D2 Division II football · Gulf South · SR2
University of West Alabama
Tigers
On the scoreboard: West Alabama
- Overall5-4
- Gulf South conference0-2
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 69
Gulf SouthSchedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 30 | at Tuskegee University | W 27-17 | Montgomery, Ala., Cramton Bowl |
| Sat Sep 5 | at Lenoir-Rhyne University | W 34-23 | Hickory, N.C., Helen & Leonard Moretz Stadium |
| Sat Sep 12 | vs Pittsburg State University | W 24-23 | Livingston, Ala., Tiger Stadium |
| Sat Sep 19 | vs North Greenville University | L 14-24 | Terry Bunn Field at Tiger Stadium, Livingston, AL |
| Sat Sep 26 | at Barton College | W 17-7 | Electric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium, Wilson, N.C. |
| Sat Oct 3 | vs Chowan University | W 29-26 | Terry Bunn Field at Tiger Stadium, Livingston, AL |
| Sat Oct 17 | at University of West Florida | L 3-37 | Pensacola, FL |
| Sat Oct 24 | at Delta State University | L 33-37 | Parker Field at McCool Stadium, Cleveland, Miss. |
| Sat Oct 31 | vs Valdosta State University | L 24-28 | Terry Bunn Field at Tiger Stadium, Livingston, AL |
| Sat Nov 7 | vs Monroe University | 1:00 PM CT | Livingston, AL, Terry Bunn Field at Tiger Stadium |
| Sat Nov 14 | at Northeastern State University | 12:00 PM CT | Tahlequah, Okla., Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.uwaathletics.com) and live-stats feed. Scores updated Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT. Schedules checked Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT.
Statistical leaders, 2026
Passing yards
- 1 Richesson, Luther 1771
- 2 Cupp, Kaden 26
- 3 Hankins, Carter 3
Rushing yards
- 1 Jenkins, Brayden 444
- 2 Richesson, Luther 172
- 3 Dujon, Michael 161
Receiving yards
- 1 Morris, Madixx 423
- 2 Parker, TD 322
- 3 York, Jaylon 296
Total tackles
- 1 Harper, Joseph 60.0
- 2 Bradford, KC 57.0
- 3 Gilmore, Kebian 47.0
Source: West Alabama's cumulative statistics (opens in a new tab). Snapshot fetched Nov 4, 5:35 PM CT.
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Player awards
- Gulf South · D2CFB Joseph,Kendrick, Special Teams Player of the Week, Week 9 2026
- Gulf South · D2CFB Parrish,Issaiah, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 8 2026
- Gulf South · D2CFB Peterson,Jamil, Special Teams Player of the Week, Week 6 2026
- Gulf South · D2CFB Gilmore,Kebian, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 3 2026
- Gulf South · D2CFB Doggett,Legend, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 2 2026
- Gulf South · D2CFB Richesson,Luther, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 2 2026
- Gulf South · D2CFB Gibson,Ayden, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 1 2026
- Gulf South · D2CFB Oatis,Anthony, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 1 2026
History
- National titles0
- Playoff appearances7
- Conference titles3
- Division II seasons53
Division II member 1974-2026, per the NCAA records book.
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | Lost in the first round | First round: L 34-37 vs Lenoir-Rhyne |
| 2018 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 35-41 vs Bowie State |
| 2017 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | Second round: W 27-20 vs Delta State Quarterfinals: L 21-28 vs West Florida |
| 2012 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 41-7 vs Miles Second round: L 21-49 vs Valdosta State |
| 2011 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 27-43 vs North Alabama |
| 2009 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 24-22 vs Albany State Second round: L 21-59 vs Carson-Newman |
| 1975 | - | Lost in the semifinals | First round: W 34-14 vs North Dakota Semifinals: L 26-28 vs Northern Michigan |
Conference titles
- 2017 · Gulf South
- 2013 · Gulf South shared
- 2012 · Gulf South
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 5-4
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 30 | vs. Fort Valley State | W 27-17 |
| Sat Sep 6 | at Chowan | W 38-28 |
| Sat Sep 13 | vs Charleston | W 28-24 |
| Sat Sep 20 | vs Barton | W 52-14 |
| Sat Sep 27 | at North Greenville | W 52-44 |
| Sat Oct 18 | vs West Florida | L 16-23 |
| Sat Oct 25 | vs Delta State | L 38-41 |
| Sat Nov 1 | at Valdosta State | L 35-45 |
| Sat Nov 15 | vs Northeastern State | L 20-33 |
2024 9-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 31 | vs Miles | W 16-15 |
| Sat Sep 7 | vs Tusculum | W 45-9 |
| Sat Sep 14 | vs Limestone | W 33-14 |
| Sat Sep 21 | at West Florida | W 35-33 |
| Sat Oct 12 | at Mississippi Christian | W 26-0 |
| Sat Oct 19 | at Delta State | L 6-21 |
| Sat Oct 26 | vs Chowan | W 38-0 |
| Sat Nov 2 | vs North Greenville | W 17-14 |
| Sat Nov 9 | at Shorter | W 31-6 |
| Sat Nov 16 | vs Erskine | W 63-0 |
| Sat Nov 23 | vs Lenoir-Rhyne playoff | L 34-37 |
2023 4-5
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 31 | vs Angelo State | L 14-38 |
| Sat Sep 9 | at Limestone | W 27-13 |
| Sat Sep 16 | at North Greenville | L 16-23 |
| Sat Sep 23 | vs Mississippi Christian | W 10-7 |
| Sat Sep 30 | vs Delta State | L 17-47 |
| Sat Oct 7 | at West Georgia | L 6-24 |
| Sat Oct 28 | at Chowan | W 14-6 |
| Sat Nov 4 | vs Valdosta State | L 14-20 |
| Sat Nov 11 | at Shorter | W 28-9 |
2022 5-6
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 3 | at Morehouse | W 24-16 |
| Sat Sep 10 | at Miles | W 31-0 |
| Sat Sep 17 | vs Tuskegee | L 10-13 |
| Sat Sep 24 | vs West Georgia | L 7-22 |
| Sat Oct 1 | vs Shorter | W 37-14 |
| Sat Oct 8 | at Valdosta State | W 34-31 |
| Sat Oct 15 | at Delta State | L 7-20 |
| Sat Oct 22 | vs North Greenville | L 33-34 |
| Sat Oct 29 | at West Florida | L 24-36 |
| Mon Nov 7 | vs Mississippi Christian | W 38-16 |
| Sat Nov 12 | at Delta State | L 7-17 |
2021 6-4
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 4 | vs Morehouse | W 48-7 |
| Sat Sep 11 | at Tuskegee | W 33-7 |
| Sat Sep 25 | at Mississippi Col. | W 31-28 |
| Sat Oct 2 | at West Georgia | W 38-20 |
| Sat Oct 9 | at Shorter | W 44-7 |
| Sat Oct 16 | vs Valdosta State | L 17-42 |
| Sat Oct 23 | vs Delta State | L 30-35 |
| Sat Oct 30 | at North Greenville | W 31-14 |
| Sat Nov 6 | vs West Florida | L 7-47 |
| Sat Nov 13 | vs Mississippi Christian | L 24-28 |
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 31, 7:15 AM CT.