Alabama Crimson Tide: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

National media outlets present grim outlook for Alabama Crimson Tide's 2026 season after release of way-too-early top 25 polls

It may not have felt like it at the time, but the Alabama Crimson Tide finished the year as a top-eight team in the sport following the Rose Bowl. Sure, the team was throttled by the Indiana Hoosiers, who just finished the season 16-0 and capped off the year with a memorable win in the national championship.

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Tuscaloosa Native Hines 'Going To Be A Superstar' For Crimson Tide

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama baseball's No. 8-ranked freshman class brings much to be excited about. With four of Perfect Game's top-100 freshmen in the nation, the underclassmen will play a massive role in the Crimson Tide's season as the team looks to break through and advance to a Super Regional for the first time in the Rob Vaughn era.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 20

Alabama's 2026 Line of Scrimmage is Set on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss the big weekend in the transfer portal and the Crimson Tide's comeback victory in basketball in Norman.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 20

Where Alabama Football Finished in The AP Top 25 Poll

The Alabama Crimson Tide completed the 2025 football season by losing in the Rose Bowl to the eventual national champions in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 20

CBS Sports includes Alabama in way-too-early Top 25 for 2026 season

The 2025 college football season has been over for less than 24 hours, and way-too-early rankings for the 2026 season have been released. Both ESPN and CBS Sports have released where Alabama stands in their way-too-early rankings.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 20

Where Alabama football is ranked in ESPN’s way-too-early Top 25 for 2026 season

ESPN released a way-too-early top 25 for the 2026 season after Indiana defeated Miami in the National Championship and listed the Alabama Crimson Tide at No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / January 20

ESPN Announces Nick Saban News on Monday

Nick Saban is arguably the most dominant college football coach of all time. The legendary former Alabama Crimson Tide leader is giving a peek behind the curtain.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 19

Nate Oats spoke with reporters at the Birmingham Tip Off Club Monday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 19

Alabama offers Benjamin Russell sophomore quarterback

Alabama football has extended an offer to Benjamin Russell’s sophomore starting quarterback Kingston Preyear. Preyear is a 2028 quarterback prospect. He reports previous offers from Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Ole Miss and others.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 19

Why 4-Star QB Trent Seaborn’s commitment to Alabama remains ‘rock solid’

Trent Seaborn is staying locked in with Alabama football after committing to the Crimson Tide in October. Seaborn is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the 2027 recruiting class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 19

Alabama Women's Basketball Drops Second Straight With Loss To Tennessee: Roll Call

Alabama women's basketball was off to its best start in program history at 17-1 earlier this week following a Monday night victory over Missouri. The No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 18

Alabama Lands Second Wide Receiver in 2026 Class

If there's any position group for Alabama that's on the thinner side, it's the Crimson Tide's wide receivers. But the pass-catchers room got some help on Sunday, as Maurice Mathis Jr.

Desmond Umeozulu News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 18

Alabama Picks Up Veteran SEC Edge Rusher from Transfer Portal

The transfer portal entry window may be closed, but that hasn't stopped Alabama from picking up a few more commitments. The latest is South Carolina edge rusher Desmond Umeozulu, who committed to the Crimson Tide on Sunday afternoon, as first reported by On3.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 18

What Nate Oats Has 'Right Up at the Top' of His List to Improve During Bye Week

Alabama escaped Norman with an 83-81 win over the Sooners Saturday afternoon. It could have been a much more comfortable win for the Crimson Tide if it hit its free throws at a high rate.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Latest trio of Alabama Commitments proves the Crimson Tide may have turned its biggest weakness into a strength for 2026

The Alabama Crimson Tide improved year over year by all meaningful metrics when comparing 2024 to 2025. More wins, an SEC Championship appearance, and a College Football Playoff birth that resulted in a win over the Oklahoma Sooners there was a lot to be happy about.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / January 16

Former Alabama Softball Star Signs Pro Contract

Kali Heivilin, a four-year infielder for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2022-25, officially signed to play for the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League on Thursday. The Michigan native and 2025 Kinesiology graduate earned NFCA First Team All-South Region recognition and All-SEC Second Team honors in her senior campaign.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 13

Ohio State lands two former five-star recruits from Alabama in transfer portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes have added two players in the transfer portal who could really pack a punch for their defense in 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide get good news regarding 2026 defense

Oregon may have found its next successful transfer QB in Dylan Raiola

Top three winners and losers in the college football transfer portal

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

Bray Hubbard News / Yardbarker / January 12

Alabama Crimson Tide get good news regarding 2026 defense

The Alabama Crimson Tide have gotten good news as it relates to their hopes for the 2026 season.

Demond Williams, Washington drama proves fallibility of the college football landscape

Reports: Miami throws $6.5M offer at draft-bound QB Ty Simpson

HC Lane Kiffin hopes he has found LSU's next Jayden Daniels in Arizona State transfer QB Sam Leavitt

Top three winners and losers in the college football transfer portal

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 11

SEC Rival poaches highly regarded transfer from Alabama despite his commitment to the Crimson Tide just days ago

While the Alabama Crimson Tide are firmly entrenched in rebuilding its trenches, one of the main goals of this transfer portal was to add better weaponry on offense.

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / January 8