University of West Alabama · Next-Season Outcome Band
Fanbase Health Index · University of West Alabama · low confidence
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 Alabama5-4-2Hope-Doping·Offseason
West Alabama is the Gulf South program that hired a legendary strength coach (Scott Cochran) and is betting the whole season on Alabama-era knowledge and discipline — the Tigers are back and hungry.
Title DroughtSince 1971 · 54 yrs
Fans here believe no chip. West Alabama plays for the Tigers, for the community, and for the chance to prove that a small Alabama university can compete. The hiring of Scott Cochran is the statement —…
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West Alabama is the Gulf South program that hired a legendary strength coach (Scott Cochran) and is betting the whole season on Alabama-era knowledge and discipline — the Tigers are back and hungry.
The Tigers wait in the brush.
University of West Alabama · Next-Season Outcome Band
Floor / Base / Ceiling
Floor 3-9
Base 5-7
Ceiling 8-4
floor3-9Rebuild year. Below .500.
base5-7Mid-table finish.
ceiling8-4Conference title race. Bracket qualifier in range.
Variance assumed at ±2 wins from last-season record. Replace with the season-path projection once preview data is built.
Recent Form · last 10 games
Hibernating
Zero of five. Reset territory.
Streak L1Last 5 · 0-4Last 10 · 4-4
Community pulse
No high-engagement r/cfb discussions tracked for this program in the last year.
The Pulse on University of West Alabama
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The Tigers wait in the brush.
What moved it — fall camp · last 14 days
Camp
Fall camp open — install + scrimmage cycle
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Kickoff
Season opener in 16 days
kickoff
"Go West Alabama"
— University of West Alabama fanbase · recurring line
0 mentions · awaiting signal
Fanbase Health Index · University of West Alabama · low confidence
Growing (61)
DecliningStableGrowingSurging
On-Field — 5-4 (56% win rate)61
Player stats — 2025 season
No player stats logged for this program yet — stats appear once the season is underway.
University of West Alabama · 2025 schedule & results5-4-2Balanced slateAverage opponent win rate 51%.
| Wk | Date | Us | Opp | Line | Opponent | Result | Record | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30 | #309 | #315 | — | Fort Valley State (N) | W 27–17 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| 2 | Sep 6 | #292 | #354 | — | @Chowan | W 38–28 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| 3 | Sep 13 | #316 | #293 | — | University Of Charleston (WV) | W 28–24 | 3-0 | 0-0 |
| 4 | Sep 20 | #308 | #401 | — | Wilson | W 52–14 | 4-0 | 0-0 |
| 5 | Sep 27 | #313 | #342 | — | @North Greenville | W 52–44 | 5-0 | 0-0 |
| 6 | Oct 4 | #309 | #409 | — | Lincoln (CA) | T 0–0 | 5-0-1 | 0-0 |
| 8 | Oct 18 | #317 | #282 | — | West Florida | L 16–23 | 5-1-1 | 0-0 |
| 9 | Oct 25 | #320 | #283 | — | Delta State | L 38–41 | 5-2-1 | 0-1 |
| 10 | Nov 1 | #321 | #308 | — | @Valdosta State | L 35–45 | 5-3-1 | 0-2 |
| 11 | Nov 8 | #321 | #456 | — | Lincoln (CA) | T 0–0 | 5-3-2 | 0-2 |
| 12 | Nov 15 | #334 | #283 | — | Northeastern State | L 20–33 | 5-4-2 | 0-2 |
Home-Field Advantage · University of West Alabama · 2018-present
Reversed (worse at home)
48% home win rate vs 71% on the road. margin runs -4.2 weaker at home. Tiger Stadium (AL) seats 7,000.
Home13-14Away15-6
Venue texture
79°F average kickoff temp; 3% of games had measurable precipitation; 4 mph average wind.
Based on 29 home games with weather data.
D2 Program Prestige · University of West Alabama
Mid-Major Contender
All-Time Record
31-29-3
since 2003 · 14 seasons · .492 win rate
HOME
13-14-2
AWAY
15-13-1
NEUTRAL
3-2
2000s
2010s
2020s
Gulf South Standing · 2025
5th in the Gulf South
University of West Alabama sits 5th of 5 in the Gulf South at 0-2. Mid-conference — moves up or down depend on rivalry results and the late-season closing run.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valdosta State | 2-0 |
| 2 | Delta State | 1-1 |
| 3 | Florida Tech | 0-0 |
| 4 | Mississippi College | 0-0 |
| 5 | West Alabama | 0-2 |
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
Moment of the Year · University of West Alabama · 2025
Moment of the Year · University of West Alabama · 2025Won 52-14 vs Wilson
Week 4 of 2025. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.
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