0 3 0 - 3Attendance: 82,910 (capacity: 80,985).

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1963 ORANGE BOWL(5) Alabama 17, (8) Oklahoma 0

MIAMI (Jan. 1, 1963) — In the Alabama dressing room after the Crimson Tide’s 17-0 Orange Bowl victory over Oklahoma, a photographer asked Coach Paul Bryant to spell the name of a player whose picture he had just taken.

“That’s Namath, son – N-A-M-A-T-H,” Bryant said. “But don’t worry about it. You’ll learn how to spell it in the next couple of years.”

If the photographer was unfamiliar with the name, the crowd of 73,380 that attended the 1963 Orange Bowl game – and millions more watching on television – were not.

Long before that game, Bryant said the precocious young man from Pennsylvania was ahead of Babe Parilli (whom he coached at Kentucky) as a sophomore. He rated Namath “potentially the fi nest quarterback I’ve ever coached.”

Namath piloted his team 61 yards in ten plays for a touchdown in the fi rst quarter. From the Oklahoma 5-yard line, he faked a handoff and a short pass, whirled, and sailed a long pass into end Richard Williamson’s hands in the end zone.

A sleight of hand pitch-out to halfback Cotton Clark resulted in a 15-yard scoring sprint in the second period. It was the third play after Billy Piper returned a punt by Joe Don Looney to the Sooners’ 34. First, Namath threw a pass to Williamson, good for 20 yards.

Next, and fi nally, Namath conducted a Tide surge from Oklahoma’s 33 to the two-yard line. There, it was fourth down. Tim Davis, Alabama’s placekicker, toed a 19-yard fi eld goal. This third quarter opportunity arose when Looney, the nation’s leading punter with an average of 43.4 yards, was hurried by guard Frankie McClendon’s rush and got off a kick of only seven yards.

Lee Roy Jordan was as fi ne a linebacker as has ever played in the South. Perhaps no one in college football in 1962 had his almost instinctive ability to seek out the ball carrier so quickly and bring him down so abruptly. It is doubtful if Bryant ever praised a player quite as much.

Jordan fi nished the game with an Alabama bowl record 31 tackles.

Fifteen seniors fi nished the best three years (29-2-2) Alabama had ever known to that point in football. Only a matter of a few inches, the distance by which Jack Hurlbut failed to make a two-pointer after the only touchdown against Georgia Tech (Tech won, 7-6), separated the Tide from two straight national championships.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 7 3 0 - 17Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 - 0Attendance: 73,380 (capacity: 72,000).

1964 SUGAR BOWL(8) Alabama 12, (7) Mississippi 7

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1964) — This was no ordinary Sugar Bowl game. It snowed on the eve of the game and that was just the fi rst of some unusual occurrences.

With junior standout quarterback Joe Namath suspended for disciplinary reasons, sophomore Steve Sloan, showing the poise and savvy of a veteran, guided the Crimson Tide to a 12-7 victory over the heavily favored Mississippi Rebels, but it took four Tim Davis fi eld goals to turn the trick.

Davis’s kicks of 31, 46, 22 and 48 yards earned the senior from Columbus, Ga., the Outstanding Player award. His four fi eld goals were a bowl record and his 48-yarder was the longest in bowl history at the time.

It was 3-0 after the fi rst quarter, 9-0 at halftime and 12-0 going into the fi nal quarter. The Rebels fi nally got on the scoreboard when Larry Smith took a fi ve-yard pass from Perry Lee Dunn. Billy Irwin kicked good and it ended just that way, 12-7, Alabama.

With snow piled on the edge of the playing fi eld, the Tide put on a great display of how to win under adversity. The alert Crimson Tide gobbled up six Rebels fumbles and intercepted three Rebels passes. And while Mississippi piled up more yardage (248 to 194), it was Alabama that controlled the football by running 69 plays to only 48 for the Rebels.

In the fi nal quarter the Tide defense stopped the Rebels on Alabama’s 2, 9 and 28-yard lines to seal the verdict.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 3 6 3 0 - 12Mississippi 0 0 0 7 - 7Attendance: 80,785 (capacity: 80,985).

1965 ORANGE BOWL(5) Texas 21, (1) Alabama 17

MIAMI (Jan. 1, 1965) — Favoring a knee that he had severly injured earlier in the 1964 season, Alabama quarterback Joe Namath put on a memorable show while nearly pulling out a comeback victory, but the Texas Longhorns rose up to stop Namath inches short of the goal line late in the game to win, 21-17, over the national champion Crimson Tide.

Namath was a shoo-in for the game’s Most Valuable Player honors, hitting on 18 of 37 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns. All of this after his knee was hurting so much that he couldn’t start the game.

Texas struck fi rst, scoring with just 23 seconds left in the fi rst quarter when big Ernie Koy sped 79 yards. In the second period, Jim Hudson fi red a 69-yard bomb to George Sauer to put Texas on top, 14-0.

The Tide battled back, marching 87 yards, with Namath passing seven yards to sophomore Wayne Trimble for the score.

Texas got a couple of breaks for its next score just before halftime. The Longhorns were seemingly stopped and went for a fi eld goal. Alabama’s Creed Gilmer raced through to block it and David Ray recovered for the Tide and rambled three yards before fumbling. Texas recovered to regain possession.

On the next play Hudson went back to pass and was dumped by Jim Simmons for a loss, but on the play Alabama was guilty of holding a receiver down fi eld and it gave the Horns a fi rst down on the Tide 13. Three plays later, Koy went around right end from the one and it was 21-7 at halftime.

Namath then put the Tide into motion in the second half. He hit Tommy Tolleson, Wayne Cook and Ray Perkins for passes to move to the Texas 20, then hurled a perfect strike to Perkins for the score. In the fourth quarter, Namath got the offense going again, only to bog down and have to settle for a David Ray fi eld goal to cut it to 21-17.

Jimmy Fuller intercepted a Texas pass in the fourth quarter, then Namath and Steve Bowman moved the ball within inches of the Longhorn goal, but on fourth down, linebacker Tommy Nobis and the Texas line stopped Namath and ended Alabama’s hopes.

Moments later, when Alabama swarmed into the offensive again, Pete Lammons, who played a titanic role for Texas on defense, snared a pass on the Texas 32, and that was the ball game. There was less than three minutes to play and time ran out for Alabama.

Koy, son of a former major league baseball player, was the leading ground gainer of the game. He ran for 145 yards in 24 tries for a 5.5 average.

Alabama’s leading ground gainer was Bowman, with 23 yards in 10 carries. This gave and indication of the might of the Texas defense, rated fi fth best in the country on the ground.

Steve Sloan, who started the game at quarterback for Alabama on a fragile knee hurt in the season’s fi nal game, threw seven times for 43 yards. He and Namath threw 44 passes between them - an Orange Bowl record at the time.




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1966 ORANGE BOWL(4) Alabama 39, (3) Nebraska 28

MIAMI (Jan. 1, 1966) — The third-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and the fourth ranked Alabama Crimson Tide both entered their Orange Bowl matchup with longshot aspirations at the National Championship. Things looked up by game time as number one ranked Michigan State was upset by UCLA in the Rose Bowl and number two ranked Arkansas fell victim to LSU in the Cotton Bowl. The scene was set for the winner of the Orange Bowl to claim the national crown.

The Orange Bowl featured two explosive offensive teams with different approaches to their attack. Bear Bryant’s Crimson Tide Tide used the accurate throwing arm of quarterback Steve Sloan to rebound from an early season loss to Georgia and a tie with Tennessee, while Bob Devaney’s Cornhuskers hit the ground running averaging 290 rushing yards per game and 32.1 points per game.

Alabama took the fi rst lead fi ve and a half minutes into the game. Sloan guided the Tide on a 61-yard drive to score on a 21-yard pass play to Ray Perkins. Perkins grabbed the scoring pass at the 15 and wiggled away from a pair of defenders to skip into the end zone.

The Huskers rallied back early in the second to tie the score. The fi rst Husker tally came on a 33-yard pass from quarterback Bob Churchich to end Tony Jeter. Alabama coach Bear Bryant gave quarterback Steve Sloan the green light to throw on any down who then opened up an offensive onslaught to bury the Huskers by halftime.

Alabama scored two touchdowns and a fi eld goal in the second period to post a 24-7 lead by halftime. The fi rst score followed a 39-yard Sloan to Perkins pass that took the ball down to the NU 13. Leslie Kelley took the ball over from 4 yards out for the touchdown. The second score followed a 93-yard Tide drive, capped by an 11-yard pass from Sloan to Perkins. A David Ray fi eld goal later in the period sent the teams to the locker rooms with the Tide sporting a 17-point lead.

Nebraska pulled back into the game early in the third period on a 49-yard touchdown pass from Churchich to Ben Gregory, but the point-after kick was missed. The Tide lengthened their lead with a 1-yard touchdown run by Steve Bowman and a two point conversion to make the score 32-13 after three periods.

Nebraska wasn’t ready to give up in the fourth period. Churchich scored his fi rst touchdown of the day on a 1-yard plunge. Alabama kept the comeback in check later in the period by turning in another Bowman touchdown run, this time from three yards out. Nebraska added a late 14-yard touchdown pass from Churchich to Tony Jeter but it wouldn’t be enough as the Crimson Tide claimed the National Championship with a 39-28 Orange Bowl win.

Sloan’s 20 for 28 passing performance broke the Orange Bowl pass completion record, set just one year prior by fellow Tide quarterback Joe Namath. Sloan’s 296 yards in the air also set a new Orange Bowl standard. Perkins fi nished his day with 9 completions for 159 yards.

Nebraska was held to 232 yards rushing, almost 60 yards below their average, and were victimized by four fumbles and an intercepted pass. The Huskers fi nished the season 10-1 and ranked number fi ve in the nation by the Associated Press.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 17 8 7 - 19Nebraska 0 7 6 15 - 28Attendance: 72,214 (capacity: 72,000).

1967 SUGAR BOWL(3) Alabama 34, (6) Nebraska 7

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1967) — Nebraska’s hopes for a revenge victory over Alabama’s Crimson Tide in the 1967 Sugar Bowl Classic ended abruptly — the fi rst play of the game, to be exact.

The Cornhuskers, 39-28 Alabama victims in the 1966 Orange Bowl, picked the Sugar Bowl for a chance to meet the Tide again, and by doing so became the only Big 8 team to land a spot in the four major bowls. But that was the only satisfaction the Huskers could gain as The Tide struck early and quickly established dominant superiority.

On the fi rst play after the opening kickoff, Tide quarterback Kenny Stabler blazed the ball through the soggy, leaden skies to All America end Ray Perkins sailing full speed at the NU 40. Perkins wasn’t hauled down until he hit the Husker 27. Seven plays later Alabama scored and launched the rout that was to see the Tide lead, 17-0 at the quarter, 24-0 at the half and 27-0 before the Huskers could muster a fourth-quarter touchdown and avert a shutout.

It was a convincing display of Alabama speed, quickness and determination as the Tide sought to become the only major unbeaten claimant to the national title.

Stabler’s pin-point passing, Perkins’ amazing pass catching skills and some fi ne running by Stabler — he won the Miller-Digby Memorial Trophy as the outstanding player of the game — put the Cornhuskers in a huge hole early and they were never able to regain the initiative.

The heavier Cornhuskers, unable to utilize their ball-control strategy against the lighter, swifter Tide, were forced to play catch-up from the opening gong and simply couldn’t master Alabama’s rock-ribbed defense until the fi nal period.

Nebraska, led by quarterback Bob Churchich, made a game try — Churchich tied a pass attempt record (34), set a new completion record (21) and passed for 201 yards — but fi ve interceptions (two against Churchich) dashed comeback hopes at every turn.

Alabama’s win was bolstered by a solid edge in statistics. The Tide out-rushed Nebraska 157-84, out-passed the Huskers 279-213 and out-downed NU, 19-16.

The Cornhuskers fi nally broke the scoring ice on the fi rst play of the fourth quarter when Churchich capped a 70-yard, 9-play with a 15-yard, scoring toss to junior fullback Dick Davis. Davis took the ball at the 10 and powered in for the Husker touchdown and Larry Wachholtz kicked the point-after conversion.

Following the game, Nebraska Coach Bob Devaney confi rmed what most of the fans were thinking when he said: “The Alabama team today is the best football team I’ve ever seen - they’re No. 1, all right.”

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 17 7 3 7 - 34Nebraska 0 0 0 7 - 7Attendance: 82,000 (capacity: 80,985).

1968 COTTON BOWLTexas A&M 20, (8) Alabama 16

DALLAS (Jan. 1, 1968) — “The big plays won for us again,” said head coach Gene Stallings of Texas A&M as he reviewed his team’s 20-16 triumph over Alabama in the Cotton Bowl. Big plays and Alabama mistakes - the kind of mistakes that led Alabama head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant to contend earlier in the 1967 seasons that the defense can outscore the offense.

Alabama was making the mistakes and the Aggie defense was cashing in on them. Bryant, who coached Stallings at A&M in the 1950s, took the young man with him to Alabama as an assistant, lamented over his team’s mistakes, but spent his time telling Stallings how proud he was that he could bring A&M out of a four-game losing streak to the Southwest Conference championship, then victory in the Cotton Bowl to run his winning string to seven.

Bryant came across the fi eld and carried Stallings around like a football team often does a winning coach. Stallings couldn’t help himself — the Bear outweighed him by about 75 pounds.

The Aggies took the fi eld with a 6-4 record compared with proud Alabama’s 8-1-1. The Aggies, playing in their fi rst bowl game in 26 years while Alabama was in its 21st, cashed in on a pass interception and a recovered fumble for touchdowns, then saw Wendell Housley smash 33 yards in two runs for the touchdown that sealed the game.

Ken Stabler ran for two Alabama touchdowns, and Steve Davis kicked a 36-yard fi eld goal for the Alabama scores. Stabler worried the Aggies throughout with his passing. He had three of his throws intercepted and was smothered repeatedly by the vicious Aggie rush. Alabama scored fi rst on an 80-yard drive with Stabler running the last three yards. A&M’s Tommy Maxwell intercepted a Stabler pass to set up the tying touchdown, made by Larry Stegent, who took a 13-yard toss from Hargett.

Davis kicked his fi eld goal opening the second period, and Alabama led 10-7. With only 21 seconds left in the half, the Aggies scored after a 56-yard drive with Hargett throwing for 59, three of which made up for an Aggie loss. His seven-yard toss to Maxwell in the end zone brought the score. Charlie Riggs missed the extra point try when the ball hit the cross bar and A&M led 13-10 at the half.

A 28-yard kick by Davis set the Aggies up on their 48 early in the third period, and A&M, behind the passing of Hargett and the running of Housley, slammed 52 yards for the touchdown that gave A&M victory. Hargett passed for 10 and ran for one and Stegent ran for seven before Hargett turned it over to Housley, who battered the Alabama line for 13 yards and then 20 more and the touchdown.

Alabama came back fi ghting and surged 83 yards for a touchdown, with David Chatwood running for 28, Ed Morgan chipping in with a six-yard dash and Stabler passing for 41. Stabler got the score with a run over tackle from the seven. There was no more scoring as A&M failed to cash in on a Stabler interception and again fumbled the ball away on what appeared to be another touchdown drive.

The Aggies had pushed to the Alabama 22 when Hargett fumbled and Alvin Samples recovered on the Tide 27. The Tide then started its last desperate drive with Stabler throwing the football. The Tide was aided by a personal foul against the Aggies that put the ball on the Alabama 44. Stabler pitched to All-American Dennis Homan on the A&M but the Aggies held and took over on their 26.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FTexas A&M 7 6 7 0 - 20Alabama 7 3 6 0 - 15Attendance: 75,000 (capacity: 75,504).

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1968 GATOR BOWL(16) Missouri 35, (12) Alabama 10

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 28, 1968) — Missouri startled Alabama with a newly-installed Power I offense that the Tigers perfected in secret workouts and blunted the Crimson Tide’s attack with a vicious defense that swept the Tigers to a 35-10 victory before 68,011 in the 24th annual Gator Bowl.

It was the worst beating a Paul Bryant-coached Alabama team had ever suffered and the statistics told the story. Alabama had minus-45 yards rushing and a total offensive output of just 23 yards. Missouri banged out 402 yards rushing, but didn’t complete a single pass although it really wasn’t necessary. Alabama made just six fi rst downs to 21 for the Tigers.

McMillan scored three Tiger touchdowns on short runs and baffl ed Alabama throughout the nationally televised football battle with his deft pitchouts on the option. McMillan never completed a pass, but he never had to. He did have a pair of tosses picked off that gave Alabama its only points. Defensive back Donnie Sutton raced 38 yards with an interception for an Alabama touchdown in the second quarter, and Mike Dean’s fourth quarter interception set up his 25-yard fi eld goal.

The Missouri defense, anchored by ends Elmer Benhardt and Bill Schmitt, blunted Alabama’s running and passing attack. Crimson Tide quarterbacks were thrown for losses nine times. Alabama, losing three games in a season for the fi rst time since 1958, managed only three fi rst downs in the fi rst three quarters. The Tide stayed in contention until the late minutes only with the help of its two pass interceptions and a pair of Tiger fumbles.

But Roger Wehrli, Missouri’s All-American safety, clinched the Tigers’ fourth straight bowl triumph with a late interception that set up McMillan’s third touchdown, a two-yard run. In the dosing minutes, Greg Cook ran 37 yards from scrimmage and Dennis Poppe raced 47 yards with an interception to pad the margin.

McMillan scored in the fi rst quarter on a four-yard burst, and he gave the Tigers a 14-7 lead in the second period with a fi ve-yard scoring run. The Tigers, who operated from the “regular I” during a 7-3 season, changed their attack during Gator Bowl workouts “to give us stronger running.” Missouri head coach Dan Devine said.

The switch paid off with Cook, McMillan, Jim Harrison and Ron McBride all cracking through the Tide line. Missouri gained 404 yards rushing, with Cook collecting 179. Alabama gained only 45 yards on the ground and added but 68 through the air. Quarterback Scott Hunter was so harassed by the Missouri ends that be hit only seven of 25 throws and was thrown for losses totaling 61 yards.

Alabama, a slim favorite after its 8-2 season record, never led. The Tigers took the opening kickoff and McMillan drove the Tigers to a 7-0 lead in 11 plays. Alabama never led although the Tide did roll to a brief tie on Sutton’s scoring interception.

Bryant bad not lost three times in a season since his fi rst year at Alabama in 1958. The Missouri explosion was particularly surprising because the Tigers rolled without completing a pass against a team that had given up only 104 points during the regular season.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FMissouri 7 7 0 21 - 35Alabama 0 7 0 3 - 10Attendance: 68,011(capacity: 70,000).

1969 LIBERTY BOWLColorado 47, Alabama 33

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 1969) — The enthusiastic Liberty Bowl committee wanted a high-scoring football game to enhance its reputation and they certainly got it when they matched Colorado and Alabama.

All-American Bob Anderson rushed for three touchdowns and 254 yards Saturday to lead the University of Colorado to a come-from-behind 47-33 victory over Alabama in the 11th annual Liberty Bowl.

Trailing 33-31 going into the fi nal period, Anderson, who earlier had run four yards for a touchdown, turned in scoring jaunts of two and three yards to carry the Buffaloes to victory.

Alabama’s Bear Bryant had told his team “honor and pride” were awaiting them if they could win the post-season game since they had posted the worst regular season record (6-4) in more than a decade.

Colorado jumped off to a 17-0 lead and went to the dressing room at halftime leading 31-19. Colorado scored on the opening drive with Ward Walsh blasting over from the 13 to cap an 80-yard drive in eight plays. Later in the quarter, Dave Haney kicked a 30-yard fi eld goal to extend the Colorado lead to 10-0. The Buffaloes made it 17-0 via the power running of Anderson, who barged over from four yards out to cap an 80-yard march in just eight plays.

But the Tide got in a few surprises of their own, with dropback passer Scott Hunter dashing 31 yards on a surprise run to make it 17-7. Later in the quarter Alabama’s George Ranager took a pitchout and got a key block from Johnny Musso to score from the six and it was 17-13, as Alabama went for two and failed.

But it took the Buffaloes only six plays to respond with Walsh popping over from the 15. Alabama wasn’t fi nished, however, and drove 72 yards in seven plays to score with Musso going in from the two. Again, the Tide went for two and failed, but it was 24-19 with just 46 seconds left in the fi rst half. Jim Duke’s kickoff was fi elded by Bob Mastern on the Buffs’ 9, where Mastern handed the ball off to Steve Engle, who raced 91 yards to score for a 31-19 Colorado lead at halftime.

Alabama received to open the second half. On second and 10 from its 45-yard line, Neb Hayden arched a long pass to Griff Langston, who gathered it in and raced home to score, to trim the Colorado lead to 31-26.

Alabama’s Steve Williams intercepted a CU pass a few minutes later and the Tide was at it again. Hayden again went to the air and hit Musso with a 10-yard touchdown pass to put the Tide out in front of the hectic offensive show by a 33-31 margin.

Colorado’s Anderson then slid off left tackle from the two to put the Buffs in front for good, 38-33. Alabama’s Hayden was caught in the end zone later in the game for a safety to give Colorado a 40-33 lead.

With time running out and Alabama trying to make a last ditch comeback, the Crimson Tide went for it on fourth and 18 from its own 18 and could not convert. Colorado then marched down the short distance with Anderson scoring from the three with just 45 seconds left to make it a 47-33 fi nal score.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FColorado 10 21 0 16 - 47Alabama 0 19 14 0 - 33Attendance: 50,042 (capacity: 50,160).

1970 BLUEBONNET BOWLAlabama 24, (20) Oklahoma 24

HOUSTON (Dec. 21, 1970) — Two offensive-minded football teams battled to a 24-24 deadlock in Houston’s Astrodome in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl as Alabama and Oklahoma fought tooth-and-nail down to the wire.

There was a total of 843 yards total offense in the game but, while the defenses weren’t anything to brag about, both teams did make some key stops along the way.

Alabama scored fi rst as tight end Randy Moore gathered in a four-yard Scott Hunter pass to cap a 54-yard, eight-play drive. Oklahoma responded with a touchdown drive to tie the game with Joe Wylie scoring from the two. It was 7-7 after one quarter and things were just heating up.

In the second quarter, Alabama marched to within the shadow of the Oklahoma end zone, only to have an interception kill the drive. The Sooners came back with a 58-yard scoring run out from swift Greg Pruitt to go on top, 14-7.

After a missed fi eld goal attempt by Alabama, Oklahoma extended its lead to 21-7 as Pruitt followed a key block from Wylie and dashed 25 yards to score. With the game in danger of getting out of hand, Alabama was able to bounce back just 14 seconds left in the second quarter as Hunter hit David Bailey with a fi ve-yard scoring pass to narrow the defi cit to 21-14 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Alabama’s Richard Ciemny kicked a 20-yard fi eld goal to narrow the gap to 21-17. That set up an intense fourth quarter.

With 7:36 left and Alabama facing a fourth down at the Sooner 25, running back Johnny Musso took a handoff and started wide to his right. He then stopped and fi red a left-handed pass back to quarterback Hunter. That pass caught the Sooners napping, with Hunter making a dash to score. The play gave Alabama the lead, 24-21.

With only 59 seconds left, OU fi eld goal specialist Bruce Derr hit on a 42-yard attempt to tie the game at 24-24. But Alabama was able to mount one fi nal threat. Oklahoma tried an onside kick, but it was recovered by the Tide had it at the OU 40. Musso broke loose for 21 yards to the 19. Dave Brungard got two yards, then Hunter was sacked for a one-yard loss.

With just fi ve seconds left Alabama called time out. Ciemny lined up for a 34-yard fi eld goal try that would win the game, but Oklahoma’s John Shelley get a hand on it and defl ected the kick to preserve the tie.

Hunter completed 13 of 26 passes for 174 yards as the Crimson Tide rolled up a total offense of 428 yards. Oklahoma, with Leon Crosswhite gaining 111 yards in 20 carries and Pruitt adding 97 in eight carries, fi nished with a 415 total.

Pruitt took the game’s outstanding back award while Alabama linebacker Jeff Rouzie was named the top lineman.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 7 3 7 - 24Oklahoma 7 14 0 3 - 24Attendance: 53,822 (capacity: 53,050).



BOWL RECORDS

1972 ORANGE BOWL(1) Nebraska 38, (2) Alabama 6

MIAMI (Jan. 1, 1972) — It was billed as the National Championship Game as Nebraska entered the game ranked fi rst with Alabama ranked second. But the Cornhuskers quickly salted away not only the game but the national title with a 38-6 win that was greatly aided by a mistake-fi lled effort by the Crimson Tide.

Played before 78,151 in 70-degree weather, the Orange Bowl showed no ill effects from a two-hour downpour that ended just before the game. Nebraska’s incomparable Johnny Rodgers’ 77-yard punt return in the opening quarter served notice that the Huskers’ one touchdown favorite odds were not nearly enough.

But it was the work of the Huskers defense that was responsible for keeping the Huskers’ unbeaten string going up to 32 and winning streak to 23. The Blackshirts held the Tide to a single touchdown. The unit set up three touchdowns by recovering fumbles and a fourth via an interception returned to the Tide 1-yard line.

With Nebraska clinging to a 6-0 lead eight seconds before the end of the fi rst quarter, the Blackshirts forced a punt by Alabama’s Gregg Gantt. It was not the long, driving type of punt, beyond the defensive cover that is Rogers’ favorite type. He gambled by picking up a bouncer with enemies in close at his 23. He darted to his right, shaking loose from the fi rst foe. A key block by Jim Anderson allowed the junior sprinter to turn the corner. Another block was supplied by Jerry List, who lost his helmet in the process. From midfi eld on, it was no contest as Rodgers logged his fourth punt return touchdown of the season and sixth of his career. The 77-yarder was three yards short of the Orange Bowl record.

If that play didn’t take the starch out of the Tide, the next play did. Steve Williams was decked by Randy Borg while returning the kickoff. The ball popped free and into the inviting arms of John Peterson 27 yards from the Tide goal. Seven plays later, the Huskers were sitting happily on a 21-0 lead. Tagge’s 20-yard pass to Gary Dixon, only the second reception of the year by Dixon, carried it to the nine. Two carries by Dixon netted two yards and Tagge passed to substitute fullback Maury Damkroger, who was jolted out of bounds inches from the end zone. Tagge’s fourth-down sneak for the touchdown came with 12:43 left in the half.

Alabama came back in the second half with grit and determination to earn whatever comfort can be found in statistics. The Tide’s All-American halfback Johnny Musso gained a much-deserved 79 yards on 15 carries, but he, like other highly touted backs, toiled in the shadows of NU’s Kinney, who rushed for 99 yards on 20 carries.

Alabama’s most effective weapon was the option running and draw plays of its quarterbacks, Terry Davis during a third quarter bid and Butch Hobson after Davis was injured in the fourth quarter. After Husker cornerback Joe Blahak punted, Alabama’s initial post-intermission threat ended with an end-zone interception, the Tide rolled 55 yards, with Davis stepping 28 and 10 yards before turning the left side on fourth and three and taking Blackshirts Dave Mason and John Dutton into the end zone with him. But that was the extent of Alabama’s challenge until the game-ending drive that ended on Nebraska’s eight.

Nebraska added three more points on a 21-yard Sanger fi eld goal on the last play of the third quarter and a fi nal touchdown following Anderson’s interception. Nebraska’s last touchdown was scored by backup quarterback Van Brownson.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FNebraska 14 14 3 7 - 38Alabama 0 0 6 0 - 6Attendance: 78,151 (capacity: 80,010).

1973 COTTON BOWL(7) Texas 17, (4) Alabama 13

DALLAS (Jan. 1, 1973) — Billed as “The Battle of the Wishbones”, this Cotton Bowl clash found Texas storming from behind in the fourth quarter to capture a 17-13 decision on a cold and blustery day in which the Crimson Tide was unable to get it together on offense.

Following Steve Wade’s interception for Alabama, the Crimson Tide’s Gregg Gantt kicked a Cotton Bowl record 50-yard fi eld goal to give the Tide an early 3-0 lead. After an exchange of punts, Wade grabbed his second interception of the young game and raced 42 yards to the Texas 31. On the next play, Wilbur Jackson took a pitch wide to the right and behind Joe LaBue’s clearing block, cruised untouched for the touchdown and Bill Davis quickly added the extra point to make it 10-0.

Texas drove to a fi eld goal of 24 yards by Billy Schott to pull Texas within 10-3. A short time later, with just eight seconds remaining in the fi rst half, Bill Davis banged through a 30-yard fi eld goal for Alabama to push its halftime lead to 13-3.

A short Tide punt in the third quarter gave Texas good fi eld position and the wishbone-driven Horns drove 59 yards in 15 plays. Quarterback Alan Lowry raced in from three yards out and Schott’s kick cut the Alabama lead to 13-10.

Alabama reeled off an impressive fourth quarter drive from its 20 to the Texas 34 where on fi rst down Terry Davis went for broke and tried to hit Wayne Wheeler with a touchdown pass, only to have Texas defensive back Terry Melancon intercept in the end zone.

Texas, going to the air behind Lowry, marched to the Tide 34, from where Lowry bootlegged the fi nal 34 yards, tightrope walking the sidelines for the winning touchdown. Television replays and newspaper still photos showed that Lowry may have stepped out of bounds on his winning run, but the play stood and Schott’s kick made it 17-13.

The Tide wasn’t fi nished, though, and marched from its 10 to the Texas 43, where Jackson was stopped short on a fourth and one play, Texas taking over and hammering the fi nal nail into the Tide’s coffi n.


1973 SUGAR BOWL(3) Notre Dame 24, (1) Alabama 23

NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 31, 1973) — It was the fi rst meeting between two giants of college football – Alabama and Notre Dame. The game was the latest version of “The Game of the Century,” and it certainly lived up to every inch of newspaper space and moment of air time on radio and television.

Notre Dame won 24-23, in one of the true classics of college football history. The game had everything – six lead changes, outstanding plays in all phases of the game, a tense fi nish and dramatic play calling. With the close victory, Notre Dame vaulted from third to fi rst in the fi nal Associated Press (AP) rankings. Alabama had fi nished fi rst in both polls in the regular season and remained the United Press International (UPI) champion, as that ranking did not have a post-bowl survey.

Alabama could have put the game away in the third quarter, but the Tide couldn’t deliver the knockout punch. Notre Dame ran back a kickoff for a touchdown and dominated the earlygoing. Led by quarterback Tom Clements, who sprayed passes of 19, 26 and 14 yards to split end Pete Demmerle, the Irish offense scored fi rst in the opening quarter. Fullback Wayne Bullock capped a 64-yard scoring drive with a six-yard run into the end zone.

Alabama responded in the second quarter, producing three long drives that resulted in a pair of scores – the fi rst when Randy Billingsley scored on a six-yard run and Bill Davis added the extra point that put Alabama up by one (7-6) with 7:30 remaining. On the ensuing kickoff, Notre Dame’s Al Hunter stunned the crowd with a dazzling 93-yard return, the longest in Sugar Bowl history. The Irish went for two and converted for a 14-7 lead.

Alabama moved deep into Notre Dame territory late in the second quarter but had to settle for a 39-yard fi eld goal by Davis. At the start of the second half, Alabama marched 93 yards to take a 17-14 lead after Wilbur Jackson’s fi ve-yard scoring run.

A short time later, Notre Dame linebacker Drew Mahalic recovered a Tide fumble in mid-air and took the ball to the Alabama 12-yard line. On the fi rst play from scrimmage, Eric Penick dashed 12 yards for the score. The extra point gave the Irish a 21-17 lead with 2:30 left in the third quarter.

Early in the fourth period, the game took a wild turn with three turnovers in 90 seconds. Alabama gambled with a trick play that paid off. With the ball on the Notre Dame 25, second-string quarterback Richard Todd handed off to halfback Mike Stock, then raced to the sidelines where he took a return pass from Stock and went in for the score – but Davis missed the conversion try and Alabama was left with a 23-21 lead and 9:33 remaining.

Notre Dame responded by driving 79 yards in 11 plays. The Irish reached the Alabama 3-yard line and Thomas came on to kick a 19-yard fi eld goal with 4:26 remaining for the fi nal 24-23 margin.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 – FNotre Dame 6 8 7 3 – 24Alabama 0 10 7 6 – 23Attendance: 85,161 (capacity: 80,985).

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1975 ORANGE BOWL(9) Notre Dame 13, (2) Alabama 11

MIAMI (Jan. 1, 1975) — A rematch of the previous year’s national championship showdown produced another painful, close loss for Alabama. Notre Dame once again proved to be the spoiler for Alabama’s national championship dreams, upsetting the Crimson Tide, 13-11.

Alabama was ranked fi rst in the nation in the United Press International (UPI) poll and second by the Associated Press (AP) going into the game, with Notre Dame being eighth and ninth. A year before when the two had met with the Sugar Bowl as the setting, Notre Dame won 24-23 and vaulted to the national title.

Notre Dame built a 13-0 lead in the fi rst half and withstood a furious Alabama rally in the game’s fi nal minutes.

The scoring started midway through the fi rst quarter when Alabama fumbled a Notre Dame punt and Al Samuel recovered for the Irish at the Crimson Tide’s 16-yard line. Three plays later Notre Dame faced a fourth-and-one play at the Alabama 7-yard line. Wayne Bullock powered his way over the left side for three yards and a fi rst down. On the next play, he rumbled into the end zone on a four-yard run for the fi rst Irish score. Dave Reeve added the extra point.

With 50 seconds left in the fi rst quarter, the Irish offense took control at its own 23-yard line as quarterback Tom Clements engineered a 77-yard scoring drive in 17 plays, taking 7:21 off the clock. The Irish attempted only one pass in the march, rushing 16 times for 68 yards on the drive. An offsides call on Alabama on a fi eld-goal attempt revived the drive. The Irish made the most of the opportunity, with Mark McLane breaking free from nine yards out for the score. Reeve missed the point-after, but Notre Dame led 13-0.

A Notre Dame fumble on their next possession gave the Tide the football on the Irish 40-yard line. Alabama went to the air with quarterback Richard Todd hitting Ozzie Newsome for 11 yards and Jerry Brown for 12 yards, as the Tide marched to the Notre Dame 8-yard line. The Irish defense held, and Alabama scored on a 21-yard fi eld goal by Danny Ridgeway with 1:45 left before halftime.

After a scoreless third quarter Alabama – which averaged only 11 passes a game during the season – again went to the air. Todd carried the Tide to the Irish 12-yard line but then threw an interception to John Dubenetzky

On fourth down of the next Tide drive, needing fi ve yards for a fi rst down, Todd threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Russ Schamun with 3:13 remaining. The Tide added two points on a conversion pass from Todd to George Pugh to close the defi cit to 13-11.

With 1:39 left, Alabama got the ball back at its own 38-yard line needing only a fi eld goal to win. Todd tossed to Schamun for a 16-yard gain and hit Randy Billinsley for an eight-yard reception to the Irish 38. But Notre Dame’s Reggie Barnett intercepted Todd’s next throw to clinch the verdict in favor of the Irish.

For Alabama, linebacker Leroy Cook was the defensive standout while fellow linebacker Ronnie Robertson led in tackles with 11. Alabama outgained the Irish in total offense, 285 to 204, but had four turnovers. Todd completed 13 of 24 passes, six of them to the freshman Newsome for 68 yards and fi ve to Schamun for 126.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 3 0 8 - 11Notre Dame 7 6 0 0 - 13Attendance: 71,801 (capacity: 80,010).

1975 SUGAR BOWL(4) Alabama 13, (8) Penn State 6

NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 31, 1975) — Alabama ended its eight-year bowl losing streak in a memorable way with a hard-fought victory over an outstanding team. The Crimson Tide’s fi rst bowl victory since January 1, 1967 (a 34-7 victory over Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl) was a 13-6 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions.

It was the fi rst Sugar Bowl played inside the climate-controlled Louisiana Superdome, matching third-ranked Alabama (10-1) against seventh-ranked Penn State (9-2).

Richard Todd, Alabama’s senior quarterback, put on an offensive show, completing 10 of 12 passes for 205 yards. In running the Tide’s wishbone offense to near perfection, he was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Todd passed 55 yards to split end Ozzie Newsome to set up the game’s only touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Todd, who had suffered a cut fi nger on Christmas Day, came out with his fi nger bandaged, and Penn State stacked its defense while daring him to throw. That strategy cost the Nittany Lions dearly in the early going. Joe Dale Harris, a surprise starter, ran a turn-in pattern while Todd released his throw just before being engulfed by the defense.

With State’s minimal coverage, Harris broke free and turned the short pass into a 54-yard gain. That play eventually led to a 25-yard fi eld goal by Danny Ridgeway and a 3-0 Alabama lead that held up to the half.

Penn State’s Chris Bahr tied the score with a 42-yard fi eld goal in the third quarter, but Todd brought the Tide back quickly. At the Penn State 35 following a timeout, Todd pump faked PSU freshman Bill Crummy and Newsome broke back to the sideline and caught the pass 25 yards downfi eld, being brought down at the 10. Todd lost four yards recovering a fumble, but Mike Stock swept into the end zone behind a ferocious block by Newsome.

Bahr cut the margin to 10-6 with a 37-yard fi eld goal in the fourth quarter, but Ridgeway answered for Alabama with a 28-yard kick for a 13-6 lead. With 3:19 left, Penn State got its last chance. The Nittany Lions inched out to their 39 before Alabama stopped the Nittany Lions on a fourth-and-one play with 1:15 to go.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 3 0 7 3 - 13Penn State 0 0 3 3 - 6Attendance: 75,212 (capacity: 75,212).

1976 LIBERTY BOWL(16) Alabama 36, (7) UCLA 6

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 1976) — A Liberty Bowl-record crowd of 52,737 braved freezing temperatures and gusting winds at speeds up to 31 miles per hour at the 18th annual Liberty Bowl. This game, playfully referred to as “The Refrigerator Bowl”, was blown open by the Alabama defense, which stopped the Bruins twice on fourth down plays – once at the Crimson Tide 1-yard line, and another time by an interception on a third down at the Alabama 1.

After Bucky Berrey opened the scoring with a 37-yard fi eld goal midway through the fi rst quarter for a 3-0 Alabama lead, the Crimson Tide defense began asserting its dominance. Alabama sophomore linebacker Barry Krauss, the game’s most valuable player, intercepted a pass and rambled 44 yards for the Tide’s fi rst touchdown. “Our defense was simply magnifi cent most of the time,” said Alabama head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. “Not only were we stopping them, our defense put some points on the board, too.”

Late in the fi rst quarter, running back Johnny Davis plunged one yard for the Tide’s fi rst offensive touchdown and a 17-0 Alabama lead. The lone scoring play in the second quarter came about when Alabama used trickery to move the lead to 24-0. Quarterback Jack O’Rear handed off to running back Tony Nathan, who drifted to his right before throwing back to O’Rear on a 20-yard scoring play.

Two more fi eld goals by Berrey in the third quarter – from 25 and 28 yards out – extended the lead to 30-0 early in the fourth quarter. The three fi eld goals by Berrey set a Liberty Bowl record.

After UCLA notched its only score on a 61-yard run by Leotis Brown with 9:32 left in the fourth quarter, Alabama closed the scoring when Rick Watson broke through on a 1-yard run with 22 seconds left in the game for the fi nal 36-6 margin.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 17 7 3 9 - 36UCLA 0 0 0 6 - 6Attendance: 52,736 (capacity: 50,160).



BOWL RECORDS

1978 SUGAR BOWL(3) Alabama 35, (9) Ohio State 6

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 2, 1978) — Alabama had rebounded nicely after an early-season 31-24 loss at Nebraska, racing into its Sugar Bowl encounter with the Ohio State Buckeyes riding a strong crest of momentum that had set the Crimson Tide up for a shot at a national title if things broke their way in the other New Year’s Day bowl games.

Alabama won easily, 35-6, and with the upset by fi fth-ranked Notre Dame of top-ranked Texas in the Cotton Bowl, it appeared the Crimson Tide were in position to claim another national championship. But in a controversial and tight vote, the Irish vaulted from fi fth to fi rst, with Alabama fi nishing a close second.

Alabama quarterback Jeff Rutledge and the Crimson Tide offense wasted no time in getting the game under their control. On the Tide’s second possession, a 10-play, 76 yard march, running back Tony Nathan scored from a one-yard out.

Rutledge guided Alabama 76 yards in the fi rst quarter with Tony Nathan scoring from one-yard out.

Rutledge and the Crimson Tide then pushed Ohio State around on an 11-play, 76-yard touchdown drive. The scoring play came when fullback Johnny Davis moved to his right on a fake at the Buckeye 27 while split end Bolton, who had lined up as a right halfback, rolled out of the backfi eld and raced down the sideline. Rutledge dropped back and handed the ball to Bolton, who was barely inbounds. The extra point was missed, but Alabama led 13-0.

After the Alabama defense again stopped the Buckeyes at the Crimson Tide 28, Rutledge took the Tide 72 yards for a touchdown. He hit Richard Neal with a three-yard scoring pass for the touchdown and added another pass to Neal on a two-point conversion for a 21-0 lead late in the third quarter.

Ohio State fought back to within 21-6 on the ensuing possession, marching 85 yards in seven plays to score on a 38-yard pass from Gerald to Jim Harrell with 13:34 left in the game. A two-point conversion attempt was stopped by Alabama.

Sophomore quarterback Steadman Shealy assumed control of the Alabama offense in the fi nal quarter and engineered two touchdown drives. The fi rst was an 84-yard march in 14 plays that ended with a 1-yard run by Major Ogilvie with 6:30 left. A short time later, Johnny Davis capped a 24-yard drive in four plays following a Buckeyes turnover by scoring on a 7-yard run with 5:09 left.

Rutledge fi nished as the game’s Most Valuable Player, hitting on 8 of 11 passes for 109 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Johnny Davis, the Tide’s bullish senior fullback, led the Alabama ground assault with 95 yards on 24 carries.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 13 8 14 - 35Ohio State 0 0 0 6 - 6Attendance: 76,811 (capacity: 76,800).

1979 SUGAR BOWL(2) Alabama 14, (1) Penn State 7

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1979) — One vivid image was permanently etched into the minds of the 76,824 in the Superdome and the millions of television viewers who watched the 45th annual Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day, 1979. Penn State, the nation’s No. 1 team, was stopped on two consecutive plays inside the one-yard line by the Alabama defense to preserve a 14-7 victory for Alabama’s second-ranked Crimson Tide. The famous goal line stand won a national championship for Paul “Bear” Bryant and the Crimson Tide.

The outcome of this tight defensive battle was determined by a small number of critical decisions and crucial plays in a game in which the nation’s top two teams proved to be amazingly evenly matched. The teams battled evenly for the entire fi rst half and appeared headed for a scoreless deadlock as halftime approached.

With the ball at the Alabama 33-yard line in the half’s fi nal moments, the Crimson Tide appeared content to run out the clock with 1:11 left. But Penn State called a timeout after two consecutive plays to stop the clock, hoping to get the ball back and set up a fi eld goal. But Alabama senior halfback Tony Nathan countered with runs of 30 and 7 yards down to the Penn State 30-yard line.

Suddenly, Alabama was within range of a score to end the half and had the time to get even closer to the Penn State end zone. Within fi eld goal range, Alabama presumably would position itself for a go-ahead kick in the fi nal seconds of the second quarter. But Penn State coach Joe Paterno’s plan backfi red enormously when Crimson Tide quarterback Jeff Rutledge dropped back and found split end Bruce Bolton wide open in the end zone for a 30-yard touchdown pass with just eight seconds left in the half. Alan McElroy kicked the extra point to give Alabama a 7-0 halftime lead.

An interception by Penn State’s Pete Harris at Alabama’s 48 yard line late in the third period set up Penn State’s only touchdown. Nittany Lions quarterback Chuck Fusina hit Scott Fitzkee deep in the end zone for a touchdown. Matt Bahr’s extra point kick tied the game at 7-7 with 4:25 left in the third quarter.

A few moments later Alabama halfback Lou Ikner ran 62 yards with a Penn State punt before being dragged down at the Nittany Lions’ 11-yard line. Three plays later, Major Ogilvie rammed into the corner of the end zone, sprung by a key block by tight end Rick Neal. McElroy kicked the extra point to extend the Alabama lead to 14-7 with 21 seconds left in the third quarter.

The Nittany Lions had a chance to tie the score when the Lions’ Joe Lally fell on a misdirected pitchout by Rutledge on an option play at the Tide 19 with 7:57 remaining. Penn State drove to a third down and goal at the Alabama one. But the Alabama defense sealed off its end zone in a tremendous defensive effort, climaxed by Crimson Tide linebacker Barry Krauss stopping Penn State tailback Mike Guman short of the goal line.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 7 7 0 - 14Penn State 0 0 7 0 - 7Attendance: 76,824 (capacity: 76,800).

1980 SUGAR BOWL(2) Alabama 24, (6) Arkansas 6

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1980) — A tweak in the offensive scheme played a major role as the University of Alabama reached a new pinnacle of success by beating Arkansas, 24-9, in the 46th annual Sugar Bowl. In the process of winning its fi fth straight bowl, four of them Sugar Bowls, this unbeaten Alabama team became the fi rst Tide squad in the school’s history to win 12 games in a season. A record Sugar Bowl crowd of 77,468 and millions of viewers on national television watched Alabama win.

In the weeks preceding the Sugar Bowl game, Alabama head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant installed a double wing with motion off the wishbone formation. The Crimson Tide could run its basic plays off the set, but its real value was in catching the Arkansas players and coaches off-guard.

After the Razorbacks took an early lead on a 34-yard fi eld goal by Ish Ordonez, courtesy of a lost Alabama fumble on the opening kickoff, the Tide showed its new look. The Crimson Tide immediately embarked on a seven-play, 82-yard drive featuring a fullback in motion and plenty of counter-action movement, slowing the aggressive Arkansas defense.

Alabama’s Major Ogilvie took a pitchout from quarterback Steadman Shealy and scored from 22 yards out midway through the fi rst quarter, marking the third straight year in which Ogilvie scored a Sugar Bowl touchdown.

On the fourth play after the ensuing kickoff, another Razorback fumble was recovered by Crimson Tide linebacker Thomas Boyd on the Arkansas 22. Four plays later, Ogilvie scored his second touchdown on a one-yard run to put the Tide ahead 14-3 with 3:46 left in the fi rst period. That defi cit forced the Arkansas offense into an accelerated passing game.

When the Tide’s Alan McElroy kicked a 25-yard fi eld goal for a 17-3 lead at intermission, it appeared that Alabama was content with sitting on its lead and running out the clock.

But Arkansas quarterback Kevin Scanlon, who had been punished throughout the fi rst half, gathered himself and found his touch, guiding the Razorbacks 80 yards to a touchdown after the second half kickoff. The two-point conversion fell short and the Razorbacks now trailed 17-9.

But Bryant’s troops were at their best when it counted, racing 98 yards in 9 plays to the touchdown. Steve Whitman ran for six yards to start the drive. Ogilvie rushed for seven to the Tide 15. Billy Jackson’s 35-yard sprint with a Shealy pitchout keyed the march, reaching the 50-yard line. Jackson came right back on the next play with a 14-yard run up the middle to the Arkansas 36. Ogilvie gained six off guard, then Shealy ran an option keeper for 22 yards at the Arkansas 11.

After two plays and a fi ve-yard penalty on the Tide, Alabama faced third-and-11 at the Arkansas 12-yard line. Offensive coordinator Mal Moore suggested the play, “43 Read”, to Shealy, who ran the option play to the right side of the line and handed to Whitman, who raced through the Arkansas defense for the clinching touchdown. The 98-yard drive, Alabama’s longest of the season, sealed the outcome.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 14 3 0 7 - 24Arkansas 3 0 6 0 - 9Attendance: 77,486 (capacity: 76,800).

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1981 COTTON BOWL(9) Alabama 30, (6) Baylor 2

DALLAS (Jan. 1, 1981) — Alabama capped off a 10-2 season by decking Southwest Conference champion Baylor 30-2 in the 45th Cotton Bowl Classic. For only the second time since 1971, Alabama had failed to win the Southeastern Conference championship, fi nishing second behind eventual national champion Georgia. The Tide had been upset by Mississippi State (6-3) to snap the nation’s longest winning streak at 28, then fell to old nemesis Notre Dame (7-0).

But against Grant Teaff’s Baylor Bears, Paul “Bear” Bryant’s Crimson Tide was impressive. The Alabama defense was the primary factor, as the likes of middle guard Warren Lyles, E.J. Junior and Thomas Boyd shut down Baylor’s previously unstoppable running tandem of Walter Abecrombie and Dennis Gentry. The pair had combined for nearly 2,000 yards during Baylor’s 10-1 regular season, but on this sunny day in Dallas, they were limited to a combined total of 54 yards.

Major Ogilvie, Don Jacobs and Mark Nix scored touchdowns for the Crimson Tide and sophomore Peter Kim added a Cotton bowl record three fi eld goals to send Alabama to its record-tying sixth consecutive bowl victory. Baylor’s offense was all but blunted by the swarming Crimson Tide defense, which helped bring Bryant his 306th career coaching victory.

Kim kicked fi eld goals of 29 and 28 yards in the fi rst half and added a 42-yarder in the third quarter. His three fi eld goals equaled a Cotton Bowl record set in 1972 by Penn State’s Alberto Vitiello. Ogilvie, who carried 15 times for 74 yards, scored Alabama’s fi rst touchdown of the game, going over from the 1 in the second quarter and thus becoming the fi rst person ever to score a rushing touchdown in four consecutive bowl games.

Alabama, which fi nished with 241 yards on the ground, added a pair of touchdowns in the fi nal quarter on a one-yard run by Jacobs and a three-yard run by Nix with 1:16 to play. Baylor, shut out 45-0 by Alabama during the 1979 season could manage only a safety that coming in the second quarter when defensive tackle Tommy Tabor tackled Alabama’s Lewis in the end zone as Lewis was trying to throw the ball.

Alabama and Baylor both fi nished the season with 10-2 records and the game was never a contest after the Bears missed on their only good touchdown opportunity late in fi rst quarter.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 6 7 3 14 - 30Baylor 2 0 0 0 - 2Attendance: 74,281 (capacity: 72,032).

1982 COTTON BOWL(6) Texas 14, (3) Alabama 12

DALLAS (Jan. 1, 1982) — Alabama marched into Dallas as the Southeastern Conference co-champion and its head coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant, entered as the winningest man in the history of the game, but Fred Akers’ Texas Longhorns were not impressed.

Five weeks after Bryant had earned his record-breaking 315th head coaching victory against in-state rival Auburn, the Longhorns came from behind to hand Alabama a 14-12 defeat.

The Longhorns overcame a 10-0 defi cit with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, then gave the Crimson Tide an intentional safety before weathering a counter-charge. Not only did the victory by Texas keep alive a Longhorns jinx of never having lost to Alabama, but it kept Bryant from winning an NCAA record seventh consecutive bowl game in seven years.

Alabama quarterback Walter Lewis’s six-yard touchdown pass to Jesse Bendross and Peter Kim’s 24-yard fi eld goal gave the Longhorns a big fourth quarter hill to climb.

Texas quarterback Robert Brewer, starting only his fourth game for the Longhorns, raced 30 yards for a touchdown on a tricky draw play. After a punt, Brewer directed the Longhorns 80 yards in 11 plays climaxed by Terry Orr’s eight-yard touchdown run. Included in the drive was a 37-yard completion to tight end Lawrence Sampleton on a third-and 10 play.

Alabama’s Joey Jones returned the ensuing kickoff a Cotton Bowl record 61 yards, but cornerback William Graham intercepted Lewis on the next play at the Texas 1, setting up an ending that was steeped in strategic decisions by both head coaches.

Akers ordered Texas punter John Goodson to take a safety with less than a minute to play. And Texas held Alabama after it got a free punt from its own 20.

The win improved Texas’ record to 10-1-1, while the loss dropped Alabama to 9-2-1. Brewer, who completed 12 of 21 passes on the day for 201 yards, was named the offensive most valuable player and Alabama linebacker Robbie Jones, who had 12 tackles, was the defensive MVP.


1982 LIBERTY BOWLAlabama 21, Illinois 15

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 1982) — The 1982 Liberty Bowl is remembered almost solely as the last football game Alabama played under the direction of legendary head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, who announced his retirement from coaching just two weeks prior to the game.

At the end of an atypical season, Alabama enterd the 1982 Liberty Bowl coming off three straight season-ending losses. Big Ten Conference foe Illinois, 7-4 and boasting a potent offense and in the midst of a resurgence under 46-year-old head coach, Mike White, was appearing in its fi rst bowl in 19-years.

Alabama retired Coach Bryant in proper fashion by registering a 21-15 victory over the Fighting Illini. The win gave Coach Bryant a fi nal record of 323-85-17 – the most wins by any head coach in college football history up to that point.

“Many thanks to the staff for one heck of a job,” he said afterward in a crowded press interview tent. “The players’ preparation and the coaches’ preparation, especially in this circus-type atmosphere, were exceptional. I am thankful to have won my fi nal game. Whether the team likes it or not, they will always be remembered for winning my last game. I am proud they wanted to win this one for me.”

Alabama jumped ahead in the early going as fullback Ricky Moore started the scoring with a four-yard touchdown run in the fi rst quarter. After Illinois closed the gap to 7-6 on a one-yard run by Joe Curtis and failed extra point in the second quarter, the Tide took the lead into the locker room at halftime.

In the third quarter, split end Jesse Bendross ran scored on a reverse from 8 yards out to put Alabama up 14-6. Then, Illinois rallied behind quarterback Tony Eason on a two-yard pass from Eason to wide receiver Oliver Williams to draw within 14-12 after a failed two-point conversion attempt.

The Crimson Tide surged further ahead in the fi nal quarter as Craig Turner scored the last touchdown of the Bryant Era for Alabama on a one-yard run with 7:34 left in the game for a 21-12 lead. Illinois roared back and drew closer on a 23-yard fi eld goal by Mike Bass with 6:12 remaining, but the Fighting Illini could get no closer due to a clutch defensive effort spearheaded by cornerback Jeremiah Castille’s three interceptions. Castille earned Most Valuable Player honors for that performance.

Alabama won the game despite giving up 444 yards of total offense and surviving a Liberty Bowl record, 423 yards of passing from Eason. Alabama’s bruising ground attack plowed for 217 yards while the Tide defense allowed only 21 yards on the ground.

Bryant died on January 26, 1983, less than four weeks following the Liberty Bowl.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 0 7 7 - 21Illinois 0 6 0 9 - 15Attendance: 54,123 (capacity: 61,008).



BOWL RECORDS

1983 SUN BOWLAlabama 28, (6) SMU 7

EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 24, 1983) — Alabama entered the 50th Annual Sun Bowl after a disappointing 7-4 regular season. Playing before the largest crowd (41,412) ever to witness an event in El Paso, Texas, sports history up to that point, the Crimson Tide football team gave the fans their money’s worth by shocking sixth-ranked Southern Methodist (SMU), 28-7. That crowd braved wind gusts of up to 35 miles per hour and temperatures in the 20s.

Fullback Ricky Moore ran for two fi rst-period touchdowns and Walter Lewis riddled the nation’s second best defense with his passing to lead Alabama to its most impressive victory of the season, Moore carried 28 times for 113 yards and his sixth consecutive 100-yard effort, capped early drives of 59 and 51 yards with touchdown runs of 1 yard and 11 yards to give the Crimson Tide a 14-0 lead after one period. Lewis, who completed 9-of-14 passes for 148 yards and was named the game’s most valuable player, scored from a yard out to end an 86-yard drive midway through the second quarter. He lofted a 19-yard touchdown pass to split end Joey Jones 43 seconds before halftime to make it 28-0.

SMU quarterback Lance Mcllhenny fumbled a snap from center on the Mustangs’ fi rst possession and Alabama cornerback Sammy Hood, who was blitzing, recovered at the Tide 19. Alabama needed only 64 seconds and three plays to make it 14-0. Lewis passed 32 yards to Richardson, scrambled for eight and fl ipped a pitchout to Moore, who started right, cut back sharply and scored from the 11 without a hand being laid on him.

The Crimson Tide went 86 yards in 6:22 for its third touchdown. Reserve tailback Linnie Patrick started it with a 14-yard run and Lewis whipped passes of 18 yards to tight end Preston Gothard and 17 to Jones. Lewis fooled the SMU defense with a fake to Moore up the middle, hesitated for a second and then darted around right end to score easily. Freshman Van Tiffi n’s conversion made it 21-0.

Free safety Freddie Robinson intercepted a McIlhenny pass at the Alabama 38 with 1:09 left in the half and Lewis needed only four plays and 26 seconds to make it 28-0. Lewis found Jones in the rear of the end zone behind cornerback Fred Nichols for Alabama’s fi nal touchdown. SMU scored with 3:41 left in the third periodwith McIlhenny tossing a touchdown pass to split end Marquis Pleasant, another freshman.

After SMU’s third period score, the Mustangs threatened on two other occasions. But tailback Reggie Dupard fumbled the ball away at the Tide 2l with 4:16 left in the third period and McIlhenny threw an incomplete pass on fourth down from the Alabama nine with 7:02 remaining.

It was Alabama’s 37th bowl game and 25th in a row, both national records, but the fi rst since head coach Ray Perkins succeeded the late Paul “Bear” Bryant as head coach. The victory enabled the Crimson Tide to snap a two-game losing streak which had dropped them out of the Top 20 rankings and wind up 8-4 in Perkins’ fi rst season, the same record as Bryant’s fi nal team a year earlier.

SMU, the nation’s winningest team over the span of 1981-82 with a 31-2-1 record before the Sun Bowl debacle, fi nished the season with a 10-2 record. The Mustangs two setbacks in that three-year stretch were by two and three points to Texas.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 14 14 0 0 - 28SMU 0 0 7 0 - 7Attendance: 41,412 (capacity: 51,500).

1985 ALOHA BOWL(15) Alabama 24, Southern California 3

HONOLULU, Hawai’i (Dec. 28, 1985) — Alabama dominated the second half to hand Southern California a 24-3 defeat in the fourth annual Aloha Bowl in Honolulu to end the 1985 season with a 9-2-1 record. Before a crowd of 35,183, the Crimson Tide victory tied USC with the most bowl victories (21) as the traditional football powers met for only the second time in bowl competition.

The fi rst half was a defensively-domniated sloppy affair that ended in a 3-3 tie. Alabama was whistled for 68 yards on seven penalties in the fi rst half. The Tide scored on its fi rst possession, driving 54 yards from its own 15-yard line to the USC 31 where Van Tiffi n kicked a 48 yard fi eld goal. Early in the second quarter, USC tied the score on a 24-yard fi eld goal by Don Shafer with 9:36 left in the half after UA stopped the Trojans at the eight yard line on a drive that started from the USC 37.

The charged up Crimson Tide scored a touchdown on its second possession in the third quarter. Greg Richardson returned a punt 14 yards to the Trojans 42. Ten plays later, fullback Craig Turner dove into the end zone from the one. Tiffi n converted the extra point for a 10-3 lead.

Moments later, Kermit Kendrick intercepted a USC pass and returned it 16 yards to the Trojans 44. Five plays later, Alabama quarterback Mike Shula hit wide receiver Clayton Whitehurst in the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown pass. Tiffi n converted for a 17-3 lead with 13:25 left in the fourth quarter.

Alabama forced USC to punt on its next possession and Richardson called for a fair catch on the Trojans 44. Seven plays later, fl anker Albert Bell ran a reverse around the left side for a 14-yard touchdown with 8:25 remaining. Tiffi n kicked the extra point for the 24-3 fi nal score.

Alabama freshman running back Gene Jelks gained 79 yards on 17 carries and was named the game’s Most Valuable Offensive Player. Junior All-American linebacker Cornelius Bennett had nine tackles, broke up one pass, and pressured opposing passers throughout the game to earn the Most Valuable Defensive Player honor. The game was televised nationally by Innovative Sports TV.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 3 0 7 14 - 24Southern California 0 3 0 0 - 3Attendance: 35,183 (capacity: 50,000).

1986 SUN BOWL(13) Alabama 28, (12) Washington 6

EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 25, 1986) — Alabama’s memorable 1986 senior class went out in impressive style with a dominant 28-6 victory over Pac-10 Conference runner-up Washington. The win gave the Crimson Tide a 10-3 record against one of the nation’s toughest schedules. Alabama head coach Ray Perkins’ fi nal team at the Capstone opened the season 7–0, only to lose three of its fi nal fi ve regular season games to fi nish with a 9–3 record.

Senior All-American linebacker Cornelius Bennett was selected the game’s most valuable player. He led the defense that allowed Washington’s high powered offense just 62 yards on the ground, and 241 yards total offense. The Tide didn’t allow a touchdown.

After a scoreless fi rst quarter, All-American halfback Bobby Humphrey broke loose on a 64-yard sprint for the game’s fi rst score with 13:55 left in the second quarter. The Huskies’ kicker, Jeff Jaeger, booted a 31-yard fi eld goal with 5:55 left and added a 34-yarder with 44 seconds remaining as Alabama took a 7-6 halftime lead.

Midway through the third quarter, Alabama’s Freddie Robinson recovered a Washington fumble on the Huskies’ 47-yard line. In six plays, quarterback Mike Shula sharply guided the Crimson Tide to a touchdown, completing two passes to Humphrey and a 32-yard scoring strike to Greg Richardson. All-American placekicker Van Tiffi n converted his second point-after kick of the day with 6:24 remaining in the period and Alabama led, 14-6.

On the Crimson Tide’s next possession, Humphrey ran three plays for 15 yards. Then Shula hit Angelo Stafford for 27 yards, Richardson for 25 and Humphrey for an 18-yard touchdown pass. The six-play, 83-yard drive took but 2:11 off the clock and with Tiffi n’s conversion kick, Alabama was in charge 21-6.

Alabama scored again on its next possession, covering 92 yards in 16 plays. Humphrey ran in the score from three yards out after gaining 48 yards on ten carries and catching three passes for 30 yards from Shula on the drive. Tiffi n converted at the 7:16 mark in the last quarter for the fi nal 28-6 margin.

Shula, starting his 27th consecutive game for Alabama, completed 15 of 26 passes for 176 yards with two touchdown passes in his fi nal collegiate game. Humphrey ended a sensational year with three touchdowns and his 159 yards rushing gave him eight 100-yard rushing games for the season.

A crowd of 48,722 witnessed the game and CBS televised it nationally.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 7 14 7 - 28Washington 0 6 0 0 - 6Attendance: 48,722 (capacity: 51,500).

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1988 HALL OF FAME BOWLMichigan 28, Alabama 24

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 2, 1988) — In a battle of two traditional football powers, Alabama and Michigan met for the fi rst time in the second Hall of Fame Bowl in Tampa, Fla., and the Wolverines won, 28-24, on a fourth down play in the game’s fi nal minute.

NBC televised the game nationally and 60,156 fans looked on as Alabama head coach Bill Curry faced Michigan assistant head coach Gary Moeller, who replaced head coach Bo Schembechler, who had suffered a heart attack three weeks prior to the game.

A 51-yard Philip Doyle fi eld goal at 8:43 in the fi rst quarter gave the Crimson Tide a 3-0 lead. Michigan’s All-American halfback Jamie Morris, who fi nished with a career-high 234 rushing yards on the day, proceeded to score three unanswered touchdowns. Two came in the second quarter from 25 and 14 yards out, enabling Michigan to build a 14-3 lead at halftime. On Michigan’s second possession of the third quarter, Morris broke through the left side of his line for a 77-yard touchdown sprint with 9:36 remaining.

Down 21-3, Alabama came to life and scored three touchdowns for the lead. With 4:55 left in the third quarter, tight end Howard Cross took a 16-yard scoring strike from quarterback Jeff Dunn to complete a 72-yard drive but the Tide failed on a two-point conversion. On Alabama’s next possession, the team put together an 85-yard drive with All-American tailback Bobby Humphrey leaping over from the one yard line.

After forcing Michigan to punt on its next two possessions, the passing of Dunn and the running of Humphrey completed a 79-yard drive with Humphrey scoring on a determined 17-yard run. Dunn completed a two-point play to Clayton Whitehurst for a 24-21 lead with 4:49 remaining to play.

Starting from its own 38-yard line after the kickoff, Michigan quickly moved to Alabama’s 20-yard line where the Wolverines faced a fourth-and-three situation. From there, quarterback Demetrius Brown completed a beautifully executed touchdown pass to fl anker John Kolesar with 50 seconds left in the game to give the Wolverines a 28-24 victory. Kolesar, who beat Alabama cornerback John Mangum, jumped high into the air on the play to catch the winning pass, his only reception of the day.

Dunn completed 23 of 40 passes for 269 yards and Humphrey rushed for 149 yards on 27 attempts to lead Alabama offensively.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 3 0 6 15 - 24Michigan 0 14 7 7 - 28Attendance: 60,156 (capacity: 60,000).

1988 SUN BOWL(20) Alabama 29, Army 28

EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 24, 1988) — Resilient Alabama, behind a record-setting performance by senior quarterback David Smith, rallied to defeat upset-minded Army 29-28 in the 55th annual Sun Bowl Classic. Smith shattered passing records set by such esteemed Alabama greats as Steve Sloan and Joe Namath in guiding the Crimson Tide to the win on a near perfect day in El Paso.

A 51-yard run by Army fullback Ben Barnett set up the fi rst score of the game, a one-yard run by Mike Mayweather, with less than three minutes elapsed.

Alabama cut the lead to 7-3 in the fi rst quarter on a 37-yard fi eld goal by Philip Doyle but, early in the second period, the Cadets took a 14-3 lead when quarterback Bryan McWilliams capped a 69-yard, six-play drive with a 30-yard touchdown run on a wishbone option play. Alabama settled for another Doyle fi eld goal, this time from 22 yards out, to draw within 14-6.

The end of the fi rst half brought some of the game’s most pivotal moments. While the Alabama defense was trying to fi gure out the intricacies of the Black Knights’ wishbone, Army went to the air on a halfback pass, but passer Calvin Cass overshot a wide open Otto Leone for what would have been an easy score. Instead, Army had to settle for a fi eld goal attempt from the Alabama 24 yard line. The Crimson Tide’s Derrick Thomas blocked the kick, keeping Army from adding to its lead.

David Smith rapidly drove Alabama 76 yards in 1:12 for a score. With only 35 seconds left in the fi rst half, Doyle converted the extra point to narrow the lead to 14-13. Five plays later and with only a few ticks left on the clock, Army lined up for another fi eld goal try, this time from the Alabama 27-yard line. Keith Walker’s 44-yard attempt was blocked, again by the omnipresent Thomas.

Trailing 28-20, the Crimson Tide and Smith did not panic, driving to the Army two-yard line where the Army defense stiffened and Doyle was called on to kick a 32-yard fi eld goal with 7:25 left.

Now behind 28-23, Alabama surged to the winning touchdown. A 19-yard pass from Smith to Todd Richardson and a 16-yard run by Wayne Shaw led to senior David Casteal leaping into the end zone for the winning score.

Smith, the game’s Most Valuable Player, completed 33 of 52 passes for 412 yards and two touchdown, setting Alabama bowl records for attempts, completions and yardage. Thomas was voted the game’s best lineman.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 3 10 7 9 - 29Army 7 7 14 0 - 28Attendance: 48,719 (capacity: 51,500).

1990 SUGAR BOWL(2) Miami 33, (7) Alabama 25

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1990) — On the fi rst day of the 1990s, Miami clinched the 1989 National Championship with a 33-25 victory over seventh-ranked Alabama in a game that was Bill Curry’s last as head coach of the Crimson Tide.

Miami struck early, moving ahead 7-0 with 4:55 left in the fi rst quarter on a three-yard run by fullback Stephen McGuire. The Tide had held the Hurricanes on downs and forced a fi eld goal attempt by Carlos Huerta but Alabama was offsides, giving Miami a fi rst down at the three-yard line to set up McGuire’s touchdown run.

Two series later, a short punt and a 10-yard return by Gene Jelks which put Alabama within striking range from the Miami 36. It took nine plays to move that distance against the Miami defense, but a four-yard reception of a Gary Hollingsworth pass by Marco Battle scored the Tide touchdown and tied the score at 7-7.

The Hurricanes answered quickly by going 78 yards in fi ve plays with Craig Erickson and Wesley Carroll connecting on three completions for 50 yards, including an 18-yarder for the score. Carlos Huerta’s extra point was blocked by Alabama’s Mike Ramil, leaving the score at 13-7.

The second quarter fi reworks continued with Tide freshman Antonio London recovering a fumbled Miami punt to set up an eventual 45-yard fi eld goal by Philip Doyle. Nine plays later, the Hurricanes went up 20-10 after Alex Johnson scored from three yards out. The Tide struck back with its most impressive drive of the night, covering 80 yards in 11 plays and scoring on a seven-yard pass from Hollingsworth to Lamonde Russell with 40 seconds left in the half.

Alabama was back in business seconds later when senior Lee Ozmint intercepted an Erickson toss and ran it back 23 yards to the Miami 19. Three plays later Doyle tried a 40-yard fi eld goal on the fi nal play of the fi rst half. Doyle had the distance to hit it from better than 60 yards, but the kick sailed to the left and the halftime score read Miami 20, Alabama 17.

Both teams came out slow in the second half, and failed to score in a conservative third quarter. The fourth quarter, however, began with the Hurricane offense in high gear, as Erickson hit tight end Rob Chudzinski for an 11-yard score. Only minutes later, Erickson found his other tight end, Randy Bethel, from 12 yards out to give Miami a commanding 33-17 lead.

Late in the game, Alabama made a heroic comeback effort as Hollingsworth hit Miami native Prince Wimbley with a scoring pass from nine yards out with 2:53 left. A Hollingsworth to Russell two-point conversion pass pulled the Tide within eight, 33-25. However, Alabama’s on-side kick attempt failed and the Hurricanes had little trouble running out the clock and claiming not only the Sugar Bowl crown but the unanimous No. 1 ranking in the nation as well.

Miami’s Dennis Erickson became only the second coach in college football history to win the national championship in his fi rst season at a school, and Craig Erickson was named the game’s Most Outstanding Player. For Alabama, Hollingsworth threw for 214 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, Alabama was led by defensive backs Lee Ozmint and Efrum Thomas, both of whom had a team-leading nine tackles.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 17 0 8 - 25Miami 7 13 6 7 - 33Attendance: 77,452 (capacity: 76,800).



BOWL RECORDS

1991 FIESTA BOWL(18) Lousiville 34, (25) Alabama 7

TEMPE, Ariz. (Jan. 1, 1991) — The Louisville Cardinals, behind four fi rst-quarter touchdowns, jumped to a 25-0 lead over the Crimson Tide and coasted to a 34 7 victory in the 1991 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Arizona.

The game marked the second time that Louisville head coach Howard Schnellenberger, an assistant coach at Alabama from 1961-65, had faced the Tide as a head coach. Schnellenberger, an assistant under the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant, helped coach the Tide to an impressive 49-5-1 record, including three SEC and national championships (1961, ‘64 and ‘65).

Offensively, the Tide compiled only 189 yards total offense. Alabama’s vaunted defense, ranked fi rst in passing defense, third in total defense, fourth in scoring defense and sixth in rushing defense, gave up an Alabama bowl-record 458 yards passing. The Cardinals rushed for another 113 yards to set an opponent record for most yards gained in a bowl game (571). The Tide defense was unable to stop the Cardinals’ Browning Nagle, who hit on 20-of-33 attempts for 451 yards and three touchdowns.

The Cardinals jumped ahead with 7:35 left in the fi rst quarter when Nagle hit Latrell Ware for a 70-yard scoring pass with 7:35 left. Ralph Dawkins came back with 3:40 remaining to score on a fi ve-yard burst that capped a six-play, 26-yard drive. After an Alabama punt, Louisville breezed to a 19-0 lead by driving 77 yards in six plays. That march was capped by a 37-yard pass from Nagle to Anthony Cummings. After a misconnection on a two-point conversion pass, the lead remained at 19-0 with 54 seconds left in the fi rst period.

Just 53 seconds later, Louisville blocked an Alabama punt and the Cardinals’ Ray Buchanan recovered it in the end zone for a touchdown. The Cardinals went for two, but George Teague stopped a run by Ralph Dawkins on the one-yard line and the Cardinals’ led, 25-0, with one second left in the fi rst quarter.

The Tide’s only score came when Charles Gardner intercepted a Jeff Brohm pass and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown with 7:32 left in the second quarter.

Louisville rounded out the scoring when Nagle threw 19 yards to Anthony Cummings and Bama quarterback Danny Woodson was called for intentional grounding in the end zone.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 7 0 0 - 7Louisville 25 0 7 2 - 34Attendance: 69,098 (capacity: 71,706).

1991 BLOCKBUSTER BOWL(8) Alabama 30, (15) Colorado 25

MIAMI (Dec. 28, 1991) — Alabama relied on a second half rally and three Jay Barker touchdown passes to come from behind and defeat defending national champion Colorado, 30-25, at Joe Robbie Stadium in South Florida.

This game was marked Colorado’s switch to a one-back, pass-oriented offense after the Buffaloes had been primarily a option running team for several years leading up to the contest. But Alabama adjusted quickly and successfully to the scheme.

David Palmer was honored with the “Brian Piccolo Award” as the game’s most valuable player and he put the Crimson Tide on the scoreboard fi rst in his usual fashion, a punt return. Palmer took the punt on Alabama’s 48-yard line, ran through four Colorado defenders and scooted down the right sideline 52 yards for the score. Matt Wethington’s point-after kick gave Alabama a 7-0 lead with 8:49 left in the fi rst quarter.

Colorado’s Ron Woolfork blocked an Alabama punt to give the Buffaloes the ball on the Alabama three-yard line and two plays later Scott Phillips ran it in from the one 1 with 1:34 remaining in the opening period. Jim Harper kicked the extra point to tie the game. Two possessions later, Colorado took the lead when linebacker Ted Johnson tackled Alabama running back Martin Houston in the end zone for a safety with 13:15 left in the second quarter.

Neither team could generate much offense, but the Alabama defense provided the necessary boost when Mark McMillian intercepted a Darian Hagan pass on the 50-yard line and ran it back 49 yards to the one. The Tide lost seven yards in three plays and settled for a Wethington fi eld goal. The Buffaloes used the fi nal 43 seconds in the half and kicked a 33-yard fi eld goal as time ran out.

In the second half, the Alabama offense woke up and drove the ball to Colorado’s eight. An apparent David Palmer touchdown was called back because of an illegal substitution, but on the next play (third-and-13) Barker and Siran Stacy connected on a 13-yard pass for six points. The two-point conversion failed and Alabama led, 16-12.

The lead didn’t last long. The Buffaloes scored just 18 seconds later on a 62-yard pass from Hagan to Michael Westbrook to put CU back in front, 19-16. At this point, both offenses were moving. Alabama marched 75 yards its next possession, scoring on a 12-yard pass from Barker to Kevin Lee. Wethington’s conversion kick put the Tide up, 23-19, with 6:55 left in the third quarter.

A 15-play drive in the fourth quarter culminated with a fi ve-yard touchdown pass from Barker to Palmer and gave the Tide a 30-19 lead with 8:10 remaining. But the Buffaloes cut the lead to fi ve on a 13-yard pass from Hagan to Charles Johnson with 3:30 left. Colorado got the ball back with 1:49 left and drove to the Alabama 33-yard line before being stopped on a fourth-and-one play with 40 seconds left.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 3 13 7 - 30Colorado 7 5 7 6 - 25Attendance: 52,644 (capacity: 75,192).

1993 SUGAR BOWL(2) Alabama 34, (1) Miami 13

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 1, 1993) — All week long Alabama coach Gene Stallings said he did not consider his Crimson Tide an underdog. In front of 76,789 in the Superdome and a national television audience, Alabama proved the skeptics wrong as the Tide handily defeated the No. 1-ranked Miami Hurricanes, 34-13, winning the national championship for the fi rst time since 1979.

Alabama’s defensive strategy stifl ed Miami’s rushing game, only allowing the Hurricanes 48 yards on the ground. Gino Torretta passed for 278 yards, but was ineffective. With Alabama leading 13-6 at the half, the defense took control of the game early in the third quarter. On UM’s fi rst play from scrimmage in the second half, Torretta was intercepted by Tommy Johnson, who returned the ball to the Miami 20-yard line. Six plays later, Derrick Lassic scored from a yard out to increase UA’s lead to 20-6.

Alabama’s defense had been giving Torretta problems all day but the one play that virtually spelled the end for Miami came on their next possession. The Tide pulled all 11 players up to line with Torretta operating from the shotgun. His errant pass was snared by George Teague who high-stepped 31 yards for the second Tide touchdown in 16 seconds.

Teague was matched against Miami tailback Jonathan Harris, who was lined up in a slot to the right. Teague jammed Harris as he tried to come off the line of scrimmage. Torretta, who was pressured all night by the Alabama defense, chose to force a throw towards Harris. But Teague stepped in front of Harris, caught the pass at the 31, took off toward the right sideline and high-stepped the last fi ve yards into the end zone for a 21-point lead. This play by Teague would be a big one in the Tide’s victory, however, it would not be the only one he would be remembered for in this game.

Trailing 27-6, the Hurricanes offense took the fi eld to mount a successful drive. On Miami’s second down and 10 play, Teague made one the biggest defensive plays of the season, although it was null and void because of a fi ve-yard offside penalty called against Alabama. Torretta hit his favorite receiver, Lamar Thomas, who was streaking down the sideline for an apparent six points. Teague streaked down the sideline, ran Thomas down, stripped the ball from him, and proceeded to advance the ball in the other direction for a short gain. The play may not be offi cially recorded in the record books but it will stand as one of the best defensive plays ever.

The Tide relied on a ground attack to move the ball on offense. Out of the 285 total yards gained, 267 of them came on the ground. Derrick Lassic controlled UA’s ground game cutting and weaving his way to 135 yards rushing on 28 carries and two touchdowns. His efforts gained him the Miller-Digby Sugar Bowl Most Valuable Player Award.

Alabama was outgained, 326 yards to 285. Tide quarterback Jay Barker, who led his team to victory for the 17th time in 17 starts, completed just 4 of 13 passes for 18 yards, with two interceptions. Meanwhile, Torretta’s decisive mistakes were the result of an overwhelming Alabama defensive effort that all but eliminated Miami’s ability to run. Miami was held to 48 rushing yards, 42 of which came during an inconsequential fi nal drive long after a Crimson celebration had begun.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 3 10 14 7 - 34Miami 3 3 0 7 - 13Attendance: 76,789 (capacity: 76,800).

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1993 GATOR BOWL(18) Alabama 24, North Carolina 10

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 31, 1993) — A key to this game for Alabama was to stop the Tar Heels’ running attack led by 1,000-yard rushers Curtis and Leon Johnson. The Tide would also have to defend against the Tar Heels’ passing game, guided by Jason Stanicek (who had completed 139 of 219 attempts for 1,878 yards and 12 touchdowns) whose favorite receiver, Corey Holliday, fi nished the year with 867 yards and two touchdowns.

A key ingredient for Alabama to win would be the play of back-up quarterback Brian Burgdorf, who was starting for the injured Jay Barker. Also, the Tide defensive backs would be without the services of consensus All-American Antonio Langham, who had been ruled ineligible for the SEC Championship game and the Gator Bowl.

After a scoreless fi rst quarter, Alabama got on the board with a Michael Proctor 22-yard fi eld goal with 11:01 in the second quarter. The Tar Heels answered Alabama’s score with a one-yard touchdown carry by William Henderson on the next series giving them a 7-3 lead.

On Alabama’s next series, Burgdorf hit three-of-four passing for 27 yards and picked up another 19 himself placing Alabama on the Tar Heels’ 33-yard line. On fi rst and 10, Burgdorf ran a draw up the middle for the distance and the touchdown. Proctor’s point-after kick gave Alabama a 10-7 lead.

North Carolina tied the game with two seconds left on the clock before the half on a Tripp Pignetti 23-yard fi eld goal.

In the third quarter, Alabama had the fi rst possession and used its rushing attack to drive the length of the fi eld. On second and goal from the Carolina eight-yard line, Burgdorf threw his fi rst pass of the drive to Tarrant Lynch in the middle of the end zone for six points.

Alabama’s fi nal score of the game was Chad Key’s fi rst career touchdown. The Tide picked up three rushing fi rst downs before Burgdorf hit Key on a 10-yard reception. Proctor’s conversion kick gave Alabama a 24-10 lead with 6:34 left with neither team threatening again.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 10 7 7 - 24North Carolina 0 10 0 0 - 10Attendance: 67,205 (capacity: 62,000).

1995 CITRUS BOWL(2) Alabama 24, (13) Ohio State 17

ORLANDO (Jan. 2, 1995) — The Crimson Tide and the Ohio State Buckeyes met for only the third time in the two schools’ great football histories at the 1995 CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl. Alabama, winner of the previous two encounters with the Buckeyes, made its fi rst Citrus Bowl appearance, the school’s 13th different bowl.

A scoreless fi rst quarter was highlighted by a four-legged, unwanted visitor. Alabama took possession following a missed fi eld goal and mounted an impressive drive, but the momentum seemed to escape when a stray dog found his way onto the fi eld and caused a lengthy delay in play. After the curious canine was chased off the fi eld and into a portal, the drive stalled and Michael Proctor’s 49-yard fi eld goal attempt was blocked.

The Crimson Tide started another drive on its 20-yard line with just over four minutes remaining in the fi rst period. The 16-play, 80-yard drive ended early in the second period and was capped off by Tarrant Lynch’s touchdown run from nine yards out.

The lead was short-lived, however, as 13 seconds later, OSU tied the game with a 69-yard bomb from Bobby Hoying to Joey Galloway. The Buckeyes then capitalized on a blocked punt deep in Tide territory, and Hoying hooked up with Galloway again, this time from 11 yards out, to give OSU a 14-7 lead.

Alabama responded with an 11-play, 80-yard drive on the very next possession to tie the game. Sherman Williams fi nished the drive with a seven-yard scamper and both teams went to the locker room deadlocked at 14-14.

After a scoreless third quarter, Ohio State regained the lead at 17-14 as Josh Jackson connected on a 34-yard fi eld goal with 8:41 to go in the game. Michael Proctor, who had missed a 25-yard fi eld goal to start the fourth quarter, redeemed himself with a 27-yarder that tied the score, 17-17, with 4:29 left to play.

Then, as it had done all season long, Alabama came through with late-game heroics to pull out a win. With less than a minute to play, Jay Barker hit Sherman Williams over the middle and, 50 yards later, the talented tailback had given the Tide a 24-17 win.

Alabama fi nished the season at 12-1-0, and with the victory, the senior class of 1994 (45-4-1) broke the record for most wins in a four-year period. Sherman Williams was given the Charles Y. McClendon Most Valuable Player Award after rushing for 166 yards, catching eight passes for 155 yards and scoring two touchdowns.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 14 0 10 - 24Ohio State 0 14 0 3 - 17Attendance: 71,195 (capacity: 70,000).

1997 OUTBACK BOWL(16) Alabama 17, (15) Michigan 14

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 1, 1997) — Head coach Gene Stallings went out a winner in his fi nal game at Alabama as linebacker Dwayne Rudd returned an interception 88 yards for the go-ahead score to give the 16th-ranked Crimson Tide a 17-14 victory over 15th-ranked Michigan in the Outback Bowl at Tampa, Florida.

Stallings, who had announced his resignation in November of 1996, fi nished his seven-year career at Alabama with wins in his last fi ve bowl games and a national championship in 1992.

Alabama (10-3) appeared in its record 48th bowl game, improving to 28-17-3 in those contests. Michigan (8-4) fell to 13-15 in the postseason.

Alabama used John Brock’s 43-yard fi eld goal to take a 3-0 lead with 3:42 left in the fi rst quarter, but Michigan grabbed a 6-3 halftime lead on fi eld goals of 44 and 22 yards by Remy Hamilton in the second quarter. After a scoreless third quarter, action heated up in the fi nal period.

Rudd intercepted a pass by Brian Griese in the right fl at and raced untouched down the left sideline with 12:13 left in the fourth quarter to give Alabama a 10-6 lead. The return broke the record for the bowl previously held by Georgia’s Gary Moss (81 yards) in the 1986 Hall of Fame Bowl. It was also an Alabama bowl record.

“I didn’t get a good look at the play,” Rudd said. “I looked up and saw the ball and just grabbed it. When I turned around, all I saw was a big fi eld in front of me and I just ran straight for the end zone. It felt sort of good to get in the end zone. I haven’t been there all year.”

Shaun Alexander scored on a 46-yard run with 2:15 left in the game, increasing the seemingly safe cushion to 17-6. Alexander fi nished with 99 yards on just nine carries. But the Wolverines rebounded on the ensuing drive as Griese threw a nine-yard scoring pass to Russell Shaw. Chris Floyd’s run for the two-point conversion got the Wolverines within 17-14 with 1:16 left, but Chad Goss recovered Michigan’s onside kick attempt and Alabama ran out the clock.

Griese was 21-of-37 for 287 yards with one interception and a touchdown. His completions and attempts set new Michigan bowl standards. Alabama used John Brock’s 43-yard fi eld goal to take a 3-0 lead with 3:42 left in the fi rst quarter, but Michigan grabbed a 6-3 halftime lead on fi eld goals of 44 and 22 yards by Remy Hamilton in the second quarter.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 3 0 0 14 - 17Michigan 0 6 0 8 - 14Attendance: 53,161 (capacity: 60,000).



BOWL RECORDS

1998 MUSIC CITY BOWL(24) Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 7

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 1998) — Virginia Tech’s special teams generated 14 points and cornerback Anthony Midget returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown as the 24th-ranked Hokies routed Alabama, 38-7, in the inaugural Music City Bowl. Already

Linebacker Phillip Summers also set up a touchdown with an interception for the Hokies, whose defense picked off 24 passes in 1998, the second-highest total in the country. Playing in front of a sellout crowd of 41,600 at Vanderbilt Stadium, the Hokies recorded their fi rst victory over Alabama in 11 tries. Tech quarterback Al Clark ran for a 43-yard touchdown, running back Lamont Pegues added a pair of one-yard scores and running back Shyrone Stith added a four-yard touchdown for Virginia Tech (9-3), which snapped a two-game bowl losing streak.

Freshman Andrew Zow and Michael Vaughn hooked up on a fi ve-yard second-quarter touchdown to account for Alabama’s only scoring in a game that began with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees. The conditions worsened as the contest progressed, with freezing rain falling for most of the fi nal three quarters. Alabama’s 31-point setback was surpassed only by a 38-6 loss to Nebraska in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day 1972. Alabama (7-5) had its fi ve-game bowl winning streak snapped.

Virginia Tech led 10-7 at halftime, but the Crimson Tide self-destructed in one of Alabama’s worst second halves of the season. On Alabama’s second possession of the third quarter, Zow’s pass over the middle was picked off by Summers at the Tide 3-yard line and Virginia Tech entered the end zone three plays later on Pegues’ fi rst one-yard plunge.

Alabama’s next drive was quickly halted and defensive end Corey Moore broke through the line to block Pope’s kick, giving Virginia Tech possession at the Alabama 29. It took the Hokies four plays to score this time, with Stith’s four-yard scamper making it 24-7. Moore was voted the game’s most valuable player. Winston’s muff late in the third period was recovered by safety Cory Bird at the Alabama 19 and Pegues’ one-yard scoring run 1:29 into the fourth quarter ended any hopes of an Alabama comeback. For emphasis, Midget picked off Zow and sprinted into the right corner of the end zone with 7:33 remaining.

Clark completed 7-of-14 passes for 71 yards and was intercepted once while carrying nine times for 55 yards. Stith added 71 yards on 10 attempts for the Hokies, who needed just 278 total yards to record the blowout. Zow was 19-of-35 for 224 yards but was picked off three times for Alabama, which was held to 274 yards, including just 50 on the ground. Shaun Alexander carried 21 times for 55 yards and caught eight passes for 87 yards.

Tech began the onslaught on its fi rst possession when Clark faked to Pegues, burst up the middle and outran the Tide secondary for a 43-yard touchdown just 2:35 into the contest.

Alabama tied the game just under six minutes into the second period when Zow found Vaughn in the back of the end zone. But Graham connected from 44 yards moments later to give the Hokies a three-point halftime advantage.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 7 0 0 - 7Virginia Tech 7 3 14 14 - 38Attendance: 41,600 (capacity: 39,790).

2000 ORANGE BOWL(8) Michigan 35, (5) Alabama 34

MIAMI (Jan. 1, 2000) — In a meeting between two of college football’s most storied programs, Michigan came from behind twice, then held on in overtime to win. Alabama’s Ryan Pfl ugner missed an extra-point attempt by inches on the fi nal play of overtime to give the Wolverines a 35-34 victory over the Crimson Tide in the Orange Bowl.

Michigan’s Tom Brady threw for 369 yards and four touchdowns, including three to David Terrell who caught 10 passes for 150 yards. After Michigan’s Shawn Thompson caught a 25-yard touchdown pass on the fi rst play of overtime, Alabama scored on Andrew Zow’s 21-yard pass to Antonio Carter. But Pfl ugner’s extra-point attempt was just wide to the right.

The Wolverines won even though they lost a fumble at the Alabama 1 in the fourth quarter and had a 36-yard fi eld goal attempt blocked to force the overtime. Shaun Alexander, the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns in his fi nal game for Alabama. His scores came on runs of 5, 6 and 50 yards, and teammate Freddie Milons scored on a 62-yard punt return.

The eighth-ranked Wolverines (10-2) managed just one fi rst down in the opening 28 minutes but completed their third consecutive 10-win season. The sixth-ranked Crimson Tide (10-3) lost in their 50th bowl game, an NCAA record.

The Wolverines’ fi rst six possessions produced just one fi rst down, which came on a 5-yard gain on a fake punt. The offense fi nally mustered a fi rst down with 1:18 left in the opening half, then scored two plays later on a 27-yard pass from Brady to Terrell. The Wolverines erased defi cits of 14-0 and 28-14 thanks to Terrell, who tied Orange Bowl and Michigan bowl records with three touchdown receptions.

Brady, who was 34-for-46, led Michigan to three touchdowns in a 12-minute span in the third quarter. The comeback wasn’t the fi rst by the Wolverines, who rallied from fourth-quarter defi cits to win three times during the regular season. Alabama’s Phillip Weeks blocked a fi eld-goal attempt by Hayden Epstein as time ran out in the fourth quarter, forcing the overtime. Earlier in the period, Michigan’s Anthony Thomas lost a fumble at the Alabama 1.

Alexander turned a third-and-1 run into a 50-yard touchdown, breaking three tackles to give Alabama a 21-14 lead in the third quarter. Less than three minutes later, Milons caught a 51-yard punt, weaved across the fi eld and scored untouched to make it 28-14.

The Wolverines made the score 14-14 on their fi rst series of the second half. Terrell caught a short pass from Brady, eluded cornerback Milo Lewis, and sprinted to the end zone, completing a 57-yard play. Terrell beat Lewis again in the third quarter for a 20-yard score.

Alabama picked up only one fi rst down in the opening quarter, but a 32-yard run by Alexander got the Tide rolling. The play started a 76-yard drive that ended with Alexander’s 5-yard touchdown run. Three minutes later, Alabama scored again on Milons’ 23-punt return and a late-hit penalty gave the Tide the ball at the Michigan 31. Alexander’s 6-yard touchdown run made the score 14-0.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 OT - FAlabama 0 14 14 0 6 - 34Michigan 0 7 21 0 7 - 35Attendance: 70,416 (capacity: 71,295).

2001 INDEPENDENCE BOWLAlabama 14, Iowa State 13

SHREVEPORT, La. (Dec. 27, 2001) — Andrew Zow, playing with a bruised calf, tossed a 27-yard touchdown pass to Terry Jones with 4:44 remaining as the Crimson Tide ended Alabama head coach Dennis Franchione’s fi rst season with a victory as the Crimson Tide trimmed Iowa State, 14-13, before a national television audience on ESPN. The game marked Alabama’s 51st bowl appearance and the fi rst for the Tide in the Independence Bowl.

The fi nal score wasn’t indicative of the tempo of the game. Iowa State’s offense gave the Alabama defense all it wanted and racked up 456 yards of total offense and 23 fi rst downs. But the Tide defense held when it had to and the offense scored when it counted most. Iowa State’s defense dominated throughout, but Alabama free safety Waine Bacon blocked Tony Yelk’s punt, giving the Crimson Tide possession at the Cyclones’ 29-yard line.

Two plays later, Zow connected with Jones for the winning score, enabling Alabama (7-5) to rally from a 10-0 defi cit and fi nish the season with a winning record. Zow, who was sacked four times, completed 11-of-19 passes for 119 yards with an interception. The Crimson Tide were held to just 150 yards on the ground.

Iowa State (7-5) had a chance to regain the lead in the fi nal minute, but Yelk’s 47-yard fi eld goal was wide right with 46 seconds left. It was his third miss of the game. Seneca Wallace drove the Cyclones into fi eld goal range on their fi nal possession. He converted a second-and-25 with a 26-yard completion to Jack Whitver at midfi eld, then kept the drive alive by hitting Lane Danielson for 14 yards on 4th-and-7 from the Alabama 47. For the game, Wallace completed 25-of-42 passes for 284 yards.

But Yelk’s fi eld goal missed the upright by inches and Zow took two snaps to run out the clock. Yelk kicked a 36-yard fi eld goal to open the scoring 1:42 into the contest before Joe Woodley scored on a one-yard touchdown run to make it 10-0 with 14:24 left in the second quarter. Alabama got on the board on Zow’s eight-yard touchdown run with 9:19 left in the second and Yelk failed to extend the lead, missing a 25-yard fi eld goal with 26 seconds left in the half.

Yelk converted a 41-yarder to make it 13-7 with 2:11 left in the third period, but kept Alabama within one score by missing a 40-yarder 4:22 into the fi nal period.

Cyclones running back Ennis Haywood rushed for 125 yards on 20 carries, marking the fi rst time Iowa State had lost in 13 games when its leading runner surpassed the century mark. Ahmad Galloway paced Alabama on the ground with 90 yards on 16 carries.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 7 0 7 - 14Iowa State 3 7 3 0 - 13Attendance: 45,627 (capacity: 50,832).

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2004 MUSIC CITY BOWLMinnesota 20, Alabama 16

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 27, 2004) — A turnaround 2005 season for Alabama ended in a way indicative of the regular season as Crimson Tide rode a game-winning 45-yard fi eld goal by Jamie Christensen to a 13-10 win over explosive Texas Tech in the 2006 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. The victory produced the Tide’s 28th 10 win season and, when the dust settled, Alabama fi nished ranked 8th in both fi nal national polls.

Although the kick by Christensen was by no means perfect, it was enough to keep Alabama in the win column and marked his third game-winning fi eld goal of the season. Alabama’s defense dominated the game early as the Red Raiders were forced to punt after their fi rst possession of the game.

The Tide’s fi rst possession resulted in a 76-yard touchdown pass from Brodie Croyle to Keith Brown on the Tide’s second play of the game as Croyle fl icked a play-action pass to the streaking Brown. Christensen’s point-after kick was good, giving the Tide an early 7-0 lead.

The Tide defense held the Red Raiders in check until late in the fi rst quarter when Alex Trlica hit a 34-yard fi eld goal, cutting the Alabama lead to 7-3.

With 2:39 left in the second quarter, a 38-yard fi eld goal attempt by Christensen was blocked and allowed Tech to take possession at the Alabama 46-yard line. Tech quickly marched to the Alabama 21 and as the second quarter neared an end Trlica attempted a 37-yard fi eld goal on the fi nal play of the fi rst half, but Alabama defensive lineman Mark Anderson burst through to block the attempt to keep Alabama’s halftime lead at 7-3.

In the third quarter, the Crimson Tide was able to put more points on the scoreboard when Christensen kicked a 31-yard fi eld goal to extend the Alabama lead to 10-3. Early in the fourth quarter, Tech managed to tie the game at 10-10 as quarterback Cody Hodges connected with Jarrett Hicks on a 12-yard touchdown pass. Trlica’s conversion kick tied the game.

Alabama then went to work from its own 14-yard line, moving to the Red Raider 28-yard line in the game’s waning seconds. With just fi ve seconds left in the game, Christensen nailed a 45-yard fi eld goal that barely cleared the crossbar, giving the Tide the 13-10 victory, Alabama’s national-leading 30th victory in a postseason bowl game.

Playing his last game as the Alabama quarterback, senior Brodie Croyle earned the game’s Offensive Most Valuable Player honor as he completed 19 of 31 passes for 275 yards and one touchdown. Alabama linebacker DeMeco Ryans was named Defensive MVP after garnering seven tackles to lead the Crimson Tide defense.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 7 0 2 - 16Minnesota 7 10 3 0 - 20Attendance: 66,089 (capacity: 69,143).

2006 COTTON BOWL(13) Alabama 13, (18) Texas Tech 10

DALLAS (Jan. 2, 2006) — A turnaround 2005 season for Alabama ended in a way indicative of the regular season as Crimson Tide rode a game-winning 45-yard fi eld goal by Jamie Christensen to a 13-10 win over explosive Texas Tech in the 2006 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. The victory produced the Tide’s 28th 10 win season and, when the dust settled, Alabama fi nished ranked 8th in both fi nal national polls.

Although the kick by Christensen was by no means perfect, it was enough to keep Alabama in the win column and marked his third game-winning fi eld goal of the season. Alabama’s defense dominated the game early as the Red Raiders were forced to punt after their fi rst possession of the game.

The Tide’s fi rst possession resulted in a 76-yard touchdown pass from Brodie Croyle to Keith Brown on the Tide’s second play of the game as Croyle fl icked a play-action pass to the streaking Brown. Christensen’s point-after kick was good, giving the Tide an early 7-0 lead.

The Tide defense held the Red Raiders in check until late in the fi rst quarter when Alex Trlica hit a 34-yard fi eld goal, cutting the Alabama lead to 7-3.

With 2:39 left in the second quarter, a 38-yard fi eld goal attempt by Christensen was blocked and allowed Tech to take possession at the Alabama 46-yard line. Tech quickly marched to the Alabama 21 and as the second quarter neared an end Trlica attempted a 37-yard fi eld goal on the fi nal play of the fi rst half, but Alabama defensive lineman Mark Anderson burst through to block the attempt to keep Alabama’s halftime lead at 7-3.

In the third quarter, the Crimson Tide was able to put more points on the scoreboard when Christensen kicked a 31-yard fi eld goal to extend the Alabama lead to 10-3. Early in the fourth quarter, Tech managed to tie the game at 10-10 as quarterback Cody Hodges connected with Jarrett Hicks on a 12-yard touchdown pass. Trlica’s conversion kick tied the game.

Alabama then went to work from its own 14-yard line, moving to the Red Raider 28-yard line in the game’s waning seconds. With just fi ve seconds left in the game, Christensen nailed a 45-yard fi eld goal that barely cleared the crossbar, giving the Tide the 13-10 victory, Alabama’s national-leading 30th victory in a postseason bowl game.

Playing his last game as the Alabama quarterback, senior Brodie Croyle earned the game’s Offensive Most Valuable Player honor as he completed 19 of 31 passes for 275 yards and one touchdown. Alabama linebacker DeMeco Ryans was named Defensive MVP after garnering seven tackles to lead the Crimson Tide defense.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 0 0 7 - 13Texas Tech 7 0 3 3 - 10Attendance: 74,222(capacity: 74,222).

2006 INDEPENDENCE BOWLOklahoma State 34, Alabama 31

SHREVEPORT, La. (Dec. 27, 2006) — Ending the 2006 season in the PetroSun Independence Bowl, Alabama scored two late touchdowns to erase a 14-point defi cit, but a 27-yard fi eld goal by Oklahoma State’s Jason Ricks with 8.9 seconds left pinned a 34-31 loss on Alabama at Independence Stadium.

OSU running back Dantrell Savage ran for 112 yards and a touchdown and made the key play on the winning drive. He took a screen pass from quarterback Bobby Reid for 26 yards on third-and-9 to the Alabama 15 to put Ricks in prime position. Alabama tried to ice Ricks with three timeouts. But the sophomore sent the kick through the uprights, and he snatched off his helmet and ran to the sideline with it extended over his head.

The kick saved the Cowboys (7-6) from a fourth-quarter collapse and gave them both a winning record and their fi rst bowl victory since 2002. Oklahoma State blew a 14-point lead, setting up the Crimson Tide for the tying touchdown with a fumbled kickoff return.

Alabama (6-7) was playing in its NCAA-record 54th bowl game and looking for its 31st bowl victory but for much of the night the Crimson Tide’s vaunted postseason history seemed a distant memory.

The Cowboys scooped up an Alabama fumble on the Tide’s 38-yard line to set up the opening score. Savage ran the fi nal yard to cap a 38-yard drive and make it 7-0 Oklahoma State. Alabama tied it on an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback John Parker Wilson to Matt Caddell with 3:32 remaining in the fi rst quarter.

Oklahoma State went ahead 14-7 on Keith Toston’s 4-yard run. The Cowboys stretched their lead to 17-7 on a 28-yard fi eld goal by Ricks. Alabama cut the margin to 17-14 on a 1-yard run by fullback Tim Castille. But Alabama was unable to stop the Cowboys’ fi nal drive of the half. Oklahoma State took it 64 yards, capped by a 7-yard run by Toston for a 24-14 halftime lead.

In the third quarter, Jamie Christensen kicked a 24 yard fi eld goal to pull Alabama three points closer. Then Reid hit Adarius Bowman for a 10-yard score to give Oklahoma State a 14 point lead, 31-17. Alabama played fl at until late in the fourth quarter. With the Tide trailing 31-17, Javier Arenas returned a punt 86 yards to pull Alabama to within a touchdown with 10:50 left in the game.

Then Grant Jones fumbled the ensuing kickoff and Chris Rogers, who forced the fumble, recovered to give Alabama a fi rst down on the Oklahoma State 21. Six plays later, left tackle Andre Smith caught a lateral from John Parker Wilson and ran tw0 yards to tie the game at 31-31.

Oklahoma State, ranked 16th nationally in total offense, outgained Alabama, 419 to 276. The Cowboys rushed for 207 yards compared to 108 yards for the Tide. Jeremy Nethon had 11 tackles including seven solo for Oklahoma State and was selected the game’s Most Valuable Player honor.

For OSU, Reid completed 15 of 29 attempts for 212 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and Keith Toston added 58 yards and two touchdowns. John Parker Wilson completed 18 of 33 for 168 yards and a touchdown for Alabama. He was intercepted twice.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 17 0 10 - 31Oklahoma State 7 7 3 14 - 34Attendance: 45,054 (capacity: 50,832).



BOWL RECORDS

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWLAlabama 30, Colorado 24

SHREVEPORT, La. (Dec. 24, 2007) — Alabama used a 20-point fi rst quarter and relied on a stingy second-half defense to withstand Colorado in the PetroSun Independence Bowl, gaining 388 total yards in a 30-24 win over the Buffaloes at Independence Stadium.

Alabama (7-6) dominated the fi rst quarter of the game, opening with two fi eld-goal-scoring drives to take a 6-0 lead before an unsuccessful fake punt by Colorado (6-7) led to the Crimson Tide’s fi rst touchdown of the night, a 15-yard pass from quarterback John Parker Wilson to receiver Keith Brown for a 13-0 lead 10 minutes into the game.

After a Colorado punt, the Tide took the ball 63 yards in fi ve plays on its next possession, capping the drive with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to receiver Matt Caddell for a 20-0 fi rst-quarter lead.

A blocked punt by Caddell on Colorado’s next possession set up the Tide at its own 35-yard line and, six plays later, Wilson hit receiver Nikita Stover for his third touchdown pass of the night, a 34-yarder, to extend Alabama’s lead to 27-0 with 12:20 left in the fi rst half. Wilson completed 13 of his fi rst 15 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns.

Late in the half, Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins found receiver Tyson DeVree for a four-yard score to cut the Tide lead to 27-7. A 25-yard pass from Hawkins to Dusty Sprague with four seconds left in the second quarter cut the Alabama lead to 27-14 at the half.

A third quarter Colorado fi eld goal cut the Alabama lead to 10 and, with the Alabama offense stalled, the Buffaloes got the ball back at the Alabama 20 with 8:25 left in the game and a chance to cut the Tide lead even more. But Alabama defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick tipped a Hawkins pass and linebacker Darren Mustin made a diving interception to give Alabama the ball on Buffaloes’ 22.

Seven plays later Alabama was able to extend its lead to 30-17 with a 26-yard fi eld goal from Leigh Tiffi n, his third of the night, with 4:36 left in the game. Colorado then went 69 yards in just 45 seconds to cut the Alabama lead to 30-24 with a touchdown pass from Hawkins to DeVree, but the Tide was able to convert two fi rst downs on its next possession, running the clock down to one second before the Buffaloes took over at their own 20. Colorado’s lateral-fi lled fi nal play was stopped at the Buffaloes’ 45-yard line.

Wilson was 19-of-32 passing for 256 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception. The Alabama defense was led by end Wallace Gilberry, who recorded fi ve tackles-for-loss in an eight-tackle performance in his fi nal game for the Tide, tying the Alabama single-game record for tackles-for-loss. Safety Rashad Johnson had 13 tackles while Mustin had eight stops to go with his interception.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 20 7 0 3 - 30Colorado 0 14 0 7 - 24Attendance: 47,043 (capacity: 50,832).

2009 SUGAR BOWL(6) Utah 31, (4) Alabama 17

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 2, 2009) — Fourth-ranked Alabama battled back from an early 21-0 hole, cutting its defi cit against No. 6 Utah to 21-17 in the second half, but the Crimson Tide was unable to overcome the three-touchdown lead, falling to the Utes, 31-17, in the 75th Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Alabama fi nished the season with a 12-2 record while Utah fi nished the season as college football’s only undefeated team at 13-0.

Utah scored 21 fi rst-quarter points, capitalizing on a John Parker Wilson interception and getting a pair of touchdown passes from Brian Johnson to take a 21-0 lead into the second quarter. Alabama responded with 17 unanswered points, starting the comeback with a 52-yard fi eld goal by Leigh Tiffi n and getting a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown by Javier Arenas that cut the largest defi cit the Crimson Tide had faced all season to 21-10 at halftime. A fumble on Utah’s fi rst possession of the third quarter gave Alabama the ball in the Utes’ territory, and a four-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to Glen Coffee cut the lead to 21-17 with 11:14 to go in the third. Utah, however, closed the game on a 10-0 run.

Wilson completed 18-of-30 passes for 177 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Julio Jones was Wilson’s leading receiver, fi nishing with seven catches for 77 yards. Coffee (36 yards) and Mark Ingram (26) combined for 62 yards on the ground.

Utah quarterback Brian Johnson threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns on his way to being selected the game’s most outstanding player, a fi tting fi nish to the career of Utah’s winningest quarterback (26-7).

Utah’s defense was impressive, intercepting Wilson twice and sacking him eight times, with the seventh sack forcing a fumble that ended the Crimson Tide’s last threat with just more than fi ve minutes remaining. The Utes’ front seven was signifi cantly outweighed by Alabama’s offensive line, playing without left tackle Andre Smith, the Outland Trophy winner who missed the game due to a suspension.

Johnson adeptly spread the ball around, completing passes to seven receivers while the Utes almost completely ignored the running game. Johnson connected with receiver Freddie Brown 12 times for 125 yards. Johnson’s touchdowns went for seven yards to Brent Casteel, 18 yards to Bradon Godfrey and 28 yards to David Reed. Matt Asiata ran for a two-yard score, set up by Reed’s leaping catch at the two-yard line. An Alabama comeback appeared to be building early in the second half, when Dont’a Hightower stripped Johnson, and Bobby Greenwood recovered at the Utah 30. Wilson drove the Tide for a score, hitting Coffee for an easy four-yard touchdown pass on a rollout to close the gap to 21-17.

At the point, it appeared to be only a matter of time before the Tide would overtake the underdog Utes. But Johnson opened Utah’s next drive with a 33-yard pass over the middle to Brown. That started a 71-yard scoring drive that ended with Reed’s touchdown. The Tide drove right back into Utah territory, but Ingram was stopped for no gain on third-and-two from the Utah 32. But Tiffi n missed a long fi eld goal attempt, hooking a 49-yarder just left of the upright.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 10 7 0 - 17Utah 21 0 7 3 - 31Attendance: 71,872 (capacity: 75,000).

2010 BCS CHAMPIONSHIP(1) Alabama 37, (2) Texas 21

PASADENA, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2010) —The No. 1 ranked Alabama football team held true to its ranking, defeating second-ranked Texas, 37-21, in the 2010 BCS National Championship at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The 2009 national championship was the 13th in Alabama history.

The Crimson Tide defense ended any hopes of a Longhorn comeback when blitzing linebacker Eryk Anders forced a fumble by Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert with only 3:08 remaining in the game. Alabama later forced two more turnovers and scored two touchdowns to seal the 2009 national championship.

After Texas jumped ahead 6-0 in the fi rst quarter, the Crimson Tide took the lead with running back Mark Ingram punching in a two-yard rush to put Alabama up 7-6 with 14:18 remaining in the second quarter.

Trent Richardson joined in on the ground attack when he busted a 49-yard touchdown run at the 7:59 mark of the second quarter, stretching Alabama’s lead to 14-7.

Placekicker Leigh Tiffi n extended the Tide’s lead by connecting on a 26-yard fi eld goal. Two plays later, defensive tackle Marcell Dareus intercepted Gilbert’s shovel pass and returned it 28 yards for an Alabama touchdown. The 10-point swing gave the Crimson Tide a 24-6 lead heading into halftime.

After Texas scored 11 unanswered points in the second half, pulling within 24-21, Anders forced a fumble at the three-yard line and linebacker Courtney Upshaw recovered for the Tide. The Texas fumble led directly to Ingram’s one-yard touchdown run, putting Alabama up 31-21.

Javier Arenas came up with his second interception of the game with 1:55 remaining and Richardson turned the turnover into points once again, scoring a touchdown on a two-yard run. Tiffi n missed the extra point attempt, making the fi nal score 37-21.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban became the fi rst head coach in major college football history to win a national championship at two different schools, previously winning the BCS national championship in 2003 at LSU. Saban also became the second head coach to win two BCS national championships, joining Urban Meyer of Florida.

The victory in Pasadena came 84 years after Alabama won its fi rst national championship in the 1926 Rose Bowl game and marked the fi fth Alabama team to end a national championship campaign at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 0 24 0 13 - 37Texas 6 0 7 8 - 21Attendance: 94,906 (capacity: 83,542).

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2011 CAPITAL ONE BOWL (15) Alabama 49, (7) Michigan State 7

ORLANDO (Jan. 1, 2011) — Mark Ingram ran for two scores to break the school record for career touchdowns, and 15th-ranked Alabama rolled past No. 7 Michigan State 49-7 in the most lopsided Capital One Bowl in the game’s history.

The 2009 Heisman Trophy winner had 59 yards rushing on 12 carries and a 30-yard reception against the team he rooted for as a kid. Greg McElroy threw for 220 yards and one touchdown, and the game got so out of hand that the Crimson Tide (10-3) pulled most of their starters early in the third quarter. Ingram also moved past Shaun Alexander’s mark (41) with 42 career touchdowns.

The margin of victory topped East Texas State’s 33-0 victory over Tennessee Tech in the 1953 game, then known as the Tangerine Bowl. The bowl dates back to 1947.

The Crimson Tide found the end zone on their fi rst fi ve possessions, held the Spartans (11-2) to 171 total yards and sacked Kirk Cousins four times in their most dominant performance all season. Cousins had 120 yards passing, threw one interception and was under pressure all game. Edwin Baker was held to 14 yards rushing for a Spartans team that felt snubbed by the BCS after sharing the Big Ten title. Instead, they were bullied and bruised by a team that knows the big stage well.

Alabama (10-3) took the opening kickoff 79 yards on 13 plays and Ingram scored on a one-yard run to the right side.

Michigan State (11-2) took its opening drive and looked to have something going, but quarterback Kirk Cousins was intercepted by Alabama’s Robert Lester. A short time later, Richardson scored on an eight-yard run to help the Tide grab a 14-0 lead.

The Spartans again looked to have something going in the second quarter, driving to Alabama’s seven-yard line, but linebacker Courtney Upshaw hit Cousins from the blindside, forcing a fumble that stalled another Michigan State drive. Upshaw fi nished with fi ve total tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for loss. He was voted the game’s most valuable player.

On the following drive, Alabama drove 80 yards on seven plays and scored when Ingram burst through on the left side for a six-yard touchdown to put the Tide up by three scores. The touchdown was Ingram’s 42nd career rushing touchdown, making him the school’s all-time leader, passing Shaun Alexander.

McElroy, playing his fi nal game for Alabama, was nearly fl awless. The fi fth-year senior was 13-of-17 for 220 yards and even made a block that sprung Julio Jones on a 35-yard reverse for a score.

The Spartans managed only 48 yards on the ground. It was the second-fewest yards allowed on the ground by an Alabama team since 1962. Edwin Baker, the Big Ten’s third-leading rusher, was held to 14 yards on 12 carries. Alabama outgained Michigan State 546-171 in total yards.

Cousins was sacked four times and the last one, by Alabama linebacker Alex Watkins, forced him to the sidelines. He was replaced by redshirt freshman Andrew Maxwell, who didn’t fare much better. Maxwell was sacked twice and was replaced by Keith Nichol who connected with wideout Bennie Fowler for a 49-yard touchdown pass with 5:45 left to avoid the shutout.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 7 21 14 7 - 49Michigan State 0 0 0 7 - 7Attendance: 61,519 (capacity: 70,000).

2012 BCS CHAMPIONSHIP(2) Alabama 21, (1) LSU 0

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 9, 2012) — A staunch defensive effort, combined with a record-setting night from kicker Jeremy Shelley, propelled The University of Alabama football team to its 14th national championship with a 21-0 victory over LSU in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome

The Crimson Tide’s defense held LSU to 92 total yards and fi ve fi rst downs as defensive player of the game Courtney Upshaw and Jerrell Harris each had seven tackles. As a unit, the defense had 11 tackles for loss, four sacks and an interception.

Fifteen of Alabama’s 21 points came from the leg of Shelley, who converted on a bowl-record fi ve fi eld goals from 23, 34, 41, 35 and a career-long 44 yards. The defense provided the offense with excellent fi eld position all evening and quarterback AJ McCarron did a masterful job under center completing 23-of-34 passes for 234 yards to earn offensive player of the game honors.

“We knew that he was going to have to play well, because we knew that we were going to throw the ball,” Saban said of his quarterback. “He showed great leadership and poise in making good decisions.”

Thanks to Shelley, the Tide carried a 15-0 lead into the fi nal quarter when LSU mounted its fi rst legitimate charge after being held to 55 yards in the previous three quarters. Upon crossing midfi eld for the fi rst time all game, the drive stalled and left the Tigers facing 4th and 18 to gain on the Alabama 40. The Tide defense came through again, as Dont’a Hightower sacked LSU’s Jordan Jefferson and knocked the ball loose at the 50-yard line. Nick Gentry fell on the fumble to end the drive and set up the Tide offense at midfi eld with 6:15 left to play.

Four plays later, Trent Richardson raced 34 yards for the fi rst touchdown of the game. The Heisman Trophy semifi nalist fi nished with 96 yards on 20 carries and 107 all-purpose yards.

Alabama put up the fi rst points of the game when Shelley capped off a fi ve-play, 20-yard drive with a 23-yard fi eld goal with fi ve minutes left in the fi rst quarter. Shelley came up big for the Tide on two more occasions in the fi rst half, connecting from 34 and 41 yards to give Alabama a 9-0 lead at the break.

Alabama held LSU to one fi rst down throughout the fi rst half, while collecting 13 of its own. The Tide also amassed 156 total yards compared to the Tigers’ 26 total yards in the fi rst 30 minutes.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 3 6 6 6 - 21LSU 0 0 0 0 - 0Attendance: 78,237 (capacity: 73,208).

2013 BCS CHAMPIONSHIP(2) Alabama 42, (1) Notre Dame 14

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2013) – The Alabama Crimson Tide established its dominance early on the way to a dominant performance as the Tide earned the program’s 15th national championship in football with a 42-14 victory over Notre Dame in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game.

Playing before a Sun Life Stadium record crowd of 80,120 the Tide raced to touchdowns on their fi rst three offensive possessions and built a lead that eventually reached 35-0 in the third quarter. The title, Alabama’s third in the past four seasons, concluded a 13-1 season for the Tide while Notre Dame fell to 12-1 with the loss. Tide quarterback AJ McCarron passed for four touchdowns and 264 yards while completing 20-of-28 attempts without throwing an interception.

Running back Eddie Lacy rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown while averaging seven yards per carry, wide receiver Amari Cooper caught six passes for 105 yards and two scores, and running back T.J. Yeldon rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown as the Tide offense fl ourished behind an outstanding performance by its offensive line. Alabama gained 529 total yards while exhibiting incredible balance, rushing for 265 yards and passing for 264.

The Crimson Tide romped to its second consecutive BCS championship, cruising to the second-most lopsided BCS championship game victory to date. Alabama (13-1) became the third team to win three national titles in four seasons since polls started being used to crown champions in 1936, and the fi rst since Nebraska from 1994-97.

The Fighting Irish (12-1) didn’t score until they were down 35-0 late in the third quarter. In a matchup of tradition-rich programs tied for the most AP national championships with eight, Notre Dame was looking for its fi rst national championship in 24 years. The Crimson Tide got its ninth.

The Tide marched with ease on the opening drive, going 82 yards on fi ve plays to take a 7-0 lead on Lacy’s 20-yard touchdown run up the middle with 12:03 left in the fi rst quarter.

Lacy set up Alabama’s second touchdown with another 20-yard run, this time to the Irish two. Instead of running into a Notre Dame goal-line defense that has become known for goal-line stands, McCarron faked a handoff and found tight end Michael Williams all alone for the score and a 14-0 lead. Alabama made it 3-for-3 on the next drive when Yeldon scored from a yard out on the fi rst play of the second quarter.

Lacy landed one more blow with 31 seconds left in the half when McCarron found Lacy for an 11-yard score to make it 28-0. Alabama turned a Ha Ha Clinton-Dix interception in the third quarter into another long scoring drive, capping it with a McCarron 34-yard touchdown pass to freshman Amari Cooper.

McCarron earned Offensive Most Valuable Player honors while linebacker C.J. Mosley earned Defensive MVP honors by virtue of his team-best eight tackles.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FAlabama 14 14 7 7 - 42Notre Dame 0 0 7 7 - 14Attendance: 80,120 (capacity: 73,208).



BOWL RECORDS

2014 sugar bowl (10) Oklahoma 45, (3) Alabama 31

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 2, 2014) — The 10th ranked Oklahoma Sooners (11-2) used a surprising quick-tempo offensive attack keyed by pinpoint passing from quarterback Trevor Knight to upset third-ranked Alabama (11-2), 45-31, in the 2014 Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Four Alabama turnovers led directly to 28 Oklahoma points that proved to be too much to overcome for the Crimson Tide before a crowd of 70,473 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome (capacity: 72,003).

Alabama suffered fi ve total turnovers in the game and had two offensive possessions into the Oklahoma red zone end without points, one on a turnover and another on a missed fi eld goal.

Tide quarterback AJ McCarron set the Alabama single-season passing yards record during the game as he completed 19-of-30 passes for a career-high 387 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions, connecting nine times for 121 yards to wide receiver Amari Cooper and three times for 139 yards to DeAndrew White. That marked the fi fth time in Alabama history that two receivers eclipsed the century mark in yardage and the fi rst time it happened in a bowl game.

Freshman running back Derrick Henry rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on eight carries, and had one catch for 61 yards and a score. For the defense, Tide cornerback Eddie Jackson led the team with 10 tackles.

Despite outgaining the Sooners in total offense, 516 to 429, the Tide lost largely due to failures in the red zone and turnovers. The Sooners managed 348 passing yards against the Tide as Sooners’ quarterback Trevor Knight completed 32-of-44 attempts for four touchdowns with one interception.

The decisive portion of the game came in the second quarter with the score knotted at 17-17. After a touchback on the kickoff, Alabama started at its 25 and constructed a 67-yard drive in 11 plays that consumed 6:19 of clock but ended in futility and frustration.

Alabama marched to a fi rst down at the Sooner 20. A pass to Cooper yielded seven yards to the OU 13 on fi rst down, and then Yeldon gained two more to set up third-and-one. On the next play, Yeldon gained four yards and a fi rst down at the OU seven-yard line, but he fumbled when hit by OU’s Joe Palange and OU defensive end Geneo Grissom scooped up the ball and returned it 26 yards to the Sooner 34 with 5:26 left in the half. Five rapid-fi re plays by the OU offense moved the Sooners to a fourth-and-one at the Alabama 45 where Clay’s two-yard run converted the fi rst down. After a two-yard run by Clay on fi rst down to the Tide 43, the Sooners called timeout. On the next play, Knight launched a perfectly thrown touchdown bomb to Jalen Saunders. Hunnicutt’s kick gave the Sooners a 24-17 lead.

Alabama responded with a march to the OU 48, but McCarron’s second-down pass was intercepted by OU cornerback Zack Sanchez, who returned the pickoff 41 yards to the Tide 13. On the fi rst play after the turnover, OU receiver Sterling Shepard took a pitchout on a reverse and raced 13 yards for a touchdown. Hunnicutt’s conversion kick was good and the Sooners had a 31-17 lead. Alabama drove within fi eld goal range as the half was drawing to a close, but Foster’s 32-yard fi eld goal attempt was wide right as the fi rst half clock expired.

Alabama twice drew within a touchdown in the second half, but could not contain the Sooner offense at key points.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 - FOklahoma 14 17 0 14 - 45Alabama 10 7 7 7 - 31Attendance: 70,473 (capacity: 72,003).

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