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Updated details for Kalen DeBoer’s buyout under extension

Updated details for Kalen DeBoer’s buyout under extension

Kalen DeBoer earned a seven-year extension after two seasons as the head football coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide. If the Crimson Tide were to fire DeBoer without cause during the 2026 season, it would have to pay him $67.5 million under the extension.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 23
Ty Simpson hits back at those who ripped him ahead of draft

Ty Simpson hits back at those who ripped him ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Over the past handful of months, the Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback became the most polarizing prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class. 

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Morgan Wallen News / A to Z Sports / April 23
Morgan Wallen changed the lyrics to one of his songs during concert at Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium and Vols fans aren’t happy

Morgan Wallen changed the lyrics to one of his songs during concert at Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium and Vols fans aren’t happy

Country music superstar and noted Tennessee Vols superfan Morgan Wallen played a concert at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, this past weekend in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 23
Is report about Jets' Ty Simpson plan an NFL Draft smokescreen?

Is report about Jets' Ty Simpson plan an NFL Draft smokescreen?

Some believe the Arizona Cardinals will either move back up into the first round to grab Simpson or hope that he falls to them at overall pick No. 34. The Jets may have something to say about that.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 23
Ty Simpson makes final pitch to Steelers amid NFL Draft uncertainty

Ty Simpson makes final pitch to Steelers amid NFL Draft uncertainty

As of Thursday morning, the draft stock of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson remained a moving target among pockets of NFL media analysts and reporters.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 23
Cardinals may have made huge Simpson decision before draft

Cardinals may have made huge Ty Simpson decision before 2026 NFL Draft

The Cardinals are on track to have journeymen QBs Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II on their roster this fall.

Nick Saban gives advice to team that takes Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft
Fernando Mendoza explains why he'll skip the 2026 NFL Draft
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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Germie Bernard News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23
Five-time Pro-Bowl wide receiver warns NFL teams to not sleep on Alabama wide receiver

Five-time Pro-Bowl wide receiver warns NFL teams to not sleep on Alabama wide receiver

It looks as if Jarvis Landry feels it will be a big mistake for NFL teams to sleep on Germie Bernard in the 2026 NFL Draft. “Please Don’t Sleep On Germie Bernard!!!” Landry posted to X ahead of the draft.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 23
Nick Saban gives advice to team that takes Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

Nick Saban gives advice to team that takes Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

Nick Saban offered some advice for teams that may have Simpson on their draft boards heading into Thursday night. 

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23
Alabama football continues push for North Carolina wide receiver by visiting him

Alabama football continues push for North Carolina wide receiver by visiting him

Alabama football recently made a stop in Shelby, North Carolina, to check in on Namajay Thompson. Thompson is a 2027 wide receiver prospect, and he is considered a top wide receiver target for the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23
Alabama GM earns pay raise in new contract

Alabama GM earns pay raise in new contract

Several coaches for the University of Alabama met with the Board of Trustees compensation committee on Wednesday to be approved for new contracts. Courtney Morgan, the general manager for the Crimson Tide’s football program, was one of multiple football staffers to meet with the committee.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23
Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts to contract extension

Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts to contract extension

Kalen DeBoer released a statement after receiving a seven-year contract extension from the University of Alabama. DeBoer will now get paid $12.5 million annually.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 22
Kalen DeBoer's extension will impact Alabama's football program

How Kalen DeBoer's extension will impact Alabama's football program

This is a sign of faith in Kalen DeBoer, not just for 2026 but for the long term.

Alabama commits to Kalen DeBoer with massive contract extension
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The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 22
Alabama commits to Kalen DeBoer with massive contract extension

Alabama commits to Kalen DeBoer with massive contract extension

There is probably no coach under more pressure than Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, especially as he tries to follow in the footsteps of one of college football's all-time giants in Nick Saban. 

How DeBoer's extension will impact Alabama's football program
Notre Dame lands elite safety over SEC powerhouse programs
Mike Elko hypes up SEC and Texas A&M's strength of schedule 
Oregon's 'culture' leads to commitment from top-three QB recruit
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood must get it right after tough spring game
Fernando Mendoza's ceremonial first pitch was a little bit wild
Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 22

Details for Nate Oats' Historic Contract Extension Revealed

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats signed a contract extension on April 5. However, the full details of the deal were unknown. That is until today, as the University of Alabama Board of Trustees compensation committee approved his new salary on Wednesday afternoon.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 22

Bama Baseball Blunders and Alabama Football Discussions on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's get it popping on a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez after Alabama baseball dropped another midweek matchup against an inferior opponent.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 22
Will potential Garoppolo retirement convince Rams to make surprising Simpson decision?

Will potential Jimmy Garoppolo retirement convince Rams to make surprising Ty Simpson decision during 2026 NFL Draft?

If the former San Francisco 49ers star doesn't return, the Rams would be left without a viable stand-in for starting QB Matthew Stafford.

NFL coordinator offers strong advice to teams that may draft Ty Simpson
Insider addresses chatter linking Rams with Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love
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The 'Passing leaders in a Conference Title loss' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 22
Alabama Women's Basketball Adds Big 12 Forward For Pauline Love's First Season: Roll Call

Alabama Women's Basketball Adds Big 12 Forward For Pauline Love's First Season: Roll Call

Alabama women's basketball announced another addition to its 2026-27 roster as former Cincinnati forward Kylie Torrence is transferring to Tuscaloosa to join the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 21

No. 2 Alabama Softball Blanks Blazers in Final Midweek Game

Alabama softball had one final non-conference matchup before entering the most important stretch of the season, and the Crimson Tide passed its final midweek test.

Morgan Wallen News / A to Z Sports / April 21
Tennessee Vols superfan Morgan Wallen quickly made up for being seen with former Alabama coach Nick Saban with an incredible gesture

Tennessee Vols superfan Morgan Wallen quickly made up for being seen with former Alabama coach Nick Saban with an incredible gesture

Tennessee Vols superfan and country music superstar Morgan Wallen played a concert at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, last weekend in Tuscaloosa.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Simpson said in a recent appearance on the “Down 2 Business” podcast that nothing about Indiana’s defense had surprised him during the Hoosiers’ 38-3 win in January’s CFP quarterfinal.

Simpson landing with one team is seen as ‘inevitable’
Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett makes decision amid Simpson rumors
Cardinals seem to be leaving door open for Simpson to be starting QB
Former exec: Steelers should 'strongly consider' taking Simpson in first round
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