# 2011 LSU Tigers football team

The 2011 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by seventh-year head coach Les Miles and played their home games at Tiger Stadium. They were a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. They finished the season 13–1, 8–0 in SEC play to be Western Division champions. They represented the division in the SEC Championship Game where they defeated Eastern Division champion Georgia 42–10 be crowned SEC champions. They finished the season ranked #1 in the final BCS poll to earn a spot in the BCS National Championship Game vs #2 Alabama. The Tigers, who had defeated Alabama 9–6 in the regular season, lost to the Crimson Tide 21–0. It was the first time a team was ever shut out in a BCS game.

## Personnel
### Coaching staff

| Name | Position | Seasons at LSU | Alma Mater |
| Les Miles | Head Coach | 7 | Michigan (1976) |
| John Chavis | Defensive Coordinator | 3 | Tennessee (1979) |
| Greg Studrawa | Offensive coordinator | 5 | Bowling Green (1987) |
| Steve Kragthorpe | Quarterbacks | 1 | West Texas State (1988) |
| Frank Wilson | Running backs, Recruiting Coordinator | 2 | Nicholls State (1997) |
| Ron Cooper | Defensive backs | 3 | Jacksonville State (1983) |
| Steve Ensminger | Tight ends | 2 | LSU (1982) |
| Billy Gonzales | Wide Receivers, Passing Game Coordinator | 2 | Colorado State (1994) |
| Brick Haley | Defensive Line | 3 | Alabama A&M (1989) |
| Thomas McGaughey | Special teams | 1 | Houston (1995) |
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## Depth chart

Defense :
* FS
* Eric Reid
* Craig Loston
* Sam Gibson
| WLB | MLB | SLB |
| ⋅ | Kevin Minter | ⋅ |
| Lamin Barrow | Karnell Hatcher | ⋅ |
| Luke Muncie | DJ Welter | ⋅ |
* SS
* Brandon Taylor
* Derrick Bryant
* Robert Smith III
* CB
* Morris Claiborne
* Ron Brooks
* David Jenkins
| DE | DT | DT | DE |
| Ken Adams | Bennie Logan | Michael Brockers | Sam Montgomery |
| Barkevious Mingo | Josh Downs | Anthony Johnson | Lavar Edwards |
| Jermauria Rasco | Ego Ferguson | Dennis Johnson | Chancey Aghayere |
* CB
* Tyrann Mathieu
* Tharold Simon
* Jeff Lang
Offense :
* WR
* Rueben Randle
* James Wright
* Jarvis Landry
* WR
* Russell Shepard
* Jarvis Landry
* Jarrett Fobbs
| LT | LG | C | RG | RT |
| Chris Faulk | T-Bob Hebert | P.J. Lonergan | Will Blackwell | Alex Hurst |
| Greg Shaw | La'el Collins | T-Bob Hebert | Josh Williford | Greg Shaw |
| La'el Collins | Matt Branch | Will Blackwell | ⋅ | ⋅ |
* TE
* DeAngelo Peterson
* Chase Clement
* Mitch Joseph
* WR
* Odell Beckham Jr.
* Kadron Boone
* Jarvis Landry
* QB
* Jarrett Lee
* Jordan Jefferson
* Zach Mettenberger
* RB
* Spencer Ware
* Michael Ford
* Alfred Blue
* Special teams
* PK Drew Alleman
* PK James Hairston
* P Brad Wing
* P DJ Howard
* KR Morris Claiborne
* PR Tyrann Mathieu
* LS Austin Kinchen
* H Brad Wing

## Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| September 3 | 7:00 p.m. | vs. No. 3 Oregon* | No. 4 | Cowboys StadiumArlington, TX (Cowboys Classic, College GameDay) | ABC | W 40–27 | 87,711 |
| September 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Northwestern State* | No. 2 | Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | PPV | W 49–3 | 92,405 |
| September 15 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 25 Mississippi State | No. 3 | Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, MS (rivalry) | ESPN | W 19–6 | 56,924 |
| September 24 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 16 West Virginia* | No. 2 | Mountaineer FieldMorgantown, WV (College GameDay) | ABC | W 47–21 | 62,056 |
| October 1 | 11:21 a.m. | Kentucky | No. 1 | Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | SECN | W 35–7 | 92,660 |
| October 8 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 17 Florida | No. 1 | Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, LA (rivalry) | CBS | W 41–11 | 93,022 |
| October 15 | 2:30 p.m. | at Tennessee | No. 1 | Neyland StadiumKnoxville, TN | CBS | W 38–7 | 101,822 |
| October 22 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 19 Auburn | No. 1 | Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, LA (rivalry) | CBS | W 45–10 | 93,098 |
| November 5 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 2 Alabama | No. 1 | Bryant–Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL (rivalry, College GameDay) | CBS | W 9–6 $^{OT}$ | 101,823 |
| November 12 | 6:00 p.m. | Western Kentucky* | No. 1 | Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | ESPNU | W 42–9 | 92,917 |
| November 19 | 6:00 p.m. | at Ole Miss | No. 1 | Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS (Magnolia Bowl) | ESPN | W 52–3 | 59,877 |
| November 25 | 1:30 p.m. | No. 3 Arkansas | No. 1 | Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, LA (rivalry) | CBS | W 41–17 | 93,108 |
| December 3 | 3:00 p.m. | vs. No. 12 Georgia | No. 1 | Georgia DomeAtlanta, GA (SEC Championship Game, College GameDay) | CBS | W 42–10 | 74,515 |
| January 9, 2012 | 7:30 p.m. | vs. No. 2 Alabama | No. 1 | Mercedes-Benz SuperdomeNew Orleans, LA (BCS National Championship Game, College GameDay) | ESPN | L 0–21 | 78,237 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Central time |||||||||

## Game summaries
### Oregon

This is only the 4th meeting of these two teams. The win expanded LSU's lead in the series to 3–1–0.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #3 Ducks | 6 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 27 |
| #4 Tigers | 3 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 40 |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Oregon | LSU |
| 1 | 11:14 | 6 | 12 | 2:35 | LSU | 44-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 0 | 3 |
| 1 | 3:55 | 12 | 39 | 4:14 | Oregon | 29-yard field goal by Rob Beard | 3 | 3 |
| 1 | 0:42 | 4 | 7 | 0:30 | Oregon | 30-yard field goal by Rob Beard | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | 14:43 | | | | LSU | Fumble recovery returned 3 yards for touchdown by Tyrann Mathieu, Drew Alleman kick no good | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | 5:16 | 19 | 79 | 7:41 | Oregon | LaMichael James 3-yard touchdown run, Rob Beard kick good | 13 | 9 |
| 2 | 0:44 | 12 | 75 | 4:26 | LSU | Rueben Randle 10-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 13 | 16 |
| 3 | 6:23 | 5 | 24 | 1:55 | LSU | Michael Ford 5-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 13 | 23 |
| 3 | 3:03 | 6 | 41 | 3:12 | LSU | Spencer Ware 1-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 14:07 | 8 | 33 | 3:25 | LSU | 32-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | 9:14 | 13 | 68 | 4:47 | Oregon | Josh Huff 8-yard touchdown reception from Darron Thomas, Rob Beard kick good | 20 | 33 |
| 4 | 2:52 | 5 | 41 | 2:56 | LSU | Michael Ford 16-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 20 | 40 |
| 4 | 0:13 | 11 | 70 | 2:33 | Oregon | Darron Thomas 4-yard touchdown run, Rob Beard kick good | 27 | 40 |
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### Northwestern State

The "series" began in 1911. The win expanded LSU's lead in the series to 11–0–0.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Demons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| #2 Tigers | 7 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Northwestern State | LSU |
| 1 | 8:03 | 6 | 67 | 2:54 | LSU | Deangelo Peterson 9-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | 14:00 | 6 | 12 | 2:25 | Northwestern State | 44-yard field goal by John Shaughnessy | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 9:50 | 8 | 63 | 4:06 | LSU | Spencer Ware 1-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 14 |
| 2 | 8:33 | 2 | 15 | 0:30 | LSU | Spencer Ware 6-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 21 |
| 2 | 0:20 | 5 | 52 | 0:30 | LSU | Michael Ford 3-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 28 |
| 3 | 12:39 | 6 | 59 | 2:18 | LSU | Michael Ford 7-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 35 |
| 3 | 2:36 | 10 | 57 | 3:57 | LSU | Alfred Blue 4-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 7:36 | 15 | 68 | 8:13 | LSU | Kadron Boone 19-yard touchdown reception from Zach Mettenberger, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 49 |
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### Mississippi State

The series began in 1896 and LSU has played the Bulldogs more often than any other opponent. The win expanded LSU's lead in the series to 69–33–3.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #3 Tigers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 19 |
| #25 Bulldogs | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | LSU | Mississippi State |
| 1 | 5:42 | 16 | 77 | 7:28 | LSU | 21-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | 0:04 | 14 | 57 | 5:33 | Mississippi State | 26-yard field goal by Derek DePasquale | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 1:18 | 10 | 70 | 4:35 | LSU | 42-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 6 | 3 |
| 3 | 5:26 | 7 | 25 | 2:54 | Mississippi State | 42-yard field goal by Derek DePasquale | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | 1:46 | 9 | 49 | 5:20 | LSU | 41-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 9 | 6 |
| 4 | 11:56 | 7 | 80 | 3:04 | LSU | Rueben Randle 19-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 16 | 6 |
| 4 | 2:53 | 4 | 7 | 2:09 | LSU | 29-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 19 | 6 |
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### West Virginia

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #2 Tigers | 13 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 47 |
| #16 Mountaineers | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | LSU | West Virginia |
| 1 | 10:05 | 8 | 58 | 3:22 | LSU | Rueben Randle 11-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 1:49 | 7 | 50 | 2:42 | LSU | Michael Ford 22-yard touchdown run, 2-point run failed | 13 | 0 |
| 2 | 12:30 | 12 | 73 | 4:14 | West Virginia | Stedman Bailey 20-yard touchdown reception from Geno Smith, Tyler Bitancurt kick good | 13 | 7 |
| 2 | 6:57 | 3 | 61 | 1:29 | LSU | Odell Beckham 52-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 20 | 7 |
| 2 | 0:27 | 2 | 1 | 0:11 | LSU | Chase Clement 1-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 27 | 7 |
| 3 | 8:40 | 6 | 80 | 2:13 | West Virginia | Tyler Urban 12-yard touchdown reception from Geno Smith, Tyler Bitancurt kick good | 27 | 14 |
| 3 | 1:16 | 5 | 90 | 1:23 | West Virginia | Dustin Garrison 1-yard touchdown run, Tyler Bitancurt kick good | 27 | 21 |
| 3 | 1:00 | | | | LSU | Kickoff returned 99 yards for touchdown by Morris Claiborne, 2-point pass failed | 34 | 21 |
| 4 | 9:55 | 9 | 57 | 4:17 | LSU | Michael Ford 15-yard touchdown run, 2-point pass failed | 40 | 21 |
| 4 | 3:03 | 8 | 55 | 4:56 | LSU | Alfred Blue 18-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 47 | 21 |
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### Kentucky

The series began in 1949. The win expanded LSU's lead in the series to 39–16–1.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Wildcats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| #1 Tigers | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | LSU | Kentucky |
| 1 | 7:06 | 12 | 68 | 5:37 | LSU | Jordan Jefferson 1-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 11:14 | 4 | 64 | 0:43 | LSU | Odell Beckham 51-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 14 | 0 |
| 3 | 8:07 | 10 | 68 | 5:12 | LSU | Alfred Blue 1-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 21 | 0 |
| 3 | 4:30 | | | | LSU | Fumble recovery returned 23 yards for touchdown by Tyrann Mathieu, Drew Alleman kick good | 28 | 0 |
| 4 | 10:39 | 6 | 47 | 2:16 | LSU | Terrence Magee 1-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 35 | 0 |
| 4 | 4:22 | 12 | 70 | 6:09 | Kentucky | Matt Roark 4-yard touchdown reception from Morgan Newton, Craig McIntosh kick good | 35 | 7 |
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### Florida

The series began in 1937. LSU currently trails in the series, but with the win makes it 25–30–3.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #17 Gators | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| #1 Tigers | 14 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 41 |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Florida | LSU |
| 1 | 11:55 | 2 | 50 | 0:44 | LSU | Rueben Randle 46-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | 6:40 | 8 | 57 | 3:26 | LSU | Spencer Ware 2-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | 13:22 | 8 | 29 | 3:48 | LSU | 35-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 0 | 17 |
| 2 | 6:50 | 2 | 45 | 0:43 | LSU | Spencer Ware 8-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 0 | 24 |
| 2 | 0:08 | 14 | 59 | 6:42 | Florida | 34-yard field goal by Caleb Sturgis | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | 4:40 | 10 | 51 | 5:06 | LSU | 23-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 3 | 27 |
| 3 | 0:40 | 1 | 65 | 0:09 | Florida | Andre Debose 65-yard touchdown reception from Jacoby Brissett, 2-point run good | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | 12:20 | 6 | 81 | 3:16 | LSU | Mitch Joseph 2-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Jefferson, Drew Alleman kick good | 11 | 34 |
| 4 | 1:27 | 11 | 76 | 6:39 | LSU | Alfred Blue 2-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 11 | 41 |
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### Tennessee

The series began in 1925. LSU currently trails in the series, but with the win makes it 9–20–3. This was also the largest margin of victory by either team in the series.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #1 Tigers | 0 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
| Volunteers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | LSU | Tennessee |
| 2 | 14:56 | 2 | 5 | 0:13 | LSU | Rueben Randle 5-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 10:01 | 7 | 36 | 4:06 | LSU | Spencer Ware 13-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 14 | 0 |
| 2 | 2:24 | 10 | 80 | 4:30 | Tennessee | Tauren Poole 2-yard touchdown run, Michael Parlady kick good | 14 | 7 |
| 2 | 0:15 | 6 | 65 | 2:01 | LSU | 18-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 17 | 7 |
| 3 | 7:53 | 12 | 66 | 7:01 | LSU | Spencer Ware 1-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 24 | 7 |
| 4 | 8:55 | 16 | 99 | 8:44 | LSU | Jordan Jefferson 3-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 31 | 7 |
| 4 | 1:35 | 10 | 65 | 6:08 | LSU | Russell Shepard 14-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 38 | 7 |
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### Auburn

The series began in 1901. The win expanded LSU's lead in the series to 25–20–1. This was also the largest margin of victory by either team in the series.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #19 Auburn Tigers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| #1 LSU Tigers | 7 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 45 |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Auburn | LSU |
| 1 | 11:13 | 8 | 76 | 3:47 | LSU | Kenny Hilliard 9-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | 1:26 | 9 | 41 | 3:35 | Auburn | 42-yard field goal by Cody Parkey | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 5:00 | 3 | 60 | 1:57 | LSU | Rueben Randle 42-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Jefferson, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 14 |
| 2 | 0:40 | 8 | 86 | 2:26 | LSU | Rueben Randle 46-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 21 |
| 3 | 9:51 | 6 | 74 | 3:19 | LSU | Russell Shepard 10-yard touchdown reception from Jarrett Lee, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 28 |
| 3 | 8:12 | 4 | 22 | 1:30 | LSU | Kenny Hilliard 1-yard touchdown run, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 35 |
| 3 | 7:27 | | | | LSU | Interception returned 28 yards for touchdown by Ron Brooks, Drew Alleman kick good | 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 13:56 | 11 | 50 | 4:57 | LSU | 36-yard field goal by Drew Alleman | 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 2:22 | 10 | 86 | 5:11 | Auburn | Onterio McCalebb 2-yard touchdown run, Cody Parkey kick good | 10 | 45 |
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### Alabama

The series began in 1895. LSU still trails in the series, but with the win makes it 25–45–5.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
| #1 Tigers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| #2 Crimson Tide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |

### Western Kentucky

This was the first meeting between the two teams. At halftime, soccer player Mo Isom was named Homecoming Queen at halftime in Tiger Stadium. Isom was the first athlete in LSU history to be recognized as Homecoming Queen.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Hilltoppers | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| #1 Tigers | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 42 |

### Ole Miss

The series began in 1894. In this, the 100th meeting between the two teams, the win extended LSU's lead in the series to 57–39–4. This was also the largest margin of victory by either team in the series and Mississippi's worst loss at home ever – after a 47–0 loss to Kentucky in 1949.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • LSU | 21 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 52 |
| Ole Miss | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |

### Arkansas

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Arkansas | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| • LSU | 0 | 21 | 3 | 17 | 41 |
The series began in 1901. With the win, LSU extends their lead in the series to 35–20–2 as well as winning the SEC West Division and thus their spot in the conference championship game against Georgia. This was the 2nd largest audience in Tiger Stadium history, behind the 2009 game against Florida which featured 93,129 fans.

### Georgia (SEC Championship Game)

This series began in 1901. The last time these two teams played, #13 Georgia won over #3 LSU in 2005 34–15. #8 Georgia went on to lose the Sugar Bowl to #13 West Virginia 35–38. With the win in this game, LSU extended their lead in the series to 16–12–1 as well as winning the SEC and thus their spot in the national championship game against Alabama.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #12 Bulldogs | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| #1 Tigers | 0 | 7 | 21 | 14 | 42 |

### Alabama (National Championship Game)

For the first time in the BCS-era, the two teams in the national championship game are from the same conference and division.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #2 Crimson Tide | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| #1 Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

## Rankings

Ranking movements Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking т = Tied with team above or below ( ) = First-place votes :
| | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week |
| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
| AP | 4 (1) | 2 (17) | 3 (17) | 2 (14) | 1 (42) | 1 (40) | 1 (40) | 1 (41) | 1 (49) | 1 (47) | 1 (59) | 1 (60) | 1 (60) | 1 (60) | 1 (60) | 2 (1) |
| Coaches | 4 (2) | 3 (7) | 3 (7) | 3 (5) | 2т (20) | 2 (21) | 2 (15) | 2 (15) | 1 (41) | 1 (41) | 1 (59) | 1 (59) | 1 (60) | 1 (59) | 1 (59) | 2 |
| Harris | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | 1 (71) | 1 (74) | 1 (94) | 1 (93) | 1 (112) | 1 (115) | 1 (115) | 1 (115) | 1 (115) | Not released |
| BCS | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not released |