Alabama Crimson Tide: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Paul Finebaum calls Kalen DeBoer a ‘bad fit’ for Alabama football

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum feels Kalen DeBoer does not quite fit at Alabama. DeBoer is set to enter his third season as the Crimson Tide’s head coach, and Alabama is 20-8 under DeBoer.

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Preview: No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 3 Florida in SEC Softball Tournament

Alabama and Florida have more SEC tournament championships than any other teams in the conference, but only one of the two teams will get to play for the 2026 crown.

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

Alabama Softball Slugs Way to SEC Tournament Semifinals

Alabama's bats were completely quiet through the first three innings of Thursday's SEC quarterfinals game against Arkansas. Robyn Herron had the Crimson Tide offense all off balance.

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

What the NCAA Tournament Expanding to 76 Teams Means for Alabama

The NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments have been expanded from 68 teams to a field of 76, as the DI Board of Directors and Board of Governors ratified the deal on Thursday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 6

College football insider disrespects Alabama with post-spring bowl projection

ON3’s college football insider, Brett McMurphy predicted Alabama football will miss the playoff and take on Clemson in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl game in his latest post-spring bowl projection.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 6

Alabama 3-Star RB target runs 4.32 40-yard dash during impressive performance at Under Armour Charlotte

Tai Phillips turned heads at the Under Armour Camp in Charlotte, North Carolina, when he ran a 4.32 40-yard dash and made plays during the one-on-one portion.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 6

Preview: No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 7 Arkansas in SEC Softball Tournament

It will be a rematch for Alabama in its opening game of the SEC tournament. The 2-seed Crimson Tide will face 7-seed Arkansas on Thursday in Lexington, Kentucky with a spot in the semifinals on the line.

Trio of schools pushing to create separation for Prattville 4-Star WR

Deshawn Hall recently dropped his top seven, and three of those programs are pushing to create major separation for the wide receiver. Hall attends Prattville

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 6

'It's Not Gonna Be Easy': Alabama Softball Prepares for SEC Tournament

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— No team has won more SEC tournament titles than Alabama (Florida is tied with six total), but the Crimson Tide has not made it to the quarterfinal round the last two seasons.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 6

Ranking Alabama football’s position groups ahead of 2026 season: Safeties

We are about to enter the summer portion of the college football offseason, which means it is time to create intriguing series pieces for the University of Alabama program.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 6

Alabama quarterback wowed key Tide defender this spring: 'You can hear the ball sizzle when he throws it'

Keelon Russell impressed Alabama fans and media members during the Crimson Tide’s spring game, A-Day. Russell’s performance looked to be what the Alabama staff and Tide players had seen throughout the spring from the former five-star.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack reveals his true feelings on what the Crimson Tide accomplished in the transfer portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide had a fruitful transfer portal, and ahead of summer workouts, Alabama DC Kane Wommack reveals how he feels about the team and the portal in general.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 5

Which Alabama Football Player Has The Most To Prove in 2026? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's crank up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss tonight's Alabama baseball game against Troy, set up the SEC softball tournament in Lexington and then discuss the Crimson Tide football players with the most to prove in 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 5

Where Alabama Softball Ranks in Polls Heading into Postseason

Alabama is still one of the top teams in the nation at the end of the regular season. The Crimson Tide completed its fourth SEC sweep of the season over the weekend against South Carolina at home.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 5

Jocelyn Briski, John Lemm Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

Seven days after what was the least impressive week of Alabama athletics this year, the Crimson Tide responded resoundingly. Alabama baseball and softball each righted the ship with sweeps of Vanderbilt and South Carolina, respectively, as several struggling players returned to form.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 5

Alabama defense in ‘pretty good place’ heading into summer, per Kane Wommack

It is not where it wants to be, but Alabama football has made steady improvement under Kane Wommack in the last two years. The Crimson Tide revamped its secondary with rangy, athletic defensive backs, while adding quality linemen and linebackers from the NCAA transfer portal.

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / May 4

Did former Jets exec convince Rams GM, HC to draft Ty Simpson?

Did former Jets executive convince Rams' Les Snead, Sean McVay to draft Ty Simpson?

The Rams drafting Simpson over a player who likely would have been a 2026 Week 1 starter remains a polarizing decision among members of the football community.

Rams fans may not love what SEC defensive coordinators said about the club drafting Ty Simpson

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Nick Saban News / Yardbarker / April 29