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The WireBreaking coverage · SECUPDATED AUG 26, 2026
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Alabama Sets 2029 Opener at Home Against Louisiana Tech

The Crimson Tide will open the 2029 season Aug. 25 at Saban Field. The matchup revives a series Alabama leads 3-2, though Louisiana Tech won the most recent meeting in 1999.

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AUG 26, 2026
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01 · The NewsThe 2029 Opener

Alabama announced Wednesday that it will open the 2029 season against Louisiana Tech on Aug. 25 at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide has played the Bulldogs five times and holds a 3-2 advantage in the series. Louisiana Tech won the most recent meeting, 29-28, in 1999. The game’s kickoff time and television information will be announced later. Alabama has one other nonconference game currently scheduled for 2029, a road trip to Notre Dame. Notre Dame is scheduled to visit Tuscaloosa in 2030.

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