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Why Alabama football’s running backs are taking blame for lack of production

Alabama football’s running backs are accepting responsibility for the Crimson Tide’s lack of run production as of late. The Tide continues to look for answers in the run game with the end of the regular season on the horizon.

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Does Alabama view SEC Championship Game as playoff burden?

Despite its loss to Oklahoma last week, Alabama still sits in the driver’s seat when it comes to punching its ticket to the SEC Championship Game. The Crimson Tide (8-2, 6-1) will host FCS opponent Eastern Illinois this Saturday before wrapping up its regular season at Auburn on Nov.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

What Alabama is 'Harping On' Following Home Loss to Oklahoma

Alabama doesn't lose very often, but when it does, the college football world turns upside down. The Crimson Tide has been in the top-5 in the country in viewership for every game except for the ULM win.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

Nate Oats' Challenge to 'Big, Strong' Noah Williamson Through 3 Games

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama men's basketball's 87-80 loss to new No. 1 Purdue last week doesn't signify in any way that the sky is falling, but the 52-28 rebounding differential is not something that the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

Alabama Named Finalist for Elite 2027 TE Malik Howard

With less than a month until the 2026 recruiting class beging signing their paperwork with the Crimson Tide, Alabama has already begun making strides in the class of 2027.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

'Alabama is a Dream School for Me, ' 4-Star 2027 CB Speaks on Recent Tuscaloosa Visit

While the overall attitude surrounding Crimson Tide football following its home loss to Oklahoma is a bit down, the future is bright in Tuscaloosa as Alabama has not only put together a very strong 2026 recruiting class up to this point, but has seemingly made serious headway in the 2027 class as well.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

Alabama Football Tries to Move Forward on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods and Katie Windham as we try to pick up the pieces and discuss how the Alabama football program can get back on track after the loss to Oklahoma.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

Kane Wommack Proud of Two Alabama Defensive Backs for Recent Performances

No. 10 Alabama football has moved a handful of pieces in the secondary this season, but one starting cornerback seemed to be locked up well before Week 1 kicked off.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

Alabama Women's Basketball Moves to 4-0 with Win Over Alabama A&M: Roll Call

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— The Alabama women's basketball team is 4-0 for the third consecutive season after beating Alabama A&M (1-3) 66-43 at home on Monday evening.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 17

Alabama, Oklahoma going in two different directions after massive Sooners' win

It's going to go down as a watershed moment for Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Matchup against Arkansas will be telling for Texas QB Arch Manning

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The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Alabama men's hoops loses elite 2026 forward

Christopher Washington Jr. is a four-star small forward from Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Providence Christian Academy). He had been committed to Alabama since an official visit in early September, but that commitment is no more.

No. 1 Houston overcomes poor shooting for win over No. 22 Auburn

CBB weekend winners, losers: Monster matchups take center stage

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

25 men's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

The 'Most three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / November 17

NIGHTMARE for Alabama! How will Tide avoid another DISASTER?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 17

What was Alabama football’s approach on final drive against Oklahoma

Alabama’s final drive of the Oklahoma game ruffled a few feathers in the Alabama fanbase and in the media as the Crimson Tide started with 7:06 on the play clock, and the offense “ran out of downs” according to offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 17

4-Star SF Chris Washington, Jr. Decommits from Alabama

With just two days remaining in the early signing period for basketball, Nate Oats and the Alabama staff received a bit of bad news as one of the Tide's two commits in the 2026 recruiting class officially reopened his recruitment.

Ryan Grubb News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 17

Ryan Grubb highlights glaring issue in Alabama run game

Alabama football’s offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb highlighted a glaring issue in the Tide’s rushing attack Monday while talking to reporters. The Crimson Tide has struggled to run the football as of late and this is no secret.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 17

The Alabama Defensive Lineman Who's 'Trending in the Right Direction'

No. 10 Alabama has built around a ton of in-game changes in the trenches this season. Of course, the starting group for the most part gets a heavy majority of the snaps, but the Crimson Tide has a handful of reserves who have made big plays the past few weeks.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 17

How close was Qua Russaw to playing against Oklahoma?

Alabama football’s linebacker, Qua Russaw was a game-time decision for the Crimson Tide’s matchup against Oklahoma, and he did not play. The Montgomery, Alabama native did suit up for the matchup and went through warm-ups with the Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 16

Alabama Commits Shine in Playoff Football

Although the Crimson Tide fell in its week 12 matchup with Oklahoma at home in Bryant-Denny Stadium, the future continues to look bright for Alabama as both the 2026 and 2027 class are both shaping up to be incredibly strong.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 16

Coaches Poll top 25: Alabama drops, Sooners rise in Week 13 college football rankings

Some consequential football in the SEC forced the coaches into a decision that changed the face of the top-five of their latest college football rankings heading into Week 13.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 16

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Alabama falls, Georgia rises in CFP

After a wild weekend of games, the latest College Football Playoff rankings are a bit more complicated. The SEC has a pack of teams clustered together behind Texas A&M, while the ACC continues to be complicated with no squads inside the top 12 of the CFP rankings.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 16

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer sends a clear message to Ty Simpson regarding a disturbing trend in his quarterback play

The Alabama Crimson Tide still has everything to play for following a disappointing homecoming loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. The problem coming out of the game, is that if you didn't already know that Alabama's offense was one-dimensional, you do now.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 15

Tennessee Vols fans will absolutely love the way that Oklahoma celebrated beating Alabama

Tennessee needed Alabama to beat Oklahoma on Saturday night to help keep the Vols' slim College Football Playoff hopes alive. So while the Sooners' 23-21 win over the Crimson Tide wasn't ideal for the Volunteers, Tennessee fans will still appreciate the way Oklahoma celebrated taking down Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 15

The Tennessee Vols are trying to swipe a 2026 football commit from the Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tennessee Vols are working to flip 2026 three-star defensive lineman JJ Finch from the Alabama Crimson Tide. Finch, 6-foot-3/260 lbs from Indianapolis, IN, is rated in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / November 18

Alabama's Williams is more than just a college football player

Alabama WR Ryan Williams is more than just a college football player

Ryan Williams is a star for the Alabama Crimson Tide on the field. Last season as a true freshman, Williams caught 48 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns.

No. 4 Alabama locked in, keeps unforgettable loss to Oklahoma in '24 top of mind

Alabama running back falls victim to dreaded announcer jinx

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

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

Alabama Crimson Tide News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12

Analytics model predicts Alabama vs. Oklahoma game winner

One of the four games between ranked teams kicks off in primetime in SEC country, as No. 4 Alabama welcomes No. 11 Oklahoma as Week 12 college football action gets underway.