Alabama Board of Regents considering potential name change to Bryant-Denny Stadium

Alabama could add a name to Bryant-Denny Stadium, according to the university’s Alabama System Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee.

A landmark change could be coming to Tuscaloosa. The agenda includes “Roll Call,” “Introduction of Press,” “Adoption of Agenda,” and “Consideration of Resolution,” which is naming the stadium.

It remains to be seen what will be considered in terms of names, sponsors, etc.

So the name change doesn’t necessarily mean an overhaul. It could very well be a naming of the field or a sponsor for instance.

Heck, Nick Saban retired six months ago. It was later reported that “Nick Saban Field” at Bryant-Denny Stadium is the expected name to be voted on, according to Nick Kelly of AL.com.

The Crimson Tide have one of the more distinct homefield advantages in the sport. Heck, even EA College Football 25’s ranking of the toughest places to play in College Football 25 factors in historical stats such as home winning percentage, home game attendance, active home winning streaks, team prestige, and more.

Speaking of winning streaks, the best one in school history was 57 games from October 26, 1963 to November 13, 1982.

Alabama could add name to stadium

Where does the name Bryant-Denny come from? Well, it’s a namesake from Paul W. Bryant and Dr. George Denny.

“Paul William Bryant (1913-1983) returned to Alabama as head football coach in 1958 after playing for the Tide from 1933-35 and serving as an assistant coach from 1936-39,” the description read. “The Bryant Era at Alabama spanned more than a quarter of a century. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Bryant Hall, the Bryant Conference Center and the Bryant Museum stand as reminders of Bryant’s unparalleled winning legacy to the University.

“George Hutcheson Denny (1870-1955) accepted the presidency of The University of Alabama on January 1, 1912. He began an extraordinary presidential career that spanned almost a quarter of a century. Denny Chimes and Bryant-Denny Stadium stand as reminders of Denny’s legacy to the University.”

With unparalleled success at Bryant-Denny under coach Bryant as well as Nick Saban, Alabama’s been one of the best venues for nearly 100 years of college football.