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Alabama football added a veteran presence to its linebacker room with a commitment from Virginia Tech transfer, Caleb Woodson The Crimson Tide is losing three veteran inside linebackers to the NFL.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/which_alabama_players_have_plans_to_transfer_after_sixth_day_of_portal_opening/s1_17086_43303216'>Which Alabama players have plans to transfer after sixth day of portal opening?</a></h2>

Alabama football added another players from the transfer portal on Thursday in Devan Thompkins. The Tide also lost another offensive lineman to the portal.

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<h2><a href='https://swimswam.com/british-championships-qualifier-ella-justice-to-compete-for-alabama-starting-fall-2026/'>British Championships Qualifier Ella Justice to Compete for Alabama Starting Fall <nobr>2026 <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/what_nate_oats_thought_was_selfish_in_alabamas_loss_to_vanderbilt/s1_16595_43302617'>What Nate Oats Thought was 'Selfish' in Alabama's Loss to Vanderbilt</a></h2>

Alabama men's basketball coach <a href="/college_basketball/players/nate_oats/546857">Nate Oats</a> was not impressed with the No. 13 Crimson Tide's ball movement in its 96-90 defeat against No. 11 Vanderbilt. Alabama (11-4, 1-1 SEC) recorded a season-low nine assists and only converted on nine out of 40 attempts from three-point range.

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/alabama_basketball_must_grow_up_to_reach_season_goals/s1_17701_43301897'> Alabama Basketball Must Grow Up to Reach Season Goals</a></h2>

NASHVILLE — There are nights when a loss tells you far more about a team than a win ever could. No. 13 Alabama’s 96–90 defeat to No. 11 Vanderbilt on Wednesday night inside Memorial Gymnasium was one of those nights — uncomfortable, irritating and oddly clarifying all at once.

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_11_vanderbilt_stays_unbeaten_with_huge_win_over_no_13_alabama/s1_13132_43301733'>No. 11 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten with huge win over No. 13 Alabama</a></h2>

In case you were wondering whether or not No. 11 Vanderbilt (15-0, 2-0 SEC) was a legit contender or not, their 96-90 win over No. 13 Alabama (11-4, 1-1 SEC) on Wednesday inside a raucous Memorial Gym should tell you all you need to know.

No. 4 UConn survives, beats Providence in overtime

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Kentucky hits 'rock bottom' after collapse against Missouri sends Wildcats to 0-2 in SEC play

The 'Most three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/wilkin_formby_transferring_to_sec_program_after_three_years_at_alabama/s1_16595_43300528'>Wilkin Formby Transferring To SEC Program After Three Years At Alabama</a></h2>

Former Alabama offensive lineman Wilkin Formby is transferring to Texas A&M, per ESPN's Pete Thamel. The redshirt sophomore entered the transfer portal on Jan.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/alabama_standout_freshman_re_signs_with_crimson_tide_for_2026/s1_16595_43299892'>Alabama Standout Freshman Re-Signs With Crimson Tide for 2026</a></h2>

Alabama offensive tackle Michael Carroll is re-signing with the Crimson Tide for 2026, per On3's Hayes Fawcett. Carroll 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.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/nick_saban_evaluates_alabamas_season_speaks_on_success_of_former_assistants/s1_16595_43299664'>Nick Saban Evaluates Alabama's Season, Speaks on Success of Former Assistants</a></h2>

Just a week removed from Alabama's lopsided Rose Bowl loss to Indiana, former Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban joined ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show," to discuss the season as a whole, as well as dive into a question that has permeated throughout the Alabama fan base since last Thursday's game.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/why_saban_hopes_deboer_gets_ship_going_in_the_right_direction_at_alabama_soon/s1_17086_43299620'>Why Saban hopes DeBoer gets ‘ship going in the right direction’ at Alabama soon</a></h2>

On the Pat McAfee show, the topic of Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide came up during an interview with Nick Saban, and Saban shared his thoughts about Alabama’s 2025 season and how DeBoer is doing at Alabama.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/alabama_adds_in_transfer_portal_and_bama_basketball_goes_to_broadway_on_the_joe_gaither_show/s1_16595_43299264'>Alabama Adds In Transfer Portal and Bama Basketball Goes to Broadway on The Joe Gaither Show</a></h2>

Let's kick off a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we talk about the Crimson Tide's latest losses and gains in the transfer portal.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/ty_simpsons_alabama_decision_could_have_multiple_drawbacks/s1_13132_43298432'>Ty Simpson's Alabama decision could have multiple drawbacks</a></h2>

After being benched in the New Year's Day loss to Indiana, it was time for Simpson and Alabama to explore other options.

Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs makes 2026 NFL Draft decision

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Demond Williams, Lane Kiffin pairing at LSU would be perfect for wrong reasons

Assessing the 2026 transfer portal impact on Ohio State

Winners and losers in the 2026 college football transfer portal

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/alabama_is_an_early_team_to_watch_for_one_of_the_tennessee_vols_best_transfer_players/s1_17313_43298284'>Alabama is an early team to watch for one of the Tennessee Vols' best transfer players</a></h2>

News broke late Tuesday night that Tennessee Vols EDGE Jordan Ross is entering the NCAA transfer portal. Ross, 6-foot-5/245 pounds from Vestavia Hills, AL, is a former five-star recruit who signed with Tennessee during the 2024 recruiting cycle.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/indianas_dominant_win_over_alabama_in_rose_bowl_drew_massive_viewership/s1_13132_43291010'>Indiana's dominant win over Alabama in Rose Bowl drew massive viewership</a></h2>

The Indiana Hoosiers are apparently a national phenomenon.

Indiana has landed its replacement for Fernando Mendoza

No. 1 Indiana in a league of its own after dominant Rose Bowl win over No. 9 Alabama

No. 9 Alabama hits new low under HC Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss to No. 1 Indiana

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/alabama_loses_former_5_star_wide_receiver_to_the_transfer_portal/s1_17396_43277435'>Alabama Loses Former 5-Star Wide Receiver To The Transfer Portal</a></h2>

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is set to lose another former top-tier recruit, as wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal.