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New details prove why Kalen DeBoer had to suspend Alabama Crimson Tide legacy cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.

The Alabama Crimson Tide suspended legacy cornerback Drake Kirkpatrick Jr. on Monday, and new details from his arrest paint a troubling picture. Here is why this situation feels different from a simple first-time mistake.

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Welcome to Alabama's Bye Week: Takeaways, Depth and Discipline on Fernandez & Friends

Alabama survived the Aggies. It wasn't the prettiest of games, but the Crimson Tide's 31-20 win over Texas A&M keeps the season alive and builds some confidence heading into the bye week.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 27

Can Alabama Stop Shooting Itself in the Foot?

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Think of some of the traditional hallmarks of a sloppy football team: missed tackles, pre-snap penalties, dropped passes, and third-down blunders, to name a few.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 26

Kalen DeBoer calls out key area Alabama needs to improve in

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer spoke to reporters at the Monday Morning quarterback club, and he was asked about how close Alabama is to playing to its full potential.

AK Dear News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 26

Why has AK Dear not getting many reps since returning for Alabama?

Alabama running back AK Dear has struggled to find consistent playing time over the first 8 weeks of the 2026 season. Dear is an extremely talented sophomore who flashed major potential during his freshman campaign last year.

Ryan Coleman-Williams News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 26

Will Ryan Coleman-Williams play for Alabama vs. LSU?

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams could return to the Tide’s lineup on the road in Baton Rouge against LSU following the bye week. Coleman-Williams has been sidelined since Week 6 with a right knee injury while also dealing with a concussion suffered against Georgia.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 26

Alabama DB 'Not With' Team, Injury Updates for Two Players During Bye Week

Alabama beat Texas A&M 31-20 at home on Saturday, but numerous starters were unavailable to start the game due to injuries, and another went down during the first half.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 26

Oxford 6-foot-4 senior OL commits to Alabama

Xavier Endicott has announced a verbal commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Endicott is a senior offensive lineman at Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 26

Alabama offers Memphis 3-Star OL commit from Oxford

Alabama football extended an offer to Bryson Sanderson on Saturday while he was on campus when the Crimson Tide took on Texas A&M. Sanderson is a senior offensive lineman at Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Alabama Crimson Tide may be left with no choice after legacy player gets suspended for the second time in as many years

The Alabama Crimson Tide listed cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. as out against Texas A&M, and the reason behind his absence was a familiar one. Now Kalen DeBoer and his staff have a decision to make.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / SwimSwam / October 26

Cadence Vincent, Gaby Van Brunt Set Alabama Records In CSL Match 6

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Alabama Athletics ATHENS, Ga. – At the College Swimming League (CSL) match on Friday, Cadence Vincent and Gaby Van Brunt broke Alabama swimming and diving program records as the Crimson Tide finished in second place.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Tennessee just wiped out the only drawback to Alabama win, thanks to South Carolina

The Vols are going to be on the receiving end of some significant money, thanks to Gamecock fans. The Tennessee Vols have had quite the rollercoaster week, particularly on the emotional side of things.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 25

Keelon Russell tells where he has gotten better, needs to grow

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Texas A&M Aggies by a final score of 31-20 on Saturday afternoon. Alabama found themselves getting off to a slow offensive start once again in the first half.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 25

How Alabama players celebrated Kalen DeBoer’s birthday after win: 'It was a cold one'

Alabama football players celebrated Kalen DeBoer’s birthday after he led the Crimson Tide to a win over Texas A&M on Saturday. The Alabama head coach was met with an ice bath from a Gatorade cooler in the locker room to celebrate the victory and his turning another year older.