Alabama fans in the stands 2023: MTSU
Alabama kicked off the 2023 football season in dominant fashion with a 56-7 throttling of the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders, and a packed Bryant-Denny Stadium loved every second of it.
The mystery surrounding the battle for starting quarterback didn’t appear to faze Crimson Tide fans in the least. They showed up for a good time and got one.
We spotted fans reveling in the beatdown, plus a few other familiar faces like ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic, country music star Walker Hayes, PGA golfer Justin Thomas and former Alabama and NFL player Ha Ha Clinton-Dix roaming the sideline.
The Bama faithful indulged in one singalong after another including Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places,” The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside,” Alabama’s “Dixieland Delight,” the obligatory Rammer Jammer and the late great Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville.”
While Jalen Milroe and his teammates handled business on the field, we turned our lens around and found fans starting off what they hope will be another championship season off right at the Capstone.
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PGA and former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
ESPN and SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
A big hat. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Former Alabama and NFL player Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
An Alabama student celebrtes after converting a field goal in the kick for tuition promotion. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
ESPN and SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Country music star Walker Hayes. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama cheerleader. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
MTSU fans celebrate the Blue Raiders’ only score. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama cheerleader. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
ESPN and SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
An Alabama student kicks for tuition. Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Alabama football fans cheer from the Bryant-Denny Stadium stands and other sights from the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee State in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)