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Preview: Alabama Football Against Eastern Illinois

Preview: Alabama Football Against Eastern Illinois

Alabama has one regular season home game left at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and it is the Crimson Tide's only FCS opponent of the season as Eastern Illinois comes to town.

Kalen Deboer News / AL.com / November 16
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 16

Alabama Commits Shine in Playoff Football

Although the Crimson Tide fell in its week 12 matchup with Oklahoma at home in Bryant-Denny Stadium, the future continues to look bright for Alabama as both the 2026 and 2027 class are both shaping up to be incredibly strong.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 16
Coaches Poll top 25: Alabama drops, Sooners rise in Week 13 college football rankings

Coaches Poll top 25: Alabama drops, Sooners rise in Week 13 college football rankings

Some consequential football in the SEC forced the coaches into a decision that changed the face of the top-five of their latest college football rankings heading into Week 13.

Where Alabama Dropped in Polls after Losing to Oklahoma

Where Alabama Dropped in Polls after Losing to Oklahoma

Alabama suffered its first loss in SEC play at the hands of the Oklahoma Sooners with a 23-21 defeat inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide is now 8-2 (6-1 SEC) on the season and joins a logjam of SEC teams with one-loss in conference play.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 16
College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Alabama falls, Georgia rises in CFP

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Alabama falls, Georgia rises in CFP

After a wild weekend of games, the latest College Football Playoff rankings are a bit more complicated. The SEC has a pack of teams clustered together behind Texas A&M, while the ACC continues to be complicated with no squads inside the top 12 of the CFP rankings.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / College Football Talk / November 16

Projecting the new College Football Playoff rankings: How far will Alabama fall?

The Crimson Tide suffered their second loss of the season on Saturday. Will they stay in the projected 12-team field or fall out entirely?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 16
How can Alabama clinch SEC Championship game berth after losing to Oklahoma?

How can Alabama clinch SEC Championship game berth after losing to Oklahoma?

Alabama football still has a chance to reach the SEC Championship and make it to the College Football Playoff after losing to Oklahoma. SEC college football analyst Cole Cubelic provided an updated look at multiple scenarios where the Tide could be playing in Atlanta for a conference championship in a few weeks.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 16
DeBoer feels Alabama’s offense was ‘executing better’ against Oklahoma

DeBoer feels Alabama’s offense was ‘executing better’ against Oklahoma

When watching the Crimson Tide’s 23-21 loss to No. 11 Oklahoma on Saturday, it appeared as if the offense was struggling to move the ball and put points on the board, but on closer look, it was one of the Tide’s best offensive performances in recent weeks.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 16
Alabama LB tells why Tide defense ‘gotta be better’ after loss to Oklahoma

Alabama LB tells why Tide defense ‘gotta be better’ after loss to Oklahoma

Alabama football’s linebacker, Deontae Lawson feels the Crimson Tide’s defense has got to play better despite them limiting Oklahoma to 212 total yards and 16 points in their last outing.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 16
DeBoer speaks on time management during Alabama final offensive drive vs. Oklahoma

DeBoer speaks on time management during Alabama final offensive drive vs. Oklahoma

As the No. 4 Tide trailed the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners 23-21 with seven minutes left in the game, Alabama’s defense held strong and forced a punt. Even with the punt forcing the Crimson Tide’s offense to start the drive at its own six-yard line, it was still an opportunity to drive down the field with what felt like a comfortable amount of time.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 15
Tennessee Vols fans will absolutely love the way that Oklahoma celebrated beating Alabama

Tennessee Vols fans will absolutely love the way that Oklahoma celebrated beating Alabama

Tennessee needed Alabama to beat Oklahoma on Saturday night to help keep the Vols' slim College Football Playoff hopes alive. So while the Sooners' 23-21 win over the Crimson Tide wasn't ideal for the Volunteers, Tennessee fans will still appreciate the way Oklahoma celebrated taking down Alabama.

Ty Simpson News / AL.com / November 15
Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / November 15
Alabama Crimson Tide News / NBC Sports / November 15
Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / November 15
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 15
Bowen brothers help Oklahoma upset Bama, keep CFP hopes alive

Bowen brothers help strengthen Oklahoma's playoff chances with upset of Alabama

Oklahoma got the win, and the secondary duo of brothers Eli Bowen and Peyton Bowen were the biggest difference-makers. 

No. 11 Oklahoma pulls off road upset of No. 4 Bama to keep CFP hopes alive
College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season
The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 15
Nick Saban points out Alabama's 'issue' before Oklahoma game

Nick Saban points out Alabama's 'issue' before Oklahoma game

Given the multitude of big games he coached at Alabama, ESPN analyst Nick Saban has experienced more than a few concerns with the Crimson Tide over the years.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 15
The Tennessee Vols are trying to swipe a 2026 football commit from the Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tennessee Vols are trying to swipe a 2026 football commit from the Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tennessee Vols are working to flip 2026 three-star defensive lineman JJ Finch from the Alabama Crimson Tide. Finch, 6-foot-3/260 lbs from Indianapolis, IN, is rated in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / November 13
Alabama's Williams is more than just a college football player

Alabama WR Ryan Williams is more than just a college football player

Ryan Williams is a star for the Alabama Crimson Tide on the field. Last season as a true freshman, Williams caught 48 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns.

No. 4 Alabama locked in, keeps unforgettable loss to Oklahoma in '24 top of mind
Alabama running back falls victim to dreaded announcer jinx
College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 13
No. 2 Purdue makes case to reclaim top ranking with road win

No. 2 Purdue makes strong case to reclaim top ranking with impressive road win

The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers lost the top spot in the Associated Press top 25 rankings to Houston on Monday, but they looked the part of a No. 1 team on Thursday night.

No. 17 Michigan State beats San Jose State in battle of Spartans
P.J. Haggerty's 23 points guide Kansas State to victory over Cal
West Virginia humiliates rival Pitt
No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo sets multiple records, makes history
Sports world reacts to Hidalgo's unbelievable 16-steal game
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / November 11
Alabama Could Lose Out on 'Big-Time Player,' But There's a Catch

Alabama Could Lose Out on 'Big-Time Player,' But There's a Catch

The Alabama Crimson Tide aren't considered a lock to land a "big-time player" who visited their Saturday game versus LSU. That's because this same wide receiver/cornerback is keeping tabs with what happens with one power's coaching situation.

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