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The 2020 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This was the Crimson Tide's 126th overall season, 87th as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and 29th within the SEC Western Division. They played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and were led by 14th-year head coach Nick Saban (with second-year offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian serving as acting coach for Game 8, against Auburn, due to COVID-19 protocols).

DivisionWestern Division
CoachesNo. 1
APNo. 1
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2020 Alabama Crimson Tide football
Alabama Crimson Tide
Consensus national champion
Rose Bowl champion
SEC champion
SEC Western Division champion
SEC Championship Game,
W 52–46 vs. Florida
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 1
APNo. 1
Record13–0 (10–0 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSteve Sarkisian (2nd season)
Offensive schemePro spread
Defensive coordinatorPete Golding (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorCharles Kelly (2nd season)
Base defense3–4
Captains
Home stadiumBryant–Denny Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2019
2021 →
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2020 Southeastern Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Eastern Division
No. 13 Florida x 8–2  8–4 
No. 7 Georgia 7–2  8–2 
Missouri 5–5  5–5 
Kentucky 4–6  5–6 
Tennessee* 3–7  3–7 
South Carolina 2–8  2–8 
Vanderbilt 0–9  0–9 
Western Division
No. 1 Alabama x$#^ 10–0  13–0 
No. 4 Texas A&M 8–1  9–1 
Auburn 6–4  6–5 
LSU* 5–5  5–5 
Ole Miss 4–5  5–5 
Arkansas 3–7  3–7 
Mississippi State 3–7  4–7 
Championship: Alabama 52, Florida 46
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • * – Tennessee vacated all wins due to NCAA violations. LSU was ineligible for postseason due to self imposed ban.
    Note: Due to COVID-19, the SEC played a conference-only schedule.
Rankings from AP Poll.
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They finished the season undefeated with a record of 13–0 (10–0 in the SEC) and as national champions. Looking to build on the successes of the 2019 campaign, Alabama entered the 2020 season as the favorite to win the Western Division and meet the Florida Gators in the 2020 SEC Championship Game. Alabama closed the regular season with a 11–0 record including five wins against Top 25-ranked teams—and met the Gators for the SEC Championship in a rematch of the 2016 contest. Alabama was victorious by a final score of 52–46 to capture their 9th SEC championship title. The following day, final College Football Playoff (CFP) standings were unveiled. No. 1 ranked Alabama would meet No. 4 ranked Notre Dame for the Rose Bowl game in a rematch of the 2013 contest, defeated the Fighting Irish 31–14 to meet No. 3 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in a rematch of their 2015 contest. In the College Football Playoff National Championship, the Crimson Tide defeated the Buckeyes, 52–24, to capture their third CFP National Championship title in seven years. The victory over Ohio State gave Alabama their 18th national championship in football (their 13th wire service title since the AP Poll began in 1936) and their tenth perfect season since 1925.

The season marked the first time a wide receiver at Alabama won the Heisman Trophy, as DeVonta Smith won the award over several finalists including Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence. In addition to the Heisman, Smith won numerous other awards, including the Maxwell Award and the Biletnikoff Award. Other award winners included quarterback Mac Jones (Davey O’Brien Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award), running back Najee Harris (Doak Walker Award), Alex Leatherwood (Outland Trophy), Landon Dickerson (Rimington Trophy), the offensive line (Joe Moore Award), and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian (Broyles Award). Six players were named to various All-America Teams with Patrick Surtain II, DeVonta Smith, Alex Leatherwood, Landon Dickerson, and Najee Harris as unanimous selections and Mac Jones as a consensus selection.

The team finished the 2020 season with a final ranking of No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls.

Because of their dominance of their all SEC schedule with multiple ranked opponents, and the fact that they finished with three Heisman Trophy candidates, several pundits have called the team the greatest in college football history with ESPN citing them as the greatest team of the playoff era.[1][2][3]

Offseason

Position key

HalfBack HB Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Place Kicker PK Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Split end SE Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Offseason departures

Six Alabama players with remaining eligibility declared early for the 2020 NFL draft. In addition, 14 seniors from the 2019 team graduated.

More information Name, Number ...
2020 Alabama offseason departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Jerry Jeudy4WR6'1192JuniorDeerfield Beach, FLDeclared for NFL Draft
Terrell Lewis24LB6'5252RS JuniorWashington D.C.Declared for NFL Draft
Xavier McKinney15DB6'1200JuniorRoswell, GADeclared for NFL Draft
Henry Ruggs11WR6'0190JuniorMontgomery, ALDeclared for NFL Draft
Tua Tagovailoa13QB6'1218JuniorEwa Beach, HIDeclared for NFL Draft
Jedrick Wills74OL6'5320JuniorLexington, KYDeclared for NFL Draft
Shyheim Carter5DB6'0191SeniorKentwood, LAGraduated
Raekwon Davis99DL6'7312SeniorMeridian, MSGraduated
Trevon Diggs7DB6'2207SeniorGaithersburg, MDGraduated
Anfernee Jennings33LB6'3259RS SeniorDadeville, ALGraduated
Jared Mayden21DB6'0205SeniorSachse, TXGraduated
Tevita Musika91DL6'1338SeniorMilpitas, CAGraduated
Matt Womack77OL6'7325RS SeniorHernando, MSGraduated
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Recruiting

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College recruiting
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Bryce Young
QB
Philadelphia, PA Mater Dei High School (CA) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Sep 22, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 5/5 stars   (91)
Chris Braswell
DE
Baltimore, MD St. Frances Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Nov 25, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 5/5 stars   (91)
Drew Sanders
ATH
Denton, TX Billy Ryan High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Apr 29, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (86)
Jase McClellan
RB
Aledo, TX Aledo High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (86)
Will Anderson Jr.
DE
Hampton, GA Dutchtown High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 229 lb (104 kg) Jun 17, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (85)
Roydell Williams
RB
Hueytown, AL Hueytown High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Nov 24, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (84)
Demouy Kennedy
LB
Theodore, AL Theodore High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jun 9, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (84)
Thaiu Jones-Bell
WR
Miami, FL Miami Carol City Senior High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) May 20, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (84)
Quandarrius Robinson
LB
Birmingham, AL P.D. Jackson-Olin High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 11, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (84)
Brian Branch
S
Tyrone, GA Sandy Creek High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Apr 19, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (84)
Jah-Marien Latham
DT
Reform, AL Pickens County High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Nov 19, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (84)
Jackson Bratton
LB
Muscle Shoals, AL Muscle Shoals High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Mar 24, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (83)
Timothy Smith
DT
Sebastian, FL Sebastian River High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 324 lb (147 kg) Jul 17, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (83)
Kristian Story
ATH
Lanett, AL Lanett High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 206 lb (93 kg) Jul 18, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (81)
Malachi Moore
CB
Trussville, AL Hewitt-Trussville High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 171 lb (78 kg) Aug 13, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (81)
Traeshon Holden
WR
Harbor City, CA Narbonne High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Mar 2, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (81)
Javon Baker
WR
Powder Springs, GA McEachern High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Nov 25, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Seth McLaughlin
OL
Buford, GA Buford High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Mar 24, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Damieon George
OT
Houston, TX North Shore High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 315 lb (143 kg) Jun 15, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Caden Clark
TE
Akron, OH Archbishop Hoban High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 257 lb (117 kg) Jul 31, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Jamil Burroughs
DT
Powder Springs, Georgia McEachern High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 322 lb (146 kg) Oct 16, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (80)
Jahquez Robinson
CB
Jacksonville, FL Sandalwood High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Feb 18, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (79)
Ronald Williams
S
Ferriday, LA Hutchinson Community College (JC) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Dec 14, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (79)
Javion Cohen
OT
Phenix City, AL Central High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Dec 11, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (79)
Kyle Edwards
RB
Destrehan, LA Destrehan High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Aug 23, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   (79)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 3    247Sports: 2    ESPN: 3
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  • "247Sports commits". 247Sports. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
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Transfers

Outgoing

More information Name, No. ...
NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownNew school
Jerome Ford#27RB5'11212RS SophomoreSeffner, FloridaCincinnati
Scott Lashley#76OL6'7307RS SeniorWest Point, MississippiMississippi State
Mac Hereford#36WR6'2215Graduate SeniorBirmingham, AlabamaVanderbilt
Taulia Tagovailoa#5QB6’0208FreshmanAlabaster, AlabamaMaryland
Tyrell Shavers#14WR6’6200JuniorLewisville, TexasMississippi State
Giles Amos#14TE6’4242JuniorPerry, GeorgiaArkansas State
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Incoming

More information Name, No. ...
NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrev. school
Carl Tucker86TE6'22482019Concord, North CarolinaNorth Carolina
Charlie Scott85P6’11952019Greenwood Village, ColoradoAir Force
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2020 NFL draft

NFL Combine

Team players drafted into the NFL

Returning starters

More information Player, Class ...
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Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

More information Award, Player ...
Award Player Position Year
Lott Trophy[4] Dylan Moses LB Sr.
Dodd Trophy[5] Nick Saban HC --
Bednarik Award[6] Dylan Moses LB Sr.
Patrick Surtain II CB Jr.
Davey O'Brien Award[7] Mac Jones QB RS Jr.
Doak Walker Award[8] Najee Harris RB Sr.
Biletnikoff Award[9] DeVonta Smith WR Sr.
Jaylen Waddle WR Jr.
John Mackey Award[10] Carl Tucker TE GS
Butkus Award[11] Shane Lee LB So.
Dylan Moses LB Sr.
Jim Thorpe Award[12] Patrick Surtain II DB Jr.
Outland Trophy[13] Landon Dickerson OL RS Sr.
Alex Leatherwood OL Sr.
Deonte Brown OL RS Sr.
LaBryan Ray DL RS Jr.
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[14] Patrick Surtain II DB Jr.
LaBryan Ray DL RS Jr.
Dylan Moses LB Sr.
Paul Hornung Award[15] Jaylen Waddle WR Jr.
Wuerffel Trophy[16] Miller Forristall TE RS Sr.
Maxwell Award[17] Jaylen Waddle WR Jr.
DeVonta Smith WR Sr.
Najee Harris RB Sr.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Mac Jones QB RS Jr.
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SEC Media Days

In the preseason media poll, Alabama was predicted to win the West Division and the Conference Championship Game.[18]

Preseason All-SEC teams

The Crimson Tide placed 11 players (at 13 positions) on the 2020 Preseason SEC Team as selected by SEC coaches and 13 players (at 15 positions) on the 2020 Preseason SEC Team as selected by SEC media.

Personnel

Coaching staff

More information Name, Position ...
Name Position Consecutive season at
Alabama in current position
Nick SabanHead coach14th
Steve SarkisianOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach2nd
Charles HuffAssociate head coach/Running backs coach2nd
Jeff BanksSpecial teams coordinator/Tight end coach3rd
Pete GoldingDefensive coordinator/Inside linebackers coach3rd
Charles KellyAssociate Defensive coordinator/Safeties coach2nd
Karl ScottCornerbacks coach3rd
Kyle FloodOffensive line coach2nd
Holmon WigginsWide receivers coach2nd
Sal SunseriOutside linebackers coach2nd
Freddie RoachDefensive line coach1st
David BallouStrength and conditioning1st
Reference:[19]
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Graduate assistants
Analysts

Roster

2020 Alabama Crimson Tide Football

Quarterback

  • 7 – Braxton Barker – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 202)
  • 9 – Bryce Young – freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 10 – Mac Jones – Redshirt junior (6'2, 205)
  • 12 – Logan Burnett – senior (6'2, 200)
  • 15 – Paul Tyson – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 220)
  • 16 – Jayden George – sophomore (6'3, 192)
  • 19 – Stone Hollenbach – sophomore (6'3, 208)

Running back

Wide receiver

  • 3 – Xavier Williams – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 5 – Javon Baker – freshman (6'1, 183)
  • 6 – DeVonta Smith – senior (6'1, 175)
  • 8 – John Metchie III – sophomore (6'0, 195)
  • 11 – Traeshon Holden – freshman (6'3, 196)
  • 14 – Thaiu Jones-Bell – freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 17 – Jaylen Waddle – junior (5'10, 182)
  • 18 – Slade Bolden – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 191)
  • 25 – Jonathan Bennett – freshman (5'8, 178)
  • 31 – Shatarius Williams – freshman (6'3, 187)
  • 32 – C.J. Williams – freshman (5'10, 159)
  • 36 – Bret Bolin – Redshirt junior (6'0, 176)
  • 42 – Sam Reed – sophomore (6'1, 165)
  • 84 – Joshua Lanier – Redshirt senior (5'11, 160)
  • 85 – Drew Kobayashi – Redshirt senior (6'2, 200)
  • 89 – Grant Krieger – sophomore (6'2, 192)

Placekicker

  • 16 – Will Reichard – sophomore (6'1, 180)
  • 82 – Chase Allen – freshman (6'2, 188)
  • 93 – Tripp Slyman – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 180)
  • 97 – Joseph Bulovas – Redshirt junior (6'0, 203)

Punter

  • 12 – Skyler DeLong – junior (6'4, 188)
  • 85 – Charlie Scott – senior (6'1, 195)
  • 95 – Jack Martin – sophomore (6'0, 206)
  • 98 – Sam Johnson – freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 99 – Ty Perine – sophomore (6'1, 190) (PK)
 

Tight end

  • 19 – Jahleel Billingsley– sophomore (6'4, 228)
  • 46 – Melvin Billingsley – junior (6'3, 230)
  • 60 – Kendall Randolph – Redshirt junior (6'4, 296) (OL+)
  • 80 – Michael Parker – Redshirt sophomore (6'6, 216)
  • 81 – Cameron Latu– Redshirt sophomore (6'5", 247)
  • 82 – Richard Hunt – Redshirt freshman (6'7, 235)
  • 86 – Carl Tucker – senior (6'2, 248)
  • 87 – Miller Forristall – Redshirt senior (6'5, 242)
  • 88 – Major Tennison – Redshirt junior (6'5, 248)

Offensive lineman

  • 51 – Tanner Bowles – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 280)
  • 55 – Emil Ekiyor Jr. – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 327)
  • 56 – Seth McLaughlin – freshman (6'4, 278)
  • 57 – Javion Cohen – freshman (6'5, 296)
  • 62 – Jackson Roby – junior (6'5", 285)
  • 65 – Deonte Brown – Redshirt senior (6'4, 338)
  • 66 – Brandon Cade – freshman (6'2, 264)
  • 67 – Donovan Hardin – freshman (6'3, 285)
  • 68 – Alajujuan Sparks Jr. – freshman (6'4, 385)
  • 69 – Landon Dickerson – Redshirt senior (6'3, 325)
  • 70 – Alex Leatherwood – senior (6'6, 310)
  • 71 – Darrian Dalcourt – sophomore (6'3, 299)
  • 72 – Pierce Quick – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 291)
  • 73 – Evan Neal – sophomore (6'7, 360)
  • 74 – Damien George – freshman (6'7, 345)
  • 75 – Tommy Brown – Redshirt sophomore (6'7, 317)
  • 78 – Amari Kight – Redshirt freshman (6'7, 302)
  • 79 – Chris Owens – Redshirt senior (6'3, 315)

Defensive lineman

  • 18 – LaBryan Ray – Redshirt junior (6'5, 292)
  • 47 – Byron Young – sophomore (6'3, 295)
  • 48 – Phidarian Mathis – Redshirt junior (6'4, 312)
  • 50 – Timothy Smith – freshman (6'4, 315)
  • 52 – Braylen Ingraham – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 291)
  • 58 – Christian Barmore – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 310)
  • 89 – Kyle Mann – freshman (6'0, 270)
  • 90 – Stephon Wynn Jr. – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 311)
  • 89 – Gavin Reeder – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 270)
  • 92 – Justin Eboigbe – sophomore (6'5, 294)
  • 93 – Jah-Marien Latham – freshman (6'3, 290)
  • 94 – D. J. Dale – sophomore (6'4, 308)
  • 96 – Landon Bothwell – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 220)
  • 97 – LT Ikner – junior (6'4, 261)
  • 98 – Jamil Burroughs – freshman (6'3, 320)
 

Linebacker

  • 1 – Ben Davis – Redshirt senior (6'4, 243)
  • 4 – Christopher Allen – Redshirt junior (6'5, 250)
  • 8 – Christian Harris – sophomore (6'2, 244)
  • 10 – Ale Kaho – junior (6'1", 228)
  • 16 – Drew Sanders – freshman (6'5, 230)
  • 23 – Jarez Parks – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 239)
  • 24 - Clark Griffin – freshman (5'9, 195)
  • 30 – King Mwikuta – sophomore (6'5, 243)
  • 31 – Will Anderson Jr. – freshman (6'4, 220)
  • 32 – Dylan Moses – senior (6'3, 235)
  • 33 – Jackson Bratton – freshman (6'3, 233)
  • 34 – Quandarrius Robinson – freshman (6'5, 217)
  • 35 – Shane Lee – sophomore (6'0, 246)
  • 37 – Demouy Kennedy – freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 40 – Joshua McMillon – graduate (6'3, 237)
  • 41 – Chris Braswell – freshman (6'3, 220)
  • 42 – Jaylen Moody – junior (6'2, 228)
  • 43 – Jordan Smith – freshman (5'10, 210)
  • 49 – Julian Lowenstein – sophomore (6'1, 201)
  • 51 – Robert Ellis – freshman (6'0", 220)
  • 53 – Matthew Barnhill – sophomore (6'4, 311)
  • 54 – Kyle Flood Jr. – freshman (6'0, 209)
  • 56 – Charlie Skehan – freshman (6'1, 232)
  • 57 – Joe McDonald – Redshirt senior (6'3, 216)

Defensive back

  • 2 – Patrick Surtain II – junior (6'2, 203)
  • 3 – Daniel Wright – Redshirt junior (6'1, 190)
  • 5 – Jalyn Armour-Davis – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 182)
  • 7 – Brandon Turnage – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 9 – Jordan Battle – sophomore (6'1, 201)
  • 11 – Kristian Story – freshman (6'2, 198)
  • 13 – Malachi Moore – freshman (6'0, 175)
  • 14 – Brian Branch – freshman (6'1, 178)
  • 15 – Eddie Smith – junior (6'0, 196)
  • 20 – D.J. Douglas – sophomore (6'0, 202)
  • 21 - Jahquez Robinson – freshman (6'2, 185)
  • 22 - Ronald Williams – junior (6'2, 188)
  • 25 – Jacobi McBride– freshman (6'1, 143)
  • 26 – Marcus Banks– sophomore (6'0, 170)
  • 27 – Joshua Robinson – Redshirt junior (5'9, 180)
  • 28 – Josh Jobe – junior (6'1, 189)
  • 29 – DeMarcco Hellams – sophomore (6'1, 213)
  • 37 – Sam Willoughby – freshman (5'10, 165)
  • 38 – Jalen Edwards – sophomore (6'0, 177)
  • 41 – Carson Ware – sophomore (6'1, 190)
  • 43 – Christian Swann – senior (5'9, 179)

Long snappers

  • 45 – Thomas Fletcher – senior (6'2, 220)
  • 50 – Gabe Pugh – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 273)
  • 59 – Jake Hall – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 194)
  • 61 – Nathan Jones – sophomore (5'10, 176)

Source and player details, 2020 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Commits (January 15, 2020):[21]

Depth chart

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Schedule

Spring game

The Crimson Tide were scheduled to hold spring practices in March and April 2020 with the Alabama football spring game, "A-Day" to take place in Tuscaloosa, AL on April 18. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the events were canceled.

Regular season

Alabama originally announced its 2020 football schedule on August 7, 2019. The planned schedule consisted of 7 home games, 4 away games, and 1 neutral site game for the regular season.

The COVID-19 pandemic upended this schedule. On July 30, the SEC announced that its non-conference games would be canceled and its teams would play a schedule of ten conference games.[22][23] This eliminated the Crimson Tide's scheduled non-conference games against Georgia State, Kent State, USC and UT Martin.[24] Per the new schedule, Alabama was set to host five SEC conference opponents: Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi State (rivalry), Texas A&M, and arch-rival Auburn for the 85th Iron Bowl to close out the regular season on the road. Alabama was to travel to five SEC opponents: Arkansas, Ole Miss (rivalry), Missouri, Tennessee (Third Saturday of October) and rival LSU (rivalry) to close out the SEC regular season on the road. Alabama was not scheduled to play SEC East opponents Florida, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt in the 2020 regular season.[25] The Crimson Tide's bye week was scheduled during Week 7 (on November 7).

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 266:00 p.m.at MissouriNo. 2ESPNW 38–1911,738
October 32:30 p.m.No. 13 Texas A&MNo. 2CBSW 52–2419,424
October 106:30 p.m.at Ole MissNo. 2ESPNW 63–4814,419
October 177:00 p.m.No. 3 GeorgiaNo. 2
CBSW 41–2419,424
October 242:30 p.m.at TennesseeNo. 2CBSW 48–1723,394
October 316:00 p.m.Mississippi StateNo. 2
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (rivalry)
ESPNW 41–019,424
November 213:00 p.m.KentuckyNo. 1
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
SECNW 63–319,424
November 282:30 p.m.No. 22 AuburnNo. 1
CBSW 42–1319,424
December 57:00 p.m.at LSUNo. 1CBSW 55–1722,349
December 1211:00 a.m.at ArkansasNo. 1ESPNW 52–316,500
December 197:00 p.m.vs. No. 7 FloridaNo. 1CBSW 52–4616,520
January 1, 20213:00 p.m.vs. No. 4 Notre Dame*No. 1ESPNW 31–1418,373
January 11, 20217:00 p.m.vs. No. 3 Ohio State*No. 1ESPNW 52–2414,926
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Game summaries

At Missouri Tigers

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• No. 2 Alabama 10 1777 41
Missouri 0 303 6
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  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Alabama ...
StatisticsAlabamaMissouri
First downs2220
Total yards414322
Rushing yards11169
Passing yards303253
Turnovers12
Time of possession31:2528:35
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingMac Jones18–24, 249 yards, 2 TDs
RushingNajee Harris17 carries, 98 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingJaylen Waddle8 receptions, 134 yards, 2 TDs
MissouriPassingShawn Robinson19–25, 185 yards, 1 TD
RushingLarry Rountree III14 carries, 67 yards
ReceivingJalen Knox5 receptions, 63 yards
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No. 13 Texas A&M Aggies

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
No. 13 Texas A&M 7 737 24
• No. 2 Alabama 14 21710 52
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  • Date: October 3
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 2:39 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 19,424
  • Game weather: 73, Sunny skies, Wind NE @ 2 mph
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Texas A&M ...
StatisticsTexas A&MAlabama
First downs2522
Total yards450544
Rushing yards115109
Passing yards335435
Turnovers21
Time of possession37:4122:18
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas A&MPassingKellen Mond25–44, 318 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingHaynes King5 carries, 43 yards
ReceivingAinias Smith6 receptions, 123 yards, 2 TDs
AlabamaPassingMac Jones20–27, 435 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
RushingBrian Robinson Jr.10 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingJohn Metchie III5 receptions, 181 yards, 2 TDs
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At Ole Miss Rebels

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• No. 2 Alabama 7 142121 63
Ole Miss 7 141413 48
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  • Date: October 10
  • Location: Oxford, MS
  • Game start: 6:40 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 14,419
  • Game weather: 68, Clear, Wind NE @ 1 mph
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Todd McShay and Molly McGrath (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Alabama ...
StatisticsAlabamaOle Miss
First downs3731
Total yards723647
Rushing yards306268
Passing yards417379
Turnovers10
Time of possession28:4531:15
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingMac Jones28–32, 417 yards, 2 TD's
RushingNajee Harris23 carries, 206 yards, 5 TD's
ReceivingDeVonta Smith13 receptions, 164 yards, 1 TD
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21–28, 365 yards, 2 TD's
RushingSnoop Conner21 carries, 128 yards, 2 TD's
ReceivingKenny Yeboah7 receptions, 181 yards, 2 TD's
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No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
No. 3 Georgia 7 1700 24
• No. 2 Alabama 7 13147 41
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  • Date: October 17
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 7:10 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 19,424
  • Game weather: 61, Clear skies, Wind ESE @ 4 mph
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Georgia ...
StatisticsGeorgiaAlabama
First downs2033
Total yards414564
Rushing yards145147
Passing yards269417
Turnovers31
Time of possession26:0133:59
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
GeorgiaPassingStetson Bennett18–40, 269 yards, 2 TD's, 3 INT's
RushingZamir White10 carries, 57 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJames Cook4 receptions, 101 yards, 1 TD
AlabamaPassingMac Jones24–32, 417 yards, 4 TD's, 1 INT
RushingNajee Harris31 carries, 152 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDeVonta Smith11 receptions, 167 yards, 2 TD's
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At Tennessee Volunteers

Third Saturday in October
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• No. 2 Alabama 14 14146 48
Tennessee 0 1070 17
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  • Date: October 24
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Game start: 3:39 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 23,394
  • Game weather: 72, Mostly cloudy, Wind N @ 7 mph
  • Referee: Alex Moore
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Alabama ...
StatisticsAlabamaTennessee
First downs3016
Total yards587302
Rushing yards170139
Passing yards417163
Turnovers11
Time of possession34:3825:22
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingMac Jones25–31, 387 yards
RushingNajee Harris20 carries, 96 yards, 3 TD's
ReceivingJohn Metchie III7 receptions, 151 yards
TennesseePassingJarrett Guarantano13–24, 162 yards, 2 TD's
RushingEric Gray19 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingJalin Hyatt2 receptions, 86 yards, 1 TD
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Mississippi State Bulldogs

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Miss State 0 000 0
• No. 2 Alabama 17 10014 41
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  • Date: October 31
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 6:05 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 19,424
  • Game weather: 66, Partly cloudy skies, Wind ESE @ 6 mph
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Todd McShay and Molly McGrath (sideline)
  • Sources:

Statistics

More information Statistics, Miss State ...
StatisticsMiss StateAlabama
First downs1226
Total yards200499
Rushing yards37208
Passing yards163291
Turnovers31
Time of possession28:1831:42
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Miss StatePassingWill Rogers24–37, 147 yards, 2 INT's
RushingJo'Quavious Marks9 carries, 32 yards
ReceivingJo'Quavious Marks8 receptions, 38 yards
AlabamaPassingMac Jones24–31, 291 yards, 4 TD's
RushingNajee Harris21 carries, 119 yards
ReceivingDeVonta Smith11 receptions, 203 yards, 4 TD's
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Kentucky Wildcats

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Kentucky 3 000 3
• No. 1 Alabama 7 212114 63
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  • Date: November 21
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 3:01 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 19,424
  • Game weather: 73, Partly cloudy skies, Wind ESE @ 3 mph
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Kentucky ...
StatisticsKentuckyAlabama
First downs1229
Total yards179509
Rushing yards59226
Passing yards120283
Turnovers11
Time of possession28:5531:05
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
KentuckyPassingTerry Wilson10–19, 120 yards, 1 INT
RushingA. J. Rose10 carries, 68 yards
ReceivingJosh Ali4 receptions, 52 yards
AlabamaPassingMac Jones16–24, 230 yards, 2 TD's, 1 INT
RushingJase McClellan10 carries, 99 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDeVonta Smith9 receptions, 144 yards, 2 TD's
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No. 22 Auburn Tigers

Steve Sarkisian served as interim head coach for the Iron Bowl after Nick Saban had to be quarantined due to COVID-19 protocols.[27]

Iron Bowl
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
No. 22 Auburn 0 337 13
• No. 1 Alabama 7 14147 42
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  • Date: November 28
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 2:39 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 19,424
  • Game weather: 63, Partly Cloudy, Wind N @ 6 mph
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Auburn ...
StatisticsAuburnAlabama
First downs2020
Total yards347445
Rushing yards120143
Passing yards227302
Turnovers21
Time of possession36:3023:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AuburnPassingBo Nix23–38, 227 yards, 2 INT's
RushingMark-Antony Richards14 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingAnthony Schwartz5 receptions, 60 yards
AlabamaPassingMac Jones18–26, 302 yards, 5 TD's
RushingNajee Harris11 carries, 96 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDeVonta Smith7 receptions, 171 yards, 2 TD's
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At LSU Tigers

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• No. 1 Alabama 21 2473 55
LSU 0 1430 17
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  • Date: December 5
  • Location: Baton Rouge, LA
  • Game start: 7:10 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 22,349
  • Game weather: 73, Clear, Wind S @ 3 mph
  • Referee: Alex Moore
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Alabama ...
StatisticsAlabamaLSU
First downs3221
Total yards650352
Rushing yards26598
Passing yards385254
Turnovers11
Time of possession33:1726:43
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingMac Jones20–28, 385 yards, 4 TD's
RushingNajee Harris21 carries, 145 yards, 3 TD's
ReceivingDeVonta Smith8 receptions, 231 yards, 3 TD's
LSUPassingT. J. Finley14–28, 144 yards, 1 TD
RushingJohn Emery7 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKayshon Boutte8 receptions, 111 yards
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At Arkansas Razorbacks

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• No. 1 Alabama 10 2877 52
Arkansas 3 000 3
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More information Statistics, Alabama ...
StatisticsAlabamaArkansas
First downs2413
Total yards443188
Rushing yards21680
Passing yards227108
Turnovers14
Time of possession33:1526:45
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingMac Jones24–29, 208 yards
RushingJase McClellan6 carries, 95 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJohn Metchie III5 receptions, 72 yards
ArkansasPassingFeleipe Franks8–10, 90 yards
RushingTrelon Smith19 carries, 69 yards
ReceivingMichael Woods II3 receptions, 43 yards
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Vs. No. 7 Florida Gators

2020 SEC Championship Game
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• No. 1 Alabama 14 21017 52
No. 7 Florida 10 71415 46
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  • Date: December 19
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Game start: 8:10 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 16,520
  • Game weather: Indoors
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Alabama ...
StatisticsAlabamaFlorida
First downs3326
Total yards605462
Rushing yards18754
Passing yards418408
Turnovers12
Time of possession34:2125:39
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingMac Jones33–43, 418 yards, 5 TD's, 1 INT
RushingNajee Harris31 carries, 178 yards, 2 TD's
ReceivingDeVonta Smith15 receptions, 184 yards, 2 TD's
FloridaPassingKyle Trask26–40, 408 yards, 3 TD's
RushingEmory Jones2 carries, 24 yards
ReceivingKadarius Toney8 receptions, 153 yards, 1 TD
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Vs. No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Rose Bowl- CFP Semifinal
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
No. 4 Notre Dame 0 707 14
• No. 1 Alabama 14 773 31
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  • Date: January 1, 2021
  • Location: Arlington, TX
  • Game start: 3:20 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 18,373
  • Game weather: Indoors
  • Referee: John O’Neill
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Todd McShay & Allison Williams (sideline)
  • Sources:
More information Statistics, Notre Dame ...
StatisticsNotre DameAlabama
First downs2424
Total yards375437
Rushing yards139140
Passing yards236297
Turnovers10
Time of possession33:4326:17
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Notre DamePassingIan Book27–39, 229 yards, 1 INT
RushingKyren Williams16 carries, 64 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMichael Mayer7 receptions, 62 yards
AlabamaPassingMac Jones25–30, 297 yards, 4 TD's
RushingNajee Harris15 carries, 125 yards
ReceivingDeVonta Smith7 receptions, 130 yards, 3 TD's
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Vs. No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes

CFP National Championship
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
No. 3 Ohio State 7 1070 24
• No. 1 Alabama 7 28107 52
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More information Statistics, Ohio State ...
StatisticsOhio StateAlabama
First downs1933
Total yards341621
Rushing yards147157
Passing yards194464
Turnovers01
Time of possession22:3437:26
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassingJustin Fields17–33, 194 yards, 1 TD
RushingJustin Fields6 carries, 67 yards
ReceivingChris Olave8 receptions, 69 yards
AlabamaPassingMac Jones36–45, 464 yards, 5 TD's
RushingNajee Harris22 carries, 79 yards, 2 TD's
ReceivingDeVonta Smith12 receptions, 215 yards, 3 TD's
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Rankings

More information Week, Poll ...
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre12345678910111213141516Final
AP3 (2)3*22 (1)2 (3)2 (8)2 (2)2 (8)2 (10)2 (29)1 (59)1 (60)1 (62)1 (62)1 (62)1 (62)1 (62)1 (61)
Coaches3 (4)3*2 (1)2 (1)2 (4)2 (14)2 (5)2 (8)2 (8)2 (17)1 (55)1 (57)1 (59)1 (59)1 (59)1 (60)1 (61)1 (60)
CFPNot released11111Not released
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Statistics

Scoring

Scores by quarter (non-conference opponents)

More information Total ...
1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 7 17 7 7 38
Alabama 21 35 17 10 83
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Scores by quarter (SEC opponents)

More information Total ...
1 2 3 4 Total
SEC opponents 37 75 47 55 214
Alabama 132 194 112 109 547
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Scores by quarter (All opponents)

More information Total ...
1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 44 92 54 62 252
Alabama 153 229 129 119 630
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Awards and honors

All Americans

Unanimous Selection

  • Najee Harris (AFCA, AP, CBS, ESPN, FWAA, Phil Steele, TSN, WCFF)
  • DeVonta Smith (AFCA, AP, Athletic, CBS, ESPN, FWAA, Phil Steele, TSN, USAT, WCFF)
  • Landon Dickerson (AFCA, AP, CBS, ESPN, FWAA, Phil Steele, TSN, WCFF)
  • Alex Leatherwood (AFCA, AP, Athletic, CBS, ESPN, FWAA, Phil Steele, TSN, USAT, WCFF)
  • Patrick Surtain II (AFCA, AP, Athletic, CBS, ESPN, FWAA, Phil Steele, TSN, USAT, WCFF)

Consensus Selection

  • Mac Jones (AFCA, AP, Athletic, ESPN, TSN, USAT, WCFF)

Other Selections

All-SEC

First Team

QB- Mac Jones

RB- Najee Harris

WR- DeVonta Smith

C- Landon Dickerson

OL- Alex Leatherwood

DT- Christian Barmore

CB- Patrick Surtain II

Second Team

OL- Deonte Brown (AP: 2, Coaches: 1)

LB- Dylan Moses (Coaches: 1)

LB- Christopher Allen (Coaches: 2)

LB- Will Anderson Jr. (AP: 2)

DB- Malachi Moore

KR- Jaylen Waddle (Coaches: 2)

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