Alabama Crimson Tide
SEC
11-2 (6-2 conf)
SP+ #4AP #1
Ratings
2022
- SP+
- 30.3 (#4)
- SP+ Offense
- 42.9
- SP+ Defense
- 14.2
- SRS
- 21.3
- FPI
- 27.3
- Elo
- 2181
- Talent
- 1017
- Recruiting
- 322 (#2)
Schedule
record 11–2
Schedule
32nd
toughest of 131
Offenses faced
21st
toughest of 131
Defenses faced
52nd
toughest of 131
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 131 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsUtah State | -13.3 | 55-0 | +55 | W |
| 2 | @Texas | +23.1 | 20-19 | +1 | W |
| 3 | vsUL Monroe | -15.7 | 63-7 | +56 | W |
| 4 | vsVanderbilt | -4.7 | 55-3 | +52 | W |
| 5 | @Arkansas | +12 | 49-26 | +23 | W |
| 6 | vsTexas A&M | +9.1 | 24-20 | +4 | W |
| 7 | @Tennessee | +25.2 | 49-52 | -3 | L |
| 8 | vsMississippi State | +15.4 | 30-6 | +24 | W |
| 10 | @LSU | +16.2 | 31-32 | -1 | L |
| 11 | @Ole Miss | +16.2 | 30-24 | +6 | W |
| 12 | vsAustin Peay | FCS | 34-0 | +34 | W |
| 13 | vsAuburn | +5.1 | 49-27 | +22 | W |
| 1 ·P | NKansas State | +21.4 | 45-20 | +25 | W |
Quarterbacks · 4
2022 · 86
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Bryce Young | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Jalen Milroe | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Ty Simpson | JR | 6'2" | 208 | ★★★★★ |
| QB | — | Amanni Stewart | FR | 6'2" | 205 | — |
Running Backs · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Jahmyr Gibbs | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Jase McClellan | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Roydell Williams | SR | 5'10" | 221 | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Jam Miller | SR | 5'10" | 221 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Trey Sanders | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 6th | Jonathan Bennett | — | — | — | — |
| RB | — | Elijah Crockett | SO | 5'11" | 210 | — |
Wide Receivers · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Ja'Corey Brooks | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Jermaine Burton | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Traeshon Holden | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Kobe Prentice | SR | 5'11" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Isaiah Bond | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | JoJo Earle | SR | 5'10" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Kendrick Law | SR | 6'0" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Emmanuel Henderson Jr. | SR | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Tyler Harrell | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| WR | 10th | Christian Leary | SR | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 11th | Thaiu Jones-Bell | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Jack Standeffer | SO | 5'10" | 160 | — |
| WR | — | Mekiel Stewart | FR | 5'10" | 180 | — |
| WR | — | Zarian Courtney | SR | 6'2" | 183 | — |
| WR | — | Bret Bolin | SR | 6'0" | 176 | — |
| WR | — | Hayden Neighbors | JR | 6'3" | 185 | — |
| WR | — | Grant Krieger | SR | 6'2" | 192 | — |
Tight Ends · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Cameron Latu | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Robbie Ouzts | — | — | — | — |
| TE | 3rd | Miles Kitselman | SR | 6'5" | 255 | — |
| TE | 4th | Amari Niblack | SR | 6'3" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| TE | — | Robert Ellis | SR | 6'0" | 220 | — |
Offensive Line · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Emil Ekiyor Jr. | SR | 6'3" | 307 | — |
| OL | — | Jackson Roby | SR | 6'5" | 285 | — |
| OL | — | Wilder Hines | SO | 6'2" | 240 | — |
| OL | — | JC Latham | JR | 6'6" | 360 | — |
| OL | — | Braxton Wetzler | FR | 6'0" | 260 | — |
| OL | — | Javion Cohen | JR | 6'4" | 305 | — |
| OL | — | Tommy Brockermeyer | SO | 6'5" | 310 | — |
Defensive Line · 12
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Byron Young | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 2nd | Tim Smith | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 3rd | DJ Dale | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 4th | Justin Eboigbe | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Jamil Burroughs | SR | 6'3" | 330 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 6th | Damon Payne | SR | 6'4" | 311 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Tim Keenan III | SR | 6'2" | 320 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 8th | Isaiah Hastings | JR | 6'4" | 310 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | Chase Quigley | JR | 6'1" | 236 | — |
| DL | — | Anquin Barnes Jr. | SO | 6'5" | 314 | — |
| DL | — | Tristan Walker | FR | 6'1" | 280 | — |
| DT | 1st | Jehiem Oatis | JR | 6'5" | 325 | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Henry To'o To'o | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Will Anderson Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Jaylen Moody | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Deontae Lawson | SR | 6'2" | 228 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Dallas Turner | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Chris Braswell | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Quandarrius Robinson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Kendrick Blackshire | SR | 6'1" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Jah-Marien Latham | SR | 6'3" | 262 | — |
| LB | 10th | Demouy Kennedy | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 11th | Ian Jackson | SR | 6'2" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 12th | Jeremiah Alexander | JR | 6'2" | 230 | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 13th | Jihaad Campbell | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 14th | Shawn Murphy | JR | 6'3" | 231 | ★★★★ |
| LB | — | Kyle Flood Jr. | SR | 6'0" | 212 | — |
| LB | — | Bennett Whisenhunt | SR | 6'1" | 222 | — |
| LB | — | Jordan Smith | SR | 5'10" | 210 | — |
Defensive Backs · 14
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1st | DeMarcco Hellams | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Brian Branch | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | Kool-Aid McKinstry | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 4th | Jordan Battle | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 5th | Terrion Arnold | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Malachi Moore | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Eli Ricks | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| DB | 8th | Khyree Jackson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 9th | Kristian Story | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Johnothan Huff | SR | 5'9" | 187 | — |
| DB | — | Rodney Johnson | FR | 5'11" | 160 | — |
| DB | — | Ty Roper | SO | 5'8" | 189 | — |
| DB | — | Marcus Early Jr. | FR | 5'11" | 180 | — |
| S | 1st | Jahquez Robinson | SR | 6'2" | 205 | ★★★★ |
Special Teams · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Kneeland Hibbett | — | — | — | — |
| P | 1st | James Burnip | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 1st | Will Reichard | — | — | — | — |
2022 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
42.995
Off PPA
+0.3092
Pass PPA
+0.3990
Rush PPA
+0.2080
Success
47%84
Explosive
1.3689
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
2022 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.30 | +0.02 |
| Passing | +0.39 | +0.01 |
| Rushing | +0.20 | +0.06 |
| 1st Down | +0.12 | -0.03 |
| 2nd Down | +0.30 | +0.00 |
| 3rd Down | +0.75 | +0.29 |
Scoring Trend
2022 · pts/game
PPG For
40.8
PPG Against
18.0
Differential
+22.8
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2022
- Overall
- 10-2
- Home
- 7-0
- Away
- 3-2
- Conference
- 6-2
- Non-Conference
- 4-0
- One-Score (≤8)
- 3-2
- Avg Margin
- +22.8
Situational Splits
2022 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 7-0 | 44.3 | 9.0 |
| Away | 3-2 | 35.8 | 30.6 |
| Neutral | 1-0 | 45.0 | 20.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 4-2 | 34.2 | 25.5 |
| Conference | 6-2 | 39.6 | 23.8 |
| Non-conference | 5-0 | 43.4 | 9.2 |
Season History · last 12
5 AP top-10 · 12 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10-3 | 7-1 | #20 | #4 | 1-1 |
| 2024 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #4 | #1 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 12-1 | 9-0 | #7 | #3 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #4 | #1 | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #3 | #1 | 1-1 |
| 2020 | 11-0 | 11-0 | #2 | — | 2-0 |
| 2019 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #3 | — | 1-0 |
| 2018 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #1 | — | 1-1 |
| 2017 | 11-1 | 7-1 | #1 | — | 2-0 |
| 2016 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #1 | — | 1-1 |
| 2015 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #2 | — | 2-0 |
| 2014 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #1 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
4-1 SU · 1-3 ATS · O2/U2
Betting Profile
2022 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 11-2 |
| ATS | 6-650% |
| Over / Under | 5-7 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 6-6 |
| As underdog | 0-0 |
| Home | 5-2 |
| Away | 1-4 |
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 55%Departed 45%
Talent composite1016.8 #1 / 233
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)96 / 45 / 28
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2022
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
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- Alabama Crimson Tide gets one step closer to elite 2027 recruiting win following major commitment from 4-star wide receiverThe Alabama Crimson Tide added one of their biggest recruits yet in the 2027 class over the weekend, and it could be the catalyst that lures one of the best recruits in the entire country to Tuscaloosa.ALA4h
- Osani Gayles and Jeremiah Beverly Join the Crimson Tide: The Joe Gaither ShowThe program gets into the Crimson Tide's latest two commitments. | Episode 714ALA6h
- Josh Pate Predicts Alabama Crimson Tide Will Struggle in 2026 After Key Player LossesLast season marked the first time the Alabama Crimson Tide made the College Football Playoff under head coach Kalen DeBoer. After a dominant stretch under Nick Saban, winning six national championships, DeBoer has his team back on track, going 11-4. While their 2025 run eventually ended with a Rose Bowl loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, the Crimson Tide had reestablished themselves as true contenders.ALA6h
- Former Alabama QB Who Helped Nick Saban Win 3 Nattys Reveals Secret That Wore Opponents Down: “Messing With the Other Team”There was never much mystery about why Nick Saban’s Alabama teams looked fresher in the fourth quarter. Talent certainly had plenty to do with it.ALA10h
- 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.ALA10h
- Jumbo Package: Alabama lands top 100 WR prospectYour latest Crimson Tide news and notes.ALA10h
- 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.ALA11h
- Kalen DeBoer Will Never Be Nick Saban, And That’s Exactly Why Alabama’s Future Is Still BrightEmerging from the shadow of a legend, Kalen DeBoer is forging a new era in Tuscaloosa by trading impossible comparisons for his own proven winning blueprint.ALA20h
- 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.ALA21h
- 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