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Crimson Tide

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Est. 1831
38,563 students

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About University of Alabama

The University of Alabama, founded in 1831 in Tuscaloosa, is the flagship of the University of Alabama System and one of the oldest public universities in the nation. With over 38,000 students, Alabama offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and is particularly renowned for its business, engineering, and communication programs. Alabama's athletic program, known as the Crimson Tide, is among the most successful in college sports history. The football program has won 18 national championships, including six under legendary coach Nick Saban. Bryant-Denny Stadium, one of the largest in the country, creates an electric atmosphere on game days. The traditions of the Walk of Champions, the Million Dollar Band, and the iconic 'Roll Tide' cheer unite generations of Alabama fans.

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Varsity Sports

17 varsity programs competing at the highest level

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Football
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Basketball
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Basketball
Women's
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Baseball
Men's
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Softball
Women's
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Gymnastics
Women's
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Golf
Men's
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Golf
Women's
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Tennis
Men's
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Tennis
Women's
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Swimming & Diving
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Swimming & Diving
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Track & Field
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Track & Field
Women's
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Soccer
Women's
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Volleyball
Women's
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Rowing
Women's

Significant Milestones

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2026Football

2026 CFP First Round Victory

Defeated Oklahoma 34-24 in CFP First Round

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2020Football

CFP National Champions

Defeated Ohio State 52-24 to win the national championship.

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2017Football

CFP National Champions

Defeated Georgia 26-23 in overtime.

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2015Football

CFP National Champions

Defeated Clemson 45-40 in the championship game.

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2012Football

BCS National Champions

Defeated LSU 21-0 in a rematch.

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2009Football

BCS National Champions

Defeated Texas 37-21 for the championship.

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2023Gymnastics

Women's Gymnastics Champions

Won the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship.

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🦬Mascot

Big Al

Type: Elephant

Official Colors

Crimson

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White

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School Info

LocationTuscaloosa, Alabama
Founded1831
Enrollment38,563

Fight Song

Yea Alabama

Yea Alabama! Drown 'em Tide! Every 'Bama man's behind you, Hit your stride!

Traditions

  • β€’Roll Tide chant
  • β€’Rammer Jammer
  • β€’Walk of Champions

Venues

Football Stadium

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Basketball Arena

Coleman Coliseum

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