Throughout the years, there have been a number of classic Alabama football games during Nick Saban’s tenure. The direction of the Crimson Tide football program has been shaped by the phenomenal talent on both sides of the ball.
Coaches and players have brought the program a long way since Nick Saban became the team’s head coach in 2007. There have been numerous instances where Alabama football has been at the top and others not so much. Nonetheless, that hasn’t been a problem under the leadership of Coach Saban.
The Crimson Tide has displayed efficiency both at home and on the road. There have been several memorable victories for Alabama over the years. Today, Roll Tide Wire will rank the top 10 most memorable victories in Alabama football history with Coach Saban as the head coach.
Alabama vs Mississippi State – November 16, 2014
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In 2014, the No. 1 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs traveled to Bryant-Denny Stadium to take on the No. 5 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. The Bulldogs were led by head coach Dan Mullen and dual-threat quarterback Dak Prescott. In the end, Alabama was able to come up with timely stops on the defensive side of the ball.
Final score: Alabama – 25 Mississippi State – 20
Alabama vs Florida – December 5, 2009
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Both Alabama and Florida came into this game undefeated. In the end, one would walk away victorious. In the end, two-time national champion and Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow wasn’t able to pull the Gators through. Alabama’s offense proved to be too much on the first Saturday in December.
Final score: Alabama – 32 Florida – 13
Alabama vs Georgia – December 1, 2018
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The No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide traveled into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face off with the No. 4 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. After a subpar first half and an injury to starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the coaching staff had to turn to the previous year’s starting quarterback Jalen Hurts. It proved to be just enough in the end.
Final score: Alabama – 35 Georgia – 28
Alabama vs LSU – November 3, 2012
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Alabama went into Baton Rouge ranked No. 1 while the Tigers sat at No. 5. There wasn’t much separation between the two programs throughout the course of the game, because both teams’ defenses stood tall. That was the case up until AJ McCarron dumped it off to T.J. Yeldon on a screen pass that…