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

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

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 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 Crimson Tide News / AL.com / September 7
Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 7
DeBoer says Alabama will get 2 injured players back soon

DeBoer says Alabama will get 2 injured players back soon

Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer told reporters Monday that the Crimson Tide is expected to have a trio of injured players back in the future.

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 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.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 7
Why Alabama was disappointed in its run defense against East Carolina at times?

Why Alabama was disappointed in its run defense against East Carolina at times?

Alabama football finished its matchup against East Carolina, giving up two rushing yards and 0.1 yards per carry, but the Tide was still disappointed in the way they defended the run at times.

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

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.

Elite Texas 4-Star DB commit tells where recruitment stands after visiting Alabama

Elite Texas 4-Star DB commit tells where recruitment stands after visiting Alabama

It was no surprise to see Junior Tu’upo make the trip back to Tuscaloosa to see the Crimson Tide take on East Carolina to open the 2026 season. Tu’upo is a 2027 four-star defensive back, and he attends Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / ESPN / September 6

'Shipwrecked': Alabama's East Carolina jab leads Week 1 college football trolls

The Crimson Tide used a mascot-themed caption to troll the Pirates after a dominant season-opening win in Tuscaloosa.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 6
Russell ready to embrace pressure of being Alabama football’s starting quarterback

Russell ready to embrace pressure of being Alabama football’s starting quarterback

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell was excellent in his first start with the Tide on Saturday afternoon.  The rising star had his talents on full display in his debut as the Tide’s starter.

EJ Crowell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 6
Alabama freshmen running backs show future of Tide’s run game is in good hands

Alabama freshmen running backs show future of Tide’s run game is in good hands

Alabama football’s freshmen running backs EJ Crowell and Trae’shawn Brown showed up in a major way in the Crimson Tide’s win over East Carolina on Saturday.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 6
Alabama Fans Should Be Worried About This

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 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…'

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

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.

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Ryan Coleman-Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Alabama Announces Ryan Coleman-Williams News Before East Carolina Game

Alabama Announces Ryan Coleman-Williams News Before East Carolina Game

Alabama is making its leadership hierarchy clear as the Crimson Tide prepare for their matchup with East Carolina. The Crimson Tide have named three permanent captains for the 2026 season, with Ryan Coleman-Williams, Bray Hubbard and Zabien Brown receiving the honor.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / EssentiallySports / September 2
Former Alabama NIL Director Pleads Guilty After New Crime While on Bail, Receives 2 Years’ Probation

Former Alabama NIL Director Pleads Guilty After New Crime While on Bail, Receives 2 Years’ Probation

An ex-Alabama sports media figure spent his summer moving from a sting to a second arrest while out on bond. On September 2, 2026, he pleaded guilty. Robert Aaron Suttles, 49, pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Viral Sports News / September 2
Former Alabama Crimson Tide Star Has Died

Former Alabama Crimson Tide Star Has Died

Marlin “Scooter” Dyess, the undersized halfback who flourished in the first seasons of Paul “Bear” Bryant’s Alabama tenure, has died at 88. He passed peacefully at Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery with his family at his side.

Kalen Deboer News / Yardbarker / August 28
Kalen DeBoer provides key injury update ahead of Alabama's opener

Kalen DeBoer provides key injury update ahead of Alabama's opener

The Alabama Crimson Tide begin the 2026 season at home game against East Carolina. Ahead of Week 1, Bama coach Kalen DeBoer gave a few notable injury updates. 

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