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Alabama star admits one of team's top goals of this season revolves around getting revenge against Tennessee

As Alabama prepares to host Tennessee this Saturday, the Crimson Tide isn’t just gearing up for another SEC clash — they’re seeking redemption. Last year’s 24-17 loss in Knoxville still lingers for many in Tuscaloosa, including tight end Josh Cuevas.

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Alabama football upgrades status of Jam Miller ahead of Tennessee

Alabama football has upgraded Jam Miller to probable after he was listed as questionable on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide also upgraded wide receiver, Jaylen Mbakwe, while tight end, Danny Lewis has been downgraded to questionable.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 16

Alabama TE says Tide players taking Tennessee game personal

Alabama football’s tight end room is taking the Crimson Tide’s upcoming game against Tennessee personally. The Tide lost to the Vols last season 24-17 in a tight one.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 16

Alabama vs. Tennessee score prediction by expert football model

SEC rivals meet again in college football’s Week 8 action on Saturday, as No. 6 Alabama welcomes No. 11 Tennessee in The Third Saturday in October. Here is the latest prediction for the game from an expert model that projects scores.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 16

Alabama WRs catching tennis balls practice #rolltide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 16

Elite Alabama RB commit tells why he shut down his recruitment

Alabama football’s running back commit, Ezavier Crowell is 100 percent locked in with the Crimson Tide and is not considering any other programs after shutting down his recruitment.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 16

Head to Head: Alabama vs. Tennessee - Third Saturday in October presents another top-ranked matchup

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 16

Alabama Adds In-State Prospect to Growing Group of Weekend Visitors

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff have been hard at work this week lining up visitors for the Crimson Tide's massive home matchup with Tennessee on October 18.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 16

Tennessee star DB listed as out against Alabama despite returning to practice

Tennessee football’s star defensive back, Jermod McCoy will remain sidelined against the Alabama Crimson Tide. The talented defensive back is working back from an ACL injury and has not played this season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 16

Alabama DL recognized as top freshman against the run

Alabama football’s defensive lineman, London Simmons was recently graded as the top freshman defensive lineman against the run by Pro Football Focus. Simmons has gone from a three-star recruit to a true freshman contributor for the Crimson Tide in a matter of months.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 16

Alabama football taking ‘optimistic’ approach in hopes of having star running back against Tennessee

Alabama football is unsure if it will have its starting running back, Jam Miller, when the Crimson Tide go up against Tennessee this weekend. Miller went down with a concussion against Missouri in the Tide’s win over the Tigers.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 16

David Pollack Names Arguably the Best Player in College Football

Key Points Ty Simpson has emerged as Alabama’s breakout star. David Pollack calls Simpson one of the best players in the country. Alabama has won five straight after a shaky opener.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 16

Alabama to Host 4-Star 2027 EDGE Jaiden Bryant

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff have been extremely active on the recruiting trail this fall, lining up visitors and extending offers to talented prospects from the class of 2026, 2027 and beyond.

Yhonzae Pierre News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 16

Alabama Wolf LB Yhonzae Pierre Wants to Dominate SEC Foes

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— The injury bug has bitten Alabama football's Wolf linebacker room more than once in 2025. With sixth-year veteran Jah-Marien Latham out for the season due to a neck injury and Qua Russaw out indefinitely because of a broken foot, other players have had to step in and replace that production.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 15

Alabama legend NEVER lost to Tennessee Reveals TRUTH about Crimson Tide!

Ty Simpson News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 15

What Area of Football Has Ty Simpson Most Improved in Since Week 1? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Kalen Deboer News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Alabama Football Announces Kalen DeBoer Development on Wednesday

The American Heart Association revealed on Wednesday, 28 college football coaches for its 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year watchlist. The award

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Alabama Receives Disappointing Jam Miller Update Before Tennessee Game

No. 6 Alabama does not need to be reminded of how important Saturday's game with No. 11 Tennessee is. The "Third Saturday in October" rivalry was first played between the Crimson Tide and Volunteers in 1901, ending in a 6-6 tie.

Terrence Cody News / A to Z Sports / October 15

'It's a lot of hate' - Former Alabama DL Terrence Cody compares the Crimson Tide's rivalries with Tennessee and Auburn

There are quite a few Alabama Crimson Tide fans -- mostly younger fans -- who love to suggest that the rivalry with the Tennessee Vols isn't really a rivalry.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Alabama’s Ty Simpson

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From an Alabama quarterback to a Texas cornerback, here are five players we're tracking.

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Brian Branch News / A to Z Sports / October 13

NFL suspends former Alabama Crimson Tide star without pay for throwing a temper tantrum on Sunday Night Football

Brian Branch was one of the most fiery competitors to come through the Capstone. A bold statement given the pedigree of the program, there was always an edge to Branch during his time with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / October 13

'They didn't really recruit me that well' - Vols player and former 5-star grew up near Tuscaloosa, but wasn't recruited 'well' by Alabama

A key Tennessee Vols defender who grew up near Tuscaloosa wasn’t recruited "that well" by the Alabama Crimson Tide, despite being a five-star recruit. Sophomore defensive lineman Jordan Ross joined the Food City Locker Room this week ahead of the Vols' upcoming matchup against Alabama.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 11