University of Alabama College Football Schedule 2025
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Coach DeBoer Has a Lot to Prove as the College Football Season Approaches in Tuscaloosa Alabama
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As Alabama enters the 2025 season under second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, expectations are sky-high even after a sloppy loss to Michigan in last season's bowl game and not making the College Football playoffs. The coaching staff has had a full off season to recruit the best talent for their system and to hire new assistant coaches that are in alignment with Coach DeBoer's style of play. Excitement is buzzing about coach Ryan Grubb (offensive coordinator from Washington) reuniting with coach DeBoer in Tuscaloosa. In this blog you will learn all about the University of Alabama's College Football Season for 2025.
The Full Schedule Unveiled
The schedule, announced in December 2024, features a 12-game regular season with 7 home games in Tuscaloosa and 5 challenging road matchups
Date | Opponent | Location | Notes |
Aug 30 | Florida State | @ Tallahassee | First-ever road opener vs. FSU; first non-conference road season opener since 2000 |
Sep 6 | ULM | Home (Tuscaloosa) | Non-conference tilt |
Sep 13 | Wisconsin | Home | Badgers’ first trip to Tuscaloosa |
Sep 20 | — (Bye Week) | — | — |
Sep 27 | Georgia | @ Athens | Tough SEC road test |
Oct 4 | Vanderbilt | Home | SEC home opener |
Oct 11 | Missouri | @ Columbia (MO) | SEC away game |
Oct 18 | Tennessee | Home | SEC matchup |
Oct 25 | South Carolina | @ Columbia (SC) | SEC road game |
Nov 1 | — (Bye Week) | — | — |
Nov 8 | LSU | Home | SEC rivalry showdown |
Nov 15 | Oklahoma | Home | Inter-conference highlight |
Nov 22 | Eastern Illinois | Home | Non-conference finale |
Nov 29 | Auburn | @ Auburn | Iron Bowl in Jordan‑Hare |
Game Times, Networks & Windows
On June 11, 2025, the SEC and ESPN assigned kickoff times for the final nine games—A must for fans planning their Saturdays this Fall.
Aug 30 @ Florida State: ABC, 2:30 p.m. CT
Sep 6 vs ULM: SEC Network, 6:45 p.m. CT
Sep 13 vs Wisconsin: ABC or ESPN, 11 a.m. CT
Sep 27 @ Georgia: ABC, 6:30 p.m. CT
Oct 4 vs Vanderbilt: TBD (11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.)
Oct 11 @ Missouri: ABC or ESPN, 11 a.m. CT
Oct 18 vs Tennessee: TBD
Oct 25 @ South Carolina: TBD
Nov 8 vs LSU: Night window (5–7 p.m.)
Nov 15 vs Oklahoma: TBD
Nov 22 vs Eastern Illinois: ESPN+ / SECN+, 1 p.m. CT
Nov 29 @ Auburn: TBD
Season Highlights & Storylines
1. Season Opener in Tallahassee
Alabama kicks off the season with a road trip to Florida State—an unusual move, marking the first non-conference road opener since 2000. FSU recently reshuffled its coaching staff, so this matchup’s outcome could bolster early-season momentum.
2. Early Non-Conference Matchups in Tuscaloosa
Wisconsin brings its power run game to Tuscaloosa for the Badgers’ first-ever appearance at Bryant-Denny Stadium. ULM and Eastern Illinois round out lighter non-conference opposition, offering breathing room between SEC tough matchups.
3. Georgia Road Game: First Quarter of SEC Play
Traveling to Athens on September 27, Alabama faces one of its greatest rivals. The Bulldogs remain dominant at Sanford Stadium—making this a key early-season test. Roll 'Bama RollThe Sun.
4. Tough Stretch in October
Alabama faces Vanderbilt, Missouri, Tennessee, and South Carolina in a four-game span that could define their SEC standings. Missouri’s rebuilding squad has added talent via transfers but remains unproven Roll 'Bama Roll.
5. Rivalry Showdowns & November Punches
Post-bye Week starts with LSU on November 8—a rivalry that runs deep and certain to play a role in determining the playoff picture. The following Saturday brings Oklahoma, a marquee non-conference clash returning back to historical matchups, before closing with Eastern Illinois and the Iron Bowl at Auburn on Nov 29.
6. The Pressure Mounts
Analysts portray the schedule as “daunting”, with significant pressure on coach DeBoer to deliver playoff success in Year 2 of his tenure Roll 'Bama Roll.
Themes, Key Questions & Context
Playoff Pressure & Legacy Alabama’s fan's have become accustomed to winning championships and making the College Football Playoff as the baseline expectation. Falling short of making the CFP, would severely undercut Coach DeBoer’s early momentum Roll 'Bama Roll.
Roster Transitions & Talent Pipeline Although the 2025 roster sees sizable turnover—including NFL departures and a heavy transfer portal surge—Alabama’s recruiting strength promises depth and new emerging stars WikipediaPress-Register.
Navigating SEC Tough Matchups Road games at Georgia, Missouri, and Auburn test the Tide’s inner makings. Meanwhile, high-profile home games against LSU and Oklahoma are games that could hight impact the outcome of the season.
Momentum Through Non-Conference Blocks The early matchup of Wisconsin's challenge and the October bye give Alabama a chance to regroup and finish the season strong.
Alabama’s 2025 schedule is filled with great SEC games and non traditional matchups. Fans from around the country have their calendars marked as the college football season kicks off soon! Will Alabama make the CFP? Can Alabama take it all the way this season? Saddle up, it's going to be a fun ride!
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