Alabama football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. The Crimson Tide has won numerous national championships and has produced many NFL stars. One area where Alabama has excelled in recent years is bowl games. In this article, we will take a look at Alabama's record in bowl games in 2019.
2019 Bowl Game Schedule
Alabama played in two bowl games in 2019. The first game was the Citrus Bowl, played on January 1, 2019, against the Michigan Wolverines. The second game was the College Football Playoff (CFP) Semifinal, played on December 28, 2019, against the Oklahoma Sooners.
Citrus Bowl 2019
The Citrus Bowl was played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Alabama was ranked 13th in the nation going into the game, while Michigan was ranked 14th. The game was expected to be a close match-up between two talented teams. However, Alabama dominated from start to finish, winning 35-16.
Alabama's offense was led by quarterback Mac Jones, who threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had 204 receiving yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Alabama held Michigan to just 16 points and forced two turnovers.
College Football Playoff Semifinal 2019
The College Football Playoff Semifinal was played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Alabama was ranked 13th in the nation going into the game, while Oklahoma was ranked 4th. The game was expected to be a high-scoring affair, with two of the best offenses in the country facing off. However, Oklahoma dominated from start to finish, winning 45-34.
Alabama's offense was led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns. However, he also threw two interceptions, which proved to be costly. Defensively, Alabama struggled to contain Oklahoma's offense, allowing 45 points and over 500 yards of total offense.
Alabama's Overall Bowl Game Record
Despite the loss in the College Football Playoff Semifinal, Alabama has a very impressive record in bowl games. Since the arrival of head coach Nick Saban in 2007, Alabama has won six national championships and has appeared in 13 bowl games. Of those 13 bowl games, Alabama has won 11 and has only lost two.
Alabama's bowl game success is a testament to the talent and coaching that the program has had over the years. The Crimson Tide is consistently one of the best teams in the country and is always a threat to win the national championship.
Conclusion
Alabama football had a successful 2019 bowl game season, winning the Citrus Bowl and making it to the College Football Playoff Semifinal. While the loss to Oklahoma was disappointing, Alabama's overall bowl game record is still very impressive. The Crimson Tide will look to continue their success in future bowl games and add to their already impressive legacy in college football.
