Alabama Crimson Tide: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nick Saban Gives Candid Advice to Alabama Crimson Defense

Legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is still paying close attention to his old team. Saban retired from coaching just days after the Crimson Tide’s loss in the Rose Bowl in January of 2024.

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Which Alabama QB would have more freedom as a starter?

The Alabama Crimson Tide have yet to name a starting quarterback prior to kickoff of the 2026 campaign in September. The Tide find themselves with a highly competitive quarterback battle on their hands, as junior Austin Mack has been battling sophomore Keelon Russell for the starting role throughout fall camp.

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

Lesser-known Alabama Crimson Tide starter just received the spotlight he deserves ahead of huge opportunity in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Crimson Tide have undergone some change up front this offseason, and nothing signals that more than who will be their starting left tackle.

Jim Thorpe News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 12

Star Crimson Tide duo named to Jim Thorpe Award watchlist

Alabama Crimson Tide star defensive backs Bray Hubbard and Zabien Brown have officially been named to the Jim Thorpe Award watchlist, per an announcement from Alabama Football.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 12

Alabama sophomore LB ‘playing at a very high level’ in fall camp

Alabama football is gradually filling starting jobs as fall camp progresses, and there is a linebacker that could be on his way to winning himself a significant role.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 12

Patrick Murphy shares impactful message with Alabama football

On Monday, Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy spoke to the Alabama football team and shared an ‘impactful’ message. Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack shared what this message was when speaking to reporters on Tuesday as soon as the topic of tackling came up.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 11

ESPN lists Alabama running back as the No. 4 freshman in SEC poised to make impact

EJ Crowell was listed as the No. 4 freshman in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season by ESPN’s Billy Tucker. Crowell is a former five-star running back, and he is a product of Jackson High School in Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 11

Kane Wommack takes advice from Nick Saban to play more press coverage

Alabama football’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said he talked to Nick Saban during the offseason, and it led to more implementation of press coverage.

Yhonzae Pierre News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 11

How Good Can Yhonzae Pierre Be? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's crank up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we talk about what we observed at Alabama's football practice with a focus on the Crimson Tide defense.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 11

Alabama DC Kane Wommack Encourages Young Linebacker To Be Himself Ahead of Sophomore Season

Alabama football enters the 2026 season with limited questions on the defensive side of the ball. The Crimson Tide returns an experienced secondary, has a highly-touted edge rusher and went into the transfer portal for veteran linemen.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 11

What Nick Saban Saw from Alabama's Defense, What Kane Wommack is Doing to Improve It

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama ranked 48th in the nation in third-down defense last season, allowing opponents to convert 37.1 percent of their third-down attempts.

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

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill just received a massive boost amid fall camp position battle in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Crimson Tide is busy with fall camp, and while all the noise surrounds the quarterback battle, there is also one going on in the backfield.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / College Sports Only / August 11

Alabama Coach’s Iron Man-Style Suit Goes Viral

Alabama’s defensive analyst Jarret Johnson is causing a stir at training camp by donning a heavily padded Iron Man-style strike suit with numbers, used to absorb hits during hand-placement drills.

Ryan Grubb News / AL.com / August 10

Here’s what Ryan Grubb is evaluating as Austin Mack and Keelon Russell continue to battle for QB1

Bruce Feldman News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams lands on Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List as bigger, stronger version of his freshman self

Ryan Coleman-Williams changed a lot about his game this offseason. Everything from his name to his number to his habits and place of training. But what about the tangible numbers?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 10

Alabama DBs Zabien Brown, Dijon Lee lead cornerback drills; Hands-on coaching from Maurice Linguist

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 10

Alabama Running Back Shows 'Maturity' Leading to Larger Opportunity

Alabama football entered fall camp searching for a running game. The Crimson Tide rushed for 104.1 yards per game last season, good for 15th in the SEC and 125th in the nation.