2005 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2005 Alabama Crimson Tide football Alabama Crimson Tide logo.svg 150 Southeastern Conference Western Division SEC 8 8 0–2 0–2 10 6 Mike Shula 3rd David Rader 3rd Pro-style Joe Kines 5th 3–3–5 Brodie Croyle DeMeco Ryans Bryant–Denny Stadium Cotton Bowl Classic champion (vacated) Cotton Bowl Classic W Won 13–10 (vacated) vs. Texas Tech The 2005 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by third-year head coach Mike Shula, the Crimson Tide compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing third in the SEC's Western Division. The team started off the season at 9–0, notching wins over Florida and Tennessee, the two final games of the regular season against LSU and Auburn. The Crimson Tide received a bid to the Cotton Bowl Classic, where they defeated Texas Tech on a last-second field goal. The team played home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The season was marked by a notable catch by wide receiver Tyrone Prothro, known to Alabama fans as The Catch, against Southern Miss in the second game of the season. Prothro's career ended later that season as he suffered a broken leg against Florida. Prothro's catch won ESPN's Game Changing Performance for week two, and later the Best Play ESPY Award in all of sports for 2005. In 2009, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) levied sanctions against Alabama, forcing the Crimson Tide to vacate all of their wins from the season.Estes Gentry March 23, 2010 NCAA upholds vacated wins penalties in the University of Alabama's textbook case (Updated with UA reaction) https://www.al.com/bamabeat/2010/03/ncaa_upholds_penalties_in_the.html 2024-12-28 AL.com Mobile Press-Registerhttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/friv/forfeits.html Forfeits and Vacated Games College Football at Sports-Reference.com Schedule 2005 AP Central September 3 7:00 p.m. v y Middle Tennessee Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL PPV 26–7 81,018 September 10 7:45 p.m. v y Southern Miss Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL ESPN 30–21 81,018 September 17 2:30 p.m. v y South Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC CBS 37–14 82,968 September 24 11:30 a.m. v 20 Arkansas Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL JPS 24–13 81,018 October 1 2:30 p.m. v 15 Florida 5 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry CBS 31–3 81,018 October 15 11:00 a.m. v y 6 Ole Miss Vaught–Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry CBS 13–10 60,135 October 22 2:30 p.m. v 5 Tennessee 17 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL Third Saturday in October CBS 6–3 81,018 October 29 2:00 p.m. v y y 5 Utah State Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL PPV 35–3 81,018 November 5 2:30 p.m. v y 4 Mississippi State Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS rivalry CBS 17–0 52,125 November 12 2:30 p.m. l 4 LSU 5 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry, College GameDay CBS 13–16 OT 81,018 November 19 2:30 p.m. l y 8 Auburn 11 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL Iron Bowl CBS 18–28 87,451 January 2, 2006 10:00 a.m. v y y 13 Texas Tech 18 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX FOX Cotton Bowl Classic 13–10 74,222 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule 2005 https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/333/season/2005 ESPN August 16, 2025 2005 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama/2005-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference August 16, 2025 2005 Football Schedule https://rolltide.com/sports/football/schedule/2005 University of Alabama August 16, 2025 Rankings 2005 NCAA Division I-A football rankings 15 4 7 RV 24 RV 22 RV 24 20 20 15 16 15 7 10 8 6 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 8 8 8 8 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 13 13 13 13 8 8 Game summaries Middle Tennessee 2005 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team Middle Tennessee 0 7 0 0 Alabama 2 7 14 3 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:12 p.m. Central 3:01 81,018 85°, clear, winds NNE at 7 mph Terry Brown CTSN PPV Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama01.html#GAME.NEW Middle Tennessee vs Alabama: Scoring Summary September 3, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 13, 2011 Alabama opened the 2005 season by defeating the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 26–7.Tide closes door on MTSU after slow start Christopher Walsh C1 The Tuscaloosa News September 4, 2005 Alabama scored first on a defensive play. Late in the first quarter, Mark Anderson sacked the Blue Raider quarterback Clint Marks for a safety and a 2–0 Crimson Tide lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama01.html#GAME.PLY Middle Tennessee vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary September 3, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 12, 2011 Alabama then scored their first touchdown of the season in the second quarter on a one-yard Tim Castille run to cap a 51-yard drive. The Blue Raiders responded on the next drive with a 14-yard Marks touchdown pass to Nick McAfee to cut the Alabama lead to 9–7 at halftime. The Crimson Tide scored on their opening drive of the third quarter when Brodie Croyle threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Tyrone Prothro. Later in the quarter, Alabama extended their lead to 23–7 after Castille scored his second touchdown from one-yard out in the game. Ryan Saxby then scored the final points of the game in the fourth with his 32-yard field goal to make the final score 26–7. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Blue Raiders to 2–0. Southern Miss 2005 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team Southern Miss 14 7 0 0 Alabama 10 7 6 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:52 p.m. Central 3:34 81,018 82°, clear, winds ENE at 4 mph Penn Wagers ESPN2 Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama02.html#GAME.SUM Southern Miss vs Alabama: Scoring Summary September 10, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 After going down 21–17 at halftime, the Crimson Tide came-from-behind and defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 30–21.Alabama 30, Southern Miss 21 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252530333 https://archive.today/20130103003258/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252530333 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com September 10, 2005 October 15, 2011 Alabama took an early 10–0 lead after Brodie Croyle threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to D. J. Hall and Jamie Christensen connected on a 33-yard field goal.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama02.html#GAME.PLY Southern Miss vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary September 10, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 The Golden Eagles then rallied with a pair of first-quarter touchdowns to take a 14–10 lead at the end of the quarter. The first came on a defensive score when Gerald McRath intercepted a Croyle pass and returned it 33-yards and the second on a 12-yard Dustin Almond pass to Anthony Perine. Early in the second quarter Southern Miss extended their lead to 21–10 after Almond threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to Perine. On their final offensive possession of the second quarter, Tyrone Prothro made one of the most memorable receptions in Alabama history. On a fourth-and-twelve, Croyle threw a 42-yard pass that Prothro caught on the back of Golden Eagles cornerback Jasper Faulk.Tide turns following instant replay Michael Southern Christopher Walsh The Tuscaloosa News September 11, 2005 Prothro had to wrap his right arm around Faulk's neck and his left arm under Faulk's right armpit to catch the ball (which appeared on replays to be blocked from his view by Faulk), and then he had to maintain possession of the ball until his knee touched down at the one-yard line. Referred to as simply The Catch, the play won the 2006 Best Play ESPY Award."The Catch" - Tide's Prothro nabs ESPY Award for Best Play David Wasson https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CHw0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=0KcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6604%2C5148258 The Tuscaloosa News July 14, 2006 October 15, 2011 The Crimson Tide then cut the lead on the following play to 21–17 just before the half after Croyle connected with Le'Ron McClain on a one-yard touchdown reception. Alabama retook the lead in the third quarter after Tim Castille scored on a two-yard touchdown run, and led 23–21 after a failed Christensen extra point. The final points of the game came early in the fourth quarter on the second two-yard Castille touchdown run of the evening to give the Crimson Tide the 30–21 victory. For his 97 yards in kickoff returns and 34 yards punt returns, Tyrone Prothro was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091205aab.html Prothro named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week September 12, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 South Carolina 2005 South Carolina Gamecocks football team Alabama 14 6 10 7 South Carolina 7 0 0 7 Columbia, South Carolina 2:30 p.m. Central 3:21 82,968 94°, partly cloudy, winds WSW at 10 mph Rocky D. Goode Verne Lundquist, Todd Blackledge, Tracy Wolfson CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama03.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs South Carolina: Scoring Summary September 17, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 In Alabama's first road game of the season, the Crimson Tide defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 37–14, earning Mike Shula only his third road win all-time as Alabama's head coach.Shula wins just third road game with 'Bama http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252602579 https://archive.today/20130103044751/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252602579 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com September 17, 2005 October 15, 2011 Brodie Croyle scored first for the Crimson Tide on a 15-yard run to give Alabama a 7–0 lead after their opening drive.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama03.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs South Carolina: Play-by-play Summary September 17, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 South Carolina then tied the game at 7–7 on the ensuing drive with a one-yard Mike Davis touchdown run. Alabama then retook the lead for good on the following possession when Croyle threw a 46-yard touchdown strike to Keith Brown.Crimson Tide dominates Spurrier's Gamecocks Christopher Walsh https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Km80AAAAIBAJ&sjid=xKcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3621%2C510522 The Tuscaloosa News September 18, 2005 October 15, 2011 Jamie Christensen then scored a pair of second-quarter touchdowns from 41 and 29 yards to give the Crimson Tide a 20–7 halftime lead. Christensen connected on a 27-yard field goal early in the third to extend the Alabama lead to 23–7. On the following Gamecock possession, a Carlos Thomas fumble was recovered by Alabama's Rudy Griffin at the South Carolina 39-yard line.Tide defense keeps 'genius' in check David Wasson https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Km80AAAAIBAJ&sjid=xKcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6656%2C531011 The Tuscaloosa News September 18, 2005 October 15, 2011 Three plays later Kenneth Darby scored on a 22-yard touchdown run to give the Crimson Tide a 30–7 lead entering the fourth quarter. With the second-string playing in the fourth, John Parker Wilson threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Brown for the final Alabama points of the afternoon. The final touchdown came on the ensuing South Carolina drive when Blake Mitchell threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Sidney Rice to make the final 37–14 score. For his 145 rushing yards and one touchdown, Kenneth Darby was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091905aaa.html Darby named SEC Offensive Player of the Week September 19, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 Arkansas 2005 Arkansas Razorbacks football team Arkansas 0 3 0 10 #20 Alabama 0 7 3 14 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 11:34 p.m. Central 3:11 81,018 83°, winds SE at 12 mph Matt Austin JPS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama04.html#GAME.SUM Arkansas vs Alabama: Scoring Summary September 14, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 thumb|left|alt=Alabama lines up on offense with Arkansas on defense on an American football field with a large crown in the stands.|Alabama on offense. With this 24–13 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks to open divisional play, Alabama secured their first 4–0 start since the 1996 season.Bama opens with four straight wins for first time since '96 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252670333 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094354/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252670333 dead March 4, 2016 Associated Press ESPN.com September 24, 2005 October 15, 2011 After a scoreless first quarter, Arkansas scored first with a 34-yard Chris Balseiro field goal.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama04.html#GAME.PLY Arkansas vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary September 24, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 The Crimson Tide responded with a 43-yard Brodie Croyle touchdown pass to D. J. Hall to give Alabama a 7–3 halftime lead. Arkansas quarterback Robert Johnson fumbled the ball on the opening offensive possession of the second half. Simeon Castille forced the fumble with a quarterback sack, and DeMeco Ryans made the recovery at the Razorback 19-yard line. Three plays later Alabama extended their lead to 10–3 after a 36-yard Jamie Christensen field goal. On the second play of the fourth quarter, Tim Castille scored on a one-yard touchdown run to take a 17–3 lead. On the following Arkansas possession, Peyton Hillis made a 12-yard run and then Darren McFadden scored on a 70-yard touchdown run to cut the Alabama lead to 17–10. After holding the Crimson Tide to a three-and-out, the Razorbacks' Kyle Dickerson blocked a Jeremy Schatz punt that was recovered by John Aaron Rees at the Alabama eleven-yard line.Tide defense takes away Hogs' edge Tommy Deas https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=MG80AAAAIBAJ&sjid=xKcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6594%2C2062648 The Tuscaloosa News September 25, 2005 October 15, 2011 The Alabama defense was able to get a stop and hold Arkansas to a 27-yard Balseiro field goal. The Crimson Tide scored the final points of the game late in the fourth when Croyle connected again with Hall, and this time it was on a five-yard pass to make the final score 24–13.Tide takes wide open touchdown in stride Christopher Walsh https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=MG80AAAAIBAJ&sjid=xKcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6552%2C2065487 The Tuscaloosa News September 25, 2005 October 15, 2011 For his 15 tackle performance, DeMeco Ryans was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week; and for his 275 punting yards that included a 72-yard punt, Jeremy Schatz was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092705aaa.html Ryans, Schatz named SEC Players of the Week September 27, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 Florida 2005 Florida Gators football team #5 Florida 0 3 0 0 #15 Alabama 17 7 7 0 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:37 p.m. Central 3:19 81,018 86°, partly cloudy, winds ESE at 7 mph Penn Wagers Verne Lundquist, Todd Blackledge & Tracy Wolfson CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama05.html#GAME.SUM Florida vs Alabama: Scoring Summary October 1, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 In what was Urban Meyer's first game as the Florida Gators head coach against Alabama, the Crimson Tide was victorious 31–3.Croyle throws three TDs, 'Bama improves to 5–0 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252740333 https://web.archive.org/web/20110812062041/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252740333 dead August 12, 2011 Associated Press ESPN.com October 1, 2005 October 15, 2011 After fumbling the Florida punt after their first offensive series, Tyrone Prothro responded on Alabama's first offensive play of the afternoon by taking a Brodie Croyle slant pass 87-yards for a 7–0 Crimson Tide lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama06.html#GAME.PLY Florida vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary October 1, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 On the ensuing Florida possession, Chris Harris intercepted a Chris Leak pass and returned it to the Gators' two-yard line. Three plays later, Alabama had a 14–0 lead after a one-yard Tim Castille touchdown run. Jamie Christensen added a 22-yard field goal to give the Crimson Tide a 17–0 lead at the end of the first quarter. On the first play of the second quarter, the Alabama defense completed a goal line stand after Mark Anderson and Freddie Roach combine to tackle DeShawn Wynn at the one-yard line on fourth down. Chris Hetland then scored the only Florida points of the game on their next offensive possession with his 37-yard field goal. Following the Hetland field goal, Alabama again scored on a one-play drive when Croyle connected with Keith Brown for a 65-yard touchdown reception to give the Crimson Tide a 24–3 halftime lead. Prothro then scored the final points of the game early in the third quarter with his 15-yard touchdown reception to make the score 31–3. Although Alabama did go on to win 31–3, the game is also notable as being the last played by Tyrone Prothro. Early in the fourth quarter, he broke both his tibia and fibula after landing awkwardly in a failed attempt to make a touchdown reception on a fourth-and-five play.Bad break for Prothro, Tide Cody Whitlock https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Z1EeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=48cEAAAAIBAJ&dq=prothro%20injury%20florida&pg=3787%2C214010 TimesDaily October 2, 2005 October 15, 2011 For his four tackle performance, Mark Anderson was named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week; and for his 283 passing yards and three touchdowns, Brodie Croyle was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100305aaa.html Croyle, Anderson named SEC Players of the Week October 3, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 Ole Miss 2005 Ole Miss Rebels football team #6 Alabama 0 3 7 3 Ole Miss 7 0 0 3 Oxford, Mississippi 11:10 a.m. Central 3:20 60,135 77°, sunny, winds NE at 4 mph Jeff Roberson CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama06.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs Ole Miss: Scoring Summary October 15, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 In a game dominated by both defenses Alabama defeated their long-time rival, the Ole Miss Rebels 13–10 in Oxford.Bama remains unbeaten with win over Ole Miss http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252880145 https://web.archive.org/web/20141203202204/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252880145 dead December 3, 2014 Associated Press ESPN.com October 15, 2005 October 15, 2011 After Tim Castille failed to gain a first down on a fourth-and-one on the Rebels' six-yard line, both teams traded turnovers on successive drives.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama06.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs Ole Miss: Play-by-play Summary October 15, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 DeMeco Ryans forced a fumble by Taye Biddle that was recovered by Charlie Peprah at the Alabama 16-yard line. On the following Alabama play, Travis Johnson caused D. J. Hall to fumble that was recovered by Garry Pack. Three plays later Ole Miss took a 7–0 lead after Micheal Spurlock threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Mario Hill. After Jamie Christensen missed a 38-yard field goal early in the second quarter, Ramzee Robinson intercepted a Spurlock pass on the first play of the ensuing possession to set up a 43-yard Christensen field goal to make the score 7–3. The Rebels missed one and had a second field goal attempt blocked later in the quarter to give Ole Miss a 7–3 halftime lead. On their first possession of the second half, Alabama scored their only touchdown of the game on a 48-yard Kenneth Darby touchdown run. The Rebels tied the game up early in the fourth with a 24-yard Robert Bass field goal, but the Crimson Tide won the game with a 31-yard Christensen field goal as time expired to make the final score 13–10. Tennessee 2005 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October #17 Tennessee 0 0 0 3 #5 Alabama 0 0 3 3 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:39 p.m. Central 3:14 81,018 66°, partly cloudy, winds NNW at 9 mph Thomas Ritter CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama07.html#GAME.SUM Tennessee vs Alabama: Scoring Summary October 22, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 In a defensive struggle against long-time rival Tennessee, Alabama extended their overall season record to 7–0 with a 6–3 victory over the Volunteers.Christensen's late FG lifts Tide past Vols http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252950333 https://archive.today/20130103020108/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252950333 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com October 22, 2005 October 15, 2011 After trading fumbles on two of the three opening possessions, Jamie Christensen missed a 50-yard field goal attempt late in the first quarter for Alabama.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama07.html#GAME.PLY Tennessee vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary October 22, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 Neither team would have another scoring opportunity again until midway through the third quarter. After DeMeco Ryans recovered a fumbled punt by Lucas Taylor at the 50-yard line, Christensen connected on a 33-yard field goal six plays later to give the Crimson Tide a 3–0 lead.Christensen squeal even better than the first Tommy Deas https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4coyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wqcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6579%2C2985186 The Tuscaloosa News October 23, 2005 October 15, 2011 Tennessee tied the game at 3–3 on their first possession of the fourth quarter with a 32-yard James Wilhoit field goal. In their next possession, the Volunteers reached the red zone, but on a third-and-goal play, Roman Harper forced a Cory Anderson fumble that bounced through the Alabama end zone, resulting in a touchback. The touchback kept the game tied at 3–3 and returned possession to the Crimson Tide with just over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Alabama responded with a ten-play, 63-yard drive and a 34-yard Christensen field goal, taking a 6–3 lead with only seconds remaining in the game. In Tennessee's final possession, DeMeco Ryans intercepted a pass by Erik Ainge as time expired, sealing the Crimson Tide's victory. For his 11 tackle performance, DeMeco Ryans was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week and the Walter Camp Football Foundation Defensive Player of the Week; and for his two field goals in the victory, Jamie Christensen was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102405aaa.html Christensen, Ryans named SEC Players of the Week October 24, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102305aaa.html Walter Camp Football Foundation names Ryans as Defensive Player of the Week October 23, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 Utah State 2005 Utah State Aggies football team Utah State 0 0 3 0 #5 Alabama 14 7 7 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:08 p.m. Central 3:06 81,018 68°, sunny, winds NE at 4 mph Rick Loumiet PPV Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama09.html#GAME.SUM Utah State vs Alabama: Scoring Summary October 29, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 In what was the final regular season, non-conference game, Alabama defeated the Utah State Aggies 35–3 on homecoming in Tuscaloosa.Aggies lose ninth straight road contest http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253020333 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103041858/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253020333 dead November 3, 2012 Associated Press ESPN.com October 29, 2005 October 15, 2011 The Crimson Tide took a 21–0 halftime lead after a trio of Brodie Croyle touchdown passes. The first came on a nine-yard pass to Ezekial Knight, the second on a one-yard pass to Le'Ron McClain and the third on a 13-yard pass to D. J. Hall.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama08.html#GAME.PLY Utah State vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary October 29, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 The Aggies scored their only points of the game on their opening drive of the second half when Justin Hamblin connected on a 24-yard field goal. After a Hall fumble resulted in an Aggie touchback on the following Alabama possession, Hamblin missed a 41-yard field goal on the ensuing possession to keep the score 21–3. The Crimson Tide then scored their fourth touchdown later in the third quarter on a 38-yard Kenneth Darby touchdown run. With the reserves playing in the fourth quarter, Alabama scored their final points when John Parker Wilson connected with Glen Coffee for a nine-yard touchdown reception and a 35–3 Crimson Tide victory. Mississippi State 2005 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team #4 Alabama 0 3 14 0 Mississippi State 0 0 0 0 Starkville, Mississippi 2:34 p.m. Central 3:26 52,125 78°, sunny, winds S at 10 mph Terry Brown CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama10.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs Mississippi State: Scoring Summary November 5, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 Against long-time rival Mississippi State, the Alabama defense had its first shutout of the season and the offense did not have a touchdown in their 17–0 victory over the Bulldogs.Tide returns two turnovers for TDs to blank Mississippi State http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253090344 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205200614/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253090344 dead December 5, 2014 Associated Press ESPN.com November 5, 2005 October 15, 2011 After a scoreless first quarter, Jamie Christensen scored the first points of the game with his 38-yard field goal to give the Crimson Tide a 3–0 halftime lead. On the opening kickoff of the second half, Jimmy Johns forced the Bulldogs' Derek Pegues to fumble. Matt Miller recovered the fumble and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown and a 10–0 Alabama lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama09.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs Mississippi State: Play-by-play Summary November 5, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 On the ensuing Mississippi State drive, Michael Henig threw an interception to Rudy Griffin that was returned 17 yards for an Alabama touchdown and a 17–0 victory.Tide unhappy despite shutting out Bulldogs Christopher Walsh https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DGg0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=yacEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3167%2C1067523 The Tuscaloosa News November 6, 2005 October 15, 2011 LSU 2005 LSU Tigers football team #5 LSU 0 0 10 0 6 #4 Alabama 3 7 0 0 3 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:42 p.m. Central 3:45 81,018 75°, sunny, winds SSE at 9 mph Matt Austin CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama10.html#GAME.SUM LSU vs Alabama: Scoring Summary November 12, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 16, 2011 With College GameDay in town, in what was the first loss of the season for the Crimson Tide, the LSU Tigers defeated Alabama 16–13 in overtime.Russell's overtime TD pass lifts LSU over Tide http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253160333 https://archive.today/20130102190137/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253160333 dead January 2, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com November 12, 2005 October 15, 2011 After Jamie Christensen missed a 46-yard field goal, on the following Alabama offensive possession in the first quarter he connected on a 28-yard field goal to give Alabama a 3–0 lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama10.html#GAME.PLY LSU vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary November 12, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2011 The Crimson Tide then scored their only touchdown of the game early in the second quarter when Brodie Croyle threw an eight-yard touchdown strike to D. J. Hall to give Alabama a 10–0 halftime lead. LSU tied the game up at 10–10 in the third quarter. They scored first on a one-yard Justin Vincent touchdown run and then on a 42-yard Chris Jackson field goal. After a pair of missed Jackson field goals in the fourth quarter for LSU, the game went into overtime. Alabama went on offense first and managed to score on a 34-yard Jamie Christensen field goal to take a 13–10 lead. On the Tigers' possession, JaMarcus Russell threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Dwayne Bowe to give LSU the victory 16–13. Auburn 2005 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl #8 Alabama 0 7 3 8 #11 Auburn 21 7 0 0 Auburn, Alabama 2:37 p.m. Central 3:24 87,451 60°, partly cloudy, winds SE at 7 mph Rocky Goode CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama11.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs Auburn: Scoring Summary November 19, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 A week after Alabama suffered their first loss of the season, the Auburn Tigers defeated Alabama 28–18 in the 2005 edition of the Iron Bowl, keeping the Crimson Tide out of consideration for a BCS Bowl game.Alabama defense unravels as Auburn pounds out upset in Iron Bowl https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=253230002 Associated Press ESPN.com November 19, 2005 October 17, 2011 Auburn took a 21–0 lead in the first quarter. The Tigers scored first on a seven-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Cox to Benjamin Obomanu; second on an eight-yard Kenny Irons touchdown run; and third on a 45-yard Obomanu touchdown run.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama11.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs Auburn: Play-by-play Summary November 19, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 After a Prechae Rodriguez fumble was recovered by Charlie Peprah, Alabama scored their first points on the ensuing drive when Tim Castille scored on a one-yard touchdown run to make the score 21–7. Auburn responded later in the second quarter with a five-yard Cox touchdown pass to Cole Bennett to give the Tigers a 28–7 lead at halftime. The Crimson Tide scored on their first possession of the second half on a 43-yard Jamie Christensen field goal. After Auburn was able to get a defensive stand late in the fourth to ice the game, Alabama did score a late touchdown on a one-yard John Parker Wilson touchdown run. A successful two-point conversion pass from Wilson to D. J. Hall made the final score 28–18. The Tigers' victory marked their fourth straight over the Crimson Tide.Four in a row for Tuberville's Tigers Michael Southern https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XHUjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_qcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1390%2C873841 The Tuscaloosa News November 20, 2005 October 17, 2011 Texas Tech 2005 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic Cotton Bowl Classic #18 Texas Tech 3 0 0 7 #13 Alabama 7 0 3 3 Dallas, Texas 10:08 a.m. Central 3:34 74,222 63°, sunny, winds NNW at 10 mph Terry Leyden FOX Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama12.html#GAME.SUM Texas Tech vs Alabama: Scoring Summary January 2, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 On December 4 officials from the Cotton Bowl announced their 2006 contest would feature the Crimson Tide competing against the Texas Tech Red Raiders of the Big 12 Conference.Tide to face Texas Tech in Cotton Bowl Christopher Walsh C1 The Tuscaloosa News December 5, 2005 In a game that featured the nation's number one passing offense of Texas Tech against the nation's number one scoring defense of Alabama, the Crimson Tide won 13–10.Last-second field goal lifts Bama to Cotton Bowl win http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=260020333 https://archive.today/20130103103607/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=260020333 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com January 2, 2006 October 17, 2011 Alabama scored their only touchdown of the game on just their second offensive play when Brodie Croyle threw a 76-yard touchdown pass to Keith Brown for a 7–0 lead. The Red Raiders responded later in the quarter with a 34-yard Alex Trlica field goal to cut the lead to 7–3. A scoreless second quarter saw the only scoring opportunities coming on a trio of failed field goal attempts. Alabama's Jamie Christensen missed a 39-yard field goal and the second blocked by Chris Hudler and recovered by Dwayne Slay.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/bama12.html#GAME.PLY Texas Tech vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary January 2, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 The Red Raiders' Trlica had a 37-yard field goal blocked by Mark Anderson as time expired to give Alabama the 7–3 halftime lead. Christensen extended the Alabama lead to 10–3 early in the third quarter with his 31-yard field goal. Texas Tech then tied the game up at 10–10 late in the fourth quarter after Cody Hodges threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jarrett Hicks. The Crimson Tide responded on the following drive with Christensen kicking the game-winning field goal from 45-yards out as time expired to give Alabama the 13–10 victory. Coaching staff Alabama Crimson Tide Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Mike Shula Head coach 3 Alabama (1987) Chris Ball Secondary 3 Missouri Western State (1986) Bob Connelly Offensive line 3 Texas A&M–Commerce (1994) Charlie Harbison Wide receivers 3 Gardner–Webb (1995) Joe Kines Defensive coordinator 3 Jacksonville State (1967) David Rader Offensive coordinator 3 Tulsa (1980) Paul Randolph Defensive line 3 Tennessee–Martin (1990) Dave Ungerer Special teams, Tight ends 3 Southern Connecticut State (1980) Sparky Woods Running backs 3 Carson–Newman (1976) Buddy Wyatt Defensive line 3 TCU (1989) Gabe Giardina Graduate assistant 2 Alabama (2004) Awards and honors Following the SEC Championship Game, the conference named its award winners. DeMeco Ryans was named by the coaches' as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120505aaa.html DeMeco Ryans named SEC Defensive Player of the Year December 7, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 Kenneth Darby, Roman Harper and Ryans were named to the Coaches' All-SEC First Team.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120605aaa.html Tide football has six named to All-SEC Teams December 6, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 Mark Anderson, Tyrone Prothro and Freddie Roach were named to the Coaches' All-SEC Second Team. Antoine Caldwell, B. J. Stabler, Nick Walker and Bobby Greenwood were named to the 2005 Freshman All-SEC Team.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120805aac.html Tide football has four named to SEC All-Freshmen Team December 8, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 In addition to his conference awards, Ryans was also named to the 2005 College Football All-America Team by AFCA and the Associated Press.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120105aaa.html Ryans Named to AFCA Coaches' All-America Team November 30, 2005 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 17, 2011 He also won the Lott Trophy for 2005 season.Ryans wins Lott Trophy as best defensive player https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=2256310 Associated Press ESPN.com December 12, 2005 October 17, 2011 NCAA sanctions In October 2007, the athletic department discovered a potential NCAA-violation present throughout the athletics program.UA investigating improper textbook distribution Tommy Deas C1 The Tuscaloosa News October 23, 2007 The violations stemmed from athletes from several sports, including football, receiving improper benefits as a result of a failure in the distribution system of textbooks to student athletes from the university. In essence, student athletes received textbooks for classes that they were not taking. Although it was not admitted that any excess textbooks amounted to an improper payment, it was possible that some athletes signed up for classes, received free textbooks, and then sold the textbooks. After a prolonged investigation, in June 2009 the NCAA ruled all athletes that received improper benefits related to the textbook distribution system were deemed ineligible.Sixteen Alabama teams penalized https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4250596 ESPN.com news services ESPN.com June 12, 2009 October 17, 2011 As such, as part of the penalties imposed on the football program, all victories which those included in the inquiry participated, were officially vacated from the all-time record. The penalty to vacate victories does not result in a loss (or forfeiture) of the affected contests or award a victory to the opponent.What does vacating wins really mean? https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/4734/what-does-vacating-wins-really-mean Chris Low ESPN.com June 16, 2009 October 17, 2011 As such, all ten victories from the 2005 season (Middle Tennessee, Southern Mississippi, South Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Utah State, Mississippi State and Texas Tech) were vacated making the official record for the season zero wins and two losses (0–2). References Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Category:Cotton Bowl Classic champion seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football