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Is Nick Saban's Daughter Kristen A Taylor Swift Fan?

Some questions feel almost rhetorical by nature. Is the sky blue? Is grass green? Is the most famous daughter in Alabama a fan of Taylor Swift? But when it comes to the family of legendary Alabama coach turned ESPN personality Nick Saban, no detail is too trivial for college football afficionados to be worth knowing.

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Alabama vs. LSU Among 6 College Football Games Saturday That'll Impact The Rankings

With the College Football Playoff rankings officially out, this Saturday’s slate of games just got a bit more interesting. The Week 10 slate will kick off this Saturday at 12 p.m.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 6

Alabama Puts Up Historic Rebounding Numbers in Win Over Arkansas State

The first steps of Nate Oats' offseason wish came true on Friday night in Tuscaloosa. After falling to eventual national champion Michigan in the 2025-26

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 6

3 Instant Observations from Alabama Basketball's Win over Arkansas State

A matchup featuring a Nate Oats team against an opponent coached by a former Oats assistant meant the tempo and scoring were high inside Coleman Coliseum on Friday night as No.

David Pollack News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 6

Georgia legend tells why he thinks LSU makes statement against Alabama

Georgia football legend and college football analyst David Pollack feels LSU is in position to make a statement against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama and LSU are 6-2, and both teams have an opportunity to reach the College Football Playoff.

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

Saban Identifies Biggest Challenges for Alabama at LSU

During his weekly appearance on the Pat McAfee show, former Alabama head coach Nick Saban outlined what he believes the keys to success are for the Crimson Tide as his former team enters one of its most difficult tests of the season: a road trip to Death Valley.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 6

Does Nate Oats, Alabama Have an Ideal Starting Five for 2026-27 Season?

Alabama basketball had a ton of mixing and matching to do for its starting lineups during the 2025-26 season. The Crimson Tide seemed to have a new player on the injury report with each upcoming game, and it required head coach Nate Oats and company to make well over a dozen starting lineup combinations throughout the year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 6

Saban warns Alabama that LSU is similar but better team than Tennessee

Nick Saban feels the Alabama football team has to be more locked in than ever to pull off a win on the road against LSU. The legendary head coach gave

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / November 6

Alabama gets major boost with Ryan Coleman-Williams set to return against LSU

No. 5 Alabama is getting a significant offensive boost heading into Saturday's SEC showdown against No. 14 LSU.

Paul Finebaum blasts CFP committee, rips Alabama's ranking in fiery rant

Missouri gets sense of security as QB Austin Simmons re-signs for 2027

Iowa's chances improve with Aidan Chiles expected to miss Week 10

Oklahoma sticks with QB John Mateer despite pressure to make a change

Miami needs Cooper Barkate to be an alpha WR again with Malachi Toney out

College football Week 10 TV schedule includes two must-see showdowns

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 6

ESPN personality says Alabama routinely fails to live up to high expectations under DeBoer

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith feels Alabama football under Kalen DeBoer is struggling to live up to high expectations. The Crimson Tide is 6-2 and is ranked No.

Kalen Deboer News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Kalen DeBoer explains his viral reaction to Tennessee’s crowd noise

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has addressed the viral sideline clip from the Crimson Tide’s October 17 game at Neyland Stadium, where he was seen looking around and moving quickly before a third-down play as a slowed-down version of “Rocky Top” filled the air and the crowd roared.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

Has Kalen DeBoer discussed Alabama football’s CFP ranking with players?

Alabama football is ranked No. 5 in the College Football Playoff ranking at 6-2. The ranking has been met with mixed reactions from many. Kalen DeBoer was asked if he discussed the ranking with Alabama players on “Hey Coach.” “We haven’t talked about it,” DeBoer said.

Trent Richardson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

Former Alabama RB says Tide is a top 5 team but not playing like one

Former Alabama football running back, Trent Richardson feels the Crimson Tide is a top-five team in the country, but they have not done a good job proving it.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4

Paul Finebaum rips CFP committee, criticizes Alabama's ranking in fiery rant: 'Makes no sense'

Paul Finebaum, also known as "the voice of the SEC," is not happy about the way the College Football Playoff committee went about its business for the reveal of its initial rankings.

CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek's explanation for Alabama-Tennessee gap falls short

3 big questions raised by the first College Football Playoff rankings

CFP rankings tiers: How much danger are country's top 10 teams in heading into November schedule?

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

Can you name the top 15 rushers in Alabama Crimson Tide history?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 4

Why This Will Be the Most Chaotic Week for Alabama in CFP Rankings: 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.

Quinnen Williams News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 4

Cross Country, Quinnen Williams Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

Alabama cross country swept the SEC Championship in Columbia, Mo., last week, with the men repeating as conference champions and the women claiming their first title since 2024.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / The Spun / November 4

College Football Playoff Committee Explains Controversial Alabama Ranking

Tuesday was a pretty good day for fans of red in the state of Alabama. Republicans retained their major offices in the general election and the Alabama Crimson Tide were stunningly named the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / The Spun / November 4

College Football Playoff Called Out For Favoring Alabama Over Tennessee

The College Football Playoff selection committee isn’t receiving a ton of love this week due to its questionable ranking for Alabama. On Tuesday night, the first CFP rankings of the 2026 season were released on ESPN.

Why Alabama Lost to Tennessee But Ranks Higher in College Football Playoff Rankings

The first College Football Playoff rankings placed the Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 5 and Tennessee Volunteers at No. 13, creating one of the biggest gaps between two teams with the same record.

Jason Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Jason Richardson had a great reaction to his son’s windmill dunk

Former NBA dunk king Jason Richardson’s son, Jaxon Richardson, has hops, too, and he showed it right away in his college basketball debut. Jaxon left everyone in the building buzzing after taking off and throwing down a windmill dunk during the first half of Tuesday’s game between the No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4