The two schools, along with the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, announced Tuesday the Hurricanes and Crimson Tide would open the 2021 season in the high-profile showcase game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
An exact date and kickoff time are still to be determined.
Last month a source confirmed to the Sun Sentinel that the two schools were in talks to play each other, with the 2021 season opener a possibility. At that point, a contract had not been signed.
Now the game is on the books and the Hurricanes have added another big-name opponent to their future schedules.