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Initial takeaways from Alabama No. 4 ranking in first CFP Top 25

Alabama football is ranked No. 4 in the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the season. The Crimson Tide is 7-1 and projected to receive a first-round bye in the current official projections for the playoff.

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Where Alabama football is ranked in first College Football Playoff Rankings

Alabama football is ranked No. 4 in the first official College Football Playoff Rankings of the football season. The Crimson Tide is 7-1 after winning seven straight games.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 4

Where Alabama Football is Ranked in the First College Football Playoff Ranking

Alabama football enters the final month of the season riding a seven-game winning streak and still able to accomplish all the goals the program set out to achieve after losing the opening game of the year to Florida State.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / November 4

Nick Saban’s daughter Kristen shares video of family singing 'Happy Birthday' to him #rolltide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

Alabama LB says Tide using doubters to keep their edge: 'They can’t wait till we fall'

As the Crimson Tide returns to Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, it will be coming off a much-needed bye week. But Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson says there are a few things that the Tide needs to do in order to keep its edge.

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The Return of Tide Hoops: Photo Gallery

The Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball team returned to Coleman Collesium on November 3, 2025 with a 91-62 win over North Dakota. The hard hat award winner of the game went to Amari Allen with 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block.

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Alabama Weighs in on Importance of Initial College Football Playoff Ranking

The College Football Playoff committee will unveil its initial top 25 rankings on Tuesday night. This list gives an idea of where numerous teams need to improve in the final month of the regular season, but it also puts a bit of a target on the backs of programs that are high up in the rankings.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

Colorado 4-Star OL returning to Alabama for LSU game

Jackson Roper confirmed he will be among the top recruits in Tuscaloosa this weekend to watch the Crimson Tide take on LSU. Roper attends Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado, and he holds offers from Alabama, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and others.

Deontae Lawson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

Alabama LB named semifinalist for Butkus Award

Alabama linebacker, Deontae Lawson was named as one of 12 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, which recognizes the nation’s top linebacker, on Tuesday morning by the Butkus Foundation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

Alabama running back says he is at ‘100 percent’ after bye week

Alabama football’s running back, Jam Miller said he is back at 100 percent after the Crimson Tide’s bye week. Miller has been sidelined at multiple points this season.

Ty Simpson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

Ty Simpson says Alabama doesn’t want to ‘piss away’ strong start to season

This season’s initial College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN. Expect Alabama to wind up somewhere in

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 4

Brother of Crimson Tide Star Names Alabama in Top Schools

As the early signing period for the 2026 class draws closer, things have begun to heat up on the recruiting trail for the Crimson Tide in the class of 2027.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

More details released on arrest of Alabama safety Dre Kirkpatrick

More details were released on the arrest of Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. on Monday. The Alabama safety was arrested on three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of attempting to elude and reckless driving and failure/refusal to comply with first-responders’ orders, per Tuscaloosa County Jail records.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 4

How Alabama Freshmen Performed in Season Opener Against North Dakota

Every scholarship player that saw time on the floor during No. 15 Alabama men's basketball's 91-62 season-opening win over North Dakota scored on Monday night.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 3

BamaCentral Courtside from No. 15 Alabama Basketball's 91-62 Win Over North Dakota

- No. 15 Alabama basketball got the 2025-26 season off to a roaring start, defeating North Dakota 91-62 in Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide saw superstar sophomore Labaron Philon score a career high 22 points and played four freshman in critical moments as the year tipped off.

Aden Holloway News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 3

Why Aden Holloway, Two More Players Are Out for North Dakota Season Opener

Alabama men's basketball will face North Dakota in its season opener on Monday night, but it will be without a few players. Alabama guard Jalil Bethea sustained a foot injury during a practice in mid-September and will miss an extended period of time.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / November 3

How Alabama benefits from all this SEC CHAOS Why it matters for rest of THIS season!

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Son of former NFL player arrested and suspended by Alabama

An Alabama legacy player has been suspended by the team following his arrest over the weekend.

Kalen Deboer News / AL.com / November 3

Kalen DeBoer previews Alabama's game with LSU after the Crimson Tide's bye week

Brian Kelly News / 5 GOATs / November 2

LSU at Alabama odds: Opening point spread released, How to Watch

A rivalry will be renewed inside the SEC in Week 11. The LSU Tigers will travel to Tuscaloosa to face the Alabama Crimson Tide. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Crimson Tide are an 11.5-point favorite over the Tigers.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 2

Future Alabama Stars Shine on Friday Night

Alabama's 2026 recruiting class currently stands 24 members deep and features some of the top prospects in the entire nation. Take a look at which of the Crimson Tide's commits put together the most dominant performances for their high school teams this week.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Nick Saban owns up to his dumb mistake

Nick Saban is arguably the greatest college football coach ever, but that does not mean he is perfect.

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Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / October 31

Kalen DeBoer gives promising injury update to former elite recruit who was expected to be an x-factor this season

Life is quite good for the Alabama Crimson Tide right now, and things are about to get better. On a bye week this Saturday, head coach Kalen DeBoer is getting his team rested for their battle against LSU next weekend.