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Former Alabama QB says Tide is a Tier-2 SEC team ahead of 2026 season

Alabama football’s former starting quarterback and ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy believes the Crimson Tide is a tier-two SEC team ahead of the 2026 season.

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2026 Alabama Crimson Tide Position Preview: Defensive Backs

Alabama's defensive back room enters the 2026 season looking less like a rebuild and more like one of the top units in the country as the nation's No. 9 passing defense returns four starters from a season ago.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith fires back at claim suggesting he is lying about how Alabama recruited him

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith fired back at a claim, suggesting the Alabama Crimson Tide stopped actively recruiting him because of NIL reasons. Smith provided more clarity on the situation in his response to the claim.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 29

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Jeremiah Smith has a chance to be one of the best college wide receivers of all-time when all is said and done.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Ohio State laughing all the way to the bank following massive jersey patch sponsorship

Top returning Big Ten quarterbacks heading into 2026 season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

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

2026 Alabama Crimson Tide Position Preview: Defensive Line

Alabama's defense has been pretty good the last two seasons under Kane Wommack. The Crimson Tide finished 20th in scoring defense (19.2 points per game) and 13th in total defense (296.8 yards per game.) But Alabama's defensive coordinator still isn't satisfied.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28

DeBoer reveals biggest lesson Alabama learned from 2025 season

The Alabama Crimson Tide ended the 2025 campaign in disappointing fashion despite a promising year overall. Alabama held an 11-4 record across 2025. Head

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28

UA’s SGA backs off push suggesting student sections wear certain colors

The University of Alabama’s Student Government Association is backing off their push that suggested students wear certain colors at football games. Yesterday, Alabama football fans and students dragged UA’s SGA for making a social media post about what colors the student section should wear at games this season.

Trent Richardson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28

Former Alabama RB says Tide players should feel like they got ‘slap in the face’

Alabama football’s former running back Trent Richardson feels the Crimson Tide players should have a chip on their shoulders this season. Richardson is feeling this way after Alabama was predicted to finish sixth in the conference by media members at SEC Media Days.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28

SEC Network analyst all in on former 5-Star starting at QB for Alabama

On The Dynasty: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide, SEC Network’s Chris Doering said he believes Keelon Russell will be Alabama football’s starter at

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 28

Can Racin Delgatty Play Center in the SEC? The Joe Gaither Show

Lets fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez by discussing the online firestorm Fernandez created with Crimson Tide fans concerning football game dress code policy before talking about Alabama's offensive line ahead of fall camp begining.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28

Former Alabama QB says Tide’s quarterback battle is a non-issue

The Alabama Crimson Tide will enter the 2026 season with a plethora of young talent on both sides of the football. Alabama lost a multitude of veteran players to both the transfer portal and NFL Draft over the course of the offseason.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28

DeBoer responds to Stephen A. Smith doubting his desire to win a National Championship

Some took offense to the way Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer answered a question at SEC Media Days about how his legacy in Tuscaloosa will be defined by whether he can win a National Championship, Stephen A.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer reveals update on weight-loss journey

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer will look to build upon last years’ success throughout the 2026 campaign. DeBoer and the Tide held an overall record of 11-4 last season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 27

Fox Sports Analyst feels Alabama’s game vs 1 SEC team is a ‘pressure point’

The Alabama Crimson Tide will be faced with an absolute gauntlet of a schedule during the heart of SEC play in October. The Tide will begin the year as the clear favorite across the first five matchups of this upcoming season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 27

Alabama's NFL pipeline led four-star LB Tysir Young to commit early

Tysir Young is one of the top linebacker recruits in the class of 2028.

Josh Heupel, Tennessee land five-star 'weapon' in massive recruiting win

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

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

What Are the Most Important Games on Alabama's Schedule? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Monday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we dive into the Alabama football schedule and talk about which games are the most important for the Crimson Tide's goals in 2026?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 26

Alabama Secures Commitment From Class of 2028 4-Star Linebacker

The Alabama football program adds a seventh commitment to its Class of 2028 in linebacker Tysir Young from Middletown, Delaware. Young is a 4-star prospect, listed at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, rated the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Total Pro Sports / July 25

University of Alabama Staffer Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting

A staff member connected to the University of Alabama’s name, image and likeness collective was arrested this week during a multi-person human trafficking operation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 23

Paul Finebaum uses anonymous former Alabama player to rip into Kalen DeBoer

Kalen DeBoer may live to regret comments he made earlier this week at SEC Media Days.

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama under fire for lack of toughness in post-Nick Saban era

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer reveals whether Austin Mack or Keelon Russell has separated in QB battle

Nick Saban names biggest issue facing HC Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Nick Saban has a favorite for Alabama's QB competition

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Nick Saban News / Yardbarker / July 23

Nick Saban defends SEC amid Big Ten CFP dominance, and he has a point

so many around college football are suggesting that the Big Ten has now taken the mantle from the SEC as the most dominant conference in college football. Saban doesn't want to hear it.

Nick Saban names biggest issue facing HC Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Saban outlines why Arch Manning has what it takes to lead Texas to title

'Give Knox a hug': SEC commish pokes fun at LSU head coach Lane Kiffin at SEC media days

How LSU HC Lane Kiffin kept eye on Pete Golding after he replaced him at Ole Miss

Steve Sarkisian rips the state of college football: 'We're living in a lawless society'

Five CFB freshmen to watch in 2026: Reclassified Texas five-star DB, next great Ohio State WR, and others

Ryan Williams News / Yardbarker / July 22

Alabama star to graduate at 19; is he on fast track to 2027 draft?

Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams set to graduate at 19; is he on the fast track to 2027 NFL Draft?

Alabama Crimson Tide junior wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is set to have a degree before sipping on his first legal drink. Does that also mean he's headed for the NFL Draft sooner than later?

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama under fire for lack of toughness in post-Nick Saban era

DeBoer reveals whether Austin Mack or Keelon Russell has separated in QB battle

Nick Saban has a favorite for Alabama's QB competition

Jon Sumrall's intensity could be good for Florida, as long as he doesn't try to throw podiums

Ole Miss HC Pete Golding has no ill will toward LSU HC Lane Kiffin

Marcus Freeman shares update about Notre Dame future amid NFL rumors

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 22