Quarterbacks who defeated Alabama during Nick Saban's tenure detailed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Nick Saban has seen his Alabama Crimson Tide lose 29 games during his tenure from 2007 to 2023. Among these losses, several notable quarterbacks have emerged, such as Matthew Stafford of Georgia, who led his team to a 26-23 victory in 2007. Other key performances include Cam Newton of Auburn, who orchestrated a comeback win in the 2010 Iron Bowl, and Tim Tebow of Florida, who played a pivotal role in a 31-20 SEC Championship win in 2008. The list reveals how these quarterbacks became prominent figures partly due to their performances against a strong Alabama defense.
- •Matthew Stafford led Georgia to a 26-23 win in 2007.
- •Cam Newton guided Auburn's comeback in the 2010 Iron Bowl.
- •Tim Tebow helped Florida to a 31-20 victory in the 2008 SEC Championship.
- •Alabama has lost 29 games since Saban began coaching in 2007.
- •Quarterback performances were crucial in these landmark games.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Every quarterback to defeat Alabama football during Nick Saban era
"More times than not, it took a special quarterback performance to defeat Alabama during the Nick Saban era. Here are the quarterbacks who did that.
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