D2 Program Prestige · University of West Alabama1971 NAIA Division I National Championship
West Alabama defeated opponents to win the national championship (11-1 record)
University of West Alabama
3-0Gulf South · Tiger Stadium (AL) · 7,000
The nationunrankedAP / Coaches
The marketno line yetvs North Greenville · our model 70% University of West Alabama · a number, not a pick
LastW 24–23 vs Pittsburg State · Sat Sep 12
Nextvs North Greenville · Sat Sep 19 · 7 pm ET · Tiger Stadium (AL) · series 3-2, won the last 2
Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2
D2 Program Prestige · University of West Alabama
Mid-Major Contender
All-time record · University of West Alabama
University of West Alabama has won 52% of its games since 2003 — 47% at home, 53% on the road.
34-29-3 all-time · 15 seasons · 2003–2026
Home
14-14-2
Away
16-13-1
Neutral
4-2
3 g
2000s
6 g
2010s
58%
2020s
Program memory
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
1975 NCAA D-II Semifinal
West Alabama reached the NCAA Division II semifinals but lost a close game 28-26 to Northern Michigan
Heartbreak
Scott Cochran Hire (2025)
West Alabama hired Scott Cochran (legendary Saban strength coach) as head coach — a statement of intent
Miracle
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