2017: Won CFP Championship (13-1)
The Tide wound up in a familar spot, playing for the national title. They won their first 11 games before losing to Auburn in the Iron Bowl, 26-14. Jalen Hurts led the attack as Alabama advanced to the national title game with a victory over Clemson. In the championship clash, Nick Saban called on Tua Tagovailoa and the young quarterback saved the game, throwing a 41-yard TD pass to Devonta Smith in overtime to give Alabama the crown.