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Alabama GM makes future plans crystal clear after Crimson Tide's 5-star recruiting blitz

Head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide are in the midst of one of the hottest recruiting surges in the 2026 class after a recent string of five-star commitments.

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What's Alabama Football's Most Concerning Position Group? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we let the voicemail machine lead two conversations and then welcome Joe Wood of New Era Wrestling to the show.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 8

Alabama Misses Out on 4-Star LB Brayden Rouse to SEC Foe

After one of the best month long runs on the recruiting trail in program history, things have seemingly begun to finally slow down a bit for the Crimson Tide as the calendar moves through the summer.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 8

ESPN analysts dissect concerns with Alabama offensive line

Former Alabama quarterback, Greg McElroy ranked Alabama football’s offensive line as the fourth best in college football ahead of the 2025 season. Fellow ESPN college football analyst and commentator, Cole Cubelic joined McElroy on a recent episode of “Always College Football” to discuss the Crimson Tide’s offensive line.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 8

Alabama Basketball to Face ACC Program in Preseason Exhibition

Alabama men's basketball announced on Tuesday that it will face Florida State in an exhibition game in Birmingham on October 17. Boutwell Auditorium will host the preseason matchup.

Kalen Deboer News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 8

Top Remaining Alabama Recruiting Targets to Watch

Since June 1, Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama staff have been on an incredible hot streak on the recruiting trail, welcoming over a dozen new commitments to the 2026 class, four of which are 5-Star prospects.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 8

EA Sports Ratings and Bama's SEC Media Representatives | The Joe Gaither Show

Let's get into the Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we review the new EA Sports College Football 26 Alabama roster.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 8

Family of Ken Stabler Releases Statement on 10th Anniversary of Death

On July 8, 2015, former Alabama quarterback and NFL legend Ken Stabler passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi, at 69-years-old. The family of the Pro Football Hall-of-Famer released a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter) this morning on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 8

Former Alabama Standout Linebacker Launches Sports Agency

Former Alabama standout linebacker C.J. Mosley retired from the NFL on June 19, and although it has been less than a month, he's already kicked off the next chapter of his career.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 8

Alabama Player Ratings in EA Sports College Football 26

After 11 years of waiting, EA Sports revived and released the College Football 25 video game last July and it became the best-selling sports game in U.S.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / July 7

Bear Bryant vs. Nick Saban: Who do you got in the Alabama football GOAT debate?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 7

Every Alabama football player’s rating in EA College Football 26

EA College Football 26 is now available for those who purchased the deluxe edition or MVP Bundle. Alabama football is the highest-rated team in the game, and now that the game is out, here are the individual player ratings for every Crimson Tide player.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 7

Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer Named to Dodd Trophy Watch List

The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. today released the preseason watch list for the 2025 Dodd Trophy Presented by PNC Bank.

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

Five Alabama Head Coaches, Two Assistants Approved for New Contracts

The University of Alabama System Compensation Committee met on Monday for consideration of athletic employment contracts. The Crimson Tide had five head coaches receive new contracts: baseball's Rob Vaughn, women's basketball's Kristy Curry, women's tennis' Jonatan Berhane, swimming's Margo Geer and women's rowing's Kumari Lewis.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 7

Colorado 6-foot-5 OL reacts to Alabama offer: 'It’s hard not to get excited'

Jackson Roper reported an offer from Alabama football after impressing the Crimson Tide’s coaching staff at camp. Roper attends Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado, and he holds previous offers from Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Texas A&M.

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

Alabama Football Over/Unders & Kalen DeBoer's Recruiting Gauntlet | The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Monday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we hit a short Bama in the NBA minute, take two voicemails that drive our conversation and then discuss the absolute heater Kalen DeBoer and his staff are on, securing some of the top talent in the Class of 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Analyst Ranks Three Alabama Games in Top-25 CFB Rivalries

One of the key aspects that makes college football great is the rivalries, with teams typically having one opponent that their fans want to beat for bragging rights.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Mother of Recent Alabama 5-Star Commit Shuts Down Nick Saban Rumor

The Alabama Crimson Tide has had a very productive recruiting run with the 2026 class. The program added five-star safety Jireh Edwards on Saturday, who is the No.

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / July 6

'I met Saban once': Top Alabama prospect responds to speculation that Nick Saban is running Kalen DeBoer's recruiting efforts

In a recent development surrounding Alabama football's recruitment efforts, the mother of a five-star commit has addressed speculation about the influence of former head coach Nick Saban in her son's decision to join the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 6

Alabama new commit says he is bringing 5-Star running back with him

Alabama football’s newest five-star commit, Jireh Edwards wants to add another five-star running back to the Tide’s 2026 recruiting class. Edwards is a 2026 five-star safety prospect, who committed to the Crimson Tide on Saturday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Latest EA Sports CFB 26 News Will Thrill Every Alabama Fan

The Alabama Crimson Tide don't just roll in the real world -- they're a heavy hitter in the virtual world, too. With just days remaining until the release of the hotly anticipated sports simulation video game EA Sports College Football 26, fans from Tuscaloosa to Timbuktu are boiling over with an increasingly impatient giddiness.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 5

How far Alabama climbed in 2026 recruiting rankings after Jireh Edwards commitment

Alabama secured its fourth five-star prospect in the 2026 football recruiting class over the July 4th weekend when blue-chip safety Jireh Edwards announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide’s elite class.

Kalen Deboer News / Yardbarker / July 1