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Alabama players forcing Wommack to pay for Tide’s defensive staff dinners

Alabama football’s defensive coaching staff has to love the way the Alabama defense has played lately. The Crimson Tide’s defense is not only making it hard for opposing offenses to score.

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Alabama football freshman LB ‘elevating’ his role at multiple positions

Alabama football fans should get ready to see more and more of Xavier Griffin. Griffin is a true freshman linebacker for the Crimson Tide, but he is digesting information like a much older player.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 6

Alabama continues to build relationship with physical Oxford senior OL

Xavier Endicott has been building upon a great relationship with the Alabama Crimson Tide as of late. Endicott is a 2027 offensive lineman prospect, and he attends Oxford High School in Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / SwimSwam / October 5

Owen Miklos, the #15 Swimmer in the Class of 2028, Verbally Commits to Alabama Crimson Tide

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Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 5

Kalen DeBoer gives injury updates on Alabama players before Georgia game

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer shared with reporters on Monday the status of multiple injured Alabama players ahead of this weekend’s game versus Georgia.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 5

Alabama Heisman Winner says it will be hard to take Heisman away from Russell if he does this

Keelon Russell is officially in the Heisman conversation after yet another four-touchdown performance. Russell has thrown for 1,414 yards and two touchdowns through five games.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 4

Push to get Alabama freshman RB more carries is brewing

Alabama football’s freshman running back EJ Crowell made the most of his three carries against Mississippi State, rushing for 49 yards. The former five-star is flashing the skill set that made him a five-star prospect, even with limited carries.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 4

Keelon Russell reacts to teammate throwing him in Heisman race

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs on the road by a final score of 56-23. Star quarterback Keelon Russell and the rest of the Tide’s offense were excellent throughout all four quarters of Saturday’s contest.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 4

Why DeBoer believes physicality is Alabama’s identity in 2026

Last year’s Alabama football team lacked in the physicality department, but this season, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer is saying that physicality is Alabama football’s identity.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 4

What led to more production out of Alabama’s pass rush against Miss State

On Saturday, Alabama defeated Mississippi State 56-23, and the Crimson Tide got more production out of their pass rushers and ultimately made things difficult for Kamario Taylor.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 4

College Gameday is set to come to Tuscaloosa for Alabama-Georgia

College Gameday is coming to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama-Georgia game next Saturday. The show came to Tuscaloosa the last time the two teams met in Tuscaloosa in 2024.

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

Trae'shawn Brown Headlines Alabama's Big Day on the Ground

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Through five games, Alabama has boasted four different leading rushers. This week, freshman running back Trae’shawn Brown became the first to repeat as the team’s leading man on the ground.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 3

Mississippi State drops SEC showdown to Alabama as Kamario Taylor struggles

For the first time this season, a defense has made Taylor look like a below average quarterback.

Nick Saban recalls 'bad decisions' at Alabama, motive behind retiring

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / October 3

Nick Saban recalls 'bad decisions' at Alabama, motive behind retiring

Saban is still considered by many to be the best ever, retiring in 2024 after 28 seasons and a 297-71-1 overall record.

Nick Saban reveals the NFL team that offered him a head-coaching job

Nick Saban compares Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith to legendary Alabama WR

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / October 3

Nick Saban reveals the NFL team that offered him a head-coaching job

Nick Saban ended his career with Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide to more than 200 wins over 17 seasons with the football program. But at least one point in his career, the NFL came calling.

Nick Saban retiring from coaching surprisingly had nothing to do with NIL

Nick Saban compares Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith to legendary Alabama WR

Nick Saban sends strong message to college coaches about Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 1

All-Time Single Game Leaders Among Former Crimson Tide Players: Bama in the NFL Week 4

Note to our readers: The Bama in the NFL Week 4 report will be updated during and after Thursday night's game between the Steelers and Browns, with more items like the former Crimson Tide Player of the Week and game notes.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 1

Alabama Latest SEC Program to Offer Edge Rusher from Class of 2030

Alabama became the latest SEC program to join the Zahkir Muhammad sweepstakes this weekend. The Crimson Tide offered Muhammad, an edge rusher from the class of 2030.

Kalen Deboer News / Yardbarker / October 1

No. 7 Alabama has a major defensive problem that may get worse vs. No. 16 Mississippi State

No. 7 Alabama is currently sitting at 4-0; their defense has created five turnovers in just two games, but all of that is hiding two defensive leaks. These leaks are their deep pass and run defense, and right now their injury list leaves little room to fix them.

No. 7 Alabama, No. 16 Mississippi St. clash in battle of unbeatens

Nick Saban compares Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith to legendary Alabama WR

Nick Saban retiring from coaching surprisingly had nothing to do with NIL

South Carolina HC Shane Beamer takes action after Dylan Stewart’s chaotic night at Alabama

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Nick Saban News / Yardbarker / September 29

Nick Saban retiring from coaching surprisingly had nothing to do with NIL

There's been this impression, right or wrong, that legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban retired due to NIL and the changes it has brought upon college football.

Nick Saban compares Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith to legendary Alabama WR

Weekly Syllabus: College football regular season heats up with unexpected heavyweight showdowns (and Clemson's last stand)

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / September 29

Nick Saban finally admits what really caused him to step down as Head Football Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide

For years, a narrative persisted that Alabama couldn’t compete financially in the NIL era. Saban’s own words and recent spending data tell a different story entirely.