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Alabama vs Samford
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Alabama Crimson Tide | 20 | Alabama leads |
 Samford Bulldogs | 0 |
Meetings since 1906: 21, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Alabama has won the last 7 meetings.
20-0-1 Regular season
9-0-1 Last 10
32-2 Avg score
13 Longest Alabama win run
Biggest Alabama win 61-0 in 1941, a 61-point margin.
Every Alabama vs Samford meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Alabama win | Homewood | 63-7 |
| 1941 | Alabama win | Homewood | 61-0 |
| 1940 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 31-0 |
| 1939 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 21-0 |
| 1938 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 34-0 |
| 1937 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 41-0 |
| 1936 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 34-0 |
| 1935 | Tie | Homewood | 7-7 |
| 1934 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 24-0 |
| 1931 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 42-6 |
| 1930 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 43-0 |
| 1921 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 34-14 |
| 1920 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 33-0 |
| 1919 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 48-0 |
| 1915 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 44-0 |
| 1914 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 13-0 |
| 1913 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 27-0 |
| 1911 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 24-0 |
| 1909 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 14-0 |
| 1908 | Alabama win | Homewood | 17-0 |
| 1906 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 14-0 |
Scores from the Alabama perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1906.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1906, 20-0-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Alabama and Samford meet.
How to watch Alabama vs Samford
When Alabama and Samford are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Alabama radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Alabama vs Samford time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Alabama vs Samford: the essentials
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Samford Bulldogs is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Southern (FCS). Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1906, 20-0-1. Across 21 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Alabama vs Samford head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Alabama Crimson Tide team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Samford against the whole conference, see Samford vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Alabama and Samford?
Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1906, 20-0-1. The two programs have met 21 times on record.
How can I watch Alabama vs Samford?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Alabama and Samford in the same conference?
No. Alabama plays in the SEC. Samford plays in the Southern (FCS). This is a non-conference game.