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2018 Alabama Crimson Tide football
Alabama Crimson Tide
SEC champion
SEC Western Division champion
Orange Bowl champion
Orange Bowl (CFP Semifinal),
W 45–34 vs. Oklahoma
CFP National Championship
L 16–44 vs. Clemson
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 2
APNo. 2
Record14–1 (8–0 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMike Locksley (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorJosh Gattis (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorTosh Lupoi (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorPete Golding (1st season)
Base defense3–4
CaptainDamien Harris
Hale Hentges
Christian Miller
Ross Pierschbacher
Home stadiumBryant–Denny Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Southeastern Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 7т Georgia x   7 – 1     11 – 3  
No. 12 Kentucky   5 – 3     10 – 3  
No. 7т Florida   5 – 3     10 – 3  
South Carolina   4 – 4     7 – 6  
Missouri   4 – 4     8 – 5  
Vanderbilt   3 – 5     6 – 7  
Tennessee   2 – 6     5 – 7  
West Division
No. 2 Alabama x$^   8 – 0     14 – 1  
No. 16 Texas A&M   5 – 3     9 – 4  
No. 6 LSU   5 – 3     10 – 3  
Mississippi State*   4 – 4     8 – 5  
Auburn   3 – 5     8 – 5  
Ole Miss   1 – 7     5 – 7  
Arkansas   0 – 8     2 – 10  
Championship: Alabama 35, Georgia 28
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • * Mississippi State vacated four conference and eight total wins due to NCAA violations.[1]
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season marked the Crimson Tide's 124th overall season, 85th as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and 27th within the SEC Western Division. They played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and were led by twelfth-year head coach Nick Saban.

Alabama, coming off a national championship winning season in 2017, began the season ranked first in the AP Poll for the third consecutive year and fifth time under Nick Saban. The Tide opened the year with a dominant victory over Louisville in the Camping World Kickoff played in Orlando, Florida. Alabama won their remaining regular season games to achieve their second undefeated regular season in three years. As champions of the SEC's Western Division, they played in the 2018 SEC Championship Game, defeating Eastern Division champion Georgia, in a rematch of the 2017 national title game, 35–28, to win the school's 27th SEC title. In the final College Football Playoff rankings of the year, Alabama was ranked first, which earned them their fifth consecutive playoff berth and a spot in the 2018 Orange Bowl against fourth-ranked Oklahoma. Alabama won that game 45–34 to advance to the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship against Clemson, their fourth consecutive playoff match-up against Clemson and the third to be in a national title game. The Crimson Tide lost in a blowout, 44–16, representing the Tide's worst loss in the Saban era.[2]

The Crimson Tide were led on offense by sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who won the starting job over two-year starter Jalen Hurts. Tagovailoa set the NCAA FBS record for passing efficiency rating (199.4),[a][3] was a consensus first-team All-American, and finished second in voting for the Heisman Trophy behind Oklahoma's Kyler Murray. Hurts, despite losing the starting role, received praise for sticking with the team and helping to mount a comeback in the SEC Championship Game when Tagovailoa went down with an ankle injury.[4] Also receiving consensus first-team All-America honors on offense were wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, winner of the Biletnikoff Award, and offensive tackle Jonah Williams. On defense, Alabama featured two consensus All-Americans, defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and defensive back Deionte Thompson.

Offseason

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Offseason departures

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Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes
Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 DB 6'1 202 Junior Jersey City, NJ Declared for the 2018 NFL draft
Ronnie Harrison #15 DB 6'3 214 Junior Tallahassee, FL Declared for the 2018 NFL draft
Daron Payne #94 DT 6'2 308 Junior Irondale, AL Declared for the 2018 NFL draft
Calvin Ridley #3 WR 6'1 190 Junior Coconut Creek, FL Declared for the 2018 NFL draft
Bo Scarbrough #9 RB 6'2 235 Junior Northport, AL Declared for the 2018 NFL draft
Cam Sims #17 WR 6'5 214 Senior Monroe, LA Graduated
Anthony Averett #28 CB 6'0 185 Senior Woodbury, NJ Graduated
Tony Brown #2 DB 6'0 198 Senior Beaumont, TX Graduated
Rashaan Evans #32 LB 6'3 234 Senior Auburn, AL Graduated
Levi Wallace #39 CB 6'0 179 Senior Tucson, AZ Graduated
Bradley Bozeman #75 C 6'5 314 Senior Roanoke, AL Graduated
Mekhi Brown #48 LB 6'4 249 RS Sophomore Columbus, GA Transferred to Tennessee State.
Da'Shawn Hand #9 DE 6'4 288 Senior Woodbridge, VA Graduated
J. K. Scott #10 P 6'6 202 Senior Denver, CO Graduated
Joshua Frazier #69 DT 6'4 315 Senior Springdale, AR Graduated
Dallas Warmack #59 OL 6'2 299 RS Sophomore Atlanta, GA Transferred to Oregon.

Recruiting

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See also: American football positions, Glossary of American football, and College recruiting

The 2018 football recruiting cycle was the first in which the NCAA authorized two signing periods for high school seniors in that sport. In addition to the traditional spring period starting with National Signing Day on February 7, 2018, a new early signing period was introduced, with the first such period falling from December 20–22, 2017.[5]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Brandon Kaho
LB 		Reno, Nevada Reno 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Dec 16, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Eyabi Anoma
#2 DE 		Baltimore, MD St. Frances Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 223 lb (101 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 94
Xavier Williams
#3 ATH 		Hollywood, FL Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jan 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 87
Emil Ekiyor Jr.
#3 OG 		Indianapolis, IN Cathedral HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 339 lb (154 kg) Oct 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 85
Christian Barmore
#4 DT 		Philadelphia, PA Neumann–Goretti HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 85
Stephon Wynn
#9 DE 		Bradenton, FL IMG Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 279 lb (127 kg) Jul 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Tommy Brown
#10 OT 		Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 315 lb (143 kg) Jul 21, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 85
Saivion Smith
#1 CB 		St. Petersburg, FL Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (JC) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Dec 6, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Josh Jobe
#15 CB 		Cheshire, CT Cheshire Academy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 178 lb (81 kg) Dec 16, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Jordan Davis
#12 DE 		Memphis, TN Southwind HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 238 lb (108 kg) Dec 10, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Cameron Latu
#16 DE 		Salt Lake City, UT Olympus HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 236 lb (107 kg) Aug 4, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Patrick Surtain II
#1 CB 		Plantation, FL American Heritage HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 192 lb (87 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 93
Jalyn Armour-Davis
#28 CB 		Mobile, AL St. Paul's Episcopal School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Jun 23, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Slade Bolden
#64 ATH 		West Monroe, LA West Monroe HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Aug 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Skyler DeLong
#6 PK 		Fort Mill, SC Nation Ford HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jun 15, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Michael Parker
#26 TE-Y 		Huntsville, AL Westminster Christian Academy (AL) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Dec 6, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Jerome Ford
RB 		Seffner, FL Armwood HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Dec 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Eddie Smith
#62 CB 		Slidell, LA Salmen HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 172 lb (78 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Jaylen Moody
#33 LB 		Conway, SC Conway HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Jaylen Waddle
#12 WR 		Bellaire, TX Episcopal HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 169 lb (77 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 85
Braxton Barker
QB 		Hoover, AL Spain Park HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Walk On (02/05/18) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A   ESPN grade: NR
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 5   Rivals: 10  247Sports: 5  ESPN: 6
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, 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:

  • "2018 Alabama Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "2018 Alabama Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "2018 Players Commitments – Alabama". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  • "2018 Alabama Crimson Tide football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 7, 2018.

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Incoming transfers

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Alabama added one transfer to the 2018 roster.

Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Prev. School
Austin Jones #29 PK 5'10" 205 Senior (Grad Transfer) Orlando, FL Temple

Returning starters

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Offense

Position key

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

Preseason

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Award watchlists

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Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Lott Trophy[6] Anfernee Jennings LB JR
Chuck Bednarik Award[7] Anfernee Jennings LB JR
Raekwon Davis DE JR
Mack Wilson LB JR
Maxwell Award[8] Jalen Hurts QB JR
Tua Tagovailoa QB SO
Damien Harris RB SR
Davey O'Brien Award[9] Jalen Hurts QB JR
Doak Walker Award[10] Damien Harris RB SR
John Mackey Award[11] Hale Hentges TE SR
Rimington Trophy Ross Pierschbacher OL RS SR
Butkus Award[12] Anfernee Jennings LB JR
Dylan Moses LB SO
Mack Wilson LB JR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[13] Raekwon Davis DE JR
Outland Trophy[14] Jonah Williams OL JR
Ross Pierschbacher OL RS SR
Paul Hornung Award[15] Trevon Diggs DB JR
Wuerffel Trophy[16] Hale Hentges TE SR
Walter Camp Award[17] Raekwon Davis DL JR
Damien Harris RB SR
Ted Hendricks Award[18] Isaiah Buggs DE SR
Raekwon Davis DE JR
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[19] Jalen Hurts QB JR

SEC media poll

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The SEC media poll was released on July 20, 2018, with the Crimson Tide predicted to win the West Division and the SEC overall.[20]

Media poll (West)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Alabama 1,971 (263)
2 LSU 1,764 (18)
3 Mississippi State 1,239 (2)
4 Texas A&M 1,091
5 Auburn 1,025
6 Ole Miss 578
7 Arkansas 412

Preseason All-SEC teams

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The Crimson Tide had 13 players at 14 positions selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.

Spring game

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The 2018 Crimson Tide had spring practice from April 2018. The 2018 Alabama football spring game, "A-Day" took place in Tuscaloosa, AL on April 21, at 1 p.m. CST.

Schedule

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Alabama announced its 2018 football schedule on September 19, 2017. The 2018 Crimson Tide schedule consisted of 7 home and 4 away games for the regular season. Alabama hosted four SEC conference opponents Texas A&M, Missouri, Mississippi State (rivalry) and arch-rival Auburn for the 125th annual Iron Bowl to close out the regular season and traveled for four SEC opponents to Ole Miss (rivalry), Arkansas, Tennessee (Third Saturday of October) and closed out on the road at LSU (rivalry). Alabama did not play SEC East opponents Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and Vanderbilt in the 2018 regular season. The Crimson Tide's bye week came during week 9 on October 27.

Alabama's out of conference opponents represented the ACC, Southern and Sun Belt. The Crimson Tide hosted three non–conference games which were against Arkansas State and Louisiana of the Sun Belt and The Citadel of the SoCon and traveled to Orlando, FL for Camping World Kickoff host Louisville from the ACC.

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:00 p.m.vs. Louisville*No. 1
ABCW 51–1457,280
September 82:30 p.m.Arkansas State*No. 1
ESPN2W 57–7100,495
September 156:00 p.m.at Ole MissNo. 1
ESPNW 62–762,919
September 222:30 p.m.No. 22 Texas A&MNo. 1
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (SEC Nation)
CBSW 45–23101,821
September 2911:00 a.m.Louisiana*No. 1
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
SECNW 56–14101,471
October 611:00 a.m.at ArkansasNo. 1
ESPNW 65–3164,974
October 136:00 p.m.MissouridaggerNo. 1
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
ESPNW 39–10101,821
October 202:30 p.m.at TennesseeNo. 1
CBSW 58–2197,087
November 37:00 p.m.at No. 3 LSUNo. 1
CBSW 29–0102,321
November 102:30 p.m.No. 16 Mississippi StateNo. 1
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (rivalry)
CBSW 24–0101,821
November 1711:00 a.m.The Citadel*No. 1
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
SECNW 50–17101,681
November 242:30 p.m.AuburnNo. 1
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (Iron Bowl, SEC Nation)
CBSW 52–21101,821
December 13:00 p.m.vs. No. 4 GeorgiaNo. 1
CBSW 35–2877,141
December 297:00 p.m.vs. No. 4 Oklahoma*No. 1
ESPNW 45–3466,203
January 7, 20197:00 p.m.vs. No. 2 Clemson*No. 1
ESPNL 16–4474,814

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Coaching staff

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Name Position Consecutive season at
Alabama in current position
Nick Saban Head coach 12th
Dan Enos Associate head coach/quarterbacks coach 1st
Mike Locksley Offensive coordinator 3rd (1st as full-time OC)
Josh Gattis Co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach 1st
Pete Golding Co-defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach 1st
Tosh Lupoi Defensive coordinator/outside linebackers coach 4th (2nd as DC)
Jeff Banks Special teams coordinator/tight end coach 1st
Craig Kuligowski Associate head coach/defensive line coach 1st
Brent Key Offensive line coach 3rd
Joe Pannunzio Running backs coach 2nd
Karl Scott Defensive backs coach 1st
Scott Cochran Strength and conditioning 11th
Reference:[23]
Graduate Assistant[24]
Analysts[25]

Roster

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2018 Alabama Crimson Tide Football

Quarterback

  •  2 Jalen Hurts – junior (6'2, 210)
  • 7 Braxton Barker – freshman (6'1, 196)
  • 10 Mac Jones – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 180)
  • 13 Tua Tagovailoa – sophomore (6'1, 215)
  • 16 Kyle Edwards – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 206)
  • 18 Layne Hatcher – freshman (6'0, 196)

Running back

Wide receiver

  •  4 Jerry Jeudy – sophomore (6'1, 175)
  •  6 DeVonta Smith – sophomore (6'1, 160)
  •  9 Xavier Williams – freshman (6'1, 182)
  • 11 Henry Ruggs – sophomore (6'0, 175)
  • 12 Chadarius Townsend – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 192)
  • 14 Tyrell Shavers – Redshirt freshman (6'6, 202)
  • 17 Jaylen Waddle – freshman (5'10, 177)
  • 18 Slade Bolden – Freshman (5'11, 200)
  • 19 Xavian Marks – senior (5'8, 163)
  • 30 Chris Herring – junior (6'4, 170)
  • 31 Bryce Musso – sophomore (5'9, 168)
  • 32 Jalen Jackson – senior (6'3, 184)
  • 36 Mac Hereford – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 215)
  • 37 Dalton Adkison – freshman (6'0, 180)
  • 81 Derek Kief – Redshirt junior (6'4, 200)
  • 83 John Parker – senior (6'0, 187)
  • 85 Chris Golden – sophomore (6'5, 197)
  • 86 Connor Adams – senior (6'1, 194)

Placekicker

  • 29 Austin Jones – senior (5'10, 215)
  • 97 Joseph Bulovas – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 205)

Punter

  • 12 Skyler DeLong – freshman (6'4, 189)
  • 98 Mike Bernier – Redshirt junior (6'2, 205)
  • 98 Preston Knight – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 200)
  

Tight end

  • 40 Giles Amos – Redshirt junior (6'4, 236)
  • 43 Daniel Powell – Redshirt junior (5'11, 238)
  • 44 Kedrick James – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 245)
  • 80 Michael Parker – freshman (6'6, 224)
  • 82 Irv Smith Jr. – junior (6'4, 235)
  • 84 Hale Hentges – senior (6'5, 256)
  • 87 Miller Forristall – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 220)
  • 88 Major Tennison – sophomore (6'5, 244)

Offensive lineman

  • 50 Hunter Brannon – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 290)
  • 55 Emil Ekiyor Jr. – freshman (6'3, 342)
  • 60 Kendall Randolph – sophomore (6'5, 285)
  • 61 Alex Pearman – freshman (6'1, 258)
  • 62 Jackson Roby – freshman (6'5, 267)
  • 65 Deonte Brown – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 350)
  • 66 Lester Cotton – senior (6'4, 319)
  • 67 Josh Casher – Redshirt senior (6'1, 284)
  • 70 Alex Leatherwood – sophomore (6'6, 327)
  • 71 Ross Pierschbacher – Redshirt senior (6'4, 304)
  • 72 Richie Petitbon – Redshirt junior (6'4, 300)
  • 73 Jonah Williams – junior (6'5, 280)
  • 74 Jedrick Wills – sophomore (6'5, 315)
  • 75 Tommy Brown – freshman (6'7, 309)
  • 76 Scott Lashley – Redshirt sophomore (6'7, 325)
  • 77 Matt Womack – Redshirt junior (6'7, 320)
  • 78 Elliot Baker – senior (6'7, 297)
  • 79 Chris Owens – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 307)

Defensive lineman

  • 48 Phidarian Mathis – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 287)
  • 49 Isaiah Buggs – senior (6'5, 292)
  • 58 Christian Barmore – freshman (6'5, 292)
  • 68 Galen Richardson – sophomore (6'3, 296)
  • 89 LaBryan Ray – sophomore (6'5, 275)
  • 90 Stephon Wynn Jr. – freshman (6'4, 299)
  • 91 Tevita Musika – junior (6'1, 338)
  • 92 Quinnen Williams – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 265)
  • 95 Johnny Dwight – Redshirt senior (6'3, 306)
  • 96 Taylor Wilson – Redshirt junior (6'0, 274)
  • 98 Quindarius Watkins – sophomore (6'4, 229)
  • 99 Raekwon Davis – junior (6'7, 325)
  

Linebacker

  •  1 Ben Davis – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 240)
  •  4 Christopher Allen – sophomore (6'5, 234)
  •  9 Eyabi Anoma – freshman (6'5, 245)
  • 10 Ale Kaho – freshman (6'1", 218)
  • 16 Jamey Mosley – Redshirt senior (6'5, 226)
  • 20 Cameron Latu– freshman (6'5", 246)
  • 23 Jarez Parks – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 251)
  • 24 Terrell Lewis – junior (6'5, 245)
  • 30 Mack Wilson – junior (6'2, 240)
  • 32 Dylan Moses – sophomore (6'3, 234)
  • 33 Anfernee Jennings – Redshirt junior (6'3, 268)
  • 36 Markail Benton – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 237)
  • 40 Joshua McMillon – Redshirt junior (6'3, 245)
  • 42 Jaylen Moody – freshman (6'2, 227)
  • 44 Cole Weaver – sophomore (5'9, 214)
  • 47 Christian Miller – Redshirt senior (6'4, 230)
  • 55 Wes Baumhower – freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 54 Trae Drake – sophomore (5'10, 221)
  • 55 William Cooper – sophomore (6'2, 234)
  • 56 Preston Malone – sophomore (5'11, 226)
  • 57 Joe Donald – junior (6'3, 216)

Defensive back

  •  2 Patrick Surtain II – freshman (6'2, 202)
  •  3 Daniel Wright – sophomore (6'1, 185)
  •  4 Saivion Smith – junior (6'1, 200)
  •  5 Shyheim Carter – junior (6'0, 190)
  •  7 Trevon Diggs – junior (6'2, 185)
  • 13 Nigel Knott – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 190)
  • 14 Deionte Thompson – Redshirt junior (6'2, 190)
  • 15 Xavier McKinney – sophomore (6'1, 192)
  • 21 Jared Mayden – junior (6'0, 198)
  • 22 Jalyn Armour-Davis – freshman (6'1, 181)
  • 25 Eddie Smith – freshman (6'0, 184)
  • 26 Kyriq McDonald – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 194)
  • 28 Josh Jobe – freshman (6'1, 191)
  • 31 Keaton Anderson – Redshirt junior (6'1, 215)
  • 34 Brandon Bishop – freshman (6'0, 197)
  • 35 D.J. Lewis – senior (5'11, 196)
  • 37 Donavan Mosley – Redshirt senior (5'10, 185)
  • 38 Sean Kelly – junior (5'11, 191)

Long snappers

  • 45 Thomas Fletcher – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 220)
  • 52 Scott Meyer – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 226)
  • 53 Ryan Parris – Redshirt senior (6'0, 209)
  • 78 Ryan McDougal – Redshirt senior (5'10, 275)
  • 2018 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Commits (08/05/2018)

Depth chart

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Game summaries

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vs. Louisville

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See also: 2018 Louisville Cardinals football team and Camping World Kickoff
Camping World Kickoff
1 234Total
Louisville 0 077 14
• #1 Alabama 14 14167 51
  • Date: September 1
  • Location: Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 8:14 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 57,280
  • Game weather: 91, Partly Cloudy, Wind E @ 12 mph
  • Referee: Jerry McGinn
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Maria Taylor (sideline)

Sources:

Scoring summary
Q111:55ALAJerry Jeudy 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones Kick) 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:057–0
Q14:04ALATua Tagovailoa 9 Yd Run (Austin Jones Kick) 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:0014–0
Q211:24ALANajee Harris 1 Yd Run (Austin Jones Kick) 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:5221–0
Q20:09ALAJerry Jeudy 25 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones Kick) 3 plays, 25 yards, 0:1828–0
Q310:03ALAJosh Jacobs 18 Yd Run (Austin Jones PAT failed) 4 plays, 63 yards, 1:0734–0
Q36:27LOUKemari Averett 12 Yd pass from Jawon Pass (Blanton Creque Kick) 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:3634–7
Q36:16ALAJosh Jacobs 77 Yd Kickoff Return (Austin Jones Kick) 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:1141–7
Q30:45ALAAustin Jones 39 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 37 yards, 3:1644–7
Q47:31ALAShyheim Carter 45 Yd Interception Return (Austin Jones Kick) 1 play, 0 yards, 0:1351–7
Q41:55LOUKemari Averett 8 Yd pass from Jawon Pass (Blanton Creque Kick) 5 plays, 52 yards, 1:4451–14

Statistics

Statistics Louisville Alabama
First downs 19 21
Total yards 268 519
Rushing yards 16 222
Passing yards 252 297
Turnovers 2 1
Time of possession 28:51 31:09
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisville Passing Jawon Pass 20/39, 252 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Trey Smith 4 carries, 11 yards
Receiving Seth Dawkins 3 receptions, 68 yards
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 12/16, 227 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Damien Harris 7 carries, 55 yards
Receiving DeVonta Smith 4 receptions, 99 yards

vs. Arkansas State

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1 234Total
Arkansas State 0 070 7
• #1 Alabama 19 21107 57
  • Date: September 8
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 2:35 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 100,495
  • Game weather: 89, Partly Cloudy, Hot, Wind SSW @ 7mph
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Kevin Brown (play-by-play), Andre Ware (color), Alex Corddry (sideline)
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
Q113:19ALAJerry Jeudy 58 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones Kick) 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:417–0
Q111:30ALAHenry Ruggs 31 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones PAT failed) 2 plays, 31 yards, 0:1213–0
Q13:00ALADeVonta Smith 41 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones PAT failed) 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:4419–0
Q28:52ALAIrv Smith Jr. 10 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:4026–0
Q27:43ALAJerry Jeudy 7 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 3 plays, 52 yards, 0:4233–0
Q26:44ALASaivion Smith 38 Yd Interception Return (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 2 plays, 15 yards, 0:5940–0
Q312:28ARKSTKendrick Edwards 23 Yd pass from Justice Hansen (Sawyer Williams Kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:3240–7
Q39:46ALAJoseph Bulovas 39 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 23 yards, 2:4243–7
Q31:30ALADerek Kief 14 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 15 plays, 89 yards, 7:0150–7
Q412:06ALANajee Harris 1 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:3457–7

Statistics

Statistics Arkansas State Alabama
First downs 19 26
Total yards 391 599
Rushes–yards 173 278
Passing yards 218 321
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–51–1 20–29–0
Time of possession 28:16 31:44
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas State Passing Justice Hansen 15–36, 140 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Warren Wand 11 carries, 60 yards
Receiving Omar Bayless 3 receptions, 36 yards
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 13–19, 228 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Najee Harris 13 carries, 135 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jerry Jeudy 4 receptions, 87 yards, 2 TDs

At Ole Miss

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1 234Total
• #1 Alabama 28 21103 62
Ole Miss 7 000 7
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
Q114:49MISSD.K. Metcalf 75 Yd pass from Jordan Ta’amu (Luke Logan Kick) 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:117–0
Q113:39ALADamien Harris 43 yrd run (Joseph Bulovas kick) 3 plays, 72 yards, 0:597–7
Q19:51ALAJerry Jeudy 79 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas kick) 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:5914–7
Q15:43ALANajee Harris 10 Yd run (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:2521–7
Q14:40ALAIrv Smith Jr. 12 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 3 plays, 15 yards, 0:5028–7
Q27:18ALAJosh Jacobs 4 Yd run (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 3 plays, 30 yards, 0:5435–7
Q24:36ALAJerry Jeudy 22 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 3 plays, 30 yards, 0:5442–7
Q200:55ALAHenry Ruggs III 13 yrd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:3249–7
Q311:49ALAJoseph Bulovas 20 yrd field goal, 6 plays, 23 yards, 2:4252–7
Q35:04ALAXavier McKinney 30 yrd interception return (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 15 plays, 89 yards, 7:0159–7
Q412:16ALAJoseph Bulovas 44 yrd field goal, 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:3462–7

Statistics

Statistics Alabama Ole Miss
First downs 27 9
Total yards 516 248
Rushes–yards 210 115
Passing yards 306 133
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–28–0 7–22–2
Time of possession 34:20 25:40
Team Category Player Statistics
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 11/15, 191 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Damien Harris 5 carries, 62 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jerry Jeudy 3 receptions, 136 yards, 2 TDs
Ole Miss Passing Jordan Ta'amu 7/22, 133 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Rushing Scottie Phillips 12 carries, 44 yards
Receiving DK Metcalf 2 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD

vs. Texas A&M

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See also: 2018 Texas A&M Aggies football team
1 234Total
#22 Texas A&M 7 637 23
• #1 Alabama 14 17140 45
  • Date: September 22
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 2:40 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 101,821
  • Game weather: 86, Partly Sunny, Wind SE @ 8 mph
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
Q114:10ALADeVonta Smith 30 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 1 play, 30 yards, 0:087–0
Q14:55TAMUJace Strenberger 15 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Seth Small kick) 2 plays, 31 yards, 4:157–7
Q10:45ALATua Tagovailoa 1 yrd run (Joseph Bulovas kick) 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:1014–7
Q28:56TAMUSeth Small 52 yrd field goal, 4 plays, 37 yards, 2:0514–10
Q26:50ALAHale Hentges 23 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:0021–10
Q23:24TAMUSeth Small 32 yrd field goal, 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:2121–13
Q21:09ALAHale Hentges 6 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick) 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:1528–13
Q20:00ALAJoseph Bulovas 47 yrd field goal, 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:5031–13
Q310:03ALAJosh Jacobs 3 yrd run (Joseph Bulovas kick), 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:2938–13
Q35:33TAMUSeth Small 25 yrd field goal, 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:3038–16
Q32:01ALAHenry Ruggs III 57 yrd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick), 2 plays, 92 yards, 0:2945–16
Q47:36TAMUKellen Mond 9 yrd run (Seth Small kick), 11 plays, 88 yards, 5:2645–23

Statistics

Statistics Texas A&M Alabama
First downs 22 24
Total yards 393 564
Rushes–yards 130 109
Passing yards 263 415
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–44–2 25–33–0
Time of possession 32:36 27:24
Team Category Player Statistics
Texas A&M Passing Kellen Mond 16/33, 196 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Rushing Kellen Mond 18 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jace Sternberger 3 receptions, 59 yards, 1 TD
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 22/30, 387 yards, 4 TDs
Rushing Damien Harris 7 carries, 52 yards
Receiving Henry Ruggs 3 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD

vs. Louisiana

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See also: 2018 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team
1 234Total
Louisiana 0 0014 14
• #1 Alabama 28 2170 56
  • Date: September 29
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 11:01 a.m.
  • Game attendance: 101,471
  • Game weather: 75, Clear, Sunny, Wind N @ 2 mph
  • Referee: Hubert Owens
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Kris Budden (sideline)
  • Sources:
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Statistics

Statistics Louisiana Alabama
First downs 15 26
Total yards 288 608
Rushes–yards 200 268
Passing yards 88 340
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–20–2 13–16–0
Time of possession 29:56 30:04
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana Passing Andre Nunez 9/15, 75 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Trey Ragas 16 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Ja'Marcus Bradley 3 receptions, 24 yards, 1 TD
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 8/8, 128 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Najee Harris 11 carries, 73 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jaylen Waddle 3 receptions, 138 yards, 2 TD

At Arkansas

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See also: 2018 Arkansas Razorbacks football team
1 234Total
• #1 Alabama 21 20717 65
Arkansas 7 7314 31
  • Sources:
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Statistics

Statistics Alabama Arkansas
First downs 24 22
Total yards 639 405
Rushes–yards 246 172
Passing yards 393 233
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–18–0 26–40–1
Time of possession 27:04 32:56
Team Category Player Statistics
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 10–13, 334 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Damien Harris 15 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jerry Jeudy 4 receptions, 135 yards, 2 TD
Arkansas Passing Ty Storey 25–39, 230 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Rakeem Boyd 15 carries, 106 yards
Receiving Deon Stewart 2 receptions, 53 yards

vs. Missouri

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See also: 2018 Missouri Tigers football team
1 234Total
Missouri 10 000 10
• #1 Alabama 13 1727 39
  • Date: October 13
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 6:10 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 101,821
  • Game weather: 74, Partly Cloudy, Wind W @ 4 mph
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color), Todd McShay (sideline)
  • Sources:
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Statistics

Statistics Missouri Alabama
First downs 13 25
Total yards 212 564
Rushes–yards 70 184
Passing yards 142 380
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 13–26 19–30
Time of possession 27:43 32:17
Team Category Player Statistics
Missouri Passing Drew Lock 13/26, 142 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Larry Rountree III 17 carries, 48 yards
Receiving Jalen Knox 3 receptions, 61 yards, 1 TD
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 12/22, 265 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Damien Harris 14 carries, 62 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jerry Jeudy 3 receptions, 147 yards, 1 TD

At Tennessee

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See also: 2018 Tennessee Volunteers football team and Third Saturday in October
Third Saturday in October
1 234Total
• #1 Alabama 28 14160 58
Tennessee 0 1470 21
  • Date: October 20
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Game start: 3:39 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 97,087
  • Game weather: 64, Mostly Cloudy, Wind W @ 10 mph
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
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Statistics

Statistics Alabama Tennessee
First downs 30 13
Total yards 545 258
Rushes–yards 42–218 30–31
Passing yards 327 227
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–32–1 14–25–0
Time of possession 32:33 27:27
Team Category Player Statistics
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 19–29, 306 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Josh Jacobs 12 carries, 68 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jaylen Waddle 4 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD
Tennessee Passing Keller Chryst 9–15, 164 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Tim Jordan 14 carries, 53 yards
Receiving Jauan Jennings 6 receptions, 102 yards

At LSU

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See also: 2018 LSU Tigers football team and Alabama–LSU football rivalry
1 234Total
• #1 Alabama 6 1067 29
#4 LSU 0 000 0
  • Date: November 3
  • Location: Baton Rouge, LA
  • Game start: 7:10 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 102,321
  • Game weather: 65, Clear, Wind ESE @ 6 mph
  • Referee: Matt Austin
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
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Statistics

Statistics Alabama LSU
First downs 29 13
Total yards 576 196
Rushes–yards 37–281 25–12
Passing yards 295 184
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 25–42–1 18–35–1
Time of possession 35:18 24:42
Team Category Player Statistics
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 25–42, 295 yards, 2 TD's, 1 INT
Rushing Damien Harris 19 carries, 107 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jerry Jeudy 8 receptions, 103 yards
LSU Passing Joe Burrow 18–35, 184 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Clyde Edwards-Helaire 6 carries, 14 yards
Receiving Justin Jefferson 6 receptions, 81 yards

vs. Mississippi State

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See also: 2018 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team and Alabama–Mississippi State football rivalry
1 234Total
#18 Mississippi State 0 000 0
• #1 Alabama 14 703 24
  • Date: November 10
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 2:50 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 101,821
  • Game weather: 50, Clear, Sunny, Wind N @ 9 mph
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
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Statistics

Statistics Mississippi State Alabama
First downs 6 23
Total yards 169 305
Rushes–yards 30–44 45–142
Passing yards 125 163
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–20–0 17–27–1
Time of possession 26:05 33:55
Team Category Player Statistics
Mississippi State Passing Nick Fitzgerald 11–20, 125 yards
Rushing Kylin Hill 7 carries, 47 yards
Receiving Deddrick Thomas 2 receptions, 25 yards
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 14–21, 164 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Josh Jacobs 20 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jerry Jeudy 6 receptions, 45 yards

vs. The Citadel

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See also: 2018 The Citadel Bulldogs football team
1 234Total
The Citadel 0 1007 17
• #1 Alabama 7 32713 50
  • Date: November 17
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 11:01 a.m.
  • Game attendance: 101,681
  • Game weather: 58, Sunny
  • Referee: Lee Hedrick
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Dave Neal (play-by-play), D.J. Shockley (color), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
  • Sources:
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Statistics

Statistics The Citadel Alabama
First downs 13 21
Total yards 275 561
Rushes–yards 60–275 23–190
Passing yards 0 371
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 0–2–0 21–26–0
Time of possession 36:23 21:29
Team Category Player Statistics
The Citadel Passing Brandon Rainey 0–2, 0 yards
Rushing Dante Smith 9 carries, 130 yards, 2 TD's
Receiving none none
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 18–22, 340 yards, 3 TD's
Rushing Damien Harris 7 carries, 83 yards
Receiving Henry Ruggs 6 receptions, 114 yards

vs. Auburn

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See also: 2018 Auburn Tigers football team and Iron Bowl
Iron Bowl
1 234Total
Auburn 7 770 21
• #1 Alabama 7 102114 52
  • Date: November 24
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Game start: 2:39 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 101,821
  • Game weather: 60, Partly Sunny, Wind SW @ 4 mph
  • Referee: Hubert Owens
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
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Statistics

Statistics Auburn Alabama
First downs 19 23
Total yards 283 500
Rushes–yards 43–130 26–123
Passing yards 153 377
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 15–32–1 26–33–0
Time of possession 34:37 25:23
Team Category Player Statistics
Auburn Passing Jarrett Stidham 13–30, 127 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing JaTarvious Whitlow 19 carries, 61 yards
Receiving Ryan Davis 4 receptions, 15 yards
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 25–32, 324 yards, 5 TD's
Rushing Damien Harris 9 carries, 41 yards
Receiving Jerry Jeudy 5 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD

vs. Georgia (SEC Championship Game)

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See also: 2018 Georgia Bulldogs football team and 2018 SEC Championship Game
SEC Championship Game
1 234Total
• #1 Alabama 0 14714 35
#4 Georgia 7 1470 28
  • Date: December 1
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Game start: 4:11 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 77,141
  • Game weather: Indoors
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • Sources:
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Statistics

Statistics Alabama Georgia
First downs 21 23
Total yards 403 454
Rushes–yards 29–157 39–153
Passing yards 246 301
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 17–34–2 25–40–0
Time of possession 24:30 35:30
Team Category Player Statistics
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 10–25, 164 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT's
Rushing Josh Jacobs 8 carries, 83 yards, 2 TD's
Receiving Jaylen Waddle 4 receptions, 113 yards, 1 TD
Georgia Passing Jake Fromm 25–39, 301 yards, 3 TD's
Rushing D'Andre Swift 16 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Isaac Nauta 4 receptions, 81 yards, 1 TD

vs. Oklahoma (Orange Bowl–CFP Semifinal)

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See also: 2018 Oklahoma Sooners football team and 2018 Orange Bowl
Capital One Orange Bowl (Semifinal)
1 234Total
#4 Oklahoma 0 101014 34
• #1 Alabama 21 10014 45
  • Date: December 29
  • Location: Miami Gardens, FL
  • Game start: 8:10 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 66,203
  • Game weather: 75, Cloudy, Wind SE @ 3 mph
  • Referee: Duane Heydt
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Maria Taylor and Laura Rutledge (sideline)
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
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Statistics

Statistics Oklahoma Alabama
First downs 26 28
Total yards 471 528
Rushes–yards 32–163 42–200
Passing yards 308 328
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19–37–0 25–28–0
Time of possession 23:52 36:08
Team Category Player Statistics
Oklahoma Passing Kyler Murray 19–37, 308 yards, 2 TD's
Rushing Kyler Murray 17 carries, 109 yards, 1 TD
Receiving CeeDee Lamb 8 receptions, 109 yards, 1 TD
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 24–27, 318 yards, 4 TD's
Rushing Josh Jacobs 15 carries, 98 yards
Receiving DeVonta Smith 6 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD

vs. Clemson (National Championship)

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See also: 2018 Clemson Tigers football team, 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship, and Alabama-Clemson football rivalry
CFP National Championship
1 234Total
• #2 Clemson 14 17130 44
#1 Alabama 13 300 16
  • Date: January 7, 2019
  • Location: Santa Clara, CA
  • Game start: 5:17 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 74,814
  • Game weather: 61, Cloudy, Wind SE & 5–10 mph
  • Referee: Mike Cannon
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Maria Taylor and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
  • Sources:
Scoring summary
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Statistics

Statistics Clemson Alabama
First downs 21 23
Total yards 482 443
Rushes–yards 31–135 37–148
Passing yards 347 295
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–32–0 22–36–2
Time of possession 28:23 31:37
Team Category Player Statistics
Clemson Passing Trevor Lawrence 20–32, 347 yards, 3 TD's
Rushing Travis Etienne 14 carries, 86 yards, 2 TD's
Receiving Justyn Ross 6 receptions, 153 yards, 1 TD
Alabama Passing Tua Tagovailoa 22–34, 295 yards, 2 TD's, 2 INT's
Rushing Najee Harris 9 carries, 59 yards
Receiving Jerry Jeudy 5 receptions, 139 yards, 1 TD

Rankings

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In-season polls

Further information: 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP1 (42) 1 (48) 1 (54) 1 (58) 1 (60) 1 (58) 1 (59) 1 (60) 1 (61) 1 (60) 1 (60) 1 (61) 1 (61) 1 (61) 1 (61) 2
Coaches1 (61)1 (59) 1 (59) 1 (60) 1 (61) 1 (61) 1 (61) 1 (61) 1 (60) 1 (62) 1 (63) 1 (64) 1 (63) 1 (63) 1 (62) 2
CFPNot released111111Not released

Statistics

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Team

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Offense

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Defense

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Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, PD: Passes Defended, FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumbles Recovered, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties

Scores by quarter (non-conference opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 0 10 14 28 52
Alabama 68 59 60 27 214

Scores by quarter (SEC opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
SEC opponents 45 48 27 21 141
Alabama 131 130 83 65 409

Scores by quarter (All opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
All opponents 45 58 41 49 193
Alabama 199 189 143 92 623

Awards and honors

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Weekly awards

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(2) SEC Defensive Lineman Player of the Weeks (Week 1 vs Louisville), (Week 11 vs Mississippi State)
SEC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 10 vs LSU)
SEC Freshman Player of the Week (Week 1 vs Louisville)
SEC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 3 vs Ole Miss)
SEC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 4 vs Texas A&M), (Week 8 vs Tennessee), (Week 13 vs Auburn)
SEC Offensive Lineman Player of the Week (Week 6 vs Arkansas)
SEC Offensive Lineman Player of the Week (Week 7 vs Missouri)
SEC Offensive Lineman Player of the Week (Week 10 vs LSU)
SEC Defensive Lineman Player of the Week (Week 4 vs Texas A&M)

Individual awards

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All-Americans

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  • Jerry Jeudy – AP First Team, Walter Camp First Team, Sporting News First Team, AFCA First Team, ESPN All-America
  • Jonah Williams – AP First Team, Walter Camp First Team, Sporting News First Team, FWAA First Team, AFCA First Team, ESPN All-America
  • Quinnen Williams – AP First Team, Walter Camp First Team, Sporting News First Team, FWAA First Team, AFCA First Team, ESPN All-America
  • Deionte Thompson – AP Second Team, Sporting News First Team, AFCA First Team, ESPN All-America
  • Tua Tagovailoa – AP Second Team, Walter Camp First Team, Sporting News First Team, FWAA Second Team, AFCA First Team
  • Ross Pierschbacher – AP Second Team, Sporting News First Team
  • Keaton anderson – COSIDA Academic All-America Second Team
  • Dylan Moses – Walter Camp Second Team
  • Isaiah Buggs – AFCA Second Team
  • Irv Smith Jr. – AFCA Second Team
  • Mack Wilson – AFCA Second Team
  • Patrick Surtain II – AP Freshman All-America, USA Today Freshman All-America
  • Jaylen Waddle – AP Freshman All-America, USA Today Freshman All-America

All-SEC Teams

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1st Team

2nd Team

Postseason

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Reese's Senior Bowl

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All Star Game

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Players drafted into the NFL

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See also: 2019 NFL draft
Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
1 3 Quinnen Williams DT New York Jets
1 11 Jonah Williams OT Cincinnati Bengals
1 24 Josh Jacobs RB Oakland Raiders
2 50 Irv Smith Jr. TE Minnesota Vikings
3 87 Damien Harris RB New England Patriots
4 115 Christian Miller LB Carolina Panthers
5 139 Deionte Thompson S Arizona Cardinals
5 153 Ross Pierschbacher C Washington Redskins
5 155 Mack Wilson LB Cleveland Browns
6 192 Isaiah Buggs DT Pittsburgh Steelers

Media Affiliates

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Radio

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TV

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Notes

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  1. ^ This record would be broken the following season by LSU's Joe Burrow, with a rating of 202.0 in 2019.

References

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