Current Programs & Conferences
2026 FBS football and 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball. Historical title affiliations appear with the sourced program history below.
| Program | Current Affiliation | Sources & References |
|---|---|---|
| Football · FBS | Southeastern Conference | Sources & References |
The Bigger Picture · Football
Where Alabama Finished
Final AP rankings after the postseason. Coverage: 1989 through 2025.
Football · Conference Titles
30 SEC Championships
- 1933
- 1934
- 1937
- 1945
- 1953
- 1961
- 1964
- 1965
- 1966
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
- 1977
- 1978
- 1979
- 1981
- 1989
- 1992
- 1999
- 2009
- 2012
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2018
- 2020
- 2021
- 2023
Sources & References
Football · Conference Titles
4 Southern Conference Championships
- 1924
- 1925
- 1926
- 1930
Sources & References
National titles follow the school’s recognized championship list, including historical selectors where applicable. Conference totals include shared league titles; division titles are excluded.
- Top 25 Finishes
- 28 / 37 seasons
- Top 10 Finishes
- 23 / 37 seasons
- Best Final Ranking
- #1
- Last Ranked Finish
- #9 in 2025
Summary covers 1989 through 2025. Finished AP No. 1 in 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020.
Higher bars mean a higher finish. NR = Not Ranked in the final Top 25, including teams receiving votes. Gold marks a school-recognized FBS / major-college national championship; an AP No. 1 finish alone is not treated as a championship.
- #2
- #1
National Champion - #2
- #8
- #1National Champion
- #2
- #5
- #5
- #17
- #9
View Every Final Ranking (1989–2025)
| Year | Final AP Result | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #9 | Source ↗ |
| 2024 | #17 | Source ↗ |
| 2023 | #5 | Source ↗ |
| 2022 | #5 | Source ↗ |
| 2021 | #2 | Source ↗ |
| 2020 | #1National Champion | Source ↗ |
| 2019 | #8 | Source ↗ |
| 2018 | #2 | Source ↗ |
| 2017 | #1National Champion | Source ↗ |
| 2016 | #2 | Source ↗ |
| 2015 | #1National Champion | Source ↗ |
| 2014 | #4 | Source ↗ |
| 2013 | #7 | Source ↗ |
| 2012 | #1National Champion | Source ↗ |
| 2011 | #1National Champion | Source ↗ |
| 2010 | #10 | Source ↗ |
| 2009 | #1National Champion | Source ↗ |
| 2008 | #6 | Source ↗ |
| 2007 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2006 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2005 | #8 | Source ↗ |
| 2004 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2003 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2002 | #11 | Source ↗ |
| 2001 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2000 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1999 | #8 | Source ↗ |
| 1998 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1997 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1996 | #11 | Source ↗ |
| 1995 | #21 | Source ↗ |
| 1994 | #5 | Source ↗ |
| 1993 | #14 | Source ↗ |
| 1992 | #1National Champion | Source ↗ |
| 1991 | #5 | Source ↗ |
| 1990 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1989 | #9 | Source ↗ |
Sources & References
- College Poll Archive · Final 1989 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1990 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1991 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1992 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1993 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1994 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1995 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1996 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1997 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1998 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1999 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2000 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2001 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2002 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2003 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2004 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2005 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2006 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2007 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2008 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2009 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2010 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2011 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2012 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2013 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2014 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2015 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2016 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2017 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2018 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2019 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2020 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2021 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2022 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2023 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2024 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2025 AP poll ↗
Beyond the Ballot
Meet the University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public research university in Tuscaloosa. Established in 1831, it is the home of the Crimson Tide.
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- University Type
- Public · Research
- Founded
- 1831
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 35,506Fall 2026 · Undergraduate students only
- Nickname
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- Football Conference
- Southeastern Conference (SEC)Reviewed affiliation · 2026
- FBS / Major College Football National Championships
- 18School-Recognized Titles1925 · 1926 · 1930 · 1934 · 1941 · 1961 · 1964 · 1965 · 1973 · 1978 · 1979 · 1992 · 2009 · 2011 · 2012 · 2015 · 2017 · 2020
- Football Southern Conference Championships
- 41924 · 1925 · 1926 · 1930
- Football SEC Championships
- 301933 · 1934 · 1937 · 1945 · 1953 · 1961 · 1964 · 1965 · 1966 · 1971 · 1972 · 1973 · 1974 · 1975 · 1977 · 1978 · 1979 · 1981 · 1989 · 1992 · 1999 · 2009 · 2012 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2018 · 2020 · 2021 · 2023
Available AP Poll Analysis
These dated views describe specific poll editions and seasons; they are separate from school facts and championship history.
Football AP Poll Analysis
Existing Football ranking history and individual voter analysis.
2026 AP Football Poll
Alabama · Week 5
Ranked in 6 of 6 published polls this season. Season high: #6.
Latest poll:
Coverage: –
AP Result
#6Up 1 spot
Compared with Week 4
Voter Support
Of the 70 available ballots, 70 ranked Alabama and 0 left the team unranked.
- Ranked Alabama
- 70
- Left unranked
- 0
- Highest Vote
- #2
- Lowest Ranked Vote
- #8
Among ranked votes
Among ranked votes
2026 Games & Scores
Full Schedule & Results →Upcoming matchups and recent results, with game statistics and AP voter context.
2026 Season at a Glance
AP rank and voter agreement across available polls.
| Poll | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Preseason | #13 | 904 | 100%69/69 Voters | 2.19 |
| 2026 · Week 1 | #12 | 910 | 100%69/69 Voters | 1.50 |
| 2026 · Week 2 | #10 | 1068 | 100%68/68 Voters | 1.37 |
| 2026 · Week 3 | #8 | 1182 | 100%69/69 Voters | 1.68 |
| 2026 · Week 4 | #7 | 1305 | 100%70/70 Voters | 1.38 |
| 2026 · Week 5 | #6 | 1460 | 100%70/70 Voters | 1.51 |
A Look at the Individual Votes
Week 5 · First 10 of 70 voters, sorted by highest vote. Open the weekly view for the complete list.
| Voter | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Griffith | #2 | +4 |
| Javon Edmonds | #2 | +4 |
| Pat Welter | #2 | +4 |
| David Jablonski | #2 | +4 |
| Stephen Means | #2 | +4 |
| Jon Wilner | #3 | +3 |
| Dylan Sinn | #3 | +3 |
| Koki Riley | #3 | +3 |
| Lia Assimakopoulos | #3 | +3 |
| Spencer Ripchik | #3 | +3 |
Ballot Distribution
Every complete ballot for Alabama.
100% · 70 of 70 Voters
Average When Ranked: #5.14 · 0 Unranked
View Exact Distribution
| Rank | Voters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| NR | 0 |
