Alabama football 2025 schedule released: See dates for all games
The Alabama football team’s 2025 schedule has officially been revealed, providing fans with a comprehensive look at the Crimson Tide’s upcoming opponents and dates for the season. While the identities of the teams Alabama would face were already known, the specific game dates were disclosed on Wednesday by the Southeastern Conference (SEC). For Alabama fans, this marks the beginning of another exciting season of college football, but with some notable changes and challenges along the way.
Overview of Alabama’s 2025 Schedule
Alabama’s 2025 season will begin with an exciting matchup against Florida State in Tallahassee on August 30. This will be the first game of the year for the Crimson Tide, and it’s sure to be a thrilling opener for both teams. Alabama will then return home for its home opener on September 6, hosting Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The early portion of the season will feature several non-conference games, culminating in a September 13 meeting with Wisconsin, which will travel to Tuscaloosa for the final non-conference contest before the SEC slate begins.
As usual, Alabama’s schedule will also feature a competitive set of SEC matchups, beginning on September 27 with a road game against Georgia. This game promises to be particularly intense, as it will serve as a rematch of the thrilling game between the two teams that took place in Tuscaloosa in 2024. Alabama will look to exact some revenge for that loss as it travels to face the Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia.
SEC Scheduling Format: What to Expect
The SEC has yet to finalize a long-term scheduling model, and as a result, the Crimson Tide will once again face the same teams in the SEC as they did in 2024. However, one major difference is that the home and away games have been flipped for the 2025 season. This means that Alabama will host some teams that they played away from home in 2024 and vice versa.
Currently, the SEC is sticking with an eight-game conference schedule, but there have been discussions about the potential shift to a nine-game league schedule in the future. This change, if it happens, could significantly impact the way Alabama schedules its non-conference games, as they would have to make room for additional SEC opponents each year.
Key Games to Watch in 2025
After the non-conference slate, Alabama’s SEC schedule will get underway with a trip to Georgia. The Georgia game, scheduled for September 27, is expected to be one of the most anticipated games of the year, considering the fierce competition between these two powerhouse teams. In 2024, Alabama narrowly lost to Georgia in a heart-pounding game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and fans are eager to see how the Crimson Tide will respond in this high-stakes matchup on the road.
The SEC schedule is then broken up by a few key games in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide will host Vanderbilt on October 4, Tennessee on October 18, and Oklahoma on November 15. The games against Tennessee and Oklahoma are especially notable, as Alabama will be facing the teams it lost to in the 2024 season at home. This adds an element of redemption to these matchups, as the Crimson Tide will be looking to bounce back after some difficult losses.
Additionally, Alabama’s other notable road trips include Missouri on October 11 and South Carolina on October 25. These games will provide additional challenges, especially playing away from the friendly confines of Bryant-Denny Stadium, but they also represent valuable opportunities for Alabama to continue to assert itself as one of the top teams in the country.
LSU will make the trip to Tuscaloosa on November 8, which will be another marquee SEC contest. LSU, a perennial contender in the SEC West, always provides a tough test for Alabama, and this game will likely play a crucial role in the standings as both teams fight for positioning within the conference.
One of the more interesting scheduling quirks for Alabama in 2025 is the November 22 game against Eastern Illinois. This game will provide a brief respite between Alabama’s matchup with Oklahoma and its Iron Bowl showdown with Auburn. Eastern Illinois, a much smaller program, will likely serve as a tune-up before Alabama finishes the season with its annual rivalry game against Auburn.
The Iron Bowl: Auburn Awaits in 2025
The Iron Bowl is always one of the most anticipated games of the college football season, and the 2025 edition will be no different. The game will take place on November 29 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, where Alabama will face its fierce in-state rival in a game that will likely determine SEC West positioning. In 2024, Alabama triumphed in thrilling fashion during the Iron Bowl, securing a dramatic win in Auburn. In 2025, the Crimson Tide will look to repeat that success, but the game is sure to be another fierce contest, with Auburn eager to defend its home turf.
The Iron Bowl is often a high-stakes, emotionally charged rivalry, and 2025 promises to be no exception. As always, the outcome of this game could have major implications for Alabama’s postseason aspirations, especially with the College Football Playoff on the line. Alabama’s record heading into this game will play a significant role in how the Iron Bowl unfolds.
Key Dates and Bye Weeks
The Crimson Tide will have two bye weeks during the 2025 season. The first occurs on September 20, right before the team heads into its SEC schedule. This break will give Alabama time to regroup, focus on the upcoming games, and prepare for the challenges ahead. The second bye week comes on November 1, just before Alabama plays LSU and prepares for the crucial final stretch of the season.
These bye weeks are strategically placed to give the team rest at key points in the season, but also to ensure they are fully prepared for the tough competition ahead. Resting key players during the bye weeks could be essential for Alabama to stay healthy and remain competitive as they enter the latter part of the season.
Looking Ahead to the Future
As Alabama enters the 2025 season, the team and its fans are hopeful for another successful year, though much depends on how they perform in these high-stakes matchups. The Crimson Tide are looking to bounce back after a few setbacks in 2024, and their journey will be defined by how they perform against some of the top teams in the SEC and across the nation.
The SEC’s long-term scheduling model remains undecided, and it’s unclear whether the league will eventually move to a nine-game schedule or make other changes. Regardless, Alabama’s schedule in 2025 promises to be a thrilling ride, filled with competitive matchups and high-stakes games, particularly against its SEC rivals.
