The Alabama Crimson Tide will do battle with the Miami Hurricanes in the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. A statement was released on Tuesday to make the announcement.

This is a big deal for a college football loving nation, as these two historical programs haven't exactly played each other a ton lately.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to open another season in Atlanta for the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Our team and our fans have always enjoyed playing in Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a fantastic competitive environment,” said Alabama head coach Nick Saban. “This event always has the feel of a bowl game and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl staff has made it a first-class event. We have a lot of respect for Coach Richt and the Miami program, and we look forward to a great game in 2021.”

“We are excited to kick off the 2021 season against Alabama in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Both teams have great tradition. We are looking forward to the battle,” Saban’s counterpart, Mark Richt, said.

It will mark the first meeting between the two programs since then No. 2 Crimson Tide defeated the top-ranked Hurricanes in the 1993 Sugar Bowl. Many of you were likely just children all the way back then. No idea what a Crimson Tide was or why Teddy Ruxpin is the greatest doll ever.

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The win in the Sugar Bowl gave the Crimson Tide its first national championship since 1979. At the time, it also ended Miami's historic 29-game winning streak.

The Tide currently owns a 14-3 advantage in a series that dates back to 1941.

‘Bama has played in five previous Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games, including a win over Florida State in Week 1 that pushed their record to 5-0 in the series.

The 2021 game will mark Miami’s first appearance in the event.