Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. [37][38] Tommy Brooker connected on a 30-yard field goal for Alabama in the third and Dan Petty tied the game in the fourth for Texas with his 20-yard kick. [29][30] After a scoreless third quarter, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run in the fourth quarter and made the final score 240. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. [6][16][17] After a scoreless first quarter, the Wolfpack scored their only points of the game on a one-yard Roman Gabriel touchdown run for a 70 lead. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. 1 ranking but, once again, Alabama got an assist from the team from Fort Worth as the Longhorns fell to TCU 6-0 in Austin. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). [6][37][38] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide scored their only touchdown on a 16-yard Mike Fracchia run for a 70 lead. This was followed with a 13-yard Henry Lesesne touchdown pass to Marion Starling for the Commodores and a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run for Alabama that made the halftime score 286. Volleyball Tickets. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. The 1962 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1962 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 68th overall and 29th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [6][37][38] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide scored their only touchdown on a 16-yard Mike Fracchia run for a 70 lead. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. When North Carolina State scored a touchdown in the first half of the Oct. 14 contest at Denny Stadium it marked the first time the Tide fell behind that season. The Crimson Tide then defeated Houston in their final road game of the season and then returned home and defeated Mississippi State on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. All rights reserved. And beat them he did. [60] After the Bulldogs took a 70 first quarter lead on a six-yard Ray Reed pass to Tommy Inman, Alabama tied the game 77 on an eight-yard Namath touchdown run early in the second. After they won their second road game of the season at Vanderbilt, Alabama returned to Tuscaloosa where they defeated NC State in the first Denny Stadium game of the season. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. We came to play. Watch/Listen. Season Stats | Roster Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video 9/23/61 at 1961 Football Archives - University of Alabama Athletics Skip To Main Content [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. The incident also led to a rift between Bryant and Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd that culminated with the Yellow Jackets withdrawing from the SEC. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. The coach doesn't release scholarship information, so there's always a little bit of doubt and guesswork involved, yet there are some things that stand out about the 2023 Crimson Tide at this point. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . 2 team in the land were stopped cold by a tie with the Horned Frogs in the season opener. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Yet four years after that fateful meeting - and half a century ago this year eleven of the 89 freshmen in that room celebrated the first of six titles the man known as "the Bear" would bring to Tuscaloosa. Of course, another way to look at it is every NFL franchise has had at least 11 former Alabama players over the years, which is remarkable. [60] After the Bulldogs took a 70 first quarter lead on a six-yard Ray Reed pass to Tommy Inman, Alabama tied the game 77 on an eight-yard Namath touchdown run early in the second. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. When Tennessee jumped out to a three-point lead the next week, it marked the last time a team would hold the lead against the Crimson Tide squad that year. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. The drive was highlighted by a 43-yard run by fullback Mike Fracchia and capped off by a 12-yard end around run by Trammel. The Crimson Tide then defeated Houston in their final road game of the season and then returned home and defeated Mississippi State on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. Maybe they did and maybe they didn't but the high poll ranking came in handy as the season progressed since, like any national championship, gaining the title depended a great deal on the fortunes of other teams vying for the prize over the course of the season. [22] Against the Volunteers, Alabama won 343, and the victory was both the first for Alabama over Tennessee since the 1954 season and the largest since their 510 win in 1906. [4][21][22] After Bobby Skelton threw and eight-yard touchdown pass to Butch Wilson in the first, he followed it with a three-yard touchdown pass to Richard ODell in the second quarter. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Alabama touchdowns were scored on Pat Trammell passes of 12-yards to Richard Williamson and two-yards to Bill Battle in the second and on runs of five-yards by Trammell and 45-yards by Eddie Versprille in the fourth quarter. The Wolfpack wasn't able to enjoy it long as Alabama roared back in the second half and beat the NC State 26-7. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [8][9] The Crimson Tide did not score again until a 25-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter made the final score 90. He was also named All-SEC. [9][10] Later in the quarter, Alabama's lead was extended further to 90 after Charles Binkley snapped the ball over the head of Russell Morris on a punt attempt and out of the endzone for a safety. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. Two years ago, the Broncos were tied for having the fewest Alabama players on their all-time roster with 10, along with the Minnesota Vikings and . 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Touchdowns were scored in the third quarter on a 66-yard Benny Nelson punt return and a 26-yard Jack Hurlbut pass to Red Wilkins and in the fourth quarter on runs of three-yards by Eddie Versprille, two-yards by Marlin Mooneyham and on a 28-yard Mal Moore pass to Jimmy Dill. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. Two years ago, the Broncos were tied for having the fewest Alabama players on their all-time roster with 10, along with the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. Minus the Cardinals, who spent most of their years in Chicago and St. Louis, none of the AFC or West teams have been especially known for drafting Alabama players, although some who led their teams were Kenny Stabler, Shaun Alexander and Derrick Thomas. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. Alabama touchdowns were scored on Pat Trammell passes of 12-yards to Richard Williamson and two-yards to Bill Battle in the second and on runs of five-yards by Trammell and 45-yards by Eddie Versprille in the fourth quarter. The first season under Bryant saw the Crimson Tides first winning season in five years and the next put them in a bowl game for the first time in six. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. Four plays later Alabama scored what proved to be the final points of the game on a one-yard Richardson run. [27] Ultimately, Moore denied the request and cited that as a conference he was unable to violate existing NCAA rules that specified only 60 minutes for football games. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fourth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Legion Field in Birmingham and Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Gambling problem? 2 position in the weekly polls. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. [4][15][16] Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. [15][16] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 20. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. They scored on an eight-yard Jimmy Nail touchdown run, a 47-yard Thomas Wells field goal and on a three-yard Stanley Gann touchdown run. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. 5 position. Alabama opened the season with a win over Georgia on the road in week one, and then defeated Tulane in their home game at Ladd Stadium in week two. [6] Pat Trammell tied the game in the final minute with his four-yard touchdown run, but the game then ended in a tie after a failed extra point by the Crimson Tide. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. In anticipation of the invitation, Los Angeles Times columnist Jim Murray traveled to Birmingham to see Alabama in action against Georgia Tech and penned a series of articles that were less concerned about allegations of brutality on field brutality than the inability of black players to gain access the Crimson Tide sideline. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Which NFL teams have had the most, and fewest, former Alabama Crimson Tide football players on their roster over the years. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. [21][22] Fourth quarter points were scored on a blocked punt for a safety, and touchdowns on a 62-yard Walter Cureton touchdown run, a 52-yard Laurien Stapp pass to Jerry Spruiell and a five-yard Stapp run. [35] In what was the only all-time meeting against the Spiders, Alabama won 660 and scored the most points in a game since their 890 win over Delta State in 1951. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was in the fourth year of an extensive rebuilding program when everything came together to produce a juggernaut. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. Alabama then closed the game with a pair of Namath touchdown runs and a touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer in the second half that made the final score 326. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. Holt was a member of the 1961 University of Alabama Crimson Tide, perhaps the most near-perfect team in the school's illustrious football history. Do you have a blog? It turned out those would be the easiest points scored all day as the game turned into a defensive slog from there on out. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Odds & lines subject to change. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 "We were a great defensive team.". [6][41][42] After Billy Richardson gave Alabama a 70 first quarter lead with his 11-yard touchdown run, they scored 17 second quarter points and took a 240 halftime lead. Jefferson City, Mo. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. [30] The Crimson Tide then closed the game win a second, one-yard Trammell touchdown run and won 346. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "He can't run, he can't pass, and he can't kick," Bryant said of his field general. Alabama certainly wasn't complaining about the pest problems in the Southwest Conference given their own concerns in the Southeast. [20][21] After their win, Alabama was formally extended an invitation to compete in the inaugural National Trophy Bowl at Washington, D.C., only to later decline the invitation. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. 2 position in the weekly polls. 5 position for their game against Tulane. SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tides first MacArthur Bowl. The Tide tended to line up in an eight-man front with three men back. During the course of the '61 season both Ole Miss and Michigan State briefly held the top slot but each plummeted in the rankings after losses to LSU and Notre Dame, respectively. [43][44] For the 1960 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one loss (21). [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [9][10] The last touchdown of the game came in the final minute of the fourth quarter when Bud Moore returned an interception 32-yards and made the final score 210. During the regular season, Alabama scored an average of over 28 points per game while the defense was also amazing college football fans. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. [24][25] The Crimson Tide then closed the game with a three-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet and the 24-yard O'Dell field goal as time expired to win 1615. [41][42] Alabama then closed the game with a six-yard Richardson touchdown run in the third and a 34-yard field goal in the fourth to win 340. The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. 4 position. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. After Alabama was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, it capped the season with a 10-3 victory overthe Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. These players included the following: Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams. [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. [4][5] The Bulldogs then scored on a 12-yard Langdale Williams touchdown pass to Carlton Guthrie that ended Alabama's bid for a shutout and made the final score 326. [12][13] Trammell then scored the final touchdown of the game in the third on a three-yard run that made the final score 356. The 1964 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1964 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 70th overall and 31st season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. They finished with a record of eight wins, one loss and two ties (812 overall, 511 in the SEC) and with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. [44], After the Crimson Tide was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, they defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 103 in the 1962 edition of the Sugar Bowl in what was the first all-time meeting between the schools. Wt. Brandon Miller has been failed by the adults around him many paid handsomely who are meant to safeguard his interestsand, more importantly, to tell the truth. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked No. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Yet the Crimson Tide kept themselves busy rolling unimpeded through their own slate of games. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. They then closed the regular season with wins over Georgia Tech and Auburn in the Iron Bowl and captured the national championship as awarded by the major wire services. [45][46][47] The Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead after they scored on a 12-yard Pat Trammell touchdown run in the first quarter and on a 32-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter. [5], After their upset victory over Georgia in their first game of the season, Alabama entered the polls for the first time of the season at the No. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Join our linker program. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. Jefferson City: 11 . [31] In what was the first and only meeting against the Spartans, Alabama won 346 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. Radio/TV Information. [6][25][26] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead on a 33-yard Tim Davis field goal and a five-yard Pat Trammell touchdown pass to Bill Oliver in the second quarter. If you saw our All-Time Alabama Players Drafted by Team database, you know that Washington has selected the most Crimson Tide players over the years, followed by the Packers, Cardinals and Giants. Alabama took a 70 lead when Namath threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer, and Auburn tied the game 77 on the kickoff that ensued after Tucker Frederickson returned it 92-yards for a touchdown.[58]. 15 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide footballAP & UPI national champions, 1961 Southeastern Conference football standings, 1961 NCAA University Division football season, 1961 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team, 1961 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, 1972 NCAA University Division football season, "2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book", "Football Bowl Subdivision Records: Consensus National Champions", "Power-packed Tide, stuns Bulldogs in 326 romp", "Crimson Tide wins 170 to remain undefeated", "Tide scores 240 win on soggy grid as Fracchia stars", "Texas takes top spot; Alabama ranked second", "Bama heads to Sugar Bowl with 340 win over Auburn", "Mighty Tide rolls over Razorbacks, 103", "Neighbors, Winston lead; Fracchia, Trammell picked", "NCAA's decision to allow freshman eligibility changed football landscape", "Unanimous vote makes SEC frosh eligible", "Namath, McKinney spark Baby Tide to 2014 victory", College football national champions (poll era), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1961_Alabama_Crimson_Tide_football_team&oldid=1131819777, 1961 Southeastern Conference football season, Southeastern Conference football champion seasons, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 22:26. The Razorbacks final attempt to score ended with an incomplete pass as the clock finally ran out on the New Orleans contest to bring Alabama's undefeated national championship season to a close. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. Alabama's defense halted drive on its own 10 late int he first half, and other at the 7 during the third quarter. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. Our boys rose up real well and stopped them on the big plays., Fracchia didnt let them catch their breath with his shots up the middle and Trammell, like always, did whatever he had to do. That didnt help, but when youre playing the No. Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The highlight of the attack was the infamous "whoopee pass" where the halfback would move through the line and Trammel would sort of under-hand the ball to him. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). The Tide crushed Auburn 34-0, earned the Southeast Conference Championship and earned a grudging compliment from Tiger coach Shug Jordan after the game. These players included the following: Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams. [26], In the week that led into this game, Bear Bryant and Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Dodd agreed to make a request to then SEC commissioner Bernie Moore to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event the game was tied at the end of regulation. 2 position in the national polls. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. The 1960 season Alabama earned an 8-1-2 record that was the best mark since the ten-win 1952 season but a frustrating 3-3 tie with Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl left the squad feeling there was unfinished business to attend to. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. Join our linker program. The "Bear" went on to become the Best All-Time NCAA College Football Coach. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. [51] In having led his team to both the SEC and national championships, Bear Bryant was recognized as the AP, UPI and coaches' SEC Coach of the Year.[51]. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [6][8][9] Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter on a 22-yard Pat Trammell pass to Tommy Brooker for a 60 lead. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. [4][5] After a 37-yard Pat Trammell touchdown pass to Butch Wilson in the third, the Crimson Tide scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns that extended their lead to 320. [46], In their second game, the Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State by a final score of 106 at Denny Stadium on a Monday. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. This time over the possibility of the Crimson Tide playing in the "The Grandaddy of them All." Im as proud of them as if the score had been 100-0. At 44 years of age, Bryant had already earned a reputation as a miracle worker in rebuilding downtrodden programs such as Maryland, Kentucky and Texas A&M into powers. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "We certainly. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. Football Tickets. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. The Crimson Tide started the season by plowing through a trio of road games with Georgia, Tulane and Vanderbilt giving up just four field goals along the way. After they won their second road game of the season at Vanderbilt, Alabama returned to Tuscaloosa where they defeated NC State in the first Denny Stadium game of the season. The 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. [58] The 1961 freshman squad was noted for its being led by Joe Namath at quarterback after he chose to attend Alabama after he received more than 50 athletic scholarship offers from other schools. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [43] Against the Tigers in the annual Iron Bowl game at Legion Field, Alabama shutout Auburn for the third consecutive season, this time by a score of 340 and completed an undefeated regular season. The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. [8][9] The Crimson Tide did not score again until a 25-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter made the final score 90. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fourth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Legion Field in Birmingham and Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.