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Paul Finebaum compares Alabama football’s recent recruiting success to Saban era

Paul Finebaum feels Kalen DeBoer and his staff are recruiting at a Nick Saban-esque level as of late. The Crimson Tide currently have commitments from 14 2026 prospects.

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Former Southern Illinois Catcher John Lemm Transferring to Alabama

The Alabama baseball team has added major offensive firepower to its 2026 catching corps. Former Southern Illinois standout John Lemm announced Monday on Instagram that he will be joining the Crimson Tide.

Justice Haynes News / NIL on SI / June 30

Alabama standout breaks silence on unexpected transfer of $684k star

Alabama running back Justice Haynes has more weight on his shoulders following the unexpected departure of Justice Haynes and the lofty expectations following an inconsistent 9-4 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / June 30

Alabama Football Recruiting on Fire With More to Come This Week

Crimson Tide recruiting is on a tear. After a slow start to the Class of 2026 football recruiting, Alabama has absolutely blown up the recruiting world with a class that is zooming up the charts.

Jaheim Oatis News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 30

Former Alabama DL says he left Tide due to new staff: 'I knew it was time to…get out of there.'

Former Alabama football defensive lineman, Jaheim Oatis recently revealed why he transferred. Oatis stepped away from the Crimson Tide during the 2024 season and decided to take a redshirt.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Alabama Leading Pack for Elite West Coast Talent

The Alabama Crimson Tide already secured Kalen DeBoer's first West Coast commitment with four-star inside offensive lineman Samuelu Utu and are closing on another. On3's Steve Wiltfong revealed that Alabama is out in front for four-star quarterback Tayden Kaawa from the 2026 class.

Ty Simpson News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Ty Simpson Names 'Bucket List' Event as Alabama's Quarterback

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson is finally in a spot to compete for the starting job under center. Simpson has spent the last three seasons as a backup, but was named the starting quarterback after spring practice.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / June 29

COMMIT: 5-Star Linebacker joins Alabama's 2026 recruiting class

The dominoes keep falling for Kalen DeBoer One of the top players in the country, linebacker Xavier Griffin, has committed to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 29

5-Star LB commits to Alabama

Xavier Griffin has announced a verbal commitment to Alabama over Florida State, Ohio State and Texas. Griffin is the Crimson Tide’s 14th 2026 commit. He currently garners a five-star rating from multiple recruiting sites, and he becomes Alabama’s third five-star commit in the 2026 class.

Kalen Deboer News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 29

5-Star LB Xavier Griffin Commits to Alabama

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama staff have put together an incredible run on the recruiting trail throughout the month of June, adding eight new members to the 2026 class, several of which are among the top ranked players at their positions.

Nick Saban Makes Unexpected Admission About LSU-Alabama Rivalry

Nick Saban is best known for his career with the Alabama Crimson Tide. As their head coach, he led them to six national championships. He was the coach of the Crimson Tide from 2007 until his retirement in 2023.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 29

Former Alabama Defensive Lineman Rips Crimson Tide Coaching Staff

Former Alabama defensive lineman Jeheim Oatis entered the transfer portal on Oct. 7 after just five games into the 2024 season. NCAA rules allow a player to redshirt a season if he has only played in four games and Oatis met that mark.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / The SportsRush / June 29

'I Never Wanted to Be a Coach': Nick Saban Looks Back at How His Coaching Career Started

Seven national championships. 297 total career wins. A 206–29 record at Alabama. Forty-nine first-round NFL Draft picks. From 2007 to 2023, Nick Saban turned the Alabama Crimson Tide program into the gold standard of college football.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 29

Alabama football 5-Star LB target set to make decision

Persistence has put Alabama football in a position to land Xavier Griffin. Griffin is a five-star prospect out of Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Georgia.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Alabama Commit Makes Major Recruiting Announcement

The Alabama Crimson Tide have the No. 9 overall recruiting class for 2026 via On3 Sports. On Saturday, one of the commits for their class announced his plans to shut down his recruitment.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / June 28

No. 1 Linebacker Recruit Trending Toward Alabama

The Alabama Crimson Tide could be getting a commitment from another five-star prospect in the 2026 class. On3's Andrew Bone named Alabama as the favorite to land five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 28

7 football prospects in the state of Alabama to watch in 2025

There are many players across the state of Alabama who are under the radar to collegiate programs. Here are 7 prospects to watch for this upcoming season: Amyre is a 2029 prospect who will be contributing early for the Gators.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / June 28

Alabama Basketball: Meet the New Guys

The Crimson Tide turns over 75% of the roster entering 2025-2026 Fresh off of back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in the NCAA Tournament, and the school’s first ever Final Four berth, the Crimson Tide enter 2025-2026 with a small-but-lethal backcourt, a completely rebuilt frontcourt, and many new faces.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 27

Alabama Baseball Transfer Breakdown: Sam Christiansen

Alabama baseball's 2026 transfer portal class did not include a player who was on a Power Four roster last season until Wednesday, when former Oklahoma outfielder Sam Christiansen committed to remaining in the SEC and spending next year in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / June 27

Alabama football predicted to land arguably the most dynamic defender in the 2026 recruiting class ahead of his decision date

With only two days until elite 2026 Gainesville (Ga.) High School linebacker Xavier Griffin makes his college decision, the Georgia native is set to make his decision between Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Ohio State, and Florida State.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Could undrafted free-agent guard help fill Damian Lillard-sized gap for Bucks?

The 6-foot-1 Sears started 37 games in each of the last three seasons for Alabama after transferring from Ohio University.

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2026 five-star QB Faizon Brandon explains the one reason why he committed to the Tennessee Vols over the Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tennessee Vols' biggest win of the 2026 recruiting cycle was easily beating out the Alabama Crimson Tide for five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon. Brandon, 6-foot-4/200 lbs from Greensboro, NC, is rated by 247Sports as the No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 23

Kirby Smart, Georgia beat out Alabama for four-star EDGE

Khamari Brooks is one of the top EDGE prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. As such, it's no surprise that several blue-chip programs in the SEC were after his commitment.

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FSU QB's bold Alabama comment adds intrigue to Week 1 matchup

Florida State QB's bold Nick Saban-Alabama comment adds more intrigue to Week 1 matchup

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Thomas Castellanos is already trashing the Alabama Crimson Tide before their Week 1 matchup on Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m.

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