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Why Nate Oats Doesn't Want to Face 'Cupcakes' in Non-Conference Slate

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats has raised questions about his non-conference schedule the past couple of years. Some teams like to start extremely strong, and scheduling opponents with less of a recruiting base is the easy way to accomplish that goal.

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Alabama QB Ty Simpson previews Tennessee; Meeting Peyton Manning when he was a kid

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 14

Learning from one of the best to ever do it #rolltide

Herb Jones News / AL.com / October 14

Alabama native, Pelicans forward Herb Jones warms up in return for Pelicans-Rockets preseason game

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 14

Nate Oats’ scheduling philosophy: beating “cupcakes” doesn’t prepare Tide for SEC play

Ty Simpson News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Alabama QB Ty Simpson leaves no doubt how he feels about the Tennessee Vols' defense ahead of The Third Saturday in October

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson isn't giving the Tennessee Vols any bulletin board material this week (his teammate, wide receiver Germie Bernard, already took care of that).

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

Labaron Philon Opens Up About Withdrawal From 2025 NBA Draft

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama guard Labaron Philon shocked the college basketball world on May 28, as he withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft. It was just a couple of hours before the withdrawal deadline, and he became the Crimson Tide's fifth returning player.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 14

A young Alabama fan receives autographs from the Tide’s basketball team at SEC Media Days #rolltide

Germie Bernard News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 14

Germie Bernard Says JaMarcus Shephard Coaches Alabama Receivers with 'Tough Love'

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is known for his generally steady demeanor on the sidelines during games, but the same can't be said for all of his assistants.

Ty Simpson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 14

Alabama QB Ty Simpson ripped into his offense in team meetings

Alabama football’s starting quarterback Ty Simpson let his offensive line and the entire Alabama offensive unit know he was not happy with their play as of late in an offensive meeting on Monday.

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

Alabama Among Top Schools for 4-Star 2027 CB Mikyal Davis

The Alabama Crimson Tide looks to be rolling on all fronts at this point of the season. After a disappointing week one performance on the road, the Tide is now 5-1 with three straight wins against top 25 opponents, two of which were roadtrips themselves.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 14

Alabama OC evaluates status of competition at right tackle

Alabama football continues to rotate at multiple positions on both sides of the football, and a position where the Crimson Tide has consistently rotated throughout the season, along its offensive line, is at right tackle.

Germie Bernard News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 14

Alabama wide receiver refers to opportunity to go against the Tennessee defense as ‘field of dreams’

Germie Bernard feels Alabama football’s wide receivers have an opportunity to make some big plays against the Tennessee defense on this weekend. The Volunteers’ defense has allowed 257.8 passing yards per game, which gives the Vols one of the nation’s worst pass defenses through six games this fall.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Alabama’s Ty Simpson

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From an Alabama quarterback to a Texas cornerback, here are five players we're tracking.

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Terrence Cody News / AL.com / October 13

Alabama LEGEND Terrence Cody on his Tennessee BLOCK, victory cigars, hilarious Nick Saban stories

Brian Branch News / A to Z Sports / October 13

NFL suspends former Alabama Crimson Tide star without pay for throwing a temper tantrum on Sunday Night Football

Brian Branch was one of the most fiery competitors to come through the Capstone. A bold statement given the pedigree of the program, there was always an edge to Branch during his time with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 13

Why Alabama trusted Daniel Hill late in the game against Missouri

Alabama football felt comfortable leaning on Daniel Hill to pick up some tough yards against Missouri in the second half before ultimately putting trust in him to reel in a crucial touchdown reception.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / October 13

'They didn't really recruit me that well' - Vols player and former 5-star grew up near Tuscaloosa, but wasn't recruited 'well' by Alabama

A key Tennessee Vols defender who grew up near Tuscaloosa wasn’t recruited "that well" by the Alabama Crimson Tide, despite being a five-star recruit. Sophomore defensive lineman Jordan Ross joined the Food City Locker Room this week ahead of the Vols' upcoming matchup against Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 11