2012 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 February 2024 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide football Alabama Crimson Tide logo.svg 125px Alabama Crimson Tide logo Southeastern Conference Western Division SEC 1 1 13–1 7–1 Nick Saban 6th Doug Nussmeier 1st Kirby Smart 5th Multiple pro-style 3–4 C. J. Mosley Barrett Jones Damion Square Chance Warmack Bryant–Denny Stadium Consensus national championSEC championSEC Western Division champion SEC Championship Game W Won 32–28 vs. Georgia BCS National Championship Game W Won 42–14 vs. Notre Dame The 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) football season. It marked the Crimson Tide's 118th overall season of playing college football, 79th as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and 21st within the SEC Western Division. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his sixth year, and played its home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It finished the season with a record of 13 wins and 1 loss (13–1 overall, 7–1 in the SEC), as SEC champion and as consensus national champion after it defeated Notre Dame in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship Game. After they captured the 2011 national championship, the Crimson Tide signed a highly rated recruiting class in February 2012 and completed spring practice the following April. With twelve returning starters from the previous season, Alabama entered the 2012 season as the defending national champions, ranked as the number two team in the nation and as a favorite to win the Western Division and compete for both the SEC and national championships. The Crimson Tide opened the season with nine consecutive victories that included one over Michigan at a neutral site and a come-from-behind victory on the road at Louisiana State University (LSU). In their tenth game, Alabama was upset by Texas A&M, and dropped to the number four position in the rankings. However, after a series of upsets and victories in their final three games that included winning the SEC Championship over Georgia, Alabama qualified for the 2013 BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame, where they won 42–14 and captured the 2012 national championship. Alabama were the last team to repeat as national champions until the 2021-2022 Georgia Bulldogs. At the conclusion of the season, the Alabama defense led the nation in total defense, scoring defense and rushing defense and ranked seventh in passing defense. Offensively, the Alabama offense ranked 12th in scoring offense, 16th in rushing offense, 31st in total offense and 75th in passing offense. Starting quarterback A. J. McCarron was ranked first nationally in pass efficiency. Additionally, several players were recognized for their individual accomplishments on the field. Starting center Barrett Jones won both the Rimington Trophy and the William V. Campbell Trophy, and was named as the Academic All-America of the Year; defensive coordinator Kirby Smart was named the 2012 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FBS Assistant Coach of the Year. Also, five players were named to various All-America Teams with Jones and C. J. Mosley being consensus selections and Dee Milliner and Chance Warmack being unanimous selections. Before the season Spring practice Spring practice began on March 9 and concluded with the annual A-Day game on April 14.http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/03/alabama_announces_its_complete.html Alabama announces its complete 2012 spring football practice schedule Don Kausler Jr. AL.com March 2, 2012 March 2, 2012 The only players that did not compete during the spring practice period were Eddie Lacy, Blake Sims and Arie Kouandjio due to injuries; and Duron Carter, Michael Bowman and Ronald Carswell due to team suspensions.http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/nick_saban_excited_to_see_firs.html Nick Saban likes his format, excited to see first teams go head to head at Alabama's A-Day Andrew Gribble AL.com April 13, 2012 April 15, 2012 A-Day White 0 3 14 7 Crimson 0 9 6 0 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:05 p.m. Central 2:02 78,526 80 F, Clear, Winds SSE 14 Thomas Ritter Chris Stewart (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (color), Tom Roberts (sideline) CSS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022912aaa.html CSS to televise 2012 A-Day spring football game on April 14 February 29, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics April 15, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/2012aday.html#GAME.SUM White vs Crimson: Scoring Summary April 14, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics April 15, 2012 In the annual A-Day game at the conclusion of spring practice, the White team composed of defensive starters defeated the Crimson team of offensive starters 24–15.T. J. Yeldon shines for Alabama https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7814461/tj-yeldon-shines-alabama-crimson-tide-spring-game Associated Press ESPN.com April 14, 2012 April 15, 2012Tide early enrollees T. J. Yeldon and Chris Black shine as White team wins A-Day game 24–15 Don Kausler Jr. http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/tide_early_enrollees_tj_yeldon.html AL.com April 14, 2012 April 15, 2012 The Crimson team opened on offense and on their first offensive play, A. J. McCarron threw an interception to Robert Lester.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/2012aday.html#GAME.PLY White vs Crimson: Play-by-play Summary April 14, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics April 15, 2012 Each team then traded punts and the first quarter ended tied at zero. On the first offensive play of the second quarter, T. J. Yeldon was tackled in the endzone for a safety to give the Crimson team a 2–0 lead. The White team responded on their next possession with a 48-yard Cade Foster field goal and took a 3–2 lead before McCarron threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Christion Jones that gave the Crimson team a 9–3 halftime lead. In the third quarter, the White team scored a pair of touchdowns on successive possessions and took a 17–9 lead. Both were made on a pair of long Phillip Sims touchdown passes to Chris Black on a 44-yard reception and to Yeldon on a 50-yard reception. The Crimson team responded with a two-play, 70-yard drive that saw a Dee Hart run of 23 yards and a 47-yard McCarron touchdown pass to Kenny Bell. After the unsuccessful two-point conversion, the White team led 17–15 at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth, both defenses again held both offenses scoreless. The only points came late in the game when Vinnie Sunseri recovered a Michael Williams fumble and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown and a 24–15 White victory. For his performance, Adrian Hubbard earned the Dwight Stephenson Lineman of the A-Day Game Award. In the game, Hubbard had seven tackles that included four tackles for a loss and three quarterback sacks. On offense, Yeldon earned the Dixie Howell Memorial Most Valuable Player of the A-Day Game Award for his 179 all-purpose yards on the day that included 88 rushing and 91 receiving, and a 50-yard touchdown reception. Fall camp By August, Alabama had a combined 31 players on 13 different preseason award watch lists.http://www.ncfaa.org/12watchlists.pdf 2012 National College Football Awards Association Watch Lists National College Football Awards Association July 14, 2012 August 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120813042934/http://ncfaa.org/12watchlists.pdf dead These players included Nico Johnson, Robert Lester, C. J. Mosley and Jesse Williams for the Chuck Bednarik Award; Johnson and Mosley for the Butkus Award; Barrett Jones and A. J. McCarron for the Walter Camp Award; Jeremy Shelley for the Lou Groza Award; D. J. Fluker, Johnson, Jones, Mosley, Chance Warmack and Williams for the Lombardi Award; Michael Williams for the John Mackey Award; Eddie Lacy and McCarron for the Maxwell Award; Johnson, Lester, Dee Milliner, Mosley and Williams for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy; McCarron for the Davey O'Brien Award; Fluker, Jones, Warmack and Williams for the Outland Trophy; Jones for the Rimington Trophy; Lester for the Jim Thorpe Award; and Lacy for the Doak Walker Award. On August 3, the first official summer practice was held at the Thomas-Drew Practice Facility, and on August 28, Saban released the depth chart for the game one starters against Michigan.Andrew Gribble http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/08/alabama_begins_official_prepar.html Alabama begins official preparations for title defense today with 1st fall practice August 3, 2012 AL.com August 4, 2012Andrew Gribble AL.com August 28, 2012 Alabama releases two-deep depth chart http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/08/alabama_releases_two-deep_dept.html August 29, 2012 Coaching staff Alabama head coach Nick Saban was in his sixth year as the Crimson Tide's head coach for the 2012 season. During his previous five years with Alabama, he led the Crimson Tide to an overall record of 50 wins and 12 losses (50–12) and both the 2009 and 2011 national championships.DeLassus David Nick L. Saban Records by Year College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=2055 January 20, 2012 December 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131226145612/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=2055 dead On January 18, 2012, Alabama officially hired Doug Nussmeier from the Washington Huskies as offensive coordinator and Lance Thompson from the Tennessee Volunteers as outside linebackers coach.Izzy Gould http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/alabama_announces_the_hires_of.html Alabama announces the hires of Doug Nussmeier, Lance Thompson January 18, 2012 AL.com January 19, 2012 Nussmeier took the place of Jim McElwain who left to become the head coach at Colorado State, and Thompson took the place of Sal Sunseri who left to become the defensive coordinator at Tennessee.Schlabach Mark Mark Schlabach December 12, 2011 Jim McElwain in as CSU coach https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7346447/colorado-state-rams-hire-alabama-crimson-tide-coordinator-jim-mcelwain-football-coach-sources-say January 19, 2012 ESPN.comSal Sunseri to run Vols defense Chris Low https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7458507/alabama-crimson-tide-sal-sunseri-leaving-job-tennessee-volunteers ESPN.com January 13, 2012 January 19, 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Nick Saban Head coach 6 Kent State (1973) Burton Burns Associate head coach, running backs 6 Nebraska (1976) Mike Groh Receivers, recruiting coordinator 2 Virginia (1995) Doug Nussmeier Offensive coordinator, quarterbacks 1 Idaho (1993) Jeremy Pruitt Secondary 3 West Alabama (1999) Chris Rumph Defensive line 2 South Carolina (1994) Kirby Smart Defensive coordinator, linebackers 6 Georgia (1999) Jeff Stoutland Assistant head coach, offensive line 2 Southern Connecticut (1984) Lance Thompson Linebackers 3 The Citadel (1987) Bobby Williams Tight ends, special teams 5 Purdue (1982) Scott Cochran Strength and conditioning 6 LSU (2001)Reference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide, p. 2 Analysts https://www.al.com/sports/2012/07/tim_castille_back_at_alabama_a.html Tim Castille back at Alabama as a graduate assistant coach Kausler Don Jr. July 28, 2012 al en April 27, 2020 Offensive analysts Kevin Garver Jules Montinar Jeff Norrid Chris Samuels Kelvin Sigler Jody Wright Defensive analysts Dean Altobelli Russ Callaway George Helow Wesley Neighbors Glenn Schumann Special Teams analysts John Wozniak Graduate assistants Tim Castille Glenn Schumann John Van Dam Roster Departed starters At the conclusion of the 2011 season, of all the draft-eligible junior starters, Dont'a Hightower, Dre Kirkpatrick and Trent Richardson declared their eligibility for the 2012 National Football League (NFL) draft.Schad Joe January 12, 2012 Trent Richardson, Dre Kirkpatrick go pro https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2012/story/_/id/7455537/trent-richardson-dre-kirkpatrick-alabama-crimson-tide-enter-nfl-draft August 4, 2012 ESPN.com Associated Press In addition to those who declared early, several other starters graduated after the 2011 season. Graduating starters on Alabama's offense included Darius Hanks and Marquis Maze at wide receiver, Brad Smelley at tight end and William Vlachos at center.2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide, p. 9 Graduating starters on Alabama's defense included Mark Barron at safety, Josh Chapman at nose guard, Jerrell Harris and Courtney Upshaw at linebacker and DeQuan Menzie at cornerback.2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide, p. 11 The only graduating starter on Alabama's special teams was Maze as the return specialist.2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide, p. 13 Returning starters Offense Player Class Position A. J. McCarron Junior Quarterback Chance Warmack Senior Left Guard Michael Williams Senior Tight End Barrett Jones Senior Left Tackle D. J. Fluker Junior Right Tackle Anthony Steen Junior Right GuardReference: Defense Player Class Position C. J. Mosley Junior Linebacker Nico Johnson Senior Linebacker Dee Milliner Junior Cornerback Damion Square Senior Defensive End Robert Lester Senior Safety Jesse Williams Senior Defensive EndReference: Special teams Player Class Position Cade Foster Junior Placekicker Jeremy Shelley Senior Placekicker Cody Mandell Junior Punter Carson Tinker Senior Long SnapperReference: Depth chart Starters and backups: Pro-Set 3–4 Yes Yes Yes A. J. McCarron Blake Sims Phillip Ely Eddie Lacy T. J. Yeldon Kenyan Drake Kelly Johnson Harrison Jones Brent Calloway DeAndrew White Amari Cooper Marvin Shinn Kevin Norwood Kenny Bell Christion Jones Cyrus Jones Michael Williams Brian Vogler Cyrus Kouandjio Kellen Williams Chance Warmack Chad Lindsay Barrett Jones Ryan Kelly Anthony Steen Arie Kouandjio D. J. Fluker Austin Shepherd Xzavier Dickson Denzel Devall Nico Johnson C. J. Mosley Tana Patrick Trey DePriest Nico Johnson Reggie Ragland Adrian Hubbard Jonathan Atchison Vinnie Sunseri Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Landon Collins Robert Lester Nick Perry Deion Belue Geno Smith Dee Milliner John Fulton Jeremy Turner Ed Stinson Jeoffrey Pagan Jesse Williams Brandon Ivory Damion Square Quinton Dial Jeremy Shelley Cade Foster Cody Mandell Jeremy Shelley Christion Jones Christion Jones Carson Tinker A. J. McCarron 110 100 No Recruiting class American football positions Glossary of American football Recruiting (college athletics) Prior to National Signing Day on February 1, 2012, six high school players that graduated early and two junior college transfers of the 2012 recruiting class enrolled for the spring semester in order to participate in spring practice.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011912aac.html Crimson Tide welcomes eight players for spring semester January 19, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 20, 2012 These early enrollments included: defensive lineman Ryan Anderson, wide receivers Chris Black and Amari Cooper, linebacker Dillon Lee, defensive tackle Alphonse Taylor and running back T. J. Yeldon from high school and defensive backs Deion Belue and Travell Dixon from junior college. On February 1, seventeen additional players signed their National Letter of Intent to play at Alabama that completed the 2012 recruiting class.No surprises for Nick Saban; Alabama recruiting class widely regarded as nation's best Izzy Gould http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/02/no_surprises_for_nick_saban_al.html AL.com February 1, 2012 February 1, 2012 Alabama's recruiting class was highlighted by thirteen players from the "ESPN 150": No. 6 Landon Collins (safety); No. 11 Eddie Williams (athlete); No. 20 Cyrus Jones (athlete); No. 22 Chris Black (wide receiver); No. 30 Brandon Greene (offensive tackle); No. 31 Geno Smith (cornerback); No. 49 Amari Cooper (wide receiver); No. 55 T. J. Yeldon (running back); No. 59 Dillon Lee (outside linebacker); No. 93 Ryan Anderson (outside linebacker); No. 100 Korren Kirven (defensive tackle); No. 109 Reggie Ragland (inside linebacker); and No. 121 Tyler Hayes (outside linebacker).https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/view/espnu150/sort/rank/class/2012 ESPNU 150 Class of 2012 ESPN.com February 1, 2012 The Crimson Tide signed the No. 1 recruiting class according to Rivals.com and the No. 2 recruiting class according to Scout.com.https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/teamrank/2012/all/all 2012 Team Rankings Rivals.com February 1, 2012http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2012 2012 College Football Team Recruiting Rankings Scout.com February 1, 2012 In recognition for his accomplishments in helping Alabama land its highly rated 2012 class, Jeremy Pruitt was named Recruiter of the Year by 247Sports.com.Tide assistant Jeremy Pruitt named Recruiter of the Year Matt Scalici http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/02/tide_assistant_jeremy_pruitt_n.html AL.com February 1, 2012 February 1, 2012 yes yes 2012 Ryan Anderson LB Daphne, Alabama Daphne High School 6 3 250 – April 19, 2011 4 4 4 4 Deion Belue DB Tuscumbia, Alabama Northeast Mississippi Community College 6 0 165 – January 11, 2012 3 3 3 NR Chris Black WR Jacksonville, Florida First Coast High School 5 11 170 – August 5, 2011 4 4 4 4 Landon Collins DB Geismar, Louisiana Dutchtown High School 6 0 210 4.4 January 5, 2012 5 5 5 5 Amari Cooper WR Miami, Florida Miami Northwestern High School 6 1 175 – September 22, 2011 4 4 4 4 Denzel Devall MLB Bastrop, Louisiana Bastrop High School 6 2 240 4.6 December 7, 2011 4 4 4 4 Travell Dixon DB Miami, Florida Eastern Arizona College 6 2 200 4.5 December 21, 2011 4 4 4 NR Kenyan Drake RB Powder Springs, Georgia Hillgrove High School 6 0 195 4.4 February 14, 2011 4 4 4 4 Kurt Freitag TE Buford, Georgia Buford High School 6 4 237 – December 5, 2011 3 3 3 4 Brandon Greene OT Ellenwood, Georgia Cedar Grove High School 6 6 295 – March 5, 2011 4 4 4 4 Adam Griffith K Calhoun, Georgia Calhoun High School 5 9 165 – January 29, 2011 3 3 3 3 Caleb Gulledge OT Prattville, Alabama Prattville High School 6 4.5 270 – October 2, 2010 3 3 3 3 Tyler Hayes OLB Thomasville, Alabama Thomasville High School 6 3 220 – February 14, 2011 4 4 4 4 Brandon Hill OG Collierville, Tennessee St. George's Independent Schools 6 6 350 – November 10, 2011 3 3 3 3 Cyrus Jones WR Baltimore, Maryland Gilman School 5 10 185 4.5 January 5, 2012 5 4 4 4 Korren Kirven DT Lynchburg, Virginia Brookville High School 6 4 280 5.2 February 1, 2012 4 4 4 4 Darren Lake DT York, Alabama Sumter County High School 6 3 328 4.9 March 18, 2011 3 3 3 3 Dillon Lee LB Buford, Georgia Buford High School 6 4 220 – May 16, 2011 4 4 4 4 Alec Morris QB Allen, Texas Allen High School 6 4 235 – August 5, 2011 3 3 3 3 Reggie Ragland MLB Madison, Alabama Bob Jones High School 6 4 245 – December 30, 2010 5 4 4 4 Geno Smith CB Atlanta, Georgia St. Pius X Catholic High School 6 0 165 4.5 August 17, 2011 4 4 4 4 Alphonse Taylor DT Mobile, Alabama Davidson High School 6 6 340 – December 23, 2011 4 3 4 4 Dalvin Tomlinson DT McDonough, Georgia Henry County High School 6 3 270 4.9 February 1, 2012 4 4 4 3 Eddie Williams S Panama City Beach, Florida Arnold High School 6 4 205 – August 24, 2010 4 5 5 5 T. J. Yeldon RB Daphne, Alabama Daphne High School 6 2 205 4.4 December 18, 2011 4 5 5 4 yes 2012 Alabama Signee List 2012 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Alabama 2012 Player Signees—Alabama 73 333 2 1 1 February 1, 2012 yes Schedule The 2012 schedule was officially released on December 28, 2011.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122811aaa.html Alabama announces 2012 football schedule RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics December 28, 2011 January 19, 2012 With the addition of both Missouri and Texas A&M to the conference, the SEC abandoned its previous scheduling format to accommodate its expansion.http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/230227/sec-releases-2012-conference-football-schedule.aspx SEC releases 2012 conference football schedule SECsports.com The Southeastern Conference December 28, 2011 January 19, 2012 As such, Alabama faced all six Western Division opponents: Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. They also faced two Eastern Division opponents: official SEC rival Tennessee and Missouri. Alabama did not play SEC Eastern Division opponents Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida or Vanderbilt as part of the regular season. Alabama also played four non-conference games: Michigan of the Big Ten Conference, Western Kentucky University (WKU) and Florida Atlantic of the Sun Belt Conference and Western Carolina of the Southern Conference. Alabama had their only bye week between their games against Ole Miss and Missouri. With their victory over Auburn, Alabama won the SEC Western Division championship and qualified to play in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia.AJ McCarron-led Alabama steamrolls rival Auburn https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323290333 Associated Press ESPN.com November 24, 2012 November 24, 2012 In the SEC Championship Game, Alabama defeated the Bulldogs 32–28 and captured their 23rd SEC championship in football.Alabama wins SEC championship, advances to BCS title game https://sports.yahoo.com/news/alabama-wins-sec-championship-advances-025027952--ncaaf.html Yahoo! Sports December 1, 2012 February 9, 2013 On December 2, the Crimson Tide qualified to play in the BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame after they finished in the No. 2 position in the final BCS standings.Irish-Bama 1–2; N. Illinois busts BCS https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/8702724/bcs-bowl-schedule-northern-illinois-huskies-earn-orange-bowl-bid ESPN.com news services ESPN.com December 2, 2012 December 2, 2012 In addition to weekly television coverage, radio coverage for all games was broadcast statewide on The Crimson Tide Sports Network (CTSN).2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide, p. 207 The radio announcers for the 2012 season were Eli Gold with play-by-play, Phil Savage with color commentary and Chris Stewart with sideline reports. 2012 AP Central September 1 7:00 p.m. w y y 2 Michigan 8 Cowboys Classic) (College GameDay Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX ABC 41–14 90,413 September 8 2:30 p.m. w y 1 Western Kentucky Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL SECN 35–0 101,821 September 15 2:30 p.m. w y 1 Arkansas Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR CBS 52–0 74,617 September 22 4:00 p.m. w y 1 Florida Atlantic Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL PPV 40–7 101,821 September 29 8:15 p.m. w 1 Ole Miss rivalry Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL ESPN 33–14 101,821 October 13 2:30 p.m. w y 1 Missouri Faurot Field Columbia, MO CBS 42–10 71,004 October 20 6:00 p.m. w y 1 Tennessee Third Saturday in October Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN ESPN 44–13 102,455 October 27 7:45 p.m. w y 1 Mississippi State 11 rivalry Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL ESPN 38–7 101,821 November 3 7:00 p.m. w y 1 LSU 5 rivalry) (College GameDay Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA CBS 21–17 93,374 November 10 2:30 p.m. l 1 Texas A&M 15 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL CBS 24–29 101,821 November 17 11:21 a.m. w y 4 Western Carolina Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL SECN 49–0 101,126 November 24 2:30 p.m. w 2 Auburn Iron Bowl Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL CBS 49–0 101,821 December 1 4:00 p.m. w y 2 Georgia 3 SEC Championship Game / rivalry) (College GameDay Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA CBS 32–28 75,624 January 7, 2013 7:30 p.m. w y y 2 Notre Dame 1 BCS National Championship Game) (College GameDay Sun Life Stadium Miami Gardens, FL ESPN 42–14 80,120 Schedule source:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122811aaa.html 2012 Alabama football schedule RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics December 28, 2011 Game summaries No. 8 Michigan 2012 Michigan Wolverines football team Cowboys Classic #8 Michigan 0 7 7 0 #2 Alabama 21 10 3 7 Arlington, Texas 7:12 p.m. Central 3:14 90,413 Indoors Reggie Smith Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Heather Cox (sideline) ABC Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082712aaa.html Football opens 2012 season against Michigan August 27, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics August 27, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua01.html#GAME.SUM Michigan vs. Alabama: Scoring Summary September 1, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 3, 2012 yes 1 6:56 Alabama Michael Williams two-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 4:59 Alabama DeAndrew White 51-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 1 1:24 Alabama Eddie Lacy nine-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 2 9:53 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 22-yard field goal Alabama 24–0 2 4:31 Alabama C. J. Mosley 16-yard interception return (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 31–0 2 2:20 Michigan Denard Robinson six-yard run (Brendan Gibbons kick) Alabama 31–7 3 2:34 Alabama Cade Foster 51-yard field goal Alabama 34–7 3 0:14 Michigan Devin Gardner 44-yard pass from Denard Robinson (Brendan Gibbons kick) Alabama 34–14 4 5:32 Alabama T. J. Yeldon one-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 41–14 yes On October 14, 2010, officials from both Alabama and the University of Michigan announced the Crimson Tide and Wolverines would meet to open the 2012 season in the Cowboys Classic at Arlington, Texas.Alabama and Michigan to meet in 2012 United Press International UPI.com http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2010/10/14/Alabama-and-Michigan-to-meet-in-2012/UPI-19841287106882/ October 14, 2010 March 25, 2012 In the game, Alabama took a 21–0 first quarter lead and defeated the Wolverines 41–14 to open the season.Alabama dominates in win against Michigan https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322450333 Associated Press ESPN.com September 1, 2012 September 3, 2012 Michigan won the coin toss and elected to defer to the second half, and Alabama opened play with a three-and-out.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua01.html#GAME.PLY Michigan vs. Alabama: Play-by-play Summary September 1, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 3, 2012 Michigan was then held to only one first down before they punted on their first possession. On the drive that ensued, Alabama's mix of play-action passes and rushes ended with a two-yard touchdown reception by Michael Williams from A. J. McCarron for a 7–0 lead.Tide's AJ McCarron nitpicks at his performance http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/09/tides_aj_mccarron_nitpicks_at.html AL.com September 2, 2012 September 3, 2012 After the Crimson Tide defense again forced a Wolverine punt, on Alabama's next drive, McCarron connected with DeAndrew White for a 51-yard touchdown reception and a 14–0 lead. Michigan stalled on their next drive after Denard Robinson threw an interception to Dee Milliner who returned it to Michigan's 17-yard line.Don Kausler Jr. Tide's Dee Milliner named Walter Camp Foundation Defensive Player of the Week http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/09/tides_dee_milliner_named_walte.html AL.com September 2, 2012 September 3, 2012 On third down, Eddie Lacy rushed nine yards into the end zone for a touchdown and a 21–0 lead at the end of the first quarter. On their first possession of the second quarter, Alabama drove 61 yards to the Michigan five-yard line where Jeremy Shelly kicked a 22-yard field goal for a 24–0 lead. After each team traded punts on their next possessions, Robinson threw his second interception of the game. This time, C. J. Mosley returned the interception 16 yards for a touchdown and a 31–0 Crimson Tide lead. On the Wolverines' next drive, Robinson found a wide open Jeremy Gallon for a 71-yard pass completion to the Alabama one-yard line. Robinson then scored on a one-yard run to cut the score to 31–7. Alabama then ended the first half with a Lacy fumble that was recovered by Raymon Taylor as time expired with the Crimson Tide up 31–7 at halftime. Michigan received the ball to start the second half, and in their opening drive, Robinson rushed for six yards and threw a 20-yard pass to Drew Dileo before Alabama's defense forced a punt. Alabama's next drive started strong with a 28-yard reception by Kevin Norwood and a pair of 14-yard runs by T. J. Yeldon.Andrew Gribble All Four One: Deep Alabama backfield has no problem sharing the wealth http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/09/all_four_one_deep_alabama_back.html AL.com September 3, 2012 September 4, 2012 However, McCarron was sacked for a 16-yard loss and as a result, Cade Foster later missed a 52-yard field goal wide left. On the Michigan drive that ensued, the Wolverines stalled at around midfield, but Michigan elected to go for the first down on fourth and three. Robinson then rushed for what was initially ruled a three-yard first down, but later was overturned by video evidence that turned the ball over on downs. Alabama then drove to the Michigan 33-yard-line where Foster connected on a 51-yard field goal that extended the Crimson Tide lead to 34–7. The Wolverines responded on their next possession with their final points of the game after Robinson connected with Devin Gardner for a 44-yard touchdown reception to make the score 34–14 at the end of the third quarter. After each team again traded punts, on their second possession of the fourth quarter the Crimson Tide started at their own 43-yard-line. On the drive, Jalston Fowler rushed for 25 yards, McCarron passed to Kelly Johnson for 16 yards and Michigan was called for a 15-yard pass interference penalty to set up a one-yard touchdown run for Yeldon and a 41–14 Alabama lead. After this, Michigan and Alabama traded possessions without scoring, and on Michigan's last possession of the game, backup Michigan quarterback Russell Bellomy threw an interception to Alabama's Dillon Lee. In the game, Yeldon became the first non-redshirted freshman to rush for 100 yards in his first game with the Crimson Tide.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090212aad.html Michigan vs. Alabama: Postgame notes September 1, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2012 For their individual performances, Yeldon was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week and Milliner was named both SEC and Walter Camp Foundation Defensive Player of the Week.Andrew Gribble Alabama's Dee Milliner, T. J. Yeldon garner SEC Player of the Week recognition http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/09/alabamas_dee_milliner_tj_yeldo.html AL.com September 3, 2012 September 4, 2012 The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Wolverines to 2–2. WKU 2012 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team WKU 0 0 0 0 #1 Alabama 14 7 7 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:44 p.m. Central 2:51 101,821 80 F, mostly cloudy, winds NNW 10 mph on Matt Austin Mike Morgan (play-by-play), Chris Doering (color), Jill Montgomery (sideline) SEC Network Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090312aab.html Tide gears up for 2012 home opener September 3, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua02.html#GAME.SUM Western Kentucky vs. Alabama: Scoring Summary September 8, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 8, 2012 yes 1 13:07 Alabama Christion Jones 14-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 5:57 Alabama Kevin Norwood 33-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 2 6:53 Alabama Christion Jones 22-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 3 13:15 Alabama Kevin Norwood 12-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 28–0 4 1:47 Alabama Kenyan Drake 32-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 35–0 yes In the home opener for the 2012 season, Alabama shut out the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky University (WKU) 35–0.AJ McCarron, No. 1 Alabama cruise past Western Kentucky https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322520333 Associated Press ESPN.com September 8, 2012 September 8, 2012 To open the game, Alabama scored on a 14-yard A. J. McCarron touchdown pass to Christion Jones that capped a four-play, 72-yard drive. On the WKU drive that ensued, Nico Johnson forced a Marquis Sumler fumble that was recovered by Damion Square at the WKU 49-yard line.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua02.html#GAME.PLY Western Kentucky vs. Alabama: Play-by-play Summary September 8, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 8, 2012 However, the Crimson Tide was unable to capitalize on the turnover after McCarron was sacked twice and were forced to punt. The defense responded on the next drive with their second recovered fumble of the game. This time, Adrian Hubbard caused the Antonio Andrews fumble that was recovered by Brandon Ivory at the WKU 33-yard line. On the next play, McCarron threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Norwood for a 14–0 Crimson Tide lead. Early in the second quarter, Xzavier Dickson sacked Kawaun Jakes and forced the third WKU fumble of the game; this time it was recovered by Vinnie Sunseri and returned to the Alabama 32-yard line. Seven plays later, Alabama took a 21–0 lead when Christion Jones caught a 22-yard McCarron touchdown pass. Each team then traded punts until halftime. WKU opened the third quarter on offense, and three plays later Jakes threw an interception to Deion Belue that was returned to the Hilltoppers' 25-yard line. Two plays after a face mask penalty brought the ball to the 12-yard line, McCarron connected with Norwood for a 12-yard touchdown reception and a 28–0 lead. The teams again traded punts late into the fourth quarter when Kenyan Drake scored on a 32-yard run to cap a 12-play, 81-yard drive that made the final score 35–0. In the game, Jones and Norwood became the first pair of Alabama receivers to each score a pair of touchdowns in the same game since three were caught by Al Lary and two by Ed Lary in the 1950 season.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090812aae.html Western Kentucky vs. Alabama: Game Notes September 8, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 8, 2012 Late in the game, backup running back Jalston Fowler suffered a knee injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season.Erick Smith Knee Injury Sidelines Alabama Running Back Jalston Fowler https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sec/story/2012/09/12/knee-injury-sidelines-alabama-running-back-jalston-fowler/57734750/1 USA Today Gannett Company September 11, 2012 September 17, 2012 The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Hilltoppers to 2–0.DeLassus David Alabama vs. Western Kentucky College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=3515 September 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20111023105848/http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=3515 October 23, 2011 dead Arkansas 2012 Arkansas Razorbacks football team #1 Alabama 7 17 14 14 Arkansas 0 0 0 0 Fayetteville, Arkansas 2:39 p.m. Central 3:08 74,617 69 F, Overcast, winds WSW 3 mph on Matt Moore Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091012aac.html Football hits the road to open Southeastern Conference play September 10, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 11, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ar091512.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs. Arkansas: Scoring Summary September 15, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 17, 2012 yes 1 9:40 Alabama Eddie Lacy six-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 2 14:10 Alabama Cade Foster 51-yard field goal Alabama 10–0 2 8:58 Alabama Amari Cooper 20-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 17–0 2 3:01 Alabama Eddie Lacy one-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 24–0 3 12:10 Alabama Eddie Lacy ten-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 31–0 3 11:27 Alabama T. J. Yeldon one-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 38–0 4 11:32 Alabama Kenyan Drake 12-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 45–0 4 5:33 Alabama Blake Sims 27-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 52–0 yes In their first road game of the season at their opponents' home stadium, Alabama began conference play against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Fayetteville. During Arkansas's previous game against Louisiana–Monroe, the Razorbacks' starting quarterback Tyler Wilson suffered a concussion and as a result was not cleared by team doctors to play against Alabama.Arkansas QB Wilson out vs. Alabama https://sports.yahoo.com/news/report-arkansas-qb-wilson-vs-150009791--ncaaf.html The SportsXchange Yahoo! Sports September 14, 2012 September 17, 2012 With Wilson out, redshirt freshman Brandon Allen made his first start at quarterback and the Crimson Tide had their second consecutive shutout in their 52–0 victory over Arkansas.No. 1 Alabama forces five turnovers, shuts out Arkansas https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322590008 Associated Press ESPN.com September 15, 2012 September 17, 2012 After each team traded punts on their first possessions, Arkansas long snapper Will Coleman snapped the ball over the head of punter Dylan Breeding that gave Alabama possession at the Razorbacks' six-yard line.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ar091512.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs. Arkansas: Play-by-play Summary September 15, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 17, 2012Andy Staples Arkansas loses more than a game in humiliating defeat to Alabama http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/09/15/alabama-arkansas-week-3/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120919015612/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/09/15/alabama-arkansas-week-3/index.html dead September 19, 2012 SI.com September 15, 2012 September 17, 2012 On the next play, Eddie Lacy scored on a six-yard run for a 7–0 Crimson Tide lead. The Razorbacks responded with an eight-play, 51-yard drive, but failed to score any points after a 41-yard Zach Hocker field goal hit the left upright. Each team again traded punts before the Crimson Tide extended their lead to 10–0 early in the second quarter on a 51-yard Cade Foster field goal. The Arkansas possession that ensued ended when Vinnie Sunseri intercepted a Brandon Allen pass. Six plays later, A. J. McCarron threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Amari Cooper for a 17–0 lead. Later in the quarter, Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix intercepted another Allen pass and returned it to the three-yard line. Three plays later Lacy had his second touchdown of the game on a one-yard run and the Crimson Tide led at halftime 24–0. Alabama opened the third quarter with a six-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a ten-yard Lacy touchdown run. On the kickoff that ensued, Demetrius Hart forced a fumble by Arkansas' Dennis Johnson that was recovered by Foster at the Razorbacks' 27-yard line. Two plays later, Alabama led 38–0 after T. J. Yeldon scored on a one-yard run. Arkansas responded with their longest drive of the game; however, it ended when Deion Belue forced a Knile Davis fumble that was recovered by Nick Perry at the Alabama 20-yard line. With the majority of the offensive starters pulled from the game, the Crimson Tide reserves led Alabama on a 15-play, 80-yard drive that ended with a 12-yard Kenyan Drake touchdown run early in the fourth quarter.Andrew Gribble Backup plan: Alabama reserves playing for the future when they close down lopsided victories http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/09/backup_plan_alabama_reserves_p.html#incart_river AL.com September 16, 2012 September 17, 2012 The final touchdown of the game was set up late in the game after Knile Davis lost his second fumble of the game on a Jeoffrey Pagan tackle that was recovered by Denzel Devall. Two plays later, backup quarterback Blake Sims made the final score 52–0 with his 27-yard quarterback sneak for a touchdown. The shutout was the first for Arkansas since their 28–0 loss to LSU in 1995 and was their first in Fayetteville since a 7–0 loss to Baylor in 1966. It also marked the first time Alabama had shut out opponents in consecutive weeks since the 1980 season. For his performance, Chance Warmack was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.Andrew Gribble Alabama guard Chance Warmack named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/09/alabama_guard_chance_warmack_n.html#incart_river AL.com September 17, 2012 September 17, 2012 The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Razorbacks to 13–8 (16–7 without NCAA vacations and forfeits).DeLassus David Alabama vs. Arkansas College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=175 September 17, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111023093929/http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=175 October 23, 2011 Florida Atlantic 2012 Florida Atlantic Owls football team Florida Atlantic 0 0 0 7 #1 Alabama 14 16 3 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 4:07 p.m. Central 2:40 101,821 86 F, Mostly sunny, Winds WNW 10 mph on Ken Williamson Chris Stewart (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (color), Tom Roberts (sideline) PPV Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091712aaa.html Alabama returns home to host Florida Atlantic September 17, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 17, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua04.html#GAME.SUM Florida Atlantic vs. Alabama: Scoring Summary September 22, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 24, 2012 yes 1 13:18 Alabama Kenny Bell 85-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 6:12 Alabama DeAndrew White four-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 2 14:49 Alabama Cade Foster 52-yard field goal Alabama 17–0 2 10:31 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 26-yard field goal Alabama 20–0 2 5:22 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 30-yard field goal Alabama 23–0 2 0:08 Alabama Christion Jones four-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 30–0 3 8:26 Alabama Cade Foster 46-yard field goal Alabama 33–0 4 11:13 Alabama Kenyan Drake eight-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 40–0 4 2:49 FAU Alex Deleon six-yard pass from Graham Wilbert (Mitch Anderson kick) Alabama 40–7 yes thumb|alt=American football players lined up prior to a play|left|The Alabama offense set for a play in the first quarter In their fourth game of the 2012 season, Alabama defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls in their first all-time meeting by a final score of 40–7.AJ McCarron throws 3 TDs as No. 1 Alabama crushes Florida Atlantic https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322660333 Associated Press ESPN.com September 22, 2012 September 24, 2012 The Crimson Tide scored on the third play of their first offensive possession when A. J. McCarron connected with Kenny Bell for an 85-yard touchdown pass and an early 7–0 lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua04.html#GAME.PLY Florida Atlantic vs. Alabama: Play-by-play Summary September 22, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 24, 2012 After the Alabama defense held the Owls to a three-and-out on their first possession, the Crimson Tide took a 14–0 lead on their drive that ensued when McCarron threw a four-yard touchdown pass to DeAndrew White. After the defense again held FAU to a three-and-out, Christion Jones fumbled the punt that was recovered by the Owls' Tim Raber at the Alabama 25-yard line. After another defensive hold, Jesse Williams blocked the Vinny Zaccario field goal attempt to keep the score 14–0. In the second quarter, the Crimson Tide scored on a 52-yard Cade Foster field goal and on field goals of 26 and 30 yards by Jeremy Shelley before McCarron threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Christion Jones to make the halftime score 30–0. The defense also dominated the quarter and did not allow FAU a single third down conversion during the period. In the third, Foster connected on a 46-yard field goal and early in the fourth quarter Kenyan Drake scored on an eight-yard touchdown run for a 40–0 lead. With the game in hand, Alabama played many of their backups in the second half.Don Kausler Jr. For Tide backups, it's thanks a million for that valuable playing time http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/09/for_tide_backups_its_thanks_a.html#incart_river AL.com September 22, 2012 September 24, 2012 As such, late in the fourth quarter the Crimson Tide shutout streak that stretched back to the third quarter of their week one victory over Michigan ended when the Owls' Graham Wilbert threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Alex Deleon that made the final score 40–7. In the game, Eddie Lacy rushed for 106 yards on 15 carries for his first 100-yard rushing game of the season.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092212aad.html Florida Atlantic vs. Alabama: Game Notes September 22, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 24, 2012 The late FAU touchdown ended the Alabama shutout streak at 192:25 minutes that stretched back to the 0:14 mark of the third quarter in their game against Michigan. Ole Miss 2012 Ole Miss Rebels football team Ole Miss 0 7 7 0 #1 Alabama 6 21 0 6 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 8:26 p.m. Central 3:15 101,821 72 F, Overcast, Winds NNW at 3 mph on Penn Wagers Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Matt Millen (color), Jessica Mendoza (sideline) ESPN Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092412aaa.html Football set for Southeastern Conference home opener September 24, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 24, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua05.html#GAME.SUM Ole Miss vs. Alabama: Scoring Summary September 29, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 30, 2012 yes 1 7:17 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 38-yard field goal Alabama 3–0 1 3:03 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 38-yard field goal Alabama 6–0 2 13:40 Ole Miss Jeff Scott one-yard run (Bryson Rose kick) Ole Miss 7–6 2 13:25 Alabama Christion Jones 99-yard kickoff return (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 13–7 2 10:30 Alabama Amari Cooper 16-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 20–7 2 1:37 Alabama Amari Cooper 12-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 27–7 3 6:35 Ole Miss Randall Mackey 12-yard run (Bryson Rose kick) Alabama 27–14 4 12:19 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 26-yard field goal Alabama 30–14 4 1:41 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 24-yard field goal Alabama 33–14 yes Alabama played their first home conference game in their annual rivalry game, against the Ole Miss Rebels at Tuscaloosa. In the game, 21 second quarter points after the Rebels' briefly held a lead resulted in the 33–14 Crimson Tide victory.Top-ranked Alabama eases past Ole Miss https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322730333 Associated Press ESPN.com September 29, 2012 September 30, 2012 After each team traded punts on their first possessions, Jeremy Shelley connected on the first of four field goals from 38 yards out to give the Crimson Tide an early 3–0 lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua05.html#GAME.PLY Ole Miss vs. Alabama: Play-by-play Summary September 29, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 30, 2012 After Shelley made his second 38-yard field goal to extend the Alabama lead to 6–0, Ole Miss responded with a 13-play, 75-yard drive that culminated with a one-yard Jeff Scott touchdown run that gave the Rebels a 7–6 lead early in the second quarter. At the time the Rebels' took the lead, it marked the first time Alabama trailed in regulation since their 2011 game against Tennessee. The Ole Miss lead only lasted for fifteen seconds, as Christion Jones scored a touchdown on the kickoff that ensued with his 99-yard return that gave the Crimson Tide a 13–7 lead.Joe Medley Tide gets challenge, of sorts http://annistonstar.com/view/full_story/20319769/article-Tide-gets-challenge--of-sorts?instance=sports_top The Anniston Star AnnistonStar.com September 30, 2012 September 30, 2012 https://archive.today/20130116221901/http://annistonstar.com/view/full_story/20319769/article-Tide-gets-challenge--of-sorts?instance=sports_top January 16, 2013 dead On the Rebels' next possession, Bo Wallace threw an interception to Dee Milliner, and four plays later A. J. McCarron threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Amari Cooper that extended the Alabama lead to 20–7. On their next drive, Ole Miss was intercepted by the Crimson Tide on two separate occasions. First Robert Lester intercepted a Bo Wallace pass that he subsequently fumbled and was recovered by Scott, and then two plays later Randall Mackey threw an interception to Deion Belue at the Alabama 32-yard line. The Crimson Tide then drove 68 yards and took a 27–7 halftime lead after McCarron threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Cooper. Ole Miss scored the only points of the third quarter on a 12-yard Randall Mackey touchdown run that capped a 70-yard drive that saw the Rebels convert a pair of fourth downs. The final margin of 33–14 was provided by a pair of Shelley field goals from 26 and 24 yards in the fourth quarter. In the game, McCarron eclipsed Brody Croyle's team record of 190 consecutive pass attempts without throwing an interception.Cecil Hurt Alabama sluggish but handles Ole Miss http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20120930/NEWS/120939998 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com September 30, 2012 September 30, 2012 Starting wide receiver DeAndrew White and backup running back Demetrius Hart both suffered knee injuries during the course of the game that sidelined both of them for the remainder of the season.Don Kausler Jr. Alabama injury update: DeAndrew White, Dee Hart out for the season with knee injuries http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/10/alabama_injury_update_deandrew.html AL.com October 1, 2012 October 1, 2012 The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Rebels to 46–9–2 (50–8–2 without NCAA vacations and forfeits).DeLassus David Alabama vs. Mississippi College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=2039 March 25, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111023092848/http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=2039 October 23, 2011 Missouri 2012 Missouri Tigers football team #1 Alabama 21 7 0 14 Missouri 0 7 3 0 Columbia, Missouri 2:39 p.m. Central 3:36 71,004 73 F, Overcast with rain, Winds SSE at 18 mph on Tom Ritter Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100812aab.html Football heads to SEC newcomer Missouri October 8, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 13, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua06.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs. Missouri: Scoring Summary October 13, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 13, 2012 yes 1 14:15 Alabama Eddie Lacy 73-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 6:07 Alabama Eddie Lacy 3-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 1 1:42 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 2 8:40 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 15-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 28–0 2 8:24 Missouri Marcus Murphy 98-yard kickoff return (Andrew Baggett kick) Alabama 28–7 3 11:50 Missouri Andrew Baggett 41-yard field goal Alabama 28–10 4 8:05 Alabama Eddie Lacy 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 35–10 4 2:28 Alabama Kenyan Drake 3-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 42–10 yes In what was their first meeting since Alabama defeated the Tigers 38–28 during the 1978 season, and their first as conference foes, Alabama won 42–10 at Missouri on a stormy afternoon.Eddie Lacy, T. J. Yeldon total 5 TDs, power No. 1 Bama by Mizzou https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322870142 Associated Press ESPN.com October 13, 2012 October 14, 2012Tide gets scare before beating Missouri 38–28 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jXk0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=AJ4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5498%2C4159832 Rex Sanders The Tuscaloosa News September 17, 1978 October 14, 2012 The Crimson Tide opened the scoring on their second offensive play when Eddie Lacy had a 73-yard touchdown run for an early 7–0 Alabama lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua06.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs. Missouri: Play-by-play Summary October 13, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 14, 2012 After each team traded punts, Vinnie Sunseri intercepted a Corbin Berkstresser pass that set up Alabama's second scoring drive from the 50-yard line. A. J. McCarron first had a 44-yard completion to Kenny Bell, and then Lacy scored his second touchdown of the afternoon on a three-yard run two plays later for a 14–0 lead.Eddie Lacy, T. J. Yeldon spark top-ranked Tide past Missouri with electrifying runs http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/10/eddie_lacy_tj_yeldon_spark_top.html#incart_river Don Kausler Jr. AL.com October 13, 2012 October 14, 2012 The third Crimson Tide touchdown of the first quarter was set up after Landon Collins blocked a Trey Barrow punt that was recovered at the Missouri 17-yard line. Three T. J. Yeldon runs later, Alabama led 21–0. After a pair of Tiger possessions that ended with punts and an Alabama possession that ended with a lost fumble by McCarron, the Crimson Tide started their fourth scoring drive of the afternoon. The drive began with a 22-yard McCarron pass to Christion Jones and finished with a 15-yard Yeldon touchdown run. Immediately after Yeldon scored, the referees stopped the game temporarily and cleared the field due to lightning strikes in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. After a 40-minute stoppage, the game resumed with a Jeremy Shelley extra point and a Crimson Tide lead of 28–0. Missouri responded on the kickoff that ensued with their only touchdown of the afternoon on a 98-yard Marcus Murphy return that made the halftime score 28–7. The Tigers opened the third quarter with a 41-yard Andrew Baggett field goal that cut the Crimson Tide lead to 28–10. Each team then traded punts through the fourth quarter after Lacy scored his third touchdown of the afternoon on a one-yard run that extended the Alabama lead to 35–10. The Crimson Tide defense then got their third turnover of the game on the next Tigers possession when a Berkstresser pass was intercepted by Blake Sims and returned to the Alabama 46-yard line. With the second string in the game, the final points were scored by Kenyan Drake on a three-yard run that made the final score 42–10. In the game, Lacey ran for 177 yards and Yeldon ran for 144 yards with a combined five touchdowns. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Tigers to 2–2DeLassus David Alabama vs. Missouri College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=2053 October 13, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131014171756/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=2053 October 14, 2013 Tennessee 2012 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October #1 Alabama 7 16 7 14 Tennessee 3 7 0 3 Knoxville, Tennessee 7:05 p.m. Eastern 3:03 102,455 61 F, Mostly cloudy Penn Wagers Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) ESPN Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101512aaa.html Alabama heads to Rival Tennessee October 15, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 20, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ut1020.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs. Tennessee: Scoring Summary October 20, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 21, 2012 yes 1 8:18 Alabama Amari Cooper 23-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 3:38 Tennessee Michael Palardy 32-yard field goal Alabama 7–3 2 11:23 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick failed) Alabama 13–3 2 6:55 Alabama Michael Williams 1-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 20–3 2 5:32 Tennessee A. J. Johnson 2-yard run (Michael Palardy kick) Alabama 20–10 2 1:24 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 34-yard field goal Alabama 23–10 3 2:56 Alabama Amari Cooper 42-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 30–10 4 12:46 Alabama Kenny Bell 39-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 37–10 4 9:07 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 43-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 44–10 4 3:57 Tennessee Michael Palardy 21-yard field goal Alabama 44–13 yes In their annual rivalry game, Alabama defeated the Tennessee Volunteers at Knoxville 44–13 for their sixth consecutive victory in the series.AJ McCarron, Amari Cooper lead way as Alabama rips Vols https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=322942633 Associated Press ESPN.com October 20, 2012 October 21, 2012 After the teams traded punts to open the game, Alabama scored their first touchdown on their second possession on a 23-yard A. J. McCarron pass to Amari Cooper.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ut1020.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs. Tennessee: Play-by-play Summary October 20, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 21, 2012Don Kausler, Jr. http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/10/amari_cooper_aj_mccarron_star.html#incart_river Amari Cooper, AJ McCarron star as No. 1 Tide routs Vols 44–13 October 20, 2012 AL.com October 21, 2012 The Volunteers responded on the drive that ensued with a 32-yard Michael Palardy field goal that cut the Crimson Tide lead to 7–3. After the next Alabama drive ended with a missed Cade Foster field goal from 44 yards, the Crimson Tide defense responded with their first turnover of the game when C. J. Mosley intercepted a Tyler Bray pass at the Tennessee 32-yard line. Four T. J. Yeldon runs and 32 yards later, Alabama led 13–3 after he scored on a one-yard touchdown run. The Crimson Tide extended their lead further to 20–3 on their next possession when Michael Williams scored on a one-yard McCarron pass that completed a drive that included a 54-yard Cooper reception. Tennessee responded on their next possession with their only touchdown of the evening on a two-yard A. J. Johnson run. Alabama then closed the half with a 34-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal for a 23–10 halftime lead. The Crimson Tide opened the second half with a second missed Foster field goal, followed by each team again trading punts before the next Alabama points. The fourth Crimson Tide touchdown of the game came on a 42-yard McCarron pass to Cooper that extended the Alabama lead to 30–10. Tennessee advanced the ball to the Crimson Tide 21-yard line on their next possession before Robert Lester intercepted the second Bray pass of the evening for a touchback. Early in the fourth, Alabama extended their lead to 37–10 on a 39-yard McCarron pass to Kenny Bell. The Alabama defense then held the Volunteers on a fourth down to give the Crimson Tide possession at their 42-yard line. Three plays later, Yeldon scored on a 43-yard run for the final Alabama points and a 44–10 lead. Tennessee then scored the final points of the game on a 21-yard Palardy field goal that was set up after a Blake Sims fumble gave the Volunteers possession at the Alabama 24-yard line that made the final score 44–13. Several Alabama players had career days with the performance on the field in Knoxville. McCarron had both career highs in passing yards and touchdowns with 306 and 4; Cooper established an Alabama freshman record for receiving yards with his 163 in the game.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102012aab.html Alabama vs. Tennessee: Postgame notes October 20, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 21, 2012 Yeldon also had his third 100-yard rushing game of the season with his 129 yards on 15 carries and 2 touchdowns. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Volunteers to 49–38–7 (50–37–8 without NCAA vacations and forfeits).DeLassus David Alabama vs. Tennessee College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=3180 October 20, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131014173115/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=3180 October 14, 2013 No. 13 Mississippi State 2012 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team #13 Miss State 0 0 0 7 #1 Alabama 14 10 0 14 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 7:46 p.m. Central 3:14 101,821 54 F, Cloudy Ken Williamson Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) ESPN Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102212aaa.html Football returns home to host undefeated Mississippi State October 22, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 22, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua08.html#GAME.SUM Mississippi State vs. Alabama: Scoring Summary October 27, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 28, 2012 yes 1 10:28 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 11-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 3:27 Alabama Kenny Bell 57-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 2 13:33 Alabama Michael Williams 9-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 2 0:52 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 34-yard field goal Alabama 24–0 4 13:06 Alabama Eddie Lacy 27-yard pass from Phillip Ely (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 31–0 4 8:14 Alabama Kenyan Drake 3-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 38–0 4 4:39 Miss State Robert Johnson 2-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Devon Bell kick) Alabama 38–7 yes In their annual rivalry game, Alabama defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tuscaloosa on homecoming 38–7.Top-ranked Alabama rides fast start to rout of Mississippi State https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323010333 Associated Press ESPN.com October 27, 2012 October 28, 2012 The Crimson Tide led 21–0 early in the second quarter after they scored touchdowns on their first three offensive possessions. They opened the game with a 41-yard Cyrus Jones kickoff return that set up a 59-yard drive that ended with an 11-yard T. J. Yeldon touchdown run. After Dee Milliner blocked a Devon Bell field goal attempt, the Crimson Tide took possession and six plays later led 14–0 on a 57-yard A. J. McCarron touchdown pass to Kenny Bell. The Alabama defense then forced their first punt of the game, and for the third time in three possessions the Crimson Tide scored a touchdown on a nine-yard McCarron pass to Michael Williams for a 21–0 lead. Each team then traded three-and-outs until nearly the end of the second quarter when Alabama was able to convert a 34-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal for a 24–0 halftime lead. After each team traded punts to open the third quarter, the Bulldogs sustained their longest drive of the game. They drove 97 yards in 16 plays, but Tyler Russell threw a pass that was intercepted by Robert Lester in the endzone for a touchback that halted the drive. On the Alabama drive that ensued, State managed to force a punt, however it was fumbled by Deontae Skinner that gave the Crimson Tide possession at the Bulldogs' 28-yard line early in the fourth quarter. Three plays later, Phillip Ely threw his first career touchdown pass to Eddie Lacy from 27 yards for a 31–0 Alabama lead. On the kickoff that ensued, Christion Jones forced a Jameon Lewis fumble that was recovered by Landon Collins at the State 43-yard line, and eight plays later Alabama led 38–0 on a three-yard Kenyan Drake touchdown run. With the Crimson Tide reserves in on defense, the Bulldogs did manage to break up the shutout bid late in the fourth quarter when State scored their lone points on a two-yard Dak Prescott touchdown pass to Robert Johnson and made the final score 38–7. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Bulldogs to 75–18–3 (77–17–3 without NCAA vacations and forfeits).DeLassus David Alabama vs. Mississippi State College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=2049 March 25, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111023093940/http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=2049 October 23, 2011 No. 5 LSU 2012 LSU Tigers football team #1 Alabama 0 14 0 7 #5 LSU 3 0 7 7 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 7:13 p.m. Central 3:34 93,374 75 F, 52% humidity, winds S 5 mph on Hubert Owens Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102912aae.html Alabama begins work for No. 5 LSU October 29, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 5, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua09.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs. LSU: Scoring Summary November 3, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 5, 2012 yes 1 6:11 LSU Drew Alleman 38-yard field goal LSU 3–0 2 8:17 Alabama Eddie Lacy 7-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–3 2 0:11 Alabama A. J. McCarron 9-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–3 3 3:35 LSU Jeremy Hill 1-yard run (Drew Alleman kick) Alabama 14–10 4 12:58 LSU Jarvis Landry 14-yard pass from Zach Mettenberger (Drew Alleman kick) LSU 17–14 4 0:51 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 28-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–17 yes In their annual rivalry game, Alabama trailed the LSU Tigers 17–14 with only 1:34 remaining in the game. The Crimson Tide then went on a five-play, 72-yard drive, capped by a 28-yard A. J. McCarron touchdown pass to T. J. Yeldon with only 0:51 left, and defeated LSU 21–17 at Baton Rouge.AJ McCarron's late TD helps Alabama escape LSU with victory https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323080099 Associated Press ESPN.com November 3, 2012 November 5, 2012 After each team traded punts on their first possessions, LSU took a 3–0 first quarter lead when Drew Alleman connected on a 38-yard field goal.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua09.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs. LSU: Play-by-play Summary November 3, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 5, 2012 After each team again traded punts, Alabama scored the first touchdown of the game early in the second quarter. A seven-yard Eddie Lacy touchdown run completed an 11-play, 92-yard drive and gave the Crimson Tide a 7–3 lead. On the LSU possession that ensued, the Alabama defense held the Tigers to a three-and-out. However, Cyrus Jones fumbled the Brad Wing punt that was recovered by LSU at the Crimson Tide 36-yard line. LSU then failed to capitalize on the turnover as Alleman was tackled for a two-yard loss on a fake field goal attempt and gave Alabama possession at their 33-yard-line.Doug Kyed Les Miles calls ill-advised LSU fake field goal, and Alabama stops it for loss http://www.nesn.com/2012/11/les-miles-calls-ill-advised-lsu-failed-fake-field-goal-which-alabama-stops-for-two-yard-loss-video.html NESN.com November 4, 2012 November 5, 2012 After another Alabama punt and a missed 54-yard Alleman field goal, the Crimson Tide took a 14–3 halftime lead on a nine-yard McCarron touchdown run with only 0:11 left in the half. After a series of punts to open the third quarter, LSU scored their first touchdown on a one-yard Jeremy Hill run that cut the Alabama lead to 14–10. On the kickoff that ensued, a failed onside kick gave the Crimson Tide possession at the Tigers' 44-yard line. The drive stalled at the 10-yard line when a Yeldon fumble was recovered by Sam Montgomery. LSU responded with a seven-play, 90-yard drive and took a 17–14 lead when Jarvis Landry caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Zach Mettenberger early in the fourth quarter. The next four possessions included a pair of three-and-outs for Alabama and LSU drives that stalled on a failed fourth-down conversion and a missed 45-yard Alleman field goal, before the Tide went on their game-winning drive. With only 1:34 left in the game, Alabama took possession at their own 28-yard line. McCarron then completed three consecutive passes to Kevin Norwood and moved the ball to the LSU 28-yard line. After an incompletion to Norwood, the game-winning touchdown was scored when McCarron threw a short screen pass to Yeldon that he took 28 yards to score and create a 21–17 lead.Andy Staples Alabama beats LSU with dramatic last-minute drive in Death Valley http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/11/04/alabama-lsu-sec-bcs/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121107050558/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/11/04/alabama-lsu-sec-bcs/index.html dead November 7, 2012 SI.com November 4, 2012 November 5, 2012 After a pair of short passes, the game ended when Mettenberger was sacked by Damion Square as time expired. For his 12-tackle performance in the game, Adrian Hubbard was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Andrew Gribble After career-best performance, Alabama's Adrian Hubbard named SEC Defensive Player of the Week http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/11/after_career-best_performance.html AL.com November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012 The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Tigers to 47–25–5.DeLassus David Alabama vs. Louisiana State College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=1793 November 5, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131014173117/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=1793 October 14, 2013 No. 15 Texas A&M 2012 Texas A&M Aggies football team #15 Texas A&M 20 0 0 9 #1 Alabama 0 14 3 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:46 p.m. Central 3:29 101,821 72 F, Sunny skies Tom Ritter Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110512aab.html Football welcomes SEC newcomer Texas A&M Saturday November 5, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 15, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua10.html#GAME.SUM Texas A&M vs. Alabama: Scoring Summary November 10, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 15, 2012 yes 1 10:34 Texas A&M Christine Michael 1-yard run (Taylor Bertolet kick) Texas A&M 7–0 1 7:59 Texas A&M Ryan Swope 10-yard pass from Johnny Manziel (Taylor Bertolet kick) Texas A&M 14–0 1 0:41 Texas A&M Christine Michael 1-yard run (Taylor Bertolet kick no good) Texas A&M 20–0 2 10:04 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 2-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Texas A&M 20–7 2 0:19 Alabama Eddie Lacy 2-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Texas A&M 20–14 3 4:56 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 28-yard field goal Texas A&M 20–17 4 14:16 Texas A&M Taylor Bertolet 29-yard field goal Texas A&M 23–17 4 8:37 Texas A&M Malcome Kennedy 24-yard pass from Johnny Manziel (Two-point conversion failed) Texas A&M 29–17 4 6:09 Alabama Amari Cooper 54-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Texas A&M 29–24 yes In their first meeting as conference foes, Alabama was upset by the Texas A&M Aggies in Tuscaloosa 29–24.Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M pull upset as No. 1 Alabama's rally falls short https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323150333 Associated Press ESPN.com November 10, 2012 November 15, 2012 After the Crimson Tide opened with a three-and-out, A&M scored on their first possession, aided by a 29-yard run by quarterback Johnny Manziel, on a one-yard Christine Michael touchdown run for a 7–0 lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua10.html#GAME.PLY Texas A&M vs. Alabama: Play-by-play Summary November 10, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 15, 2012 On their next possession, the tide reached their own- 48, but A. J. McCarron threw his first interception of the season to Sean Porter. Four plays later the Aggies led 14–0 after Manziel nearly fumbled, rolled out and found Ryan Swope wide open for a 10-yard touchdown pass. The A&M defense then held Alabama to their second three-and-out. The Aggies increased their lead to 20–0 late in the first when Michael scored on his second one-yard touchdown run that completed a 14-play, 73-yard drive. Once again, Manziel broke containment with a 32-yard run to the Alabama- 27 on 3rd-and-6. The Crimson Tide finally responded with a 13-play, 75-yard drive, including a 4th-and-4 conversion with a 4-yard catch by Eddie Lacy, to score on a 2-yard touchdown run by T. J. Yeldon. A&M appeared primed to continue their scoring barrage, but turned the ball over on downs at the Alabama 32-yard line. Taking over at their own- 33, an 18-yard completion from McCarron to Christion Jones and an 18-yard run by Lacy moved the ball to the A&M −31. Six plays later, Lacy scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, trimming the deficit to 20–14 at halftime. On their second possession of the second half, Alabama stormed all the way to the A&M 11-yard line, but had to settle for a 28-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal that made the score 20–17 as the teams entered the fourth quarter. In the fourth, finishing the drive following Shelley's field goal, Taylor Bertolet connected on a 29-yard field goal, extending their slim lead to 23–17. Following an Alabama three-and-out, A&M had a chance to put the game away, but Bertolet missed one from 37 yards out. On the drive that ensued, McCarron connected with Amari Cooper for a 50-yard gain into A&M territory, but on the very next play Yeldon lost a fumble. Manziel completed a 42-yard pass to Swope and then a 24-yard touchdown pass to Malcome Kennedy for a 29–17 lead following a missed two-point conversion. Alabama responded on their next possession. Starting at their own- 6, Alabama reached their own −46, then a 54-yard McCarron touchdown pass to Cooper to cut the Aggies lead to 29–24. After the defense forced a punt, McCarron hit Kenny Bell for a 54-yard gain to the A&M 6-yard line. On 3rd-and-goal from the −5, a broken play turned into a 3-yard gain after a crazy McCarron scramble. However, on 4th-and-goal, McCarron threw an interception that gave A&M possession at the Aggies' four-yard line. On the possession that ensued, the Alabama defense forced an Aggies punt with 0:40 left in the game, but an offside call on Alabama gave the Aggies a first down and sealed their 29–24 victory. The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against the Aggies to 3–2.DeLassus David Alabama vs. Texas A&M College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=3199 November 15, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131109152249/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=3199 November 9, 2013 Western Carolina 2012 Western Carolina Catamounts football team Western Carolina 0 0 0 0 #4 Alabama 21 21 7 0 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 11:22 a.m. Central 2:43 101,126 56 F, Sunny skies Matt Austin Mike Morgan (play-by-play), Chris Doering (color), Jill Montgomery (sideline) SEC Network Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111212aaa.html Football heads out of conference to face Western Carolina November 12, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 15, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua11.html#GAME.SUM Western Carolina vs. Alabama: Scoring Summary November 17, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 18, 2012 yes 1 12:06 Alabama Eddie Lacy 7-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 7:58 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 3-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 1 4:10 Alabama Eddie Lacy 7-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 2 8:15 Alabama Christion Jones 29-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 28–0 2 3:02 Alabama Eddie Lacy 3-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 35–0 2 0:14 Alabama Deion Belue 57-yard run fumble return (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 42–0 3 7:15 Alabama Blake Sims 5-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 49–0 yes thumb|alt=American football players lined up prior to a play|left|The Alabama offense set for a play at midfield In the final non-conference game the 2012 season, Alabama shut out the Western Carolina Catamounts 49–0 in Tuscaloosa.AJ McCarron sets Alabama's single-season TD passes record in rout https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323220333 Associated Press ESPN.com November 17, 2012 November 18, 2012 The Crimson Tide scored three touchdowns in each of the first two quarters and took a 42–0 halftime lead. Alabama took the opening possession 62 yards in six plays and Eddie Lacy scored the first touchdown on a seven-yard run for a 7–0 lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua11.html#GAME.PLY Western Carolina vs. Alabama: Play-by-play Summary November 17, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 18, 2012 After the defense held the Catamounts to a three-and-out, T. J. Yeldon scored the second Crimson Tide touchdown on a three-yard run for a 14–0 lead. After a second three-and-out, Alabama scored its third touchdown in three possession on Lacy's second seven-yard touchdown run for a 21–0 lead at the end of the first quarter. To open the second quarter, the Crimson Tide went four-for-four on touchdowns when A. J. McCarron connected on a 29-yard pass to Christion Jones for a 28–0 lead. Up by four touchdowns, backup quarterback Blake Sims took over for McCarron and led Alabama to their fifth touchdown in as many possessions and Lacy scored on a three-yard run, his third touchdown of the afternoon. After the defense again held Carolina to another three-and-out, Christion Jones fumbled the Catamounts' punt to give them possession at the Alabama 29-yard line. However, Western was unable to capitalize on the turnover as a Troy Mitchell fumble was recovered by Deion Belue and returned 57 yards for a touchdown and a 42–0 halftime lead. With reserves playing on both offense and defense for the Crimson Tide in the second half, the final touchdown came in the third quarter when Blake Sims scored on a five-yard run to make the final score 49–0. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Catamounts to 2–0 (3–0 without NCAA vacations).This was the first time that Bryant–Denny Stadium was not sold out for an Alabama game since 2002.DeLassus David Alabama vs. Western Carolina College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=3511 November 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113090652/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=3511 November 13, 2013 dead Auburn 2012 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl Auburn 0 0 0 0 #2 Alabama 14 28 7 0 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:30 p.m. Central 3:09 101,821 53 F, Sunny skies, Winds NW 8 mph on Matt Moore Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111912aaa.html Tuscaloosa set for 77th Iron Bowl November 19, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 24, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua12.html#GAME.SUM Auburn vs. Alabama: Scoring Summary November 24, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 24, 2012 yes 1 11:07 Alabama Eddie Lacy 2-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 5:01 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 2-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 2 12:38 Alabama Amari Cooper 37-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 2 8:39 Alabama Kevin Norwood 7-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 28–0 2 4:43 Alabama Eddie Lacy 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 35–0 2 0:31 Alabama Amari Cooper 29-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 42–0 3 9:03 Alabama Kevin Norwood 38-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 49–0 yes thumb|alt=American football players during a play|left|The Alabama defense in motion against the Tigers' offense In the 2012 edition of the Iron Bowl, Alabama shut out the Auburn Tigers 49–0 at Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide opened the game with a 10-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in a two-yard Eddie Lacy touchdown run and a 7–0 lead.No. 2 Alabama crushes Auburn 49–0 to win SEC West championship http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/no_2_alabama_crushes_auburn_49.html Don Kausler Jr. AL.com November 24, 2012 November 24, 2012 After the Alabama defense held Auburn to a three-and-out on their first possession, their offense responded with their second touchdown of the afternoon on a two-yard T. J. Yeldon touchdown run for a 14–0 lead. The Crimson Tide then forced a Tigers' punt on their second possession, and then scored their third touchdown in as many possessions when A. J. McCarron threw a 37-yard pass to Amari Cooper for a 21–0 lead early in the second quarter.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/ua12.html#GAME.PLY Auburn vs. Alabama: Play-by-play Summary November 24, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 24, 2012 On the Auburn possession that ensued, the Alabama defense collected their first turnover of the game when Robert Lester intercepted a Jonathan Wallace pass at the Tigers' 29-yard line. Five plays later the Crimson Tide led 28–0 after McCarron threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Norwood. The Alabama defense held Auburn to their second three-and-out of the game, and then the Crimson Tide scored their fifth touchdown of the game on a one-yard Lacy run for a 35–0 lead. Auburn then committed their second turnover of the game when Nico Johnson forced a Tre Mason fumble that Dee Milliner recovered and returned to the Tigers' 35-yard line. Alabama then took a 42–0 halftime lead when McCarron threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Cooper. With the Alabama starters in the game for the first possession of the second half, the defense again held the Tigers to a three-and-out and forced a punt. The offense then made it seven-for-seven on offense when McCarron threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Norwood for a 49–0 lead. The Alabama defense then did not allow Auburn to get past their own 41-yard line for the duration of the game and secured their fourth shutout of the season. The victory was the second largest in the history of the Iron Bowl after the 55–0 Alabama win in 1948 and improved Alabama's all-time record against the Tigers to 42–34–1.Alabama crushes Auburn http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20121124/NEWS/121129878?tc=cr&tc=ar Cecil Hurt The Tuscaloosa News November 24, 2012 November 24, 2012DeLassus David Alabama vs. Auburn College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=220 March 25, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131014172303/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=220 October 14, 2013 No. 3 Georgia 2012 Georgia Bulldogs football team 2012 SEC Championship Game SEC Championship Game #2 Alabama 0 10 8 14 #3 Georgia 0 7 14 7 Atlanta, Georgia 4:11 p.m. Eastern 3:42 75,624 Indoors Tom Ritter Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112612aaa.html Alabama to face Georgia in SEC Championship Game November 26, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics December 2, 2012http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/sec2012.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs. Georgia: Scoring Summary December 1, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics December 2, 2012 yes 2 13:59 Georgia Jay Rome 19-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Marshall Morgan kick) Georgia 7–0 2 1:59 Alabama Eddie Lacy 41-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) 7–7 2 0:00 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 22-yard field goal Alabama 10–7 3 12:09 Georgia Todd Gurley 3-yard run (Marshall Morgan kick) Georgia 14–10 3 6:31 Georgia Alec Ogletree 55-yard blocked field goal return (Marshall Morgan kick) Georgia 21–10 3 4:19 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 10-yard run (Two-point conversion good) Georgia 21–18 4 14:57 Alabama Eddie Lacy 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 25–21 4 12:54 Georgia Todd Gurley 10-yard run (Marshall Morgan kick) Georgia 28–25 4 3:15 Alabama Amari Cooper 44-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 32–28 yes With their victory over Auburn in the Iron Bowl, Alabama clinched the SEC Western Division championship and qualified to play Georgia in the 2012 SEC Championship Game where they defeated the Bulldogs 32–28.Alabama holds off Georgia, reaches BCS Championship Game https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=323360061 Associated Press ESPN.com December 1, 2012 December 2, 2012 After each team traded punts on their opening possessions, Christian Robinson recovered an A. J. McCarron fumble for the Bulldogs and gave Georgia possession at the Alabama 40-yard line.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/sec2012.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs. Georgia: Play-by-play Summary December 1, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics December 2, 2012 The Crimson Tide defense then held the Bulldogs to a 50-yard field goal attempt that was missed by Marshall Morgan that kept the game scoreless. After the first quarter ended in a scoreless tie, Georgia scored their first touchdown early in the second quarter. The 19-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Murray to Jay Rome was set up by a fake punt earlier in the drive that gave the Bulldogs a 7–0 lead. After each team again traded punts, Alabama drove the ball to the Bulldogs' one-yard line. However, Eddie Lacy fumbled on second down and then McCarron threw an interception in the endzone to Sanders Commings to end the drive. The Crimson Tide forced another punt on the next Bulldogs possession and Alabama responded on the drive that ensued with their first touchdown of the game on a 41-yard Lacy run that tied the game 7–7. On the next drive, Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix intercepted a Murray pass and returned it to the Georgia 47-yard line with just over 1:00 left in the half. Five plays later, Jeremy Shelley connected on a 22-yard field goal as time expired and gave the Crimson Tide a 10–7 halftime lead. Down by three to start the second half, Georgia responded with a pair of touchdowns and took a 21–10 lead early in the third quarter. The first was scored on a three-yard Todd Gurley run that completed a 75-yard drive that opened the quarter. The second came on a special teams play on the drive that ensued, when Cornelius Washington blocked a 49-yard Cade Foster field goal attempt that was recovered by Alec Ogletree and returned 55 yards for a touchdown and a 21–10 lead. Alabama responded on their next possession with a four-play, 77-yard drive that was capped by a 10-yard T. J. Yeldon touchdown run followed with Yeldon converting the two-point conversion on a two-yard run and made the score 21–18. After a Georgia three-and-out, Alabama took a 25–21 lead on the first play of the fourth quarter on a one-yard Lacy touchdown run behind the blocking of Jesse Williams. Georgia responded with a 10-yard Gurley touchdown run on the next drive and took a 28–25 lead. Each team then again traded punts before Alabama scored what proved to be the game-winning touchdown on a 44-yard McCarron pass to Amari Cooper for a 32–28 lead. Each team then forced three-and-outs, and with just over one minute left in the game, Georgia drove to the Alabama eight-yard line on a drive that saw several long Murray completions and an overturned interception by Dee Milliner. The final play of the game was a Murray pass tipped by C. J. Mosley and caught by Chris Conley at the Alabama five-yard line, but Georgia did not have any time-outs remaining and the clock ran out to give Alabama the 32–28 victory.Closeness of SEC finish only heightens angst for Georgia https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2012/12/01/sec-championship-alabama-crimson-tide-georgia-bulldogs-aaron-murray-reaction/1740341/ Dan Wolken USA Today USAToday.com December 1, 2012 December 2, 2012 In the game Lacy rushed for 181 yards and Yeldon rushed for 153 yards and Lacy was named the SEC Championship Game MVP for his performance.Alabama's Eddie Lacy has his moment in the spotlight as game MVP http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2012/12/alabamas_eddie_lacy_has_his_mo.html Jim Kleinpeter The Times-Picayune NOLA.com December 1, 2012 December 2, 2012 The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Bulldogs to 37–25–4.DeLassus David Alabama vs. Georgia College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=1265 November 24, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131216010856/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=1265 December 16, 2013 No. 1 Notre Dame 2012 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team 2013 BCS National Championship Game Discover BCS National Championship Game #2 Alabama 14 14 7 7 #1 Notre Dame 0 0 7 7 Miami Gardens, Florida 8:30 p.m. Eastern 3:10 80,120 73 F, Mostly cloudy, Winds NE 5 mph on Land Clark (Pac-12) Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Heather Cox & Tom Rinaldi (sideline) ESPN Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121812aaa.html Football begins training for National Championship Game December 18, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 8, 2013http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/bcs2013.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs. Notre Dame: Scoring Summary January 7, 2013 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 8, 2013 yes 1 12:03 Alabama Eddie Lacy 20-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 6:14 Alabama Michael Williams 3-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 2 14:56 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 2 0:31 Alabama Eddie Lacy 11-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 28–0 3 7:34 Alabama Amari Cooper 34-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 35–0 3 4:08 Notre Dame Everett Golson 2-yard run (Kyle Brindza kick) Alabama 35–7 4 11:27 Alabama Amari Cooper 19-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 42–7 4 7:51 Notre Dame Theo Riddick 6-yard pass from Everett Golson (Kyle Brindza kick) Alabama 42–14 yes With their victory over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, Alabama qualified for the 2013 BCS National Championship Game, and against Notre Dame the Crimson Tide captured their third BCS Championship in four years with a 42–14 victory over the Fighting Irish.Alabama routs Notre Dame, wins 3rd BCS title in past 4 years https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=330070333 ESPN.com news services ESPN.com January 7, 2013 January 8, 2013Bama bashes Notre Dame 42–14 in BCS title game http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/gameflash/2013/01/07/52405/index.html?sct=uk_t2_a11#recap https://web.archive.org/web/20131212222211/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/gameflash/2013/01/07/52405/index.html?sct=uk_t2_a11#recap dead December 12, 2013 Associated Press SportsIllustrated.CNN.com January 7, 2013 January 8, 2013 After Notre Dame won the coin toss and elected to defer until the second half, Alabama took their opening possession 82 yards in five plays and Eddie Lacy gave the Crimson Tide an early 7–0 lead with his 20-yard touchdown run.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/bcs2013.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs. Notre Dame: Play by Play January 7, 2013 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 8, 2013Mike Herndon Lacy, Yeldon put the hurt on Notre Dame run defense http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/01/lacy_yeldon_put_the_hurt_on_no.html AL.com January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013 On the first Irish possession that followed, the Crimson Tide held them to a three-and-out and forced a punt. The kick was subsequently fumbled by Christion Jones and recovered by Notre Dame; however, a kick catching interference penalty was called against the Irish and gave back possession to Alabama. On the drive that ensued, the Crimson Tide took a 14–0 lead when A. J. McCarron threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Michael Williams that capped a 10-play, 61-yard drive. After the Alabama defense forced their second punt of the game, the Crimson Tide responded with their third touchdown of the game. Alabama stormed 80 yards and T. J. Yeldon extended the Alabama lead to 21–0 with his one-yard run on the first play of the second quarter. Notre Dame then responded with their longest play from scrimmage of the game on a 31-yard Everett Golson pass to DaVaris Daniels. However, the Irish then surrendered the ball on downs when they failed to convert on fourth-and-five four plays later. Each team then traded punts over the next four possessions before the Crimson Tide scored their final points of the first half. With just 0:31 left in the quarter, McCarron threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Lacy that made the halftime score 28–0. Notre Dame opened the third quarter on offense, but Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix intercepted a Golson pass that gave Alabama possession at their own three-yard line.Graham Watson HaHa Clinton-Dix's diving interception was just another thing that's gone right for Alabama https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/haha-clinton-dix-diving-interception-just-another-thing-035210324--ncaaf.html Yahoo! Sports January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013 The Crimson Tide then drove 97 yards in ten plays that ended with a 34-yard McCarron touchdown pass to Amari Cooper that extended their lead to 35–0. Notre Dame then responded with their first points of the game on the drive that ensued with a two-yard Golson touchdown run that made the score 35–7. Alabama then began their final scoring drive of the night. The final Crimson Tide touchdown came early in the fourth quarter on a 19-yard McCarron touchdown pass to Cooper that capped a 14-play, 86-yard drive that took 7:41 off the clock and made the score 42–7. The Irish then made the final score 42–14 when Golson threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Theo Riddick. The teams then traded punts with the final play of the game being a short Notre Dame run as time expired. For their performances on the field, Lacy was named the game's offensive MVP and C. J. Mosley was named defensive MVP. In the game, Lacy rushed for 140 and Yeldon for 108 yards and each scored a touchdown in the win. McCarron became Alabama's all-time leader in touchdown passes when he surpassed the previous record of 47 set by John Parker Wilson.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010813aac.html Alabama vs. Notre Dame: Postgame Notes January 7, 2013 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 8, 2013 Cooper also set the single season record for touchdown receptions in a season after he caught a pair to give him 11 for the season and surpassed the previous record of 10 caught by Al Lary in 1955. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Fighting Irish to 2–5.DeLassus David Alabama vs. Notre Dame College Football Data Warehouse http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=2349 December 2, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120057/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/alabama/opponents_records.php?teamid=2349 August 26, 2014 Rankings 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings Entering the 2012 season, the Crimson Tide was ranked No. 2 in both the AP and Coaches' Preseason Polls.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Preseason https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/1 ESPN.com September 4, 2012 After their 41–14 victory over Michigan to open the season, Alabama moved into the No. 1 position in both polls on September 4.Alabama new No. 1 in both polls https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/8336372/rout-helps-alabama-crimson-tide-overtake-usc-trojans-college-football-polls ESPN.com news services ESPN.com September 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 When the first BCS rankings were unveiled on October 14, the Crimson Tide were in the No. 1 position.Alabama, Florida 1–2 in BCS https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/8505938/bcs-standings-alabama-crimson-tide-florida-gators-ranked-1-2 ESPN.com news services ESPN.com October 14, 2012 October 14, 2012 Alabama remained in first place in all the major polls through their loss to Texas A&M on November 10 when they dropped to No. 4 in the AP, Harris and BCS standings and to No. 5 in the Coaches' poll.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 12 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/week/12 ESPN.com November 18, 2012 Prior to the loss, the ten weeks spent as the No. 1 team in the AP Poll set a school record for consecutive weeks ranked No. 1.Andrew Gribble Top-ranked Alabama a unanimous No. 1 in AP poll after thrilling victory over No. 5 LSU http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/11/top-ranked_alabama_a_unanimous.html AL.com November 4, 2012 November 18, 2012 The week after the loss to A&M, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. 2 position as a result of upset losses for both Kansas State and Oregon on November 17.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 13 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/week/13 ESPN.com November 18, 2012 On December 2, the final BCS rankings were released with the Crimson Tide in the No. 2 position to qualify for the BCS National Championship Game. After their victory over Notre Dame in the BCS National Championship Game, Alabama finished in the No. 1 position unanimously in both the AP and Coaches' polls as consensus national champions.2012 NCAA Football Rankings – Postseason https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings https://web.archive.org/web/20090829083405/http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings live August 29, 2009 ESPN.com January 8, 2013 15 6 7 2 (17) 2 (20) 1 (45) 1 (37) 1 (48) 1 (42) 1 (58) 1 (54) 1 (59) 1 (57) 1 (60) 1 (57) 1 (60) 1 (58) 1 (108) 1 (60) 1 (59) 1 (110) 1 1 (59) 1 (59) 1 (109) 1 1 (60) 1 (59) 1 (109) 1 1 (60) 1 (59) 1 (108) 1 4 5 4 4 2 2 (2) 2 (8) 2 2 2 (2) 2 (6) 2 2 2 (3) 2 (6) 2 1 (59) 1 (56)*Source: ESPN.com: 2012 NCAA Football Rankingshttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings https://web.archive.org/web/20090829083405/http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings live August 29, 2009 2012 NCAA Football Rankings ESPN ESPN.com November 28, 2012 After the season After their victory over Notre Dame for the national championship, the team arrived at Tuscaloosa Regional Airport on the afternoon of January 8, and several hundred fans were there to greet them upon their arrival.Bama fans welcome Nick Saban, BCS champs at Tuscaloosa airport http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/01/bama_fans_welcome_nick_saban_b.html Ben Flanagan AL.com January 8, 2013 January 13, 2013 On January 19, a championship parade was made through the streets of Tuscaloosa in recognition of the 2012 championship season.Alabama to celebrate 2012 BCS National Championship with parade through Tuscaloosa http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/01/alabama_to_commemorate_2012_bc.html Andrew Gribble AL.com January 11, 2013 January 13, 2013 The parade concluded with Eli Gold as the master of ceremonies for an event on the Walk of Champions at Bryant–Denny Stadium that honored the 2012 team. On April 16, the team made their trip to the White House, where President Barack Obama offered congratulatory remarks for their championship season.President welcomes Alabama to White House for third time Gary Mihoces https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/04/15/alabama-crimson-tide-football-white-house/2085291/ USA Today USAToday.com April 16, 2013 May 6, 2013 As part of the A-Day celebrations on April 20, the 2012 team captains Barret Jones, Damion Square and Chance Warmack were honored at the Walk of Fame ceremony at the base of Denny Chimes.Check out the Walk of Fame ceremony at Alabama's Denny Chimes http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/04/check_out_the_walk_of_fame_cer.html Don Kausler Jr. AL.com April 20, 2013 May 6, 2013 Final statistics After their victory over Notre Dame in the BCS National Championship Game, Alabama's final team statistics were released. On the defensive side of the ball, of the 120 FBS teams, the Crimson Tide was ranked near the top of all major defensive categories nationally and first in all categories in conference. They ranked first in total defense (250.00 yards per game), scoring defense (10.93 points per game) and rushing defense (76.36 yards per game) and ranked seventh in passing defense (173.64 yards per game).2012 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Week 20 http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?org=8&year=2012&week=20 NCAA.org January 8, 2013 Individually, C. J. Mosley led the team with 107 total tackles, 41 of which were assisted, and 66 solo tackles.2012 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Tackles http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2012/Internet/ranking_summary/2012000000008tackles.html NCAA.org January 8, 2013 Adrian Hubbard was tied for 73rd nationally, 8th in conference and 1st on the team with 7 quarterback sacks.2012 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Sacks http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2012/Internet/ranking_summary/2012000000008sacks.html NCAA.org January 8, 2013 Hubbard was also 20th in conference and 1st on the team with 11 tackles for loss.2012 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Tackles for loss http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2012/Internet/ranking_summary/2012000000008tacklesloss.html NCAA.org January 8, 2013 Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix was tied for 30th nationally, 3rd in conference and 1st on the team with five of Alabama's 18 total interceptions of the season.2012 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Interceptions http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2012/Internet/ranking_summary/2012000000008int.html NCAA.org January 8, 2013 On offense, of the 120 FBS teams, Alabama ranked 12th in scoring offense (38.71 points per game), 16th in rushing offense (227.50 yards per game), 31st in total offense (445.50 yards per game) and 75th in passing offense (218.00 yards per game). In conference, they ranked second in rushing and scoring offense, fourth in total offense and eighth in passing offense. Individually, A. J. McCarron led the nation with a pass efficiency rating of 175.28. McCarron also led the team in passing offense and completed 211 of 314 passes for 2,933 passing yards and 30 touchdowns.2012 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Passing http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2012/Internet/ranking_summary/2012000000008pass.html NCAA.org January 8, 2013 Amari Cooper led the team with 59 receptions for 1,000 yards and 11 touchdown receptions.2012 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Receiving http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2012/Internet/ranking_summary/2012000000008recv.html NCAA.org January 8, 2013 Eddie Lacy led the team with 204 rushing attempts for 1,322 yards and 17 touchdown runs.2012 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Rushing http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2012/Internet/ranking_summary/2012000000008rush.html NCAA.org January 8, 2013 T. J. Yeldon was second on the team with 175 rushing attempts for 1,108 yards and 12 touchdown runs. Nationally, their total rushing yards placed Lacy 40th (3rd in conference) and Yeldon 65th (9th in conference). Awards Following the SEC Championship Game, multiple Alabama players were recognized for their on-field performances with a variety of awards and recognitions. At the team awards banquet on December 2, Barrett Jones, Damian Square and Chance Warmack were each named the permanent captains of the 2012 squad.C. J. Mosley is Tide's MVP; Damion Square, Chance Warmack and Barrett Jones are the captains http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/cj_mosley_is_tides_mvp_damion.html Don Kausler Jr. AL.com December 3, 2012 December 3, 2012 At that time C. J. Mosley was also named the 2012 most valuable player with Nico Johnson and Dee Milliner named defensive players of the year and A. J. McCarron and Jones named offensive players of the year. Conference The SEC recognized several players for their individual performances with various awards. On December 5, Barret Jones was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.Alabama's Barrett Jones again is the SEC's scholar-athlete of the year http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/alabamas_barrett_jones_again_i.html Don Kausler Jr. AL.com December 5, 2012 December 5, 2012 On December 3, Jones, Dee Milliner, C. J. Mosley and Chance Warmack were named to the AP All-SEC First Team.Alabama puts 4 on AP's all-SEC first team; 4 more make second team http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/alabama_puts_4_on_aps_all-sec.html Andrew Gribble AL.com December 3, 2012 December 3, 2012 D. J. Fluker, A. J. McCarron, Eddie Lacy and Jesse Williams were named to the AP All-SEC Second Team; Robert Lester and Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix were named to the AP All-SEC Honorable Mention Team. Fluker, Jones, Lacy, Milliner, Mosley and Warmack were named to the Coaches' All-SEC First Team.Alabama lands conference-best 6 players on coaches' all-SEC first team http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/alabama_lands_conference-best.html Andrew Gribble AL.com December 4, 2012 December 4, 2012 Lester and McCarron were named to the Coaches' All-SEC Second Team. T. J. Yeldon, Amari Cooper, Ryan Kelly and D. J. Pettway were named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.Alabama puts 4 on all-SEC freshman team http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/alabama_puts_4_on_all-sec_fres.html Andrew Gribble AL.com December 6, 2012 December 6, 2012 National After the season, a number of Alabama players were named as national award winners and finalists. Finalists for major awards from the Crimson Tide included: Dee Milliner for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Jim Thorpe Award, C. J. Mosley for the Butkus Award, A. J. McCarron for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Manning Award and Barrett Jones for the Lombardi Award and the Outland Trophy.Mark Inabinett SEC Football by the Numbers: Awards Season http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/sec_football_by_the_numbers_aw_2.html AL.com December 4, 2012 December 4, 2012 On December 4, Jones was awarded the William V. Campbell Trophy, often referred to as the "Academic Heisman," and on December 6 he was awarded the Rimington Trophy as the top center in college football and named as the Academic All-America of the Year.Don Kausler Jr. Barrett Jones becomes Alabama's first Campbell Trophy winner http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/barrett_jones_becomes_alabamas.html#incart_river AL.com December 4, 2012 December 4, 2012Kausler, Jr. Don Alabama's Barrett Jones wins the 2012 Rimington Trophy as the nation's best center http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/alabamas_barrett_jones_wins_th.html December 6, 2012 December 6, 2012 AL.comKausler, Jr. Don Alabama's Barrett Jones is named the Capital One Academic All-America of the Year http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/alabamas_barrett_jones_is_name.html December 6, 2012 December 6, 2012 AL.com On the coaches' side, defensive coordinator Kirby Smart was named the 2012 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year.Don Kausler Jr. Alabama's Kirby Smart named the assistant coach of the year by the AFCA http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/11/alabamas_kirby_smart_named_the.html AL.com November 20, 2012 December 14, 2012 For their individual performances during the regular season, several players were named to various national All-American Teams. Dee Milliner, C. J. Mosley and Chance Warmack were named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-America Team.Andrew Gribble Alabama's Chance Warmack, Dee Milliner, C. J. Mosley named to AFCA's FBS All-America Team http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/11/alabamas_chance_warmack_dee_mi.html AL.com November 28, 2012 November 28, 2012 Barrett Jones, Milliner, Mosley and Warmack were named to the Walter Camp All-America First Team (WC).Kausler, Jr. Don Four Alabama players are named first-team Walter Camp All-Americans http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/four_alabama_players_are_named.html#incart_flyout_sports December 6, 2012 December 6, 2012 AL.com D. J. Fluker was named to the Walter Camp All-America Second Team. Jones, Milliner, Mosley and Warmack were named to the Sporting News (TSN) All-America Team.Sporting News All-American team http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-12-05/sporting-news-college-football-all-americans-team/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121208015218/http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-12-05/sporting-news-college-football-all-americans-team dead December 8, 2012 Sporting News aol.sportingnews.com December 7, 2012 December 7, 2012 Amari Cooper, Denzel Devall and T. J. Yeldon were named to the TSN Freshman All-America Team.Sporting News 2012 Freshman All-American team http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-12-07/freshmen-all-americans-team-johnny-manziel-tj-yeldon-amari-cooper Sporting News aol.sportingnews.com December 7, 2012 December 7, 2012 December 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121213121149/http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-12-07/freshmen-all-americans-team-johnny-manziel-tj-yeldon-amari-cooper dead Milliner, Mosley, Jones and Warmack were named to the Associated Press All-American First Team; Fluker was named to the Associated Press All-American Second Team; and A. J. McCarron was named to the Associated Press All-American Third Team.2012 AP All-America Team http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/2012-ap-all-america-team-list Associated Press December 11, 2012 December 11, 2012 December 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228124530/http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/2012-ap-all-america-team-list dead Jones, Milliner and Warmack were named to the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) All-America Team.Gribble Andrew Alabama's Dee Milliner, Chance Warmack are unanimous first-team All-Americans after their inclusion on FWAA's squad http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/alabamas_dee_milliner_chance_w.html December 14, 2012 December 14, 2012 AL.com The NCAA recognizes five All-America lists in the determination of both consensus and unanimous All-America selections: the AP, AFCA, the FWAA, TSN and the WC.http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/ForSIDs/policies.pdf 2010–11 NCAA Statistics Policies & Guidelines National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) NCAA.org November 15, 2011 December 14, 2012 In order for an honoree to earn a consensus selection, he must be selected as first team in three of the five lists recognized by the NCAA, and unanimous selections must be selected as first team in all five lists. As such, for the 2012 season both Milliner and Warmack were unanimous selections and Jones and Mosley were consensus selections. All-star games Several Alabama players were selected by postseason all-star games. Nico Johnson, Robert Lester, Carson Tinker and Michael Williams were selected to play in the Senior Bowl.Mark Inabinett http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/sec_players_dominating_2013_se.html SEC players dominating 2013 Senior Bowl roster January 2, 2013 AL.com January 8, 2013 Invitations were also extended to Barrett Jones, Chance Warmack and Jesse Williams to participate in the game. Additionally, D. J. Fluker and Justin Pugh of Syracuse were invited to compete in the Senior Bowl as fourth-year juniors and became the first non-seniors to participate in the history of the game.http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20130120/news/130119748 Fluker cleared by NFL to compete in Senior Bowl January 20, 2013 The Tuscaloosa News January 21, 2013 Seniors Quinton Dial, Kelly Johnson, Jeremy Shelley, Damion Square and Carson Tinker participated in the inaugural Raycom College Football All-Star Classic.Andrew Gribble http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/01/five_departing_seniors_to_repr.html Five departing seniors to represent Alabama at Montgomery's Raycom College Football All-Star Classic January 10, 2013 AL.com January 10, 2013 Alabama did not have players participate in the East–West Shrine Game, Casino del Sol College All-Star Game or the National Football League Players Association Collegiate Bowl. Coaching changes In the weeks that followed the conclusion of the season, several changes were made to the Alabama coaching staff. On December 20 defensive backs coach Jeremy Pruitt was officially hired as defensive coordinator at Florida State as the replacement for Mark Stoops.Alabama assistant Jeremy Pruitt is Florida State's new defensive coordinator Don Kausler Jr. http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/12/its_official_alabama_assistant.html AL.com December 20, 2012 December 20, 2012 Pruitt remained on staff through the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. On January 9, 2013, former Colorado defensive coordinator Greg Brown was hired as Pruitt's replacement for secondary coach.Alabama taps former Colorado defensive coordinator Greg Brown as its new secondary coach Andrew Gribble http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/01/alabama_taps_former_colorado_d.html#incart_flyout_sports AL.com January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013 On February 8, 2013, offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland resigned his position and took an assistant coaching position with the Philadelphia Eagles.Alabama's Nick Saban says departing O-line coach Jeff Stoutland will do 'great job' with Philadelphia Eagles Andrew Gribble http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/02/alabamas_nick_saban_says_depar.html AL.com February 8, 2013 February 8, 2013 On February 18, former Florida International head coach Mario Cristobal was hired as Stoutland's replacement for offensive line coach.Alabama hires Mario Cristobal as offensive line coach Chase Goodbread http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20130218/NEWS/130219761?tc=cr The Tuscaloosa News February 18, 2013 February 19, 2013 On February 21, Mike Groh resigned from his position as wide receivers coach and took the same position with the Chicago Bears.Biggs Brad https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-add-mike-groh-complete-234800543--nfl.html Bears add Mike Groh to complete Marc Trestman's staff Yahoo! Sports February 21, 2013 February 21, 2013 February 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130225204927/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-add-mike-groh-complete-234800543--nfl.html dead Florida State's tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator Billy Napier was later hired as Groh's replacement as wide receivers coach.Andrew Gribble http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/02/reports_fsus_billy_napier_to_r.html FSU's Billy Napier to replace Alabama wide receivers coach Mike Groh, who is headed to NFL AL.com February 21, 2013 February 21, 2013 NFL draft 2013 NFL draft Of all the draft-eligible juniors, D. J. Fluker, Eddie Lacy and Dee Milliner declared their eligibility for the 2013 NFL draft on January 11.Andrew Gribble Alabama's Dee Milliner, Eddie Lacy, D. J. Fluker heading to NFL http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/01/alabamas_dee_milliner_eddie_la_1.html AL.com January 11, 2013 January 11, 2013 At the time of their announcement, Milliner was projected to be a first-round pick and both Fluker and Lacy were projected to be no lower than second-round picks. Adrian Hubbard, A. J. McCarron, C. J. Mosley and Anthony Steen had each previously indicated they would not declare for the draft and would return for their senior seasons. In February 2013, ten Alabama players, seven seniors and three juniors, were invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.10 Alabama players, 3 Auburn players invited to NFL Combine Mark Heim http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/10_alabama_players_3_auburn_pl.html AL.com February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013 The invited players were defensive linemen Quinton Dial, Damion Square and Jesse Williams, linebacker Nico Johnson, defensive backs Robert Lester and Dee Milliner, running back Eddie Lacy and offensive linemen D. J. Fluker, Barrett Jones and Chance Warmack. In the first round, three Crimson Tide players were selected consecutively: Milliner (9th New York Jets), Warmack (10th Tennessee Titans), and Fluker (11th San Diego Chargers).Kausler, Jr. Don Alabama draft recap: The Tide only did better in 1945, when there were 32 rounds http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/alabama_draft_recap_the_tide_o.html May 6, 2013 April 27, 2013 AL.com Lacy was selected in the second round (61st Green Bay Packers); Johnson (99th Kansas City Chiefs) and Jones (113th St. Louis Rams) were selected in the fourth round; Jesse Williams (137th Seattle Seahawks) and Dial (157th San Francisco 49ers) were selected in the fifth round; and Michael Williams (211th Detroit Lions) was selected in the seventh round. In the days after the draft, four players from the 2012 squad that were not drafted signed as undrafted free agents.Gribble Andrew Former Alabama kicker Jeremy Shelley signs with Atlanta Falcons http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/former_alabama_kicker_jeremy_s.html May 21, 2013 May 10, 2013 AL.com These players included Lester (Carolina Panthers), Carson Tinker (Jacksonville Jaguars), Damion Square (Philadelphia Eagles) and Jeremy Shelley (Atlanta Falcons). References General 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide 2012 University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/20120716-2012_FB_Media_Guide_b.pdf August 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130307190745/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/20120716-2012_FB_Media_Guide_b.pdf March 7, 2013 dead Specific 30em External links Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Category:BCS National Champions Category:Southeastern Conference football champion seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football