South Florida vs Alabama football history: H2H, records, and more ahead of Week 2 matchup

Alabama started life after Nick Saban with a headline act. The Crimson Tide secured a 62-0 victory against Western Kentucky in Week 1, marking a brilliant start to life under Kalen DeBoer. The aim is to keep the momentum in Week 2 when they host South Florida in Tuscaloosa.

The 2024 season has started well for South Florida after the strong outing against Bethune-Cookman in Week 1, winning 48-1 against the Wildcats. However, the Bulls face a strong test this weekend when they travel to Tuscaloosa.

Here's a look at the history of the Week 2 game between Alabama and South Florida with the notable records of the series.

South Florida vs. Alabama head-to-head

Alabama and South Florida have only come up against one another twice in college football history. The first encounter between the Crimson Tide and the Bulls was in August 2003 with the only other meeting between the two coming 20 years later in September 2023.

The Crimson Tide, arguably the more reputable program, has dominated the series in its short history. It leads the series 2-0 and will hope to extend it on Saturday. The Bulls, on the flip side, will be seeking its first win in the series in Tuscaloosa at the weekend.

Notable records in the South Florida and Alabama series

The largest margin in the series took place in the first game in August 2003 on a neutral site in Birmingham, Alabama, with the Crimson Tide winning the game 40-17.

The smallest margin in the series occurred in the last match in September 2023 in Tampa, Florida, with Alabama securing a 17-3 win against USF. The longest winning streak in the series is two games, held by Alabama, spanning two decades.

The total points scored in the two-game history of the series is 77. Alabama has scored 57 points in the series while South Florida has 20.

Where to watch South Florida vs. Alabama

The South Florida vs. Alabama game from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa will be aired live on ESPN. The matchup can also be streamed live on ESPN+, FuboTV, and SlingTV.