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Head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Tide didn’t quite finish the season as they had wanted, losing 38-3 to Indiana in the Rose Bowl on January 1. Now, the focus is on ensuring that Alabama will be ready to improve during the 2026 season.

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No. 4 Alabama Gymnastics Excited About Challenge of Facing No. 1 Florida

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Ashley Johnston couldn't have asked for a much better start to the season for the 2026 Alabama gymnastics team. The Crimson Tide set a program record for a season-opening meet with a 197.475 at Clemson last Friday.

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

Alabama's Sacks, Tackles for Loss Leader Returning for 2026 Season

Alabama Wolf linebacker Yhonzae Pierre will return to the Crimson Tide for the 2026 season, per Yea Alabama, the program's NIL collective. 247 Sports' Matt Zenitz reported earlier on Monday that Pierre was expected to return, and now he's officially back.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 14

CHUCK KLOSTERMAN is obsessed with FOOTBALL Why he LOVES Alabama and Nick Saban!

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 14

Alabama Heisman RB elected to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

The first ever Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama will now be further immortalized in college football history. Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram, Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald are headlining the 2026 class of the College Football Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.

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

Alabama Extends Offer to Impressive In-State Defender

Since taking over in 2023, Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide staff have done an excellent job in recruiting elite talent from all around the country, but have also developed a knack for identifying underrated prospects and maximizing players' potential.

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

Alabama Offensive Lineman Named FWAA Freshman All-American

Alabama offensive tackle Michael Carroll was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Wednesday. This adds to Carroll's accolades, as he also earned Freshman All-SEC Team honors by the league coaches after seeing time in 13 games with five starts, while expanding on his role each week.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 13

The Newcomer Who's in Pole Position to Begin 2026 Season at Third Base for Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— The cancellation of the Purdue Fort Wayne baseball program last year was Alabama's gain, as the Crimson Tide added former Mastodon Justin Osterhouse to its 2026 roster over the offseason.

Jordan Renaud News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 13

Alabama Defensive Lineman Opts to Enter Transfer Portal

Alabama redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Jordan Renaud is entering the transfer portal, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Renaud was a 4-star recruit out of Tyler, Texas, in the Class of 2023.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / January 13

Alabama Notches Four Pool Records En Route to Home Sweep of Georgia Tech

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam January 10, 2025 Alabama Aquatic Center, Tuscaloosa, AL SCY (25 yards) Results Final Scores Women: Alabama 233, Georgia Tech

Swimming News / SwimSwam / January 13

Alabama Notch Four Pool Records En Route to Home Sweep of Georgia Tech

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam January 10, 2025 Alabama Aquatic Center, Tuscaloosa, AL SCY (25 yards) Results Final Scores Women: Alabama 233, Georgia Tech

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / January 13

Kalen DeBoer goes back to his old stomping grounds to land yet another commit at a position of need for the Crimson Tide

The transfer portal is closing in the coming days, and the Alabama Crimson Tide has seen its wins and losses this offseason with a lot of changes. One unit that has had plenty of changes has been the trenches on both sides of the ball.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 13

Which Alabama Baseball Players Are Candidates to be Third Weekend Starter?

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama baseball had a lot to smile about over the offseason regarding its 2026 pitchers, as 2025 weekend starters Zane Adams and Tyler Fay will be back with the Crimson Tide when the regular season begins next month against Washington State.

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

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 12

Is it time for Alabama to PANIC? Why can't they compete in NIL?

Kalen Deboer News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Land Former 5-Star Recruit in College Football Transfer Portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide failed to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals once again under head coach Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer took over as head coach of Alabama following the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban after 17 years at the end of the 2023 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide 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 / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 12

Alabama football offers 6-foot-7 transfer offensive lineman

Alabama football has extended an offer to Dara Adeyemi. Adeyemi is a 6-foot-7 offensive lineman who is currently inside the transfer portal. He reports offers from Alabama, Auburn, Cal, South Carolina and others.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Latest transfer portal addition proves that Alabama is focused on getting back to the basics of Crimson Tide football in 2026

The Alabama Crimson Tide took not one, but two hits to the shins on Sunday. Just minutes after the Crimson Tide struck out on arguably the top player in the portal via former Auburn Tiger Cam Coleman, a player who was committed to the Crimson Tide for less than a week, jumped ship.

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.