Alabama Loses Nine-Year Winning Streak
Alabama's football program has surrendered its nine-year streak of having the best winning percentage in college football, ceding that distinction to another powerhouse. The downturn comes after two consecutive four-loss seasons under Coach Kalen DeBoer, marking a notable decline from the Crimson Tide's recent dominance in Tuscaloosa.
- The new team with the best winning percentage over the last decade is Ohio State, with a win rate of 87.1%. Alabama is now second at 86.43%, with the University of Georgia in third place. - The decline for Alabama follows consecutive four-loss seasons under coach Kalen DeBoer, with a 9-4 record in 2024 and an 11-4 record in 2025. - This marks a significant change from the program's performance under former coach Nick Saban, who maintained a .878 winning percentage over 17 seasons and never lost more than two games in any season between 2011 and his retirement after the 2023 season. - During his tenure, Saban led the Crimson Tide to six national championships and nine SEC titles. - Ohio State's ascent to the top spot comes after winning a national title in 2024 and making College Football Playoff appearances in five of the last seven seasons. - From 2011 to 2020, at the height of its dominance, Alabama's record was 127-12, including five national championships.
