Alabama football countdown: 62 days until kickoff
The return of college football is quickly approaching, folks. After yet another national championship winning season, Nick Saban and company will be looking for a repeat performance in 2021.
Despite key losses, the Crimson Tide is well positioned to do just that.
The opening week matchup is against the Miami Hurricanes in Atlanta, Ga. set for Sept. 4. And with it now being July 4, we are now only 62 days away from the start of the season!
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Senior walk-on offensive lineman Jackson Roby is currently wearing the No. 62 for Alabama. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound Huntsville, Ala. native has been with the Crimson Tide for several seasons now.
One of the most notable players to ever wear the number — at least during the Nick Saban era — was former nose tackle Terrence Cody, who was a key junior college transfer that helped transform Alabama’s defense into a juggernaut in 2008 and 2009.
Cody was eventually a second-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2010 NFL draft, but unfortunately didn’t last in the league very long after some off the field trouble.
Sep 12, 2009; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Terrence Cody (62) chases down Florida International Golden Panthers running back Darriet Perry (28) at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
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2021 Alabama football schedule
Sept. 2 vs. Miami Hurricanes (Atlanta, Ga.)
Sept. 11 vs. Mercer Bears (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Sept. 18 at Florida Gators (Gainesville, Fla.)
Sept. 25 vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Oct. 2 vs. Ole Miss Rebels (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Oct. 9 at Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Tex.)
Oct. 16 at Mississippi State Bulldogs (Starkville, Miss.)
Oct. 23 vs. Tennessee Volunteers (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Nov. 6 vs. LSU Tigers (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Nov. 13 vs. New Mexico State Aggies (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Nov. 20 vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Nov. 27 at Auburn Tigers (Auburn, Ala.)
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