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Alabama suffers its first transfer portal loss after the Rose Bowl following the departure of highly anticipated running back

The day after the Rose Bowl was always going to be a busy one for the Alabama Crimson Tide. The question was, would it be a ton of departures after a loss, or a ton of additions after a win?

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Germie Bernard made sure to thank God before leaving the Rose Bowl after Alabama’s loss to Indiana.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

An emotional Deontae Lawson supports Kalen DeBoer after Rose Bowl loss

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Alabama QB Austin Mack on his future after Rose Bowl loss

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Jeff Allen hugs Alabama players after losing to Indiana at Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Alabama offensive line embraces after Rose Bowl loss to Indiana

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Alabama players leave the field after falling to Indiana at the Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Was not Bama’s day in Pasadena… #rolltide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 2

Alabama Blown Out in Rose Bowl on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's wrap up the holidays with a Friday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss what went wrong for the Crimson Tide in its blowout loss to Indiana.

Richard Young News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Alabama Loses Former No. 1 RB Recruit To The Transfer Portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide backfield is set to lose a former blue-chip prospect, as running back Richard Young has announced his plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

College Football News / The Spun / January 2

Paul Finebaum Doesn't Hold Back On Kalen DeBoer After Alabama's Loss To Indiana

Alabama fans were irate at their team's devastating Rose Bowl loss to Indiana, but few have been more vocal about it this morning than ESPN's Paul Finebaum.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 2

Alabama Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Players Coming and Going This Winter

The 2025-26 season did not end how Alabama football hoped, with an ugly 38-3 loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl marking the conclusion of Kalen DeBoer's second season in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Gridiron Heroics / January 2

‘I’m Not Done’: Alabama Linebacker Deontae Lawson Silences Room to Defend Kalen DeBoer

Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson had just played his final college game, a devastating 38-3 loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl that ended the Crimson Tide’s season in ugly fashion.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 2

Alabama DB Bray Hubbard tells where he stands with decision to stay at Alabama or go to NFL pending

Alabama football’s starting safety, Bray Hubbard has a decision to make with the Crimson Tide losing to Indiana in the Rose Bowl. The Mississippi native still has one more year of eligibility after the loss.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 2

Looking Ahead at the Changes Alabama Needs to Make this Offseason

Pasadena, Calif.–– Red and white confetti fell from the sky at the Rose Bowl on Thursday, but it wasn't to celebrate an Alabama win. The Crimson Tide's 2025 season came to an end at the hands of the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Gridiron Heroics / January 2

Ty Simpson Injury Revealed Following 38-3 Loss in the CFP Quarterfinal vs. Indiana Hoosiers

The Alabama Crimson Tide saw quarterback Ty Simpson not play in the second half of the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals against the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 2

Kirk Herbstreit's harsh message for Alabama was right on the money

Kirk Herbstreit did not hold back when talking about the Alabama Crimson Tide while calling the Rose Bowl game.

No. 9 Alabama hits new low under HC Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss to No. 1 Indiana

No. 1 Indiana in a league of its own after dominant Rose Bowl win over No. 9 Alabama

Ryan Day assigns blame for Ohio State's stunning loss to Miami in CFP

HC Ryan Day deserves blame for sudden play-calling change after Ohio State's loss to Miami in CFP

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 2

Alabama hits new low under Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss

No. 9 Alabama hits new low under HC Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss to No. 1 Indiana

After the program's worst loss this century, the pressure continues to mount on DeBoer as Alabama searches for answers.

No. 1 Indiana in a league of its own after dominant win over No. 9 Alabama

Kirk Herbstreit's harsh message for Alabama was right on the money

QB Behren Morton's struggles lead to Texas Tech's collapse vs. Oregon

Oregon's shutout of Texas Tech shouldn't overshadow QB Dante Moore's poor play

Diego Pavia's comments about Big Ten had the ultimate backfire

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Alabama vs. Indiana Rose Bowl Prediction: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Preview

Alabama is in unfamiliar territory as the clear underdog in a College Football Playoff game, even after it pulled off a remarkable comeback to advance to the quarterfinals.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / December 31

Alabama doesn’t need ‘perfect’ from drop-prone WR Ryan Williams — but it needs better

Williams has taken a step back after an electric freshman season.

Ranking the head coaches ahead of CFP quarterfinal games

NFL Draft intel: Top 10 CFP prospects and their ideal team fits

CFP quarterfinals preview: Which matchups will decide semifinalists?

The 25 greatest undrafted NFL players of all time

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Alabama LB has head-turning take on Fernando Mendoza before Rose Bowl

The No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide know they will have their hands full against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in Thursday’s Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., and Fernando Mendoza is a big reason why.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30

NFL Draft intel: Top 10 CFP prospects and their ideal team fits

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

Under-the-radar draft prospects to know: First-rounder's brother could be steal

Nick Saban: Fans aren't giving No. 1 Indiana 'proper respect' vs. No. 9 Alabama

Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz considering entering transfer portal

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss answers big question about Lane Kiffin

Chip Kelly lands new OC job

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Alabama Crimson Tide predicted to land highly coveted 2027 recruit over Ole Miss, Oregon, and USC

The Alabama Crimson Tide could be on the verge of adding a big-time commit to their 2027 recruiting class. On3's Adam Gorney predicted on Monday that Alabama will win the battle for 2027 four-star tight end Rahzario Edwards.