Kalen DeBoer shared what he feels the Alabama Crimson Tide has to do to avoid another slow start after the Tide had to overcome coming out flat against Florida State on Saturday.
Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre was able to make a major impact in the Tide’s 50-36 win over FSU on Saturday. Pierre has proven to shine on numerous occasions throughout the early stages of 2026, and the linebacker showed no signs of slowing down against the Seminoles.
Lotzeir Brooks was a consistent threat in the passing game for Alabama against Florida State on Saturday. Brooks finished the game with 101 yards on eight receptions in the 50-36 win for the Crimson Tide.
The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Florida State Seminoles 50-36 in Tuscaloosa on Saturday afternoon. Sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell was excellent despite another slow start in the first quarter.
Alabama football defeated Florida State 50-36, and head coach Kalen DeBoer said that quarterback Keelon Russell took steps in the right direction. Russell finished with 320 passing yards and three passing touchdowns.
Alabama football defeated Florida State 50-36, but there were a couple of disappointing moments defensively in this game, per Kalen DeBoer. Florida State had double-digit plays where 15 or more yards were gained, and DeBoer expressed his disappointment in the post-game press conference.
NC State transfer wide receiver Noah Rogers was seen warming up on the field ahead of today’s Florida State vs. Alabama game. Rogers suffered a leg injury during Alabama football’s A-Day scrimmage this spring, and he has not played a game so far this season.
Alabama Crimson Tide legend Nick Saban has never needed much prompting to remind people where he thinks the real power in college football sits. On Friday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the former Alabama coach offered Miami plenty of praise and then used that praise to take another swipe at the conference the Hurricanes call home.
Nick Saban officially retired from coaching in January of 2024, and he's been a sports personality ever since. With a football mind as great as Saban's, though, it wouldn't be ridiculous to think he might get back into the sport at some point in a coaching role.
How do you balance historic success with a gut-wrenching letdown? Alabama baseball has had to sit with that question for the past three months, as the program broke through to the College World Series for the first time this century, before being outscored 23-2 over two decisive losses.
Alabama has started the 2026 season 2-0 and already has one SEC win on the board. The Crimson Tide opened with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina before beating Kentucky 45-17 on the road.
CJ Craig-James is expected to be in Tuscaloosa this weekend when Alabama takes on Florida State. Craig-James attends Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama, and he is considered to be one of the best 2028 safety prospects in the country.
Alabama football’s defense has been dominant on third down this season. The Crimson Tide has only given up one first down on third down over two games, despite being tasked with defending on third down 23 times.
The Alabama Crimson Tide were able to bounce back in the second half against Kentucky following an underwhelming start on the offensive side of the football. Alabama scored just six offensive points on two field goals in the first half of Saturday’s win.
The Alabama Crimson Tide have emerged with one of the most talented linebacker duos in all of college football throughout the early stages of 2026. Former Virginia Tech linebacker Caleb Woodson has made an instant impact upon his arrival in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama football’s featured running back Daniel Hill has gotten his junior season for the Crimson Tide off to a running start. Hill has picked up 151 yards and three touchdowns on 51 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per carry.
The Alabama Crimson Tide’s defense was elite in all aspects during Saturday’s 45-17 victory over Kentucky. Alabama’s secondary held Wildcats’ quarterback Kenny Minchey to just 146 yards through the air.
Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide know that they have to take the Florida State Seminoles seriously.
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.
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 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.
The Alabama Crimson Tide may not need a secret weapon in Week 2 against the Kentucky Wildcats, but they have one.
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.
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