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It's been a long time since Alabama had a sub.-500 at any point during a season. It's been even longer since the Crimson Tide had a sub-.500 record after Week 1. They won the 2006 season opener but finished the season with 6-7 mark, dipping below .500 with a loss to Oklahoma State in the Independence Bowl.
When was the last time Alabama lost their season opener?
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Answer
2001
Alabama scheduled a home-and-home series with UCLA for the season opener in 2000 (away) and 2001 (home). They lost to the Bruins, 35-24, in 2000 and again, 2001, 20-17.
They won a total of 10 games those seasons, which is tied for their lowest two-year win total in the last six decades.
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