Alabama Crimson Tide: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Alabama Crimson Tide get good news regarding 2026 defense

The Alabama Crimson Tide have gotten good news as it relates to their hopes for the 2026 season.

Demond Williams, Washington drama proves fallibility of the college football landscape

Reports: Miami throws $6.5M offer at draft-bound QB Ty Simpson

HC Lane Kiffin hopes he has found LSU's next Jayden Daniels in Arizona State transfer QB Sam Leavitt

Top three winners and losers in the college football transfer portal

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The Quiz of the Day

Alabama is one step closer to solving its biggest problem following latest Crimson Tide transfer portal commitment

The Alabama Crimson Tide had a quiet Sunday. Honestly, it was met with a ton of grief from the fanbase, as the Tide struck out on Cam Coleman and watched Hollywood Smothers leave for the Texas Longhorns just days after committing to Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 12

Alabama Makes Special Teams Addition Via Transfer Portal

The Alabama football program has added Northern Ireland-born former Marshall kicker Lorcan Quinn to its 2026 placekicking unit. Quinn announced his commitment to join the Crimson Tide on social media Monday afternoon and will be a sophomore during the 2026-27 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 12

Former Crimson Tide Commit Chooses Alabama in Transfer Portal

Former Michigan offensive lineman Ty Haywood has committed to join Alabama football from the transfer portal according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. The 6-foot-5, 316-pound tackle was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2025 who originally committed to Alabama in July of 2024.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 12

Alabama football offers 6-foot-7 transfer offensive lineman

Alabama football has extended an offer to Dara Adeyemi. Adeyemi is a 6-foot-7 offensive lineman who is currently inside the transfer portal. He reports offers from Alabama, Auburn, Cal, South Carolina and others.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 12

The Alabama Players Stepping Up as Vocal Leaders After Back-to-Back Losses

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats had plenty to say following Saturday's home loss to Texas, but a key takeaway was a lack of player direction.

Ty Simpson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 12

Which teams offered Ty Simpson NIL deals to not go to NFL?

Multiple reports have now surfaced stating Ty Simpson has been offered millions of dollars to not enter the NFL Draft, return to college football and transfer.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 12

What Carmelo O’Neal will bring to the Alabama defense

Carmelo O’Neal gave the Alabama Crimson Tide another long and rangy defensive back with a commitment to transfer from Mercer. O’Neal is listed at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Latest transfer portal addition proves that Alabama is focused on getting back to the basics of Crimson Tide football in 2026

The Alabama Crimson Tide took not one, but two hits to the shins on Sunday. Just minutes after the Crimson Tide struck out on arguably the top player in the portal via former Auburn Tiger Cam Coleman, a player who was committed to the Crimson Tide for less than a week, jumped ship.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 12

Returner that Alabama OL Coach Sees as 'Huge Part' of Team's Future

The doors to the transfer portal are still swinging open and close all around college football, and Alabama still has several needs that need to be met, especially on the offensive line.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Alabama Crimson Tide's answer to the sudden departure of a recent portal commit could lead to a reunion that few saw coming

The Alabama Crimson Tidehas struck out twice on the big-time weapons in the transfer portal. After being in the running for Cam Coleman before he ever entered the portal, the former Auburn Tiger visited with the Crimson Tide.