 After a stellar career at Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama, Lowe enrolled at the University of Alabama in 1972, where he found instant success.Lowe became one of only two Crimson Tide players to be named an All-American three times (the other being Cornelius Bennett) when he was named an All-American in 1973, 1974, and 1975.Lowe also played on four Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship teams, and one national championship team, while he was at Alabama.