2000 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

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2000 Alabama Crimson Tide football
Conference Southeastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Record3–8 (3–5 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Neil Callaway (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinator Charlie Stubbs (3rd season)
Defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson (4th season)
Captains
Home stadium Bryant–Denny Stadium
Legion Field
Seasons
←  1999
2001  →
2000 Southeastern Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Eastern Division
No. 10 Florida x$  7 –1   10 –3  
No. 19 South Carolina  5 –3   8 –4  
No. 20 Georgia  5 –3   8 –4  
Tennessee  5 –3   8 –4  
Vanderbilt  1 –7   3 –8  
Kentucky  0 –8   2 –9  
Western Division
No. 18 Auburn x  6 –2   9 –4  
No. 22 LSU  5 –3   8 –4  
Ole Miss  4 –4   7 –5  
No. 24 Mississippi State  4 –4   8 –4  
Arkansas  3 –5   6 –6  
Alabama  3 –5   3 –8  
Championship: Florida 28, Auburn 6
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2000 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Mike DuBose in his fourth and final season as head coach, the Crimson Tide compiled an overall record of 3–8 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, tying for fifth place at the bottom of the SEC's Western Division standings. The team played home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Despite a preseason No. 3 ranking Alabama finished with a losing record. The 2000 season was filled with several close losses. A 30–28 loss at LSU was the Tide's first loss in Baton Rouge in 31 years, ending a 14–0–1 streak Alabama had posted there since 1969. A 9–0 defeat at the hands of in-state rival Auburn came on a cold and rainy afternoon and marked the first Iron Bowl played in Tuscaloosa since 1901. For the first time since the 1956 season, Alabama failed to win any out-of-conference games and became the first team from an AQ conference to lose to UCF, falling 40–38 at home on a last-second field goal. On November 1, athletic director Mal Moore announced that DuBose would resign at the end of the season.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 22:30 p.m.at UCLA *No. 3
 ABC L 24–3576,640 [1]
September 911:30 a.m. Vanderbilt No. 13
 JPS W 28–1083,091 [2]
September 168:00 p.m.No. 25 Southern Miss *No. 15
  • Legion Field
  • Birmingham, AL
 ESPN2 L 0–2183,091 [3]
September 238:00 p.m.at Arkansas
ESPN L 21–2851,482 [4]
September 302:00 p.m.No. 23 South Carolina
PPV W 27–1783,818 [5]
October 146:00 p.m. Ole Miss
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (rivalry)
ESPNW 45–783,818 [6]
October 212:30 p.m.at Tennessee
CBS L 10–20107,709 [7]
October 282:00 p.m. UCF *Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
PPVL 38–4083,818 [8]
November 42:30 p.m.at LSU
CBSL 28–3091,778 [9]
November 1111:30 a.m.at No. 15 Mississippi State
JPSL 7–2944,114 [10]
November 182:30 p.m.No. 18 Auburn
  • Bryant–Denny Stadium
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (Iron Bowl)
CBSL 0–985,986 [11]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

[12] [13]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked ( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP 3 (3)3 (3)1315—————————————
Coaches 3 (1)3 (1)1413—————————————
BCS Not released———————Not released

Game summaries

UCLA

1234Total
No. 3 Crimson Tide7107024
Bruins14714035

The Preseason hype at Alabama was through the roof as the reigning SEC Champions came into a match up against UCLA ranked third in the country. Despite that, Alabama was physically dominated by UCLA offense as they pulled off the upset. This game marked the first meeting between the two schools since the Liberty Bowl in the 1976 season. [14]

StatisticsAlabamaUCLA
First downs1626
Total yards265396
Rushing yards146171
Passing yards119225
Turnovers30
Time of possession22:4137:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow8–23, 92 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Jason McAddley 1 carry, 56 yards
Receiving Freddie Milons 5 receptions, 49 yards
UCLAPassingRyan McCann14–24, 194 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing DeShaun Foster 42 carries, 187 yards, 3 TD's
Receiving Freddie Mitchell 4 receptions, 91 yards, 1TD

Vanderbilt

1234Total
Commodores070310
No. 13 Crimson Tide7301828

Alabama used an 18-point fourth quarter to pull away and beat Vanderbilt for the 16th straight time. This would be the last conference game Alabama would play at Legion Field.

StatisticsVanderbiltAlabama
First downs1314
Total yards257349
Rushing yards85292
Passing yards17257
Turnovers00
Time of possession28:1131:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
VanderbiltPassing Greg Zolman 12–26, 172 yards
RushingRay Perkins8 carries, 45 yards
ReceivingDan Stricker5 receptions, 121 yards
AlabamaPassingTyler Watts3–6, 37 yards
Rushing Ahmaad Galloway 13 carries, 172 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingSam Collins1 reception, 22 yards

Southern Miss

1234Total
No. 25 Golden Eagles7140021
No. 15 Crimson Tide00000

Alabama would be shut out for the first time since 1997 as Southern Miss used a pick six and a scoop and score to beat Alabama at Legion Field for the first time since 1990. After the game, Mike Dubose offered his resignation to Mal Moore but, was rejected by Moore.

StatisticsSouthern MissAlabama
First downs1215
Total yards210217
Rushing yards5195
Passing yards159122
Turnovers14
Time of possession30:0829:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern MissPassing Jeff Kelly 14–23, 159 yards 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingDerrick Nix23 carries, 80 yards
ReceivingLeroy Handy4 receptions, 55 yards
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow8–18, 65 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Ahmaad Galloway 12 carries, 22 yards
Receiving Freddie Milons 7 receptions, 43 yards

Arkansas

1234Total
Crimson Tide777021
Arkansas776828

Despite having the lead for the majority of the second half, Arkansas 13-play, 80-yard drive, capped off by a 9-yard touchdown pass from Robby Hamilton to Marcellus Poydras with 1:04 to go, gave Arkansas the lead and the eventual win.

StatisticsAlabamaArkansas
First downs2220
Total yards343324
Rushing yards226151
Passing yards117173
Turnovers12
Time of possession33:5626:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingTyler Watts8–20, 117 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Brandon Miree 29 carries, 96 yards, 2 TD's
Receiving Terry Jones Jr. 2 receptions, 53 yards
ArkansasPassingRobby Hampton20–33, 173 yards, 2 TD's, 1 INT
Rushing Cedric Cobbs 18 carries, 60 yards, 1 TD
Receiving George Wilson 4 receptions, 47 yards

South Carolina

1234Total
No. 23 South Carolina307717
Crimson Tide3710727

Milos Lewis had two critical 4th quarter interceptions that allowed Alabama to hold on the beat #23 South Carolina. The win kept Alabama's perfect record against South Carolina all time (10–0).

StatisticsSouth CarolinaAlabama
First downs2018
Total yards349350
Rushing yards85146
Passing yards264204
Turnovers42
Time of possession28:2831:32
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South CarolinaPassingPhil Petty7–19, 151 yards, 2 TD's, 2 INT's
Rushing Derek Watson 12 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingJermale Kelly6 receptions, 107 yards, 2 TD's
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow14–26, 149 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Ahmaad Galloway 16 carries, 96 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAntonio Carter9 receptions, 75 yards

Ole Miss

1234Total
Ole Miss07007
Crimson Tide318101445

Alabama's 45 points are the most of any team in a game under Mike Dubose and the most for any Alabama team since 1993 in a rout of Ole Miss.

StatisticsOle MissAlabama
First downs1221
Total yards237464
Rushing yards74168
Passing yards163296
Turnovers42
Time of possession28:5231:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassing Romaro Miller 15–31, 127 yards 1 TD, 3 INT's
RushingJoe Gunn11 carries, 32 yards
ReceivingJoe Gunn5 receptions, 50 yards, 1 TD
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow18–22, 261 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Brandon Miree 12 carries, 91 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAntonio Carter8 receptions, 157 yards

Tennessee

1234Total
Crimson Tide0010010
Volunteers7310020

For the 6th year in a row, Tennessee found a way to beat Alabama extending their longest win streak against the Crimson Tide. This match up was the first time both teams came into the game not ranked since 1988.

StatisticsAlabamaTennessee
First downs1418
Total yards225309
Rushing yards4496
Passing yards181213
Turnovers30
Time of possession24:4835:12
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow14–29, 181 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT's
Rushing Brandon Miree 8 carries, 29 yards
ReceivingAntonio Carter5 receptions, 73 yards
TennesseePassing Casey Clausen 17–24, 213 yards, 2 TD's
Rushing Travis Henry 23 carries, 81 yards
Receiving Cedrick Wilson 7 receptions, 67 yards, 2 TD's

UCF

1234Total
UCF10717640
Crimson Tide141001438

Alabama could not overcome 5 turnovers as a Javier Beorlegui 37 yard field goal gave UCF the upset win on Homecoming for Alabama. This was the 2nd time under Mike Dubose that Alabama had lost its Homecoming game. On the Wednesday following the game, Mike Dubose was informed that he would not return as head coach in 2001. Coach Dubose was allowed to remain as head coach until the end of the season.

StatisticsUCFAlabama
First downs2520
Total yards378429
Rushing yards95179
Passing yards283250
Turnovers25
Time of possession33:1126:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCFPassingRyan Schneider27–48, 283 yards 3 TD's, 1 INT
RushingCorey Baker18 carries, 46 yards
ReceivingTyson Hinshaw8 receptions, 102 yards, 2 TD's
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow15–30, 250 yards, 2 TD's, 4 INT's
Rushing Brandon Miree 13 carries, 88 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jason McAddley 3 receptions, 57 yards

LSU

1234Total
Crimson Tide0771428
Tigers7701630

For the first time since 1969, Alabama lost at Tiger Stadium behind 16 fourth quarter points from LSU after Alabama had taken the lead at the beginning of the 4th quarter. Alabama scored with seven seconds left to cut the lead to two but, failed to recover the onside kick. This lost guaranteed Alabama second losing season under Mike Dubose and third since 1957.

StatisticsAlabamaLSU
First downs1920
Total yards314408
Rushing yards164133
Passing yards150275
Turnovers30
Time of possession29:3530:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow15–32, 150 yards, 2 TD's, 1 INT
Rushing Ahmaad Galloway 21 carries, 129 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Freddie Milons 7 receptions, 51 yards, 1 TD
LSUPassing Josh Booty 18–31, 275 yards, 4 TD's, 1 INT
Rushing LaBrandon Toefield 21 carries, 85 yards
Receiving Josh Reed 8 receptions, 129 yards, 2 TD's

Mississippi State

1234Total
Crimson Tide00707
No. 15 Bulldogs1408729

Alabama gave up a season high 538 total yards of total offense as Mississippi State beat Alabama for the third straight time in Starkville.

StatisticsAlabamaMississippi State
First downs1222
Total yards312538
Rushing yards31276
Passing yards281262
Turnovers21
Time of possession25:0734:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow13–31, 281 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT's
Rushing Brandon Miree 11 carries, 23 yards
ReceivingAntonio Carter4 receptions, 95 yards
Mississippi StatePassing Wayne Madkin 18–27, 262 yards, 1 TD
RushingDontae Walker16 carries, 117 yards
ReceivingLarry Huntington2 receptions, 75 yards

Auburn

1234Total
No. 18 Tigers33039
Crimson Tide00000

For the first time since 1901, the Iron Bowl would be played in Tuscaloosa and the first time ever at Bryant Denny Stadium. However, freezing rain, sleet, and Damon Duval's three field goals would spoil the return as Auburn would shut out Alabama for the first time since 1987. This would be the last game for Mike Dubose as head coach and would be the last time to date Alabama has been shut out. This along with the Southern Miss shut out earlier in the season, would be the first time Alabama has been shut out more than once in a season since 1957.

StatisticsAuburnAlabama
First downs178
Total yards301135
Rushing yards16223
Passing yards139112
Turnovers31
Time of possession37:4522:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AuburnPassingBen Leard10–20, 139 yards, 2 INT's
Rushing Rudi Johnson 37 carries, 130 yards
Receiving Lorenzo Diamond 3 receptions, 59 yards
AlabamaPassingAndrew Zow12–29, 112 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Ahmaad Galloway 9 carries, 16 yards
Receiving Jason McAddley 3 receptions, 45 yards

Coaching staff

NamePositionConsecutive seasons at Alabama
Mike Dubose Head coach 4th
Neil Callaway Offensive coordinator/Offensive line coach4th
Ronnie CottrellAssistant head coach/Tight end 3rd
Charlie Stubbs Quarterback coach3rd
Dabo Swinney Wide receivers coach8th
Ivy Williams Running backs coach 6th
Ellis Johnson Defensive coordinator/Outside linebackers coach4th
Charlie Harbison Cornerbacks coach3rd
Jeff Rouzie Special teams coordinator/Inside linebackers coach10th
Lance Thompson Defensive line coach 2nd
Reference: [15]

References

  1. ↑ "Riptide on West Coast". The Los Angeles Times. September 3, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Crimson Tide evade another upset". Pensacola News Journal. September 10, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "So. Miss shocks Bama". Pensacola News Journal. September 17, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Tide 2000: Bama's 1–3". The Anniston Star. September 24, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Bama salvages pride by stopping S.C.'s run". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. October 1, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Alabama finally looks like national power". The Leaf-Chronicle. October 15, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Another step back". The Anniston Star. October 22, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Knights nuke Crimson Tide". The Montgomery Advertiser. October 29, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "LSU rally results in 30–28 overtime win over 'Bama". Enterprise-Journal. November 5, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Another game, another loss". Ledger-Enquirer. November 12, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ "Hot'lanta, here comes Auburn". The Selma Times-Journal. November 19, 2000. Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "2000 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference . Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ "2000 Football Schedule". University of Alabama . Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  14. ↑ "UCLA Bruins vs. Alabama Crimson Tide football series history games list". Winsipedia. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ 1999 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide, p. 2
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