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Alabama offensive line joins the campaign to get Keelon Russell to slide more

The Crimson Tide are set to open SEC play on the road this weekend with a matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats. Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell was excellent during his debut as the Crimson Tide’s starter last weekend.

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Alabama Baseball's 2027 SEC Schedule Announced

Alabama baseball's 2027 SEC schedule is set. The Crimson Tide, fresh off its first College World Series appearance of the 21st century, learned its 10 regular-season conference opponents via a press release from the Southeastern Conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 8

Alabama wide receiver says to get ready for big plays from Keelon Russell: 'You haven’t seen nothing yet'

Derek Meadows feels the Alabama fan base needs to buckle up and get ready to see some exciting plays from Keelon Russell. Russell made his starting debut against East Carolina and led the Tide to a 48-10 win over the Pirates.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 8

Alabama has secret weapon to help beat Will Stein, Kentucky

The Alabama Crimson Tide may not need a secret weapon in Week 2 against the Kentucky Wildcats, but they have one.

No. 12 Alabama looks to keep ground game rolling at Kentucky

Miami's Darian Mensah vaults to Heisman Trophy favorite

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Racin Delgatty News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 8

Alabama starting center calls Week 1 holding penalty ‘BS’

Alabama football’s starting center Racin Delgatty had a holding penalty called on him versus ECU that negated a rushing touchdown by freshman running back Trae’Shawn Brown.

Ryan Coleman-Williams News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 8

Young Alabama wide receiver comes to defense of Ryan Coleman-Williams

The Alabama Crimson Tide will begin SEC play this weekend with a matchup on the road against the Kentucky Wildcats. Alabama’s offense will face their first true test of the 2026 season against a talented Kentucky defensive unit.

Terrance Green News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 8

Transfer Alabama defensive tackle preparing to face former coach

Alabama football will face Kentucky on Saturday, and the Crimson Tide will roll into battle with a starting defensive tackle who is familiar with the offense of Kentucky head coach Will Stein.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 8

Alabama freshman running back impresses legendary Tide back

Alabama football freshman running back and former five-star running back EJ Crowell impressed Trent Richardson in his first outing. Richardson, who rushed for 3,130 yards as a running back for the Crimson Tide, feels the future is bright for the Crimson Tide freshman.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 8

Alabama DC feels Tide’s defense took steps in the right direction in 2 key areas vs. ECU

Alabama football’s defense flashed an ability to be among the best in college football by the end of the season in the Crimson Tide’s 48-10 win over East Carolina.

Luke Metz News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 8

Luke Metz Emerging As Loudest Voice on Alabama's Defense

Alabama inside linebacker Luke Metz recorded two tackles in his first career start, but his numbers weren't what drew defensive coordinator Kane Wommack's attention.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 7

Alabama offers UCon 6-foot-3 DB commit

Preston Glasco reported an offer from Alabama on Saturday while visiting the Crimson Tide for their game against East Carolina. Glasco is a 2027 defensive back out of Grayson High School in Georgia, and he garners a three-star rating from multiple recruiting sites.

Alabama Defense News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

Kane Wommack Lists Repairs Needed for Alabama Defense Following Week 1

Two days after the season-opening 48-10 victory over East Carolina, Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack shared an invoice. The Crimson Tide's defense played just 41 snaps against the Pirates, allowing just five first downs and two rushing yards.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 7

Wommack feels Alabama freshman linebacker showed some ‘exciting things’ against East Carolina

Alabama football’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack feels Xavier Griffin was one of the young Alabama players who showed some exciting things against East Carolina on Saturday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 7

Alabama DC talks defensive breakdown that led to ECU touchdown

Alabama football’s defense held East Carolina to 10 points last Saturday, but defensive coordinator Kane Wommack took the blame for the defensive breakdown that led to East Carolina’s only touchdown of the game.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / September 7

Alabama’s Ryan Grubb wants to develop Keelon Russell as a QB, not a “run around guy.” #RollTide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / September 7

How do we feel about potential changes to the jerseys, Tide fans?

Keelon Russell News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Keelon Russell isn’t hiding from a bad habit that he must change before it gets too late for the Alabama Crimson Tide

Keelon Russell had a stellar debut for the Alabama Crimson Tide against ECU on Saturday. Still, there is one area of his game that he must change before Alabama gets to the meat of its schedule in October.

Ryan Coleman-Williams News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Alabama isn’t shying away from the Ryan Coleman-Williams questions after his Week 1 performance against East Carolina

Ryan Coleman-Williams had his best game statistically for Alabama since September of last season against ECU, but it also came with some all-too-familiar headaches.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 6

Alabama Fans Should Be Worried About This

Alabama couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the season. The Crimson Tide destroyed East Carolina 48-10, Keelon Russell looked impressive in his first career start and Alabama finished with nearly 500 yards of offense.

Keelon Russell News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Alabama QB Keelon Russell Makes Bold Statement After Week 1 Win

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s first start at the program produced a convincing 48-10 win and got the Crimson Tide college football season going.

Kalen Deboer News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Kalen DeBoer Refuses to Make Drastic Decision Over Early Struggles as Alabama Star Admits His Mistake: 'I Have to…'

The frustrating drops came back to haunt Alabama during their 2026 season opener against East Carolina. Star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, who suffered through ten drops last season, saw those old bad habits pop up again in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / September 5

Alabama QB Keelon Russell looks like the real deal in win over East Carolina

A star was born in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Alabama Crimson Tide sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell, making his first collegiate start, shined bright in a dominant 48-10 home win over the East Carolina Pirates.

No. 13 Alabama leans into ground game, tops East Carolina 48-10

Nick Saban predicts the next CFP National Championship

Nick Saban sounds alarm on state of college sports

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / EssentiallySports / September 2