Claim: In 1921, the Alabama Crimson Tide football team won its opening game against Howard by 20 points.
Evidence: The 1921 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1921 college football season. In the opener, Alabama spotted Howard a 14–0 first-quarter lead before they rallied and won, 34–14.