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Kalen DeBoer Hopeful of Carrying On Legacy of Nick Saban, Alabama Program

On January 1, 2024, Nick Saban coached his final game at Alabama in the Rose Bowl. A 27-20 loss to Michigan in overtime ended the Crimson Tide's 2023-24 season, and the Wolverines won the national title after defeating Kalen DeBoer and the Washington Huskies.

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Alabama having ‘high-level’ practices ahead of Rose Bowl with healthy roster

Alabama football will enter its matchup against Indiana in the Rose Bowl with a much healthier roster at its disposal. Josh Cuevas (TE), LT Overton (DL), Kelby Collins (DL) and Kevin Riley (RB) all missed the SEC Championship game.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / December 31

Alabama doesn’t need ‘perfect’ from drop-prone WR Ryan Williams — but it needs better

Williams has taken a step back after an electric freshman season.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Alabama LB has head-turning take on Fernando Mendoza before Rose Bowl

The No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide know they will have their hands full against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in Thursday’s Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., and Fernando Mendoza is a big reason why.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 31

Kalen DeBoer Anticipates Breakout Game for Ryan Williams 'Sooner Than Later'

LOS ANGELES–– Ryan Williams became one of the most popular names and faces in college football with an eye-catching freshman campaign in 2024. Because of that, Williams was one of the most highly-valued NIL players coming into his sophomore season at Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 31

Rose Bowl Day 2 Postcard as Alabama, Indiana Hold Media Day

LOS ANGELES — After Alabama and Indiana arrived in Los Angeles on Monday evening, Rose Bowl week moved to Day 2. It was Rose Bowl Media Day on Tuesday, as players and coaches from both teams were made available for interviews.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 31

Nick Saban says fans aren't giving No. 1 Indiana 'proper respect' leading up to Rose Bowl against No. 9 Alabama

Hall of Fame coach and seven-time national champion Nick Saban does not agree with the lack of respect shown toward Indiana.

No. 1 Indiana gets encouraging health update ahead of Rose Bowl clash with No. 9 Alabama

NFL Draft intel: Top 10 CFP prospects and their ideal team fits

Ranking the head coaches ahead of CFP quarterfinal games

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 30

Alabama OL Coach Talks Challenges that Led to Heavy Rotation Throughout Season

LOS ANGELES–– Alabama did not establish a consistent five along the offensive line until more than halfway through the season. Even with the starters seemingly

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 30

‘Not always gonna be sunshine and rainbows’ Alabama WR Ryan Williams on his sophomore season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 30

Alabama practices ahead of the Roe Bowl against No. 1 Indiana.

Ty Simpson News / AL.com / December 30

Ty Simpson on embracing Alabama being considered the “underdog” at the Rose Bowl vs No. 1 Indiana

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 30

Alabama true freshman QB Keelon Russell answers question abut transfer portal

Alabama football’s true freshman quarterback Keelon Russell was asked if he had any thoughts about entering the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday. “Nah man,” Russell said.

Germie Bernard News / AL.com / December 30

Alabama’s Germie Bernard reels in a nice catch during the Tide’s first practice in California #RTR

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 30

Alabama tight ends practice at El Camino College before facing Indiana in the Rose Bowl #RollTide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 30

Alabama QBs practice for Rose Bowl against Indiana in CFP Quarterfinals

Roq Montgomery News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 30

Alabama Redshirt Sophomore Offensive Lineman Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Alabama offensive lineman Roq Montgomery is entering the transfer portal, per Chris Hummer and 247Sports. The redshirt sophomore did not appear in a single game this season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 30

Alabama Freshmen Reflect On Developmental 2025 Season

LOS ANGELES — Alabama football's 2024 recruiting class has had a large impact on the Crimson Tide's 2025 season. From Dijon Lee emerging as a starting cornerback, to Michael Carroll supplanting Wilkin Formby at right tackle, to tight end Kaleb Edwards catching passes in eight games, Alabama has seen significant production from its true freshmen.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 30

Paul Finebaum Makes Bold Upset Prediction As Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Gear Up To Face Indiana In Rose Bowl Showdown

The No.8 Alabama is set to face the No.1 Indiana in the 2nd round of college football playoffs after Kalen DeBoer’s team clinched a thrilling round one win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 30

Alabama arrives for Rose Bowl Media Day

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30

NFL Draft intel: Top 10 CFP prospects and their ideal team fits

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

Under-the-radar draft prospects to know: First-rounder's brother could be steal

Nick Saban: Fans aren't giving No. 1 Indiana 'proper respect' vs. No. 9 Alabama

Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz considering entering transfer portal

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss answers big question about Lane Kiffin

Chip Kelly lands new OC job

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Alabama Crimson Tide predicted to land highly coveted 2027 recruit over Ole Miss, Oregon, and USC

The Alabama Crimson Tide could be on the verge of adding a big-time commit to their 2027 recruiting class. On3's Adam Gorney predicted on Monday that Alabama will win the battle for 2027 four-star tight end Rahzario Edwards.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Ty Simpson's sneak peek into Alabama's mentality ahead of the Rose Bowl proves that the Crimson Tide is playing with house money

The Alabama Crimson Tide has already done what few believed was possible after the SEC Championship, and what even fewer thought was possible after their 17-point deficit against the Oklahoma Sooners in round one of the College Football Playoff.