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Former Alabama DB says Tide’s new starting linebacker has nose for the football

Former Alabama DB says Tide’s new starting linebacker has nose for the football

Luke Metz has earned one of the Crimson Tide’s starting inside linebackers job ahead of the 2026 season. Metz has been one of the most talked about risers for the Crimson Tide throughout fall camp.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Viral Sports News / August 27
Alabama Legend Receives Huge Update Before NFL Punishment

Alabama Legend Receives Huge Update Before NFL Punishment

Former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs now faces two misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property after prosecutors reduced an earlier booking that had included a felony strangulation count.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 27
Keelon Russell has built bond with Alabama football’s projected starting center

Keelon Russell has built bond with Alabama football’s projected starting center

The Alabama Crimson Tide will enter the 2026 season with a revamped offensive line after some major struggles in 2025.  The Tide were able to land a handful of talented big men from the transfer portal this offseason.

Josh Ford News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 27

Which Alabama defender talks the most trash?

Alabama transfer tight end Josh Ford could quickly begin making an instant impact throughout his first season in Tuscaloosa this year.  Ford is a talented tight end who thrives as both a run and pass blocker.

Luke Metz News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 27

Is Luke Metz Ready To Fill Alabama's Inside Backer Role? The Joe Gaither Show

The Thursday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez dives into Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack's comments from Wednesday, takes voicemails on the Crimson Tide defense, and explains why Alabama is playing an exhibition against its biggest rival.

Devan Thompkins News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 27
Transfer reveals why he left USC to come to Alabama

Transfer reveals why he left USC to come to Alabama

Alabama defensive lineman Devan Thompkins will more than likely play a massive role throughout his first season in Tuscaloosa this year.  Thompkins transferred to Alabama this offseason after spending the first four years of his collegiate career at USC.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 27

Alabama GM addresses narrative of program not paying up for top talent

It’s no secret that Alabama’s steel grip on the recruiting rankings has loosened quite a bit over the past several years since the topic of player compensation has been implemented throughout college football.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 27

LeFlore 6-foot-3 200-pound linebacker leaps onto Alabama football’s radar

Kar’Moniy Gibbs is showing he has the potential to be a late riser in the 2027 recruiting class. Gibbs is a 2027 linebacker prospect, and he attends LeFlore High School in Alabama.

Jah-Marien Latham News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 27
Alabama DC tabs senior defender as a 'Swiss army knife' entering 2026

Alabama DC tabs senior defender as a 'Swiss army knife' entering 2026

Alabama linebacker Jah-Marien Latham is expected to begin the year fully healthy after suffering a season-ending neck injury during practice in 2025.  Latham is a massive linebacker with a plethora of experience on the Crimson Tide’s defense.

Kalen Deboer News / EssentiallySports / August 27
Alabama GM Reveals Program’s True NIL Situation After Kalen DeBoer’s Clear Message to Boosters

Alabama GM Reveals Program’s True NIL Situation After Kalen DeBoer’s Clear Message to Boosters

It’s not that the Alabama Crimson Tide can’t invest in players; they just don’t want to invest in players whose love of money outweighs all else. The SEC program has been talking about its vague financial situation over the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Alabama Player Ratings in EA Sports College Football 27 After Roster Update

The EA College Football 27 video game launched on July 9, but only 49 Alabama players were featured. Many of those missing were freshmen, but there were also a few absent returners and standout players like wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Who Moves Up Depth Chart Following Jeremiah Beaman Injury? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Dre Kirkpatrick News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 26
Will this Alabama football defensive playmaker make his mark this season?

Will this Alabama football defensive playmaker make his mark this season?

Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. may find himself playing a handful of key roles in the Tide’s secondary this upcoming season. Kirkpatrick is a talented junior who missed a large portion of the 2025 campaign due to a suspension.

Yhonzae Pierre News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 26

Who will Alabama to lean on to rush the passer outside of Yhonzae Pierre?

Alabama football has one of the best returning pass rushers in college football at its disposal in Yhonzae Pierre. The talented edge defender is coming off a season where he had eight sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Which Players Have Emerged As Depth Pieces At Husky?

Red Morgan is primed for a breakout year as Alabama's starting husky. But with one of the most talented secondaries in the nation, there is no shortage of extremely talented options behind him.

Jireh Edwards News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 26

Jireh Edwards Staying Mentally Engaged to Play Quickly Once Physically Cleared

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama has one of the most experienced secondaries in the country with names like Bray Hubbard, Zabien Brown, Keon Sabb and Dijon Lee all returning this season, but there's one freshman that defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is itching to get on the field.

Kalen Deboer News / Athlon Sports / August 26
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Receive Season-Ending News on Wednesday

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Receive Season-Ending News on Wednesday

Alabama received a brutal injury update Wednesday involving one of the defensive linemen it was hoping to have back in the rotation this season. Junior Jeremiah Beaman suffered a torn ACL during practice Sunday and will miss the entire 2026 season, according to Alabama’s NIL collective, Yea Alabamma.

Luke Metz News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 26
Alabama DC Kane Wommack says sophomore is starting at inside linebacker besides transfer

Alabama DC Kane Wommack says sophomore is starting at inside linebacker besides transfer

Kane Wommack revealed Luke Metz is starting at inside linebacker at the moment for the Crimson Tide alongside Caleb Woodson. Metz is a sophomore linebacker for Alabama.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Alabama Crimson Tide suffers yet another brutal injury on defense following a season-ending diagnosis for potential contributor

Alabama Crimson Tide suffers yet another brutal injury on defense following a season-ending diagnosis for potential contributor

The Alabama Crimson Tide have been banged up throughout fall camp, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. But the latest injury in Tuscaloosa spells trouble for the depth of a unit experiencing a lot of turnover.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 26
Keelon Russell brings more to the table than just athleticism

Alabama's Keelon Russell brings more to the table than just athleticism

Keelon Russell will be the Alabama Crimson Tide's starting quarterback in 2026.

Alabama makes Keelon Russell, Austin Mack decision ahead of Week 1
Analyst thinks Kalen DeBoer could be on hot seat as he hasn't lived up to the Nick Saban standard
Josh Heupel makes Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre decision ahead of Week 1
The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 25
Analyst thinks Kalen DeBoer could be on hot seat

Analyst thinks Kalen DeBoer could be on hot seat as he hasn't lived up to the Nick Saban standard

Kalen DeBoer has the toughest job in college football and arguably the toughest job in all of sports. 

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 22
Alabama makes Keelon Russell, Austin Mack decision ahead of Week 1

Alabama makes Keelon Russell, Austin Mack decision ahead of Week 1

The battle all offseason has been between sophomore Keelon Russell and senior Austin Mack, and after months of competition, the Crimson Tide have finally settled on their starter in Week 1. 

QB battles: Predicting winners at No. 20 Tennessee, No. 22 Iowa and more
Lane Kiffin, LSU receive bold prediction from ESPN analyst
Caleb Downs puts Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in rare company
Michigan loses promising freshman OL to season-ending injury
Texas LB Ty’Anthony Smith dismissed from program
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 20
Alabama freshman gets massive endorsement from DC Kane Wommack

Alabama freshman gets massive endorsement from DC Kane Wommack

Earlier this week, defensive coordinator Kane Wommack called out freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards in a good way. He could end up making some big plays at safety for the Tide in 2026.

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1
Alabama likely to name QB1 soon amid Austin Mack, Keelon Russell battle
South Carolina likely to be without two key players for season opener vs. Kent State
The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

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