Alabama Football Reveals Its 2025 Schedule
The University of Alabama’s football program has unveiled its schedule for the 2025 season, featuring a blend of formidable non-conference matchups and challenging Southeastern Conference (SEC) games. The Crimson Tide is set to navigate a 12-game regular-season slate, comprising five road games and seven home contests at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
2025 Alabama Football Schedule:
- Aug. 30: at Florida State
- Sept. 6: ULM
- Sept. 13: Wisconsin
- Sept. 20: Open Date
- Sept. 27: at Georgia*
- Oct. 4: Vanderbilt*
- Oct. 11: at Missouri*
- Oct. 18: Tennessee*
- Oct. 25: at South Carolina*
- Nov. 1: Open Date
- Nov. 8: LSU*
- Nov. 15: Oklahoma*
- Nov. 22: Eastern Illinois
- Nov. 29: at Auburn*
(* Denotes SEC conference games)
Season Opener: A Historic Visit to Tallahassee
Alabama will commence its 2025 campaign on August 30 with a significant road game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. This matchup marks the Crimson Tide’s first-ever visit to Florida State’s home turf. The two storied programs last met on September 2, 2017, in a neutral-site game at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Alabama secured a 24-7 victory. Notably, this game represents Alabama’s first season opener on an opponent’s home field since 2020 and its first non-conference road opener since facing UCLA in 2000.
Home Opener: Welcoming ULM to Bryant-Denny Stadium
The Crimson Tide’s home opener is slated for September 6 against the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM). This encounter will be the fifth meeting between the two teams, with Alabama holding a 3-1 advantage in the series. ULM’s sole victory came in 2007, a game that remains a notable upset in college football history.
Marquee Non-Conference Matchup: Hosting Wisconsin
On September 13, Alabama will host the Wisconsin Badgers, marking Wisconsin’s inaugural visit to Tuscaloosa. The two programs have met twice before, with each team claiming a victory. This game is anticipated to be a highlight of the non-conference schedule, offering fans an exciting Big Ten-SEC showdown.
SEC Opener: A Clash with Georgia in Athens
Following an open date on September 20, Alabama will begin its SEC schedule on September 27 with a pivotal road game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens. This matchup signifies Alabama’s first trip to Athens since October 3, 2015, when the Crimson Tide secured a convincing 38-10 victory. The game is expected to be a critical early-season test for both teams, with potential implications for the SEC Championship race.
Homecoming and Revenge Games: Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Oklahoma
Alabama’s home SEC schedule includes matchups against Vanderbilt on October 4, Tennessee on October 18, and Oklahoma on November 15. These games carry added significance, as the Crimson Tide seeks to avenge road losses to these teams during the 2024 season. The Commodores, Volunteers, and Sooners each handed Alabama defeats last year, and the Crimson Tide will be eager to reverse those outcomes on their home field.
Additional Road Challenges: Missouri and South Carolina
The Crimson Tide’s SEC road schedule also features trips to Missouri on October 11 and South Carolina on October 25. Alabama has historically performed well in these venues, holding a 3-0 record at Missouri’s Faurot Field and a 4-2 record at South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium. These games will test Alabama’s resilience and ability to perform in challenging environments.
The Iron Bowl: A Season Finale at Auburn
The regular season will culminate on November 29 with the annual Iron Bowl against in-state rival Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Alabama has won five consecutive games in this storied rivalry, tying for the second-longest winning streak against the Tigers in Iron Bowl history. The Crimson Tide will aim to extend this streak and solidify their position for postseason play.
Non-Conference Finale: Hosting Eastern Illinois
On November 22, Alabama will host Eastern Illinois, an FCS opponent, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This game represents the first meeting between the two programs. Eastern Illinois is known for producing notable NFL quarterbacks Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo. The matchup provides an opportunity for Alabama to fine-tune its strategies before the season finale against Auburn.
Strategic Bye Weeks
Alabama’s schedule includes two strategically placed open dates: September 20 and November 1. The first bye week precedes the SEC opener against Georgia, allowing the team additional preparation time for a formidable opponent. The second bye week comes before the November 8 home game against LSU, offering the Crimson Tide a chance to rest and recover before a
