A Legacy of Excellence
With 16 national championships and 25 SEC titles, here’s no question which SEC football program has the most storied history. We rank the top five teams in Alabama football history. — www.saturdaydownsouth.com
The Alabama Crimson Tide have a storied history in college football, boasting 18 national championships and countless other accolades. But some seasons stand out above the rest, etched in the minds of fans and considered the pinnacle of Crimson Tide greatness. Here's a glimpse into some of those legendary seasons:
1961:
Record: 11-1 (6-0 SEC)
Highlights: Defeated No. 1 Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl to claim the national championship.
Key players: Joe Namath (QB), Billy Neighbors (RB), Lee Roy Jordan (DT)
1964:
Record: 10-0 (7-0 SEC)
Highlights: Won their 12th national championship with a perfect 10-0 record.
Key players: Ken Stabler (QB), Jimmy Fuller (RB), John Hadl (DB)
1978:
Record: 11-1 (6-1 SEC)
Highlights: Defeated No. 1 Penn State in the Sugar Bowl to win their 13th national championship.
Key players: Mark Ingram (RB), Wilbur Jackson (WR), Marty Lyons (DE)
1992:
Record: 13-0 (8-0 SEC)
Highlights: Won their 14th national championship with an undefeated 13-0 record.
Key players: David Palmer (QB), Derrick Lassic (RB), Chris Samuels (OT)
2009:
Record: 14-0 (8-0 SEC)
Highlights: Won their first national championship under Nick Saban with a perfect 14-0 record.
Key players: Mark Ingram (RB), Julio Jones (WR), Marcell Dareus (DT)
