Alabama Crimson Tide
SEC
13-2 (8-1 conf)
SP+ #3AP #1
Ratings
2021
- SP+
- 26.0 (#3)
- SP+ Offense
- 40.9
- SP+ Defense
- 15.6
- SRS
- 19.5
- FPI
- 25.4
- Elo
- 2219
- Talent
- 1004
- Recruiting
- 328 (#1)
Schedule
record 13–2
Schedule
14th
toughest of 130
Offenses faced
16th
toughest of 130
Defenses faced
22nd
toughest of 130
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 130 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NMiami | +10.8 | 44-13 | +31 | W |
| 2 | vsMercer | FCS | 48-14 | +34 | W |
| 3 | @Florida | +11 | 31-29 | +2 | W |
| 4 | vsSouthern Miss | -14.2 | 63-14 | +49 | W |
| 5 | vsOle Miss | +14.8 | 42-21 | +21 | W |
| 6 | @Texas A&M | +21.1 | 38-41 | -3 | L |
| 7 | @Mississippi State | +10.5 | 49-9 | +40 | W |
| 8 | vsTennessee | +17.5 | 52-24 | +28 | W |
| 10 | vsLSU | +4.1 | 20-14 | +6 | W |
| 11 | vsNew Mexico State | -24.2 | 59-3 | +56 | W |
| 12 | vsArkansas | +13.8 | 42-35 | +7 | W |
| 13 | @Auburn | +11 | 24-22 | +2 | W |
| 14 | NGeorgia | +32 | 41-24 | +17 | W |
| 1 ·P | NCincinnati | +21.2 | 27-6 | +21 | W |
| 1 ·P | NGeorgia | +32 | 18-33 | -15 | L |
Quarterbacks · 4
2021 · 78
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Bryce Young | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Paul Tyson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Jalen Milroe | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| QB | 4th | Braxton Barker | — | — | — | — |
Running Backs · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Brian Robinson Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Jase McClellan | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Roydell Williams | SR | 5'10" | 221 | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Trey Sanders | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| RB | — | Kyle Edwards | SO | 6'0" | 209 | — |
Wide Receivers · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Jameson Williams | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 2nd | John Metchie | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Slade Bolden | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | JoJo Earle | SR | 5'10" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Traeshon Holden | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Javon Baker | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Ja'Corey Brooks | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Christian Leary | SR | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Agiye Hall | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 10th | Thaiu Jones-Bell | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Ja'Corey Brooks | FR | 6'2" | 190 | — |
| WR | — | Shatarius Williams | SO | 6'3" | 187 | — |
| WR | — | C.J. Williams | SO | 5'10" | 159 | — |
Tight Ends · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Cameron Latu | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Jahleel Billingsley | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Robbie Ouzts | — | — | — | — |
| TE | — | Melvin Billingsley | SR | 6'3" | 230 | — |
| TE | — | Richard Hunt | SO | 6'7" | 235 | — |
Offensive Line · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | — | Donnie Hardin | SR | 6'1" | 303 | — |
| OL | — | Evan Neal | JR | 6'7" | 360 | — |
| OL | — | Chris Owens | SR | 6'3" | 315 | — |
| OL | — | Darrian Dalcourt | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Defensive Line · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Phidarian Mathis | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 2nd | Byron Young | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 3rd | Tim Smith | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 4th | Justin Eboigbe | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | DJ Dale | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 6th | LaBryan Ray | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Jamil Burroughs | SR | 6'3" | 330 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | Kyle Mann | SO | 6'0" | 270 | — |
| DL | — | LT Ikner | SR | 6'4" | 261 | — |
| DT | 1st | Stephon Wynn Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 14
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Will Anderson Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Henry To'o To'o | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Christian Harris | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Dallas Turner | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Drew Sanders | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Chris Braswell | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Jaylen Moody | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Demouy Kennedy | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Shane Lee | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 10th | Christopher Allen | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 11th | Kendrick Blackshire | SR | 6'1" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 12th | King Mwikuta | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 13th | Jah-Marien Latham | SR | 6'3" | 262 | — |
| LB | — | Christian Johnson | SO | 6'5" | 230 | — |
Defensive Backs · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | DeVonta Smith | SR | 5'11" | 196 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 1st | Jordan Battle | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | DeMarcco Hellams | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | Brian Branch | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Josh Jobe | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 5th | Jalyn Armour-Davis | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Daniel Wright | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Kool-Aid McKinstry | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 8th | Malachi Moore | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 9th | Khyree Jackson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 10th | Kristian Story | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Kool-Aid McKinstry | FR | 6'1" | 180 | — |
| DB | — | Clark Griffin | SO | 5'9" | 195 | — |
| DB | — | Jacobi McBride | SO | 6'1" | 143 | — |
| DB | — | Jalen Edwards | SO | 6'0" | 177 | — |
| DB | — | Carson Ware | SO | 6'1" | 190 | — |
| DB | — | Sam Reed | JR | 6'1" | 165 | — |
| DB | — | Julian Lowenstein | SO | 6'0" | 201 | — |
| S | 1st | Marcus Banks | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Special Teams · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Jake Hall | JR | 6'1" | 227 | — |
| P | 1st | James Burnip | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 1st | Will Reichard | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 2nd | Jack Martin | — | — | — | — |
2021 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
40.998
Off PPA
+0.2988
Pass PPA
+0.4394
Rush PPA
+0.1348
Success
48%85
Explosive
1.3172
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2021 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.29 | +0.06 |
| Passing | +0.43 | +0.12 |
| Rushing | +0.13 | -0.02 |
| 1st Down | +0.08 | -0.07 |
| 2nd Down | +0.26 | +0.04 |
| 3rd Down | +0.79 | +0.26 |
Scoring Trend
2021 · pts/game
PPG For
42.5
PPG Against
20.2
Differential
+22.3
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2021
- Overall
- 12-1
- Home
- 7-0
- Away
- 3-1
- Neutral
- 2-0
- Conference
- 8-1
- Non-Conference
- 4-0
- One-Score (≤8)
- 4-1
- Avg Margin
- +22.3
Situational Splits
2021 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 7-0 | 46.6 | 17.9 |
| Away | 3-1 | 35.5 | 25.3 |
| Neutral | 3-1 | 32.5 | 19.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 5-2 | 37.1 | 26.3 |
| Conference | 8-1 | 37.7 | 24.3 |
| Non-conference | 5-1 | 43.2 | 13.8 |
Season History · last 12
5 AP top-10 · 12 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10-3 | 7-1 | #20 | #4 | 1-1 |
| 2024 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #4 | #1 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 12-1 | 9-0 | #7 | #3 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #4 | #1 | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #3 | #1 | 1-1 |
| 2020 | 11-0 | 11-0 | #2 | — | 2-0 |
| 2019 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #3 | — | 1-0 |
| 2018 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #1 | — | 1-1 |
| 2017 | 11-1 | 7-1 | #1 | — | 2-0 |
| 2016 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #1 | — | 1-1 |
| 2015 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #2 | — | 2-0 |
| 2014 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #1 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
4-1 SU · 1-2 ATS · O2/U1
Betting Profile
2021 · 13 w/ line
| Straight up | 13-2 |
| ATS | 7-654% |
| Over / Under | 6-7 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 6-6 |
| As underdog | 1-0 |
| Home | 4-3 |
| Away | 1-3 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #2 · 250 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★280 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #3 | 298 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
| 2024 | #2 | 311 | 5 | 17 | 2 |
| 2023 | #1 | 328 | 7 | 18 | 2 |
| 2022 | #2 | 322 | 3 | 21 | 2 |
| 2021 | #1 | 328 | 7 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | #2 | 310 | 4 | 16 | 5 |
| 2019 | #1 | 318 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 | #5 | 290 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
| 2017 | #1 | 324 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
| 2016 | #1 | 302 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #1
Returning prod 19%Departed 81%
Talent composite1004.0 #1 / 224
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)7 / 37 / 35
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2021
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
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- 4-star quarterback, top Alabama target reportedly narrows finalistsThe talented quarterback would be a massive addition to the Tide’s 2028 recruiting class should he ultimately commit to Alabama.ALA11h
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- 2026 Alabama Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 9: LSUBamaCentral takes a long first look at each of the Crimson Tide's upcoming opponents for Kalen DeBoer's third season, with the Tigers up next.ALA12h
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- Alabama Football Lands 4-Star WR Osani Gayles as Kalen DeBoer Adds Elite Playmaker to 2027 Recruiting ClassThe IMG Academy standout bolsters Kalen DeBoer’s "quality over quantity" strategy, joining five-star quarterback Elijah Haven to form a lethal future connection for the Crimson Tide.ALA22h
- The 5 Alabama players who have the most to gain during the 2026 seasonEvery Alabama player has something to gain as the 2026 season nears, but there are 5 who have a particularly high level of opportunity. The post The 5 Alabama players who have the most to gain during the 2026 season appeared first on Saturday Down South.ALA1d
- "He Had It": Curt Cignetti Opens Up on Nick Saban's ‘Ton’ of Influence After Explaining Alabama ExitLong before the national championship. Long before dominating the D2 level with IUP, Curt Cignetti toiled as an assistant.ALA1d
- Alabama QB Commits Send Excited Message After Massive Recruiting WinAlabama’s 2027 recruiting class added another major piece Saturday when four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles announced his commitment to Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide.The IMG Academy standout chose Alabama over Stanford and Washington, giving the Tide its first wide receiver pledge in the 2027 class and its 13th overall commitment. The decision immediately energized […] The post Alabama QB Commits Send Excited Message After Massive Recruiting Win appeared first on HEAVY.ALA1d
- 4-star receiver commits to Alabama in huge moveAlabama football is aiming to finish June strong on the recruiting trail, especially after landing this talent over Washington.ALA2d
- Alabama lands commitment from ESPN 300 receiver Osani GaylesAlabama's thin 2027 recruiting class received a needed jolt Saturday when the Crimson Tide secured a commitment from four-star pass receiver Osani Gayles.ALA2d
- Alabama lands commitment from elite WR, top 50 recruitAlabama just beat out a couple of west coast programs for one of the top wide receivers in the 2027 high school recruiting class. The post Alabama lands commitment from elite WR, top 50 recruit appeared first on Saturday Down South.ALA2d
- Kalen DeBoer, Alabama football win commitment from 4-star WR Osani GaylesGayles was one of the top uncommitted receivers in the 2027 class.ALA2d
- Alabama Lands Commitment from Top Offensive TargetFour-star receiver Osani Gayles has committed to AlabamaALA2d
- 4-star WR Osani Gayles commits to Alabama: ‘It’s definitely a championship environment’Alabama has added an elite playmaker to its recruiting class in four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles. The California native, who now stars at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., chose Alabama over Washington after also giving serious consideration to Tennessee and Stanford. Ranked No. 52 in the Rivals Industry Ranking, Gayles ultimately believed Tuscaloosa offered the […]ALA2d
- Alabama Appears Ready to Add Dynamic WR Duo as Next Recruiting Wins NearAlabama’s 2027 recruiting class has quietly gained serious momentum over the last month, but the Crimson Tide may not be finished adding offensive firepower just yet.After landing eight commitments during June, Alabama appears to be in a prime position to add a pair of explosive wide receivers who could become future weapons in Kalen DeBoer’s offense. […] The post Alabama Appears Ready to Add Dynamic WR Duo as Next Recruiting Wins Near appeared first on HEAVY.ALA2d