Has Alabama ever played on Thanksgiving?

Has Alabama ever played on Thanksgiving?

As the Thanksgiving holiday arrives, here is a look back at some of the Crimson Tide football games played on Thanksgiving Day, including wins over the Tigers in 1964 and 1992. Alabama has played 43 Thanksgiving Day games in its history, compiling a 30-12-1overall record.

How old is the Turkey Day Classic?

The deal renews a game that has been played since its inception in 1924 and has been played 97 times overall. The two teams have met in all but 12 of the Turkey Day Classics all-time.

What year was the Iron Bowl on Thanksgiving?

The last time the Iron Bowl was played on Thanksgiving Day was in 1992. Alabama won 17-0 at Legion Field en route to the national title. That game also marked the final game of Auburn coach Pat Dye.

Who plays in the Turkey Day Classic?

The Big Game: Thursday, Nov. ASU will welcome Tuskegee University back to the 97th Turkey Day Classic Game, which will be played on Thursday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. in The ASU Stadium. The ASU Hornets will face off against Tuskegee in what is one of the nation’s oldest HBCU football classics.

Was the Iron Bowl ever played on Thanksgiving?

The game was traditionally played on Thanksgiving weekend, but in 1993, the schools agreed to move the game up to the week before Thanksgiving to give themselves a bye for a potential SEC Championship Game berth.

In what year did the Detroit Lions start playing on Thanksgiving?

1934
The Lions began the tradition in 1934 when the owner George A. Richards wanted to attract more fans. The marketing wizard’s plan worked and the team who usually lost fans to the more popular Detroit Tigers sold out their stadium and then some.

Who won Turkey Day Classic 2021?

Alabama State
Alabama State and Tuskegee wrapped up their respective 2021 campaigns in the 97th Turkey Day Classic on Thursday. Alabama State (5-6) was too much for visiting Tuskegee (3-8) with a 43-9 victory in the season finale.

When was the last time Alabama was shut out?

Alabama: 2000 Yes, it has happened in the 2000s. It just seems like forever ago. In fact the Crimson Tide was shut out twice in 2000, both at home. Southern Miss blanked Bama 21-0 on Sept.

Who won the Turkey Day Classic in Montgomery Alabama?

Alabama State wins Turkey Day Classic with 43-9 beatdown over Tuskegee. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama State left little doubt they would capture the 97th annual Turkey Day Classic and finish undefeated at home with 17 unanswered points to start the game on their way to a 43-9 victory over Tuskegee Thursday night.

How many times has Alabama won the Iron Bowl?

Winning Trend Alabama didn’t take the series lead in the Iron Bowl until the 1965 season. Despite Auburn’s recent success Alabama hasn’t lost the lead since that time. Alabama currently leads the series by six.

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