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Wetumpka 4-Star TE to visit Alabama for Florida State game

Kaleb Ballard plans to be in Tuscaloosa this weekend when the Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Florida State Seminoles. Ballard is one of the best offensive prospects in the 2028 recruiting class, and he attends Wetumpka High School in Alabama.

Ryan Grubb News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 17

What Alabama OC Ryan Grubb told recruits immediately after Alabama beat Kentucky

Alabama football’s offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb used the Crimson Tide’s victory over Kentucky immediately on the recruiting trail. Grubb used the number of Alabama players who were on the field against the Wildcats and were recruited by the Tide out of high school in his recent pitch.

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

How Often Has Alabama Lost Consecutive Games to the Same Non-SEC Team? Just a Minute

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

'Everybody Knows What Happened': Inside Alabama's Mindset for Florida State Rematch

Alabama's loss to Florida State in 2025 became an unwanted identity. It was the Crimson Tide's first time losing a season opener since 2001. For the several weeks that followed, the narrative around Kalen DeBoer's second year as the head coach centered on that historic upset in Tallahassee.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 16

Former Alabama player feels Tide’s defense is the ‘real deal’

Alabama football’s former quarterback Greg McElroy left Kentucky impressed with the Crimson Tide’s defense after calling Alabama’s win over Kentucky on ABC.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 16

Alabama DC feels Tide defense is finally gaining momentum in key area after 2 and a half years

Alabama football’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack feels like the Crimson Tide’s pass rush is finally resembling what he has wanted it to look like from the moment he joined Kalen DeBoer’s coaching staff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 16

How Alabama players are approaching revenge game vs. FSU

Last season, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered an embarrassing 31-17 road loss against Florida State to open the season, and Alabama players were asked on Tuesday how the team is approaching this season’s game versus the Seminoles.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 16

Alabama CB reveals mindset of Tide’s defense entering matchup vs. FSU

The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Florida State Seminoles at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Alabama will enter the matchup seeking revenge following last year’s 31-17 upset loss against the Seminoles.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 16

Why a former Georgia quarterback now feels the Alabama defense is elite?

A former Georgia quarterback now has a lot of respect for the Alabama defense after watching the Crimson Tide defeat Kentucky. Aaron Murray, who is an ESPN color commentator and college football analyst, knows what a great Alabama defense looks like, and he feels this year’s Alabama defense is good at all three levels.

Alabama showing increased interest in dominant Winterboro senior defensive lineman, invites him to Florida State game

Alabama football invited Kavarris Duncan to watch the Crimson Tide take on the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday. The Crimson Tide’s recruiting staff is interested in taking a deeper look at the senior as he tells Touchdown Alabama he will accept the game invite and be on the campus of the University of Alabama this weekend.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 15

Special Teams a 'Strong Area' for Alabama to Start the Season

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Two minutes and 21 seconds. That's how long Kalen DeBoer talked about Alabama's special teams during his opening statement of Monday's press conference.

Luke Metz News / AL.com / September 14

Luke Metz is the real deal#rolltide #alabamafootball

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

The Alabama Defensive Player 'Leading the Charge' in Setting the Standard

Alabama's defense is in a really solid spot. Of course, it made a mistake or two against East Carolina and Kentucky, but when it needed to shift into the next gear, that wasn't a problem.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 14

Transfer linebacker setting the tone for the Alabama defense

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s defense was excellent throughout all four quarters of Saturday’s road win over Kentucky. The unit as a whole allowed just 10 total points against a talented Wildcats’ offense.

Keelon Russell News / AL.com / September 14

FSU’s Mike Norvell is asked about defending Alabama QB Keelon Russell in Tuscaloosa #RollTide

Ryan Grubb News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 14

Grubb feels Alabama offensive operational issues showed up in Thursday practice ahead of Kentucky game

Alabama football’s offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb feels that operational issues that showed up against Kentucky last Saturday were evident in the Crimson Tide’s Saturday practice.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / September 14

Alabama OC Ryan Grubb on Keelon Russell's growth at QB; What to look for in Florida State game

College Football News / EasySportz / September 14

Alabama Might Be the Most Unpredictable Team in America

I genuinely don’t know what to make of Alabama. When the Crimson Tide are on? They look capable of beating anybody in college football. When they’re not?

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Kalen DeBoer Reveals Major Keelon Russell Concern That Alabama is Still Struggling With: 'It’s Not That Hard'

Alabama walked away from Lexington with a solid 45-17 win over Kentucky, but the locker room knew it was far from smooth sailing. Sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell struggled early, turning the ball over twice in a chaotic first half that saw Bama trailing 17-13 at the break.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / The Spun / September 12

Kentucky Coach Will Stein Is Getting Crushed For Costly Fake Punt vs. Alabama

Will Stein’s controversial fourth-down decision had fans heading for the exits early at Kroger Field in Week 2. After leading Alabama for most of the game on Saturday, a pivotal fake punt attempt in the Wildcats’ own territory led to 30+ unanswered second half points for the Crimson Tide that shifted all of the momentum to Alabama’s side.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / EasySportz / September 11

Alabama Better Be Careful: Kentucky Could Ruin the Crimson Tide’s Entire Season

Alabama has already done the easy part. Now the Crimson Tide has to go on the road. No. 12 Alabama travels to Kentucky on Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff in Lexington.

Keelon Russell News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Kentucky coach has wild suggestions for fans ahead of Alabama game

First-year Kentucky head coach Will Stein didn’t ask for polite applause Saturday. He requested flasks, four-letter words and a crowd hoarse enough to call in sick Monday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 8

Alabama has secret weapon to help beat Will Stein, Kentucky

The Alabama Crimson Tide may not need a secret weapon in Week 2 against the Kentucky Wildcats, but they have one.

No. 12 Alabama looks to keep ground game rolling at Kentucky

Miami's Darian Mensah vaults to Heisman Trophy favorite

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Keelon Russell News / Yardbarker / September 5

Alabama QB Keelon Russell looks like the real deal in win over East Carolina

A star was born in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Alabama Crimson Tide sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell, making his first collegiate start, shined bright in a dominant 48-10 home win over the East Carolina Pirates.

No. 13 Alabama leans into ground game, tops East Carolina 48-10

Nick Saban predicts the next CFP National Championship

Nick Saban sounds alarm on state of college sports

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