Alabama Crimson Tide football statistical leaders

AJ McCarron is Alabama's all-time leader in passing yards, touchdowns and completions.
Julio Jones set several receiving records during his tenure at Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide football statistical leaders identify individual statistical leaders of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program in various offensive categories, including passing, rushing, and receptions and defensive categories, including tackles, interceptions and quarterback sacks. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season and career leaders. The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is a college football team that represents the University of Alabama in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Passing leaders applies to various statistical categories held by quarterbacks. After his career with the Crimson Tide that spanned from the 2010 to 2013 seasons, AJ McCarron graduated as Alabama's career leader in passing yardage (9,019), completions (686) and touchdowns (77).[1] McCarron also holds the records for passing yards in a single season (3,063) and touchdowns (30), set during the 2013 and 2012 seasons respectively.[2][3] John Parker Wilson holds the record for completions in a single-season (255), set during the 2007 season.[4] Scott Hunter holds the record for passing yards in a single-game (484), set against Auburn in 1969; Gary Hollingsworth holds the school's record for most completions in a game (32) set against Tennessee and touchdowns (5) set against Ole Miss during the 1989 season.[5][6]

Rushing leaders applies to various statistical categories held by offensive players who advance the ball rushing. After his career with the Crimson Tide that spanned from the 1996 to 1999 seasons, Shaun Alexander graduated as Alabama's career leader in rushes (727) and rushing yardage (3,565), though his yardage record was broken by Derrick Henry, who accrued 3,591 rushing yards from 2013 to 2015.[7] Mark Ingram Jr. holds the record for career rushing touchdowns (42), set during his career that spanned from 2008 to 2010; this record has since been tied by Derrick Henry.[8] All three major single-season rushing records were set by Henry in 2015: rushes (395), yards (2,219), and touchdowns (28).[9] Single-game records include Henry for rushes (46) set against Auburn during the 2015 season in which he won the Heisman Trophy; Alexander for yardage (291) set against LSU during the 1996 season; and both Alexander and Santonio Beard for touchdowns (5) set against BYU and Ole Miss during the 1998 and 2002 seasons respectively.[10][11]

Receiving leaders applies to various statistical categories held by offensive players who advance the ball by catching Forward passes. After his career with the Crimson Tide that spanned from the 2004 to 2007 seasons, D. J. Hall graduated as Alabama's career leader in receptions (194) and receiving yardage (2,923).[12] Amari Cooper holds the record for career receiving touchdowns (20), set during his career that spanned from the 2012 to 2014 seasons.[13] Receiving single-season records include Julio Jones with receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,133), and Amari Cooper with touchdown receptions (11) set during the 2010 and 2012 seasons respectively.[14] Single game records for receptions (13) was set against Tennessee during the 2007 season by Hall and against Florida Atlantic during the 2014 season by Cooper; Jones for yardage (221) set against Tennessee during the 2010 season; and Homan, Michael Vaughn and Al Lary for touchdown receptions (3).[5][15]

In addition to offensive records, many who have played for the Crimson Tide have set various defensive records. After his career with the Crimson Tide that spanned from the 1983 to 1986 seasons, Wayne Davis graduated as Alabama's career leader in tackles (327); Woodrow Lowe as the single-season leader with 134 in 1974; DeMeco Ryans set the single-game record with 25 against Arkansas in 2003.[16][17] After his career at Alabama that spanned from the 1990 to 1993 seasons, Antonio Langham graduated as Alabama's career leader in interceptions (19); Hootie Ingram as the single-season leader with 10 in 1952; and several players tied with the single game record of three.[18] Derrick Thomas holds every Alabama record for quarterback sacks with 52 during his career from the 1985 to 1988 seasons, 27 in 1988 and five in a single game against Texas A&M in 1988.[19]

These stats are updated through the end of the 2017 season.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[54]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

References

General

  • 2016 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide (PDF). Tuscaloosa, Alabama: University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office. 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.

Specific

  1. ↑ Low, Chris (December 30, 2013). "McCarron's legacy as winner will endure". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Whittaker, Rachel (January 2, 2014). "Alabama QB AJ McCarron breaks school single-season passing record in Sugar Bowl defeat". The Times-Picayune. NOLA.com. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  3. ↑ Kausler, Jr., Don (August 25, 2013). "AJ McCarron at the wheel of Alabama's high-powered offense". The Huntsville Times. AL.com. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  4. ↑ MacDonald, John A. (August 24, 2008). "Alabama preview: QB Wilson aims to make final journey memorable". The Birmingham News. AL.com. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "No. 2 Alabama routs Florida Atlantic in game halted by lightning". ESPN.com. 2014-09-06.
  6. ↑ "Hollingsworth has season that comes true in dreams". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Google News Archives. Associated Press. December 31, 1989. p. D4. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  7. ↑ Lumpkin III, Bill (January 1, 2000). "The Crimson in Orange". The Gadsden Times. Google News Archives. p. D1. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Alabama rolls past Michigan State, 49–7 in Capital One Bowl as Mark Ingram scores two touchdowns". Daily News. nydailynews.com. Associated Press. January 1, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Trent Richardson, Dre Kirkpatrick go pro". ESPN.com. January 12, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  10. ↑ Smothers, Jimmy (November 10, 1996). "Alexander runs wild for Tide". The Gadsden Times. Google News Archives. p. D1. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  11. ↑ Allen, Barry. "Alabama football flashback: Beard's five TDs leads Alabama past Ole Miss". RollTide.com. University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  12. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (September 13, 2014). "SEC Football by the Numbers: Southern Miss at Alabama - Amari Cooper in record territory". AL.com. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Blake Sims, Amari Cooper lead No. 3 Alabama past Florida". ESPN.com. 2014-09-20.
  14. ↑ "Alabama's Amari Cooper off to scorching start". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 12, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  15. ↑ Gould, Izzy (October 23, 2010). "Julio Jones charges Alabama's offense with record-setting performance". The Birmingham News. AL.com. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  16. ↑ Deas, Tommy (June 5, 2008). "Wayne Davis is back home at Gordo". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  17. ↑ Walsh, Christopher (May 1, 2009). "Woodrow Lowe joining Hall of Fame". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Langham will play in Senior Bowl". The Tuscaloosa News. Google News Archives. Associated Press. December 21, 1993. p. 3C. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Derrick Thomas named to College Football Hall of Fame". RollTide.com. University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Jalen Hurts". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  21. 1 2 3 4 "Jake Coker". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  22. ↑ Sugar Bowl
  23. 1 2 "Cam Newton leads Auburn back from 24-point deficit to beat Alabama". ESPN.com. 2010-11-26.
  24. 1 2 3 4 "Alabama notches biggest win in series with Vols since 1986". ESPN.com. 2007-10-20.
  25. ↑ "Caddell TD caps wild finish as Bama upsets Arkansas". ESPN.com. 2007-09-15.
  26. ↑ "AJ McCarron has career day as Alabama shuts out Vanderbilt". ESPN.com. 2008-10-11.
  27. ↑ "AJ McCarron, No. 1 Alabama cruise past Western Kentucky". ESPN.com. 2012-09-08.
  28. ↑ "AJ McCarron, Amari Cooper lead way as Alabama rips Vols". ESPN.com. 2012-10-20.
  29. ↑ "AJ McCarron-led Alabama steamrolls rival Auburn". ESPN.com. 2012-11-24.
  30. ↑ "Alabama routs Notre Dame, wins 3rd BCS title in past 4 years". ESPN.com. 2013-01-07.
  31. ↑ BCS National Championship Game
  32. ↑ "No. 1 Alabama beats Johnny Manziel, No. 6 Texas A&M". ESPN.com. 2013-09-14.
  33. ↑ "AJ McCarron throws 4 TD passes as Alabama routs Georgia State". ESPN.com. 2013-10-05.
  34. 1 2 3 4 "No. 1 Alabama rides WR Amari Cooper's 3 TDs by No. 15 Auburn". ESPN.com. 2014-11-29.
  35. 1 2 3 "Hurts leads No. 1 Alabama's 51-3 rout of Mississippi State". ESPN.com. 2016-11-12.
  36. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Derrick Henry". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  37. 1 2 "Alabama claims SEC West with win over Auburn". ESPN.com. 2015-11-28.
  38. ↑ "Ingram's career night fuels Bama's late charge past South Carolina". ESPN.com. 2009-10-17.
  39. ↑ "Derrick Henry runs for 236 yards, Alabama takes out No. 9 Texas A&M". ESPN.com. 2015-10-17.
  40. ↑ "Alabama ousts Mississippi as Trent Richardson rumbles for four TDs". ESPN.com. 2011-10-15.
  41. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Calvin Ridley". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  42. 1 2 3 4 "ArDarius Stewart". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  43. 1 2 "O.J. Howard". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  44. 1 2 "Trent Richardson, Julio Jones spark No. 8 Alabama in huge 2nd half". ESPN.com. 2010-10-23.
  45. ↑ "Blake Sims plays wire-to-wire as No. 2 Alabama beats West Virginia". ESPN.com. 2014-08-30.
  46. ↑ "No. 1 Alabama routs Missouri to claim its 24th SEC title". ESPN.com. 2014-12-06.
  47. ↑ SEC Championship Game
  48. ↑ "Aggies lose ninth straight road contest". ESPN.com. 2005-10-29.
  49. ↑ "Crimson Tide clip Ole Miss with 10-point rally, late replay reversal". ESPN.com. 2007-10-13.
  50. ↑ "Hurts, No. 1 Alabama rout Kentucky 34-6 after rough week". ESPN.com. 2016-10-01.
  51. ↑ "Amari Cooper's big night propels No. 4 Alabama past Tennessee". ESPN.com. 2014-10-25.
  52. ↑ "No. 2 Alabama holds off No. 1 Clemson for Nick Saban's 5th national title". ESPN.com. 2016-01-11.
  53. ↑ College Football Playoff National Championship
  54. ↑ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-01. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
  55. ↑ "Saban makes victorious return to Tiger Stadium as Bama stays unbeaten". ESPN.com. 2008-11-08.
  56. ↑ "Razorbacks rally from 31-10 deficit". ESPN.com. 2003-09-27.
  57. 1 2 3 4 "Adam Griffith". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  58. ↑ "Alabama rolls as Snead's four interceptions doom Mississippi". ESPN.com. 2009-10-10.
  59. ↑ "AJ McCarron's late TD helps Alabama escape LSU with victory". ESPN.com. 2012-11-03.
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