[365] It was the longest winning streak against the Vols with 12 wins and most points scored against them. [377] The win gave Alabama its 27th SEC Championship. [100] During the month of December 2006, Saban was repeatedly questioned by the media about the Alabama job, and he repeatedly denied the rumors in his weekly press conferences, stating on December 21 "I guess I have to say it. 6. [456] The win secured Saban his ninth SEC West title at Alabama. 1 Alabama 26-14, earns SEC title shot", "2017 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Alabama sneaks into College Football Playoff despite not making conference championship game", "Alabama beats Clemson in Sugar Bowl, earns title shot", "The talented Mr. Ridley: Alabama's passing game relies on production from star WR", "It Will Be An All-SEC National Title Game", "2nd & 26; The play that changed Alabama forever, two years ago today", "2018 CFP Championship: Alabama beats Georgia 26-23 in OT", "The Good Ole' Days: With a 26-23 win over Georgia, Nick Saban takes home another title Best Ever", "Saban savors unforgettable, overtime win for his 6th title", "AP Top 25 poll: Alabama is No. The win also gave Saban's senior class its 54th win, breaking the previous year's NCAA record for most wins. [207] The next week, the Tide defeated Ole Miss 3314. [359] In their conference opener against Ole Miss, the Crimson Tide won 627. [110][111][112] The Crimson Tide defeated Colorado in the 2007 Independence Bowl, 3024, to end the year 76. [462][463] The following day, Alabama was selected to the College Football Playoff for the seventh time in eight seasons. [425] It was Sabans fifth undefeated regular season at Alabama. Saban played quarterback on the 1968 West Virginia state championship team. [448] The loss snapped a 19-game win streak, an eight-game win streak against the Aggies, and a 100-game win streak against unranked opponents dating back to 2007. [127] With the win, Alabama clinched its first SEC Western Division Championship since 1999 and guaranteed the team a trip to the 2008 SEC Championship Game. [503], Saban made a cameo appearance as himself in the 2009 film The Blind Side, and requested to simply repeat a conversation he had with Michael Oher rather than follow the script, which director John Lee Hancock allowed him to do. 5 Alabama to Play No. [183] The next week, Alabama traveled to Penn State for the first time since 1989 and defeated Joe Paterno and #23 Nittany Lions 2711. [369] The win gave Alabama their 900th win in program history. [271], In his ninth season, Saban and Alabama began the year ranked No. [162] In the season opener in front a record crowd of 101,821, Alabama defeated San Jose State, 483. [421] On November 25, Saban returned a positive COVID-19 test. [72], The 2003 Tigers started the season with five wins, including a 1710 victory in Tiger Stadium over the defending SEC champion, and then-undefeated, Georgia Bulldogs. [25] His paternal grandfather, Stanko Saban, was born in 1895 in Gospi, in the Lika region of Croatia. [505] Included in the film are interviews from Belichick and Alabama athletic director Mal Moore, among others. [336] The next week, the Tide defeated Arkansas 419 for the 11th win in a row in the series. She is known as "Miss Terry" in Alabama's football circles. [196] In the rematch, Alabama defeated the Tigers 210 with a dominating defensive performance, improving Saban's record to 33 against Les Miles and his former employer, LSU. [498] Bill Belichick and Saban are good friends. [230] The Crimson Tide went on to defeat Colorado State, which was coached by Alabama's former offensive coordinator Jim McElwain, 316. Saban will make $9.8 million in base salary this year. Here are 10 other fun facts about Coach Nick Saban: 1. 4 Auburn to Iron Bowl win over top-ranked Alabama", "Auburn set to face off against Missouri in SEC Championship Game", "2013 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Sugar Bowl matches No. [517] Saban worked with Belichick's father, Steve, while on the staff together at Navy in 1982.[518]. LSU lost the following week to Florida, 197. 1 Alabama smothers No. [200], At the start of his sixth season, Alabama came into the season ranked No. [479] The following week, Alabama defeated Louisiana Monroe 637. [397] It also snapped Alabama's 31-home-game winning streak. Here's a photo of Nick Saban and his son after Alabama beat LSU in the Title game in 2012. He came into the world on 31st October 1951. Following a bye week, Alabama traveled to College Station, TX and defeated #24 Texas A&M 4728. [121][122][123] Following a 350 homecoming victory over Arkansas State, the Crimson Tide rose to No. [373] The Tide defeated FCS opponent The Citadel 5017. We live in an age where most of the global population is carrying around a . 1 in 2021 preseason AP Top 25 poll", "Packed with history: Fresh faces join No. [54][55] It was the most wins for the Spartans in a season since 1965, and the Spartans reached their highest ranking since the 1966 team. . 5 Alabama began Saban's third year by defeating the No. [300] The next week Saban took on his alma mater Kent State with a 480 shutout. He later married Anna Mihalic, of Croatian-American heritage. [210] On homecoming, Alabama beat undefeated #13 Mississippi State 387. [138][139] The following week Alabama won its conference opener over Arkansas, 357. [170], Alabama bounced back with a 2310 win over Ole Miss, and followed that up with a 4110 victory over Tennessee. 1 Alabama", "Alabama Crimson Tide Dominates Kentucky 48-7", "Football History vs University of Arkansas", "No. Born . Senator Joe Manchin, who Saban. [316] This was Alabama's third straight conference championship, the first time it had won three straight SEC titles since 19771979, and its first three-peat since the SEC Championship Game was added in 1992. Signed contract extension at Alabama through 2025. [63][64][65] It was the first outright SEC championship for LSU since 1986, and the first time the Tigers had won the Sugar Bowl since 1968. Saban helped lead the 1994 defensive unit for the Browns that was the best in the NFL in points allowed. 71 Year Old #19. [466] The win ties him with Frank Leahy for most Heisman winners. [50][51], Saban led the 1999 Spartans to a 92 season that included wins over Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State. [282] After the bye week, Alabama hosted #2 LSU in a matchup of top-five teams, winning 3016. He is American by nationality. 3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. [293] The Tide finished the season at 141. [86][87][88][89] Saban later said that the team's decision to pass on Brees was the moment he knew that he would leave the team. His son, Nicholas, gave Nick and Miss Terry their first in 2013 in granddaughter, Amelie, who has . [510] Saban not only speaks with NFL players, but former athletes that have moved on past football, such as Eryk Anders, linebacker turned pro fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [270] The Tide finished the season at 122. Nick Saban's son also has the name Nicholas Saban. She is now a married woman with her friend since preschool Adam Setas on 30th May 2015 and are now the parents of one son. [75] They were ranked No. Birthday October Oct 31, 1951 Birthplace . [168] On October 2, Alabama defeated #7 Florida 316. 1 Alabama stuns No. [327] In the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in a matchup of top-three teams, Alabama beat #3 Florida State 247. [516] Saban's coaching career encompasses the Bill Belichick coaching tree, having worked as his defensive coordinator during Belichick's tenure as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. [355], In this twelfth season, Alabama started the season ranked #1 in the AP and coaches poll for the third consecutive year. The 24-year-old Kristen was sued by her former close friend, Sarah Grimes over a fight they had while attending college in 2010. 1", "Alabama Football Blanks Utah State in Season Opener, 55-0", "Texas Football: Series history with Alabama", "No. [147] The next week Alabama defeated Mississippi State, 313, securing the second straight 10-win season for Alabama. 1 Alabama dominates with shutout of No. [504] In August 2010, the documentary Nick Saban: Gamechanger was released. [321] Alabama failed to recover Clemson's onside kick and time ran out. Saban and Alabama agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him with the Crimson Tide through 2030. [62] After a 3524 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels, the Tigers finished the year with six straight wins, including a 3120 win over #2 Tennessee in the 2001 SEC Championship Game, and a 4734 win over Illinois in the 2002 Sugar Bowl. [338] The win was the 11th consecutive victory over the Vols, tying the record set back from 1971 to 1981. [399] On Senior day, the Tide dominated Western Carolina 663, securing Saban's 12th consecutive 10 win season. The deal pays Saban a $7.125 . [347] In the rematch of the previous two National Championship games, Alabama avenged the previous season's only loss, to Clemson, winning 246. He is Coaches (Football Coach) by profession. [356][357] In the Camping World Kickoff in Orlando, Florida, the Tide defeated Louisville 5114. 1 Alabama ends streak, routs Auburn 36-0", "Florida vs Alabama Box Score, December 6, 2008", "Sugar Bowl - Utah vs Alabama Box Score, January 2, 2009", "2008 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "9 Crimson Tide Players Selected to Associated Press All-SEC Team", "UA's Saban Named Home Depot Coach of the Year", "Saban Named Finalist for Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award", "Alabama's fourth quarter rally beats Virginia Tech 34-24", "Florida International at Alabama Box Score, September 12, 2009", "North Texas at Alabama Box Score, September 19, 2009", "Alabama 'D' shuts down Arkansas for 35-7 win", "Alabama 38, Kentucky 20 -- After Action Report", "Alabama uses big plays to beat Miss State 31-3", "No. [99] The Dolphins lost their next two games to the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets to finish 610, Saban's first losing season as a head coach.[99]. [204] On January 7, 2013, No. 1 Alabama blow out Arkansas State, 57-7", "After strong start, Ole Miss falls flat in 62-7 loss to No. He is also known to have coached the NFL team Miami Dolphins and is among one of the most respected and popular names in the football industry. [229] Following a bye week, Alabama traveled to College Station, Texas to pick up its first conference win, defeating #6 Texas A&M, 4942, in a wild shootout that Alabama had lost the year before. Father - Nick Saban Nick is of Croatian descent, with his grandfather migrating to the US at a young age. [201] Alabama opened the season at Cowboys Stadium against #8 Michigan in the first meeting between the schools since the 2000 Orange Bowl with Alabama winning 4114. [45] From 1995 to 1997, Michigan State finished 651, 66, and 75. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images. Nick Saban Age. Sister Kristen Saban with her husband Adam Setas and son. [452] In the Third Saturday in October, Alabama defeated Tennessee 5224 for its 15th consecutive win in the series. but this new age of offense with the spread and the R.P.O.s [run-pass options] and lots of screens, throwing . [290] The win was Alabama's first in the College Football Playoff and marked Alabama's first appearance in a national championship game since the 2012 season. [348] The win gave Saban his first Sugar Bowl victory as Alabama's coach, ending a three-game losing streak in the bowl. ", "Alabama storms past Auburn, 55-44, in highest-scoring Iron Bowl", "No. In a shootout, Alabama defeated Ole Miss 6348. Stanko emigrated to Portland, Oregon, in 1908, when he was 13 years old. 3 in the final BCS rankings and earned an at-large bid to the 2014 Sugar Bowl. The Tide finished the season 130. [148] Following a 450 shutout of Chattanooga, on Black Friday, Alabama came from behind to defeat Gene Chizik's Auburn Tigers, 2621, marking the first time since 19731974 Alabama had finished the regular season undefeated in consecutive years, and the first consecutive 12-win seasons. [160], At the start of his fourth season, Alabama was overwhelmingly chosen as the preseason No. Not nearly conclusive. [307] The following week Alabama defeated Mississippi State 513. [308] The win gave Saban his ninth consecutive season winning 10 or more games. Here's what you need to know about the family: 1. [96] Quarterback Joey Harrington was eventually benched in favor of third-string quarterback Cleo Lemon. [53] Saban's assistant head coach and successor, Bobby Williams, coached the Spartans to a Citrus Bowl victory over Florida, giving the Spartans an overall record of 102 for the 1999 season. [27], On December 18, 1971, Saban married Terry Constable, also from West Virginia. 7 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, 3424. [493] The Tide finished the season 112. 1 Tide notch second straight SEC West shutout", "Tide offense struggles in second straight shutout", "Alabama Football Adds To Seasons Winning 10 Or More Games", "Reliving Alabama's strange day vs. [192], Alabama rebounded the next week after struggling in the first half, with a win over Mississippi State 247. Phone. This is a teaser from the wedding video my company, www.hollowayproductions.com, produced for Kristen Saban. . [188] The following week at homecoming, Alabama shut out Vanderbilt, defeating them 340. The win secured Saban his third BCS Championship, his second with Alabama, and the 14thNational Championship for the Alabama football team. 1 in both polls, marking the fifth consecutive year the Tide reached the top spot. HOOVER, Ala. -- If you wanted the latest answer to an age-old question -- Does Nick Saban still have his fastball?-- the 69-year-old Alabama coach zipped a 98-mph heater underneath everyone's chin . 4 LSU to lock up SEC West title", "In lapping LSU, Alabama douses the last of its doubters", "No. [126], The Tide took their No. [487] Alabama bounced back with a close win over #11 Ole Miss 30-24. She was engaged to musician Ben Gibbard in December 2008. [423] The win secured Alabama the SEC West division title, its 15th overall and Sabans 13th as a coach. It was Alabamas first appearance and win in the Rose Bowl since 1946. [337] In the annual Third Saturday in October, the Tide defeated Tennessee 457. [39] Saban later said these four years were the "worst of my life". [279] Alabama defeated Arkansas 2714 for its ninth consecutive win in the series. Answer (1 of 2): Why does he have to be 'the black guy"???? Saban finished the regular season undefeated for the first time in his career as a head coach as he led the Crimson Tide to its first undefeated regular season since 1994. Source: ftw.usatoday.com 3 Alabama powers past Georgia Southern, 45-21", "Alabama defeats Auburn, on target for BCS berth", "RIVALRY REWIND: Alabama gets revenge over LSU in national championship game", "Crimson Tide Wins 14th National Championship, 21-0, Over LSU", "College football coaches with most national titles", "Alabama, defending national champions, destroys Michigan 41-14 in season opener", "How Michigan and Alabama fared in their previous four meetings", "Western Kentucky at Alabama Box Score, September 8, 2012", "Flood of futility: Erring, Wilson-less Hogs take worst campus loss in 93 years", "FAU dominated by No. [269] The loss was Saban's third in Sugar Bowls at Alabama. [79] At the end of the 2004 season, Saban left LSU to coach the Miami Dolphins. [400][401] In the Iron Bowl, Saban suffered his second loss of the season to rival #15 Auburn 4845. After the loss to Florida, LSU did not lose again in the regular season and ended its regular season with a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks to win the SEC West. [206] In week4, Alabama defeated Florida Atlantic 407. However, . 1 Alabama's 19-game winning streak ends on the road at Texas A&M", "What is the Alabama vs. Texas A&M football series record? What does Nick Saban's son do? . The decision proved costly, as the field goal was short but caught nine yards deep in the Auburn end zone by the Tigers' Chris Davis, who returned the failed attempt 109 yards for a touchdown as time expired. 1 Alabama to 35-28 win over No. [390] In their next game, Alabama defeated Southern Miss 497. [69][70][71] LSU also suffered a 3520 loss to Texas in the Cotton Bowl Classic, and finished 85. By Mike Rodak | mrodak@al.com As many of the 106,000 fans in Kyle Field celebrated on the turf after Texas A&M's 41-38. [299] In the conference opener, Alabama avenged their last two regular-season losses, defeating #19 Ole Miss 4843. [370] The Tide shutout #18 Mississippi State 240, the second consecutive shutout of a conference opponent for first time since 1980. Nick has come a long way as a college football coach. Title. [178][179] The bowl victory brought Alabama to 103 on the season and secured Alabama's third consecutive 10-win season. 1 team in both the AP and Coaches Poll. 2 in Associated Press Poll", "Jumbo Package: Tide #2 in coaches' poll as practice starts", "Grading Alabama's 62-10 win over New Mexico State", "Tua Tagovailoa, Najee Harris Lead No. [119] The Tide followed that victory with an impressive 4130 win over the No. The deal runs through the 2028 season. [208] Following a bye week, Alabama traveled to Columbia, Missouri for the first time since 1978 and defeated the Missouri Tigers 4210 in their first meeting as conference opponents. [313] Alabama finished its regular season 120 for the third time in Saban's career at Alabama and first since 2009. Nick Saban was somehow surviving in 2020 without having access to the internet. [360] The Tide defeated Jimbo Fisher and #22 Texas A&M 4523. [n 1], In 2013, Saban was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Saban passed Paul W. Bryant for most titles all time. [318] In the first meeting with the Huskies since the 1986 Sun Bowl,[319] Alabama won 247. Nicholas is happily married to Kelse. [514], Saban is from the Don James coaching tree. A handful of folks on twitter suggested the connection between flexing bald man . Nick Saban age. 2 Alabama shortened due to lightning", "Blake Sims, No. [507] They have two children: Nicholas and Kristen. Nick Saban waves his wand, and suddenly, everything is OK. "Wart removal" is how one former SEC staffer referred to it. [240], Up next was the Iron Bowl, which was hosted by #4 Auburn in a matchup between top five teams. [403][404] Alabama finished the regular season at 102 and ranked thirteenth in the final College Football Playoff rankings. [281] In the annual Third Saturday in October meeting, the Tide narrowly defeated Tennessee 1914 to get its ninth consecutive win in the rivalry. [481] The next week, the Tide traveled to Fayetteville and defeated #20 Arkansas 4926. [394] In the Third Saturday in October, the Tide picked up its 13th win a row over Tennessee 3513. [114] On Senior day, the Tide knocked off FCS opponent Chattanooga 490. [243] Alabama finished the regular season 111 for the third consecutive year. As he, Kristen was also one of the adopted children. Grimes filed a lawsuit demanding monetary damages from . [260] In a matchup of top five teams, Alabama defeated #1 Mississippi State 2520 marking the first time Alabama has defeated an AP No. [58][59] In 2000, the Tigers went 84 and won the Peach Bowl over Georgia Tech. [114][266] It was Saban's fifth division title at Alabama. : College Football's First Preseason Poll Is Out", "Penn State Football: Alabama Through The Years", "North Texas at Alabama Box Score, September 17, 2011", "No Room, and No Relief, for Arkansas at Alabama", "Alabama smothers Florida with 38-10 victory at 'The Swamp', "Alabama 34, Vanderbilt 0: Grading the Tide", "Tennessee at Alabama Box Score, October 22, 2011", "Reliving the 'Game of the Century' on its 10th anniversary", "Trent Richardson rushes for 127 yards as Alabama rebounds from loss", "No. 1 Alabama hangs on to beat Texas 20-19 in Austin", "Louisiana-Monroe at Alabama Box Score, September 17, 2022", "Vanderbilt at Alabama Box Score, September 24, 2022", "Alabama at Arkansas Box Score, October 1, 2022", "Texas A&M at Alabama Box Score, October 8, 2022", "Tennessee football: Five takeaways from Vols' 52-49 win vs. Alabama", "Scarbinsky: Sifting through ashes as Alabama's Tennessee streak goes up in smoke", "Mississippi State at Alabama Box Score, October 22, 2022", "Alabama at LSU Box Score, November 5, 2022", "Alabama at Ole Miss Box Score, November 12, 2022", "Austin Peay at Alabama Box Score, November 19, 2022", "Instant Analysis: No. [161] It was the first time since 1978 that the Crimson Tide started the season ranked No. [381] It was Alabama's first Orange Bowl win since 1966. 3 In Preseason Coaches Poll", "No. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. was born on October 31, 1951, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Nicholas and Mary Saban. His father owned a Gulf gas station and Dairy Queen about 10 miles from Fairmont. 1 team at home. [98] However, the offense was anemic, with the only bright spot being running back Ronnie Brown, who gained over 1,000 rushing yards on the season. Kiffin was a bit toxic after being fired at USC in 2013. [142] The seventh game was the same as Alabama defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks, 206. [283] The Tide beat #20 Mississippi State, 316, for the eighth straight year. It was Alabama's first victory over Auburn since the 2001 season. I'm not going to be the Alabama coach. [393] It was the twelfth year in a row Alabama was ranked at the top spot at some point during a season. [218] In the SEC Championship, Alabama overcame a late drive by #3 Georgia to defeat the Bulldogs 3228 winning the schools 23rd conference title. This is the beginning. [219] The 2012 title was Alabama's first conference championship since 2009 and Saban's fourth overall. Feb 14, 2012 - Nicholas Saban Photos Photos - Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with his son Nicholas after beating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime to win the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. [16][17][18], Saban led the LSU Tigers to the BCS National Championship in 2003 and the Alabama Crimson Tide to BCS and AP national championships in 2009, 2011, 2012, and College Football Playoff championships in 2015, 2017 and 2020. [130] In the SEC Championship Game, Alabama suffered its first defeat in a 3120 loss to the SEC Eastern Division Champion Florida Gators (who later won the 2008 BCS Championship), and closed out the season with a 3117 loss to Utah in the Sugar Bowl[131][132] to finish the season at 122. [21] Saban's career record as a college head coach is 280-691. [32] Saban was then hired as an assistant for the Houston Oilers in the National Football League. [295] 2016 was the ninth consecutive year Alabama was #1 at some point in the season. [489] In the Iron Bowl, the Tide defeated Auburn 4927. 2 in both preseason polls for the second consecutive year. He grew up with a sister, Dianna, and graduated from Monongah High School[24] in the small community of Monongah, West Virginia, about 25miles (40km) southwest of Morgantown. [134][135][136], No. A man of vision who has an unmatched record of championship success, head coach Nick Saban has taken The University of Alabama to the top of the college football landscape and kept it there with his commitment to building the total program. 9,450 Followers, 26 Following, 37 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Nick Saban (@nick.saban_) Nick Saban Popularity . 3 Alabama runs past No. As the head football coach for the University of Alabama, he is celebrating his 49th wedding anniversary. [287] Alabama for the second straight year was selected to the College Football Playoff and represented as the #2 seed. Saban played defensive back for Kent State under coach Don James. [214] The win secured Alabama's fifth consecutive 10-win season, tying the longest streak from 1971 to 1975. He'll be 77 at the conclusion of that deal. [477] Alabama traveled to Austin, Texas for the first time since 1922 to play Texas. [220] The win also clinched a spot in a BCS bowl game for the fourth time in five years. 1 Alabama in 40-7 loss", "No. [495] The Sabans attend St. Francis of Assisi University Parish in Tuscaloosa. [424] Alabama finished the regular season undefeated after defeating Arkansas 523. Ho come he can't be just the "guy"? [302] The next week Saban picked up his 10th consecutive victory over Arkansas, winning 4930. Mel Tucker signed a nine-year, $95 million deal with Michigan State, as well. [26] Among his teammates were Kerry Marbury, who went on to star for the West Virginia Mountaineers and play in the Canadian Football League. [167] The next week Alabama overcame a 207 deficit to win its conference opener against #10 Arkansas, 2420. Saban remains the highest-paid coach in college football. [499] When Belichick spoke about their relationship, he said: "Two successful Croats in the same division of NFL. Personal Life: Affair, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids Nick Saban married on 18th December in the year 1971 in which he married Terry Constable from West Virginia. Fortunately for Saban, he'll receive that boost and continually move up the ranks of highest-paid coaches. [492] In the first meeting between the two schools, Alabama won 4520. [165][166] The next week against Duke, Mark Ingram II made his first start of the 2010 season leading Alabama to a 6213 victory. [455] On Senior day, Alabama won another close game over #21 Arkansas 4235. [468] The win secured Sabans ninth title game appearance in 13 seasons. As of today's date, Kristin's age is 26 years old. [264] In the Iron Bowl, Alabama avenged their only regular season loss of last season defeating their in-state rival #15 Auburn 5544, the most points scored in the rivalry's history. [197] [474][475] 2022 marked the 15th consecutive season the Tide have been #1 at some point of the year. Alabama was selected as the #1 seed and played the #4 seed Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl. Saban was the subject of an authorized documentary, "Nick Saban: Gamechanger." The film played in 26 theaters in SEC country (Alabama, Florida . [419] It's the thirteenth year in a row Alabama has reached the top spot during a season. 1 team in USA Today Coaches Poll", "Special teams falter, Virginia Tech loses to Alabama 35-10", "Game lived up to the hype: 'Bama outscores Texas A&M 49-42", "Colorado State falls 31-6 to No. [22] Saban has coached four Heisman Trophy winners at Alabama: Mark Ingram II (2009), Derrick Henry (2015), DeVonta Smith (2020), and Bryce Young (2021).[23]. 1 Alabama steamrolls struggling Arkansas, 52-0", "Alabama explodes in second half to defeat LSU 38-17", "No. [175] In the Iron Bowl, Alabama lost to in-state rival (and eventual BCS champions) #2 Auburn 2827, snapping a 20-game home winning streak.