Alabama Crimson Tide: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama under fire for lack of toughness in post-Nick Saban era

Kalen DeBoer was always going to be walking on hot coals as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Why Paul Finebaum feels DeBoer is on the hot seat, despite contract extension

Kalen DeBoer is on the hot seat, according to ESPN’s Paul Finebaum. DeBoer recently signed a seven-year contract extension after leading the Tide to the College Football Playoff and a playoff victory last season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 21

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith drags Kalen DeBoer for ‘what he has done’ to Alabama

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith dragged Kalen DeBoer on “First Take” ahead of the 2026 football season. DeBoer is set to enter his third season as the Crimson Tide’s head coach this fall.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 21

Former Crimson Tide captain joins Alabama coaching staff

Former Alabama Crimson Tide captain Jarret Johnson will be on staff helping with the defensive line this season, per Yea Alabama. Johnson was nothing short of an elite defensive end on the Crimson Tide from 1999-2002.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 21

Star Alabama safety named an AFCA Good Works Team nominee

Alabama Crimson Tide star Bray Hubbard has been named an AFCA Good Works Team nominee, per Alabama football on X. Hubbard is widely regarded as one of the top safeties in the nation entering his senior season at Alabama in 2026.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Grok simulates the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2026 season, game results, player narratives, and bowl game projections

Here is a full season of projections for the Alabama Crimson Tide, as simulated by Twitter-X’s AI, Grok. Player projections, bowl game predictions, win-loss record, and everything else are in this model.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 21

Alabama's Elite 5-Star Commitment Ranked as SEC Top-Rated QB Recruit

The hype surrounding five-star quarterback Elijah Haven was already through the roof in the months leading up to his commitment to Alabama. Three months after his commitment, Haven is still receiving praise from recruiting services.

Nate Oats News / Yardbarker / July 20

Alabama hoops lands 7-foot center prospect TJ St. Louis

Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide have brought in a big international center recruit to bolster their frontcourt in 2026 and beyond.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel set to step down, which will end scandal-ridden tenure

New Kentucky PF Milan Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 20

Alabama JUCO DB target sets commitment date

Alius Mayo is set to announce a commitment decision on Aug. 2, according to a post he made on X. Mayo is a junior college defensive back, and he attends Modesto Junior College in California.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / July 20

Alabama just took another painful blow from Indiana, but the Crimson Tide have a chance for the last laugh come December

Months after getting beaten in the Rose Bowl, Alabama has suffered another loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, but the Crimson Tide still has a chance to flip the script if things go to plan in 2026 for Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 19

How many seniors are on Alabama football’s roster ahead of 2026 season after elimination of redshirts?

Alabama football’s roster has been updated, and there are no more redshirts listed after the NCAA voted to approve the “5-to-play-5” rule in college sports, giving athletes five years to play five seasons of collegiate sports.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 19

Alabama football adds 6-foot-4 JUCO linebacker to roster ahead of fall camp

Alabama football announced Bubba Odom in its latest roster update ahead of the 2026 football season. Odom has previously played at Northern Arizona and East Mississippi Community College.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 19

Alabama football not done recruiting 2027 wide receivers after missing on Monshun Sales

Alabama football would love to have Monshun Sales verbally committed to the Crimson Tide right now, and there is also a good chance Alabama continues to try to recruit him.

Levi Wallace News / The Spun / July 17

2-Time National Champion, Former Alabama Football Star Retires At 31

Former Alabama star and NFL cornerback Levi Wallace is officially saying goodbye to football. Wallace, who went undrafted in 2018, joined the Buffalo Bills and quickly became a force in Sean McDermott's defense.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 17

Cedrick Simmons Flips and 1,000 Yards of Alabama Offense on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Friday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss the World Cup final, Cedrick Simmons committing to the Crimson Tide, Monshun Sales choosing a different school and if the Crimson Tide will have a 1,000 offensive producer in 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / July 16

Is Alabama football SOFT? How will Crimson Tide get some RESPECT?

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 15

Alabama flips three-star WR Cedrick Simmons from Auburn

Cedrick Simmons grew up rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide. From Selma, Alabama, that just made sense. The Auburn Tigers are right there as well, though, and the Alabama vs.

Four-star OL Anthony Blalock Jr. commits to Alabama

Louisville lands former Tennessee commitment in four-star DL Kadin Fife

Ranking nine quarterbacks set to attend SEC media days

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / July 14

Under the radar former Alabama Crimson Tide player suddenly thrust into the spotlight following unexpected starting opportunity

One of Alabama’s more underrated players is receiving notoriety ahead of his second year in the league, and it’s an opportunity that came out of nowhere when you look at the details of what’s going on in Denver.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 14

Five Things to Know About Alabama's 2027 Recruiting Class

With Alabama finishing up its 2027 class, there are a lot of new names and faces for fans to learn about is a lot that fans should know about it. Here are five things you should know about the class.