Alabama football is entering a transformative period as Kalen DeBoer steps in to succeed legendary coach Nick Saban. As the Crimson Tide prepares for the 2024 season, they currently hold the No. 13 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. Fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of games and key matchups this year.
Here’s a look at the entire schedule for Alabama’s 2024 football season, including dates, times, and television networks:
**2024 Alabama Football Schedule:**
– vs. Middle Tennessee: W, 56-7, Saturday, Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m. on SEC Network, Tuscaloosa, AL
– vs. No. 11 Texas: L, 34-24, Saturday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. on ESPN, Tuscaloosa, AL
– at South Florida: W, 17-3, Saturday, Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m. on ABC, Tampa, FL
– vs. No. 15 Ole Miss: W, 24-10, Saturday, Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m. on CBS, Tuscaloosa, AL
– at Mississippi State: W, 40-17, Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 p.m. on ESPN, Starkville, MS
– at Texas A&M: W, 26-20, Saturday, Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m. on CBS, College Station, TX
– vs. Arkansas: W, 24-21, Saturday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m. on ESPN, Tuscaloosa, AL
– vs. No. 17 Tennessee: W, 34-20, Saturday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. on CBS, Tuscaloosa, AL
– vs. No. 14 LSU: W, 42-28, Saturday, Nov. 4, 7:45 p.m. on CBS, Tuscaloosa, AL
– at Kentucky: W, 49-21, Saturday, Nov. 11, TBD, Lexington, KY
– vs. Chattanooga: W, 66-10, Saturday, Nov. 18, 12 p.m. on SEC Network+, Tuscaloosa, AL
– at Auburn: W, 27-24, Saturday, Nov. 25, TBD, Auburn, AL
– vs. No. 1 Georgia: W, 27-24, Saturday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. on CBS, Atlanta, GA
– vs. No. 1 Michigan (Rose Bowl – CFP Semifinals): L, 27-20 (OT), Monday, Jan. 1, 5 p.m. on ESPN, Pasadena, CA
Additionally, the upcoming College Football Playoff (CFP) for 2024-25 marks a significant shift to a 12-team format, introducing new opportunities for teams to compete at the highest level. The schedule for the playoff rounds includes:
– First Round Playoffs: Dec. 20 and 21, 2024
– Quarterfinals: Multiple games on Jan. 1, 2025, at prestigious venues including the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl
– Semifinals: Jan. 9 and 10, 2025
– National Championship Game: Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta, GA
Alabama’s upcoming season showcases not just a tradition of excellence but also the exciting potential for new leadership under Coach DeBoer. With a blend of returning talent and the promise of fresh strategies, Alabama football fans have much to look forward to in the 2024 season. The spirit of competition remains high, signifying a hopeful outlook for the team’s success in both the regular season and beyond.