2007 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

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The 2007 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide compiled an overall record of 7–6 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the SEC's Western Division. Alabama was invited to the Independence Bowl, where the Crimson Tide defeated Colorado. The team played home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Despite a strong 6–2 start, Alabama finished the regular season with four straight defeats, including a loss for a sixth-straight year to rival Auburn. In 2009, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) levied sanctions against Alabama, forcing the Crimson Tide to vacate five wins, including three conference victories, from the season.

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