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DeBoer details where Alabama quarterback battle stands ahead of A-Day

DeBoer details where Alabama quarterback battle stands ahead of A-Day

Kalen DeBoer provided an overview of where the Alabama Crimson Tide’s quarterback battle stands ahead of A-Day on Wednesday. Keelon Russell and Austin Mack have continued to compete for Alabama football’s starting quarterback role throughout the spring.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 8
Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this QB prospect after meeting him

Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this quarterback prospect after meeting him

The Jets could take him if he fell to them at the first pick of the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative
Dane Brugler makes feelings on Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft takes clear
Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft
The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 8

Katie Windham Takes Us Around the Capstone on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a hump day edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we welcome BamaCentral's lead writer, Katie Windham, into the show to talk about the latest in Crimson Tide athletics.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 8
Predicting Alabama football’s offensive depth chart ahead of A-Day

Predicting Alabama football’s offensive depth chart ahead of A-Day

Alabama football fans will get their first look at the 2026 Crimson Tide football team Saturday during A-Day. The Tide’s offensive players have competed at practice throughout the spring in hopes of earning meaningful playing time.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 8
Brugler makes feelings on Simpson, Mendoza draft takes clear

Dane Brugler makes feelings on Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft takes clear

The Athletic analyst had his much-anticipated "The Beast" draft board published on Wednesday.

NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative
Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft
Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter
The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 8
Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter

Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter

Why is Simpson such a polarizing prospect?

Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft
The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 8

Alabama Players Excited about Return to Traditional A-Day Format

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Attendance at Nick Saban's first A-Day game showed how series Crimson Tide fans are about Alabama football. While there won't be anywhere close to 90,000 fans inside Bryant-Denny Stadium for this Saturday, it will be an opportunity for fans and media alike to get their first look at the 2026 Crimson Tide team.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 8
NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative

NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative

The Mendoza-Simpson debate continues to rage.

Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft
Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter
The 'Player these iconic quarterbacks replaced' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 8

Alabama Softball Freshman Earns SEC Honors: Roll Call

Alabama freshman infielder Ambrey Taylor was selected as the SEC Freshman of the Week after contributing to the Crimson Tide's series victory over top ranked Texas.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 7

Eric Hines' Breakout Game Powers Alabama Baseball To Run-Rule Win Over Samford

 Eric Hines has arrived. The highly-touted Alabama freshman made his second start in a row at designated hitter on Tuesday and took full advantage, going 3-for-3 with three RBI.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 7
Transfer edge rusher giving new Alabama starting OL a challenge

Transfer edge rusher giving new Alabama starting OL a challenge

The work to become a top three to top five defense across the board in college football for the University of Alabama starts in spring practice. Kalen DeBoer returned experience – especially in the secondary – but his coaching staff also grabbed much needed players from the NCAA transfer portal.

Adrian Klemm News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 7
Alabama OL seeing early benefits from Adrian Klemm hire

Alabama OL seeing early benefits from Adrian Klemm hire

Can Alabama fans return to seeing an offensive line that moves opponents off the football and impose its will with consistent excellence? Adrian Klemm, 48, is the coach that supporters hope can restore that “dawg-like” mentality to the Crimson Tide’s offensive unit.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 7
Iron Bowl programs establishing strong presence in Thompson 4-Star DB’s recruitment

Iron Bowl programs establishing strong presence in Thompson 4-Star DB’s recruitment

Junior James has used this spring to get a feel for several programs across the country. James, who attends Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, is a 2027 four-star defensive back.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 7
Second-year edge rusher turning in ‘really good’ spring for Alabama

Second-year edge rusher turning in ‘really good’ spring for Alabama

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said Desmond Umeozulu, a transfer from South Carolina, was a ‘big win’ for the Crimson Tide out the portal as an edge rusher.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 7

Labaron Philon Makes Decision Regarding Basketball Future

Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. declared for the 2026 NBA Draft via his Instagram on Tuesday. "I thank God and give him all the glory for blessing me with the last two years in Tuscaloosa," Philon wrote.

Red Morgan News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 7
Alabama DB not letting size limit him: 'Put me anywhere on the field, I can do whatever'

Alabama DB not letting size limit him: 'Put me anywhere on the field, I can do whatever'

Red Morgan is listed at 6-foot and 189 pounds on the Alabama football’s 2026 roster, making him one of the Tide’s smallest defensive backs, but his size has not held him back during his time in Tuscaloosa so far, and he has no plans of letting it.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 7

Alabama Football Practice Observations on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss what we saw at Alabama's spring football practice, take Dax's thoughts on the second spring scrimmage, discuss A-Day and then Aiden Sherrell's entry into the transfer portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / April 7

Alabama, OU, Kansas, Boston, Saint Mary’s Capture Weekly Awards from Softball On SI

A wild week of softball was highlighted by a new No.1 rising to the top, offensive numbers off the charts, and several standouts etching their names in the history books.  Here are the Softball On SI awards for the week of April 6-13, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 7

Vic Moten, Bryce Fowler Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

With the full attention on the diamond sports in the wake of basketball's NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan, both teams delivered massive performances. Baseball went into Norman and took down the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 7

Where Alabama Softball Ranks after Week 9

Alabama softball picked up its best series win of the year, taking two of three games from then No. 1 Texas, the defending national champions. The Crimson Tide has now won its first four SEC series and has one of the best resumés in college softball.

Softball News / Softball On SI / April 5
No. 4 Alabama Makes Statement, Beats No. 1 Texas in Massive Series Win

No. 4 Alabama Makes Statement, Beats No. 1 Texas in Massive Series Win

Alabama's 7-4 win over Texas on Saturday was a decade in the making as the No. 4 Crimson Tide clinched its first series win over a No. 1-ranked team since 2016.

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