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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - No. 14 Alabama welcomed a familiar face to Coleman Coliseum as the program kicked off SEC play on Saturday against the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Alabama Freshman Offensive Lineman Opts to Enter Transfer Portal

Alabama freshman offensive tackle Micah DeBose is opting to enter the transfer portal according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports. The former 4-star recruit made one appearance in 2025, against Eastern Illinois, preserving his redshirt, and will now look to continue his college football career somewhere else.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 3

Nate Oats Updates Aiden Sherrell, Two More Injured Players After Kentucky Win

No. 14 Alabama took down Kentucky 89-74 at home on Saturday afternon. But not all was perfect in the Crimson Tide's fourth consecutive victory over the Wildcats, as forward Aiden Sherrell limped to the bench a bit past the midway point of the first half and never returned to the floor.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 3

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College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / January 3

'Will Be an Absolute Blood Bath': Paul Finebaum Minces No Words While Predicting Kalen DeBoer’s Future at Alabama

Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama brutally lost its College Football Playoff showdown in a brutal manner against Indiana in the Rose Bowl Showdown, which ended on a 38-3 score.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 3

Which Alabama players have plans to transfer after first day of portal opening?

The first day of the transfer portal’s official opening was eventful for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Kalen DeBoer and company saw multiple players decide to enter the portal.

Deontae Lawson News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 3

What Deontae Lawson Will Miss Most About Playing for Alabama

PASADENA, Calif. — Alabama beat writers and reporters voted linebacker Deontae Lawson as the winner of the "Media Good Guy Award" a couple of weeks ago, and it was perhaps most evident on Wednesday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 2

Alabama Wolf Linebacker Entering Transfer Portal

The winter transfer portal window opened officially on Friday, and many Alabama players made their intentions to depart the program for other schools. One of those players was redshirt freshman Wolf linebacker Noah Carter, whose agent, Marlon Lindsey, shared the decision with ESPN.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 2

Alabama Backup Center Opts to Enter Transfer Portal

Alabama redshirt freshman offensive lineman Joe Ionata has entered his name into the transfer portal according to multiple sources. Ionata enrolled in Tuscaloosa as a 3-star prospect in the Class of 2024, redshirted his first season and played in all 14 games in 2025 in a reserve and special teams role.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Alabama Loses Former 5-Star Wide Receiver To The Transfer Portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is set to lose another former top-tier recruit, as wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 2

Alabama suffers its first transfer portal loss after the Rose Bowl following the departure of highly anticipated running back

The day after the Rose Bowl was always going to be a busy one for the Alabama Crimson Tide. The question was, would it be a ton of departures after a loss, or a ton of additions after a win?

Richard Young News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Alabama Loses Former No. 1 RB Recruit To The Transfer Portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide backfield is set to lose a former blue-chip prospect, as running back Richard Young has announced his plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Gridiron Heroics / January 2

‘I’m Not Done’: Alabama Linebacker Deontae Lawson Silences Room to Defend Kalen DeBoer

Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson had just played his final college game, a devastating 38-3 loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl that ended the Crimson Tide’s season in ugly fashion.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 2

Alabama DB Bray Hubbard tells where he stands with decision to stay at Alabama or go to NFL pending

Alabama football’s starting safety, Bray Hubbard has a decision to make with the Crimson Tide losing to Indiana in the Rose Bowl. The Mississippi native still has one more year of eligibility after the loss.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Gridiron Heroics / January 2

Ty Simpson Injury Revealed Following 38-3 Loss in the CFP Quarterfinal vs. Indiana Hoosiers

The Alabama Crimson Tide saw quarterback Ty Simpson not play in the second half of the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals against the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3

Kirk Herbstreit's harsh message for Alabama was right on the money

Kirk Herbstreit did not hold back when talking about the Alabama Crimson Tide while calling the Rose Bowl game.

No. 9 Alabama hits new low under HC Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss to No. 1 Indiana

No. 1 Indiana in a league of its own after dominant Rose Bowl win over No. 9 Alabama

Ryan Day assigns blame for Ohio State's stunning loss to Miami in CFP

HC Ryan Day deserves blame for sudden play-calling change after Ohio State's loss to Miami in CFP

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College Football News / Yardbarker / January 2

Alabama hits new low under Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss

No. 9 Alabama hits new low under HC Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss to No. 1 Indiana

After the program's worst loss this century, the pressure continues to mount on DeBoer as Alabama searches for answers.

No. 1 Indiana in a league of its own after dominant win over No. 9 Alabama

Kirk Herbstreit's harsh message for Alabama was right on the money

QB Behren Morton's struggles lead to Texas Tech's collapse vs. Oregon

Oregon's shutout of Texas Tech shouldn't overshadow QB Dante Moore's poor play

Diego Pavia's comments about Big Ten had the ultimate backfire

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / December 31

Alabama doesn’t need ‘perfect’ from drop-prone WR Ryan Williams — but it needs better

Williams has taken a step back after an electric freshman season.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Alabama LB has head-turning take on Fernando Mendoza before Rose Bowl

The No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide know they will have their hands full against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in Thursday’s Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., and Fernando Mendoza is a big reason why.