The Alabama Crimson Tide just dropped some news about their 2029 season, and get this: they’re kicking things off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The program announced Wednesday that the matchup is set for August 25, 2029, right there inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
A Blast From The Past With A Score To Settle?
When you hear Louisiana Tech, some Alabama fans might just remember one thing: that sting of a 29-28 defeat back in 1999. Yeah, that was the most recent time these two programs duked it out. Historically, Alabama holds a 3-2 all-time advantage over the Bulldogs across their five matchups. Interestingly, most of those games went down in the 1990s, and four of the contests were played in Birmingham. So while Bama’s got the winning record, that 1999 loss still stands out. It’s not just another game when there’s a specific score to settle from decades past, you know?
Who Are These Bulldogs, Anyway, And What Else Is On The Schedule?
So, who exactly are the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs bringing to Saban Field in 2029? Well, they’ll be led by Sonny Cumbie, who is entering his fifth season in Ruston this fall. Last season, Louisiana Tech finished with an 8-5 overall record in Conference USA. But heads up, they’re not even in that conference anymore; they joined the Sun Belt for the 2026 campaign. For Alabama’s 2029 nonconference slate, this game against Louisiana Tech isn’t the only big one. They’ve also got a road trip scheduled to face Notre Dame, with the Fighting Irish making a return trip to Tuscaloosa in 2030.
So, mark your calendars for August 25, 2029, Crimson Tide fans. It’s more than just a season opener; it’s a chance to put a past defeat firmly in the rearview mirror. We’ll have to wait for the exact start time and TV details, but you know folks in Tuscaloosa will be ready. And don’t forget that Notre Dame road trip also looms for the 2029 season. Get ready for some future football!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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