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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 13

Fernandez & Friends' Football Friday Ahead of Alabama's Trip to Nashville

We've got a bonus episode of Fernandez & Friends! With Joe Gaither on vacation, Theo Fernandez brought Katie Windham and Hunter De Siver onto the program for a final preview of Alabama football's matchup with Vanderbilt.

Chuck McDonald News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 13

Alabama DB stepping up every time his ‘number is called’

Alabama football’s defensive back Chuck McDonald is taking full advantage of more opportunities to be on the field. McDonald signed with Alabama to play cornerback, but he has shown his skill set can be used at more than just CB.

Fatutoa Henry News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 13

What kept Alabama DL Fatutoa Henry on the sideline in the past

Fatutoa Henry is playing a lot more snaps this season in his second year with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Henry transferred to Alabama after a year at Cerritos Community College.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / EssentiallySports / November 13

'Didn’t Have Money': Nick Saban Nearly Joined Former Big 12 Program Over Alabama After Financial Loss at LSU

Nick Saban won seven national titles and 292 college games, building a resume nobody in football can match. Still, Paul Finebaum recently shared an unexpected twist about Saban’s early years in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 12

The Challenge That Nate Oats Has for Cole Cloer

Cole Cloer's inexperience has been apparent through the first three games of Alabama's season. Cloer spent last season with North Carolina State, but redshirted and had not seen any action until this year.

Aden Holloway News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 12

'It Definitely Changed My Life': Aden Holloway Speaks for First Time Since Suspension

Alabama basketball has players speak to the media after every game, but very rarely before. Nate Oats shared that Alabama guard Aden Holloway wanted to address reporters.

Jireh Edwards News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 12

Alabama freshman DB learning from veterans while waiting in the wings

Alabama football’s freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards has earned playing time this season in a veteran-led secondary. Edwards, who was one of the top recruits to sign with Alabama during the 2026 recruiting cycle, has played in eight games for the Tide this season, contributing on defense and special teams.

Keelon Russell News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Alabama Announces Keelon Russell Injury Before Vanderbilt Game

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell received an injury update Wednesday after playing through an ankle issue in last weekend’s 31-13 victory over the LSU Tigers.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 12

Kalen DeBoer screaming to not underestimate Vanderbilt

Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer appears to be telling anyone who will listen that it is important that the Crimson Tide do not overlook Vanderbilt.

Keelon Russell News / Viral Sports News / November 12

Alabama Crimson Tide Reveal Significant Keelon Russell News

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell has been upgraded to probable for Saturday’s matchup against Vanderbilt after dealing with an ankle injury last weekend.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 11

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama can't look past Vanderbilt

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has to know his team is excited about the future.

No. 3 Alabama resists revisiting bad Nashville vibes, locked in on Vanderbilt

How two rounds of home games could reshape the CFP

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the second CFP rankings

Can you name the top 15 rushers in Alabama Crimson Tide history?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 11

What Should Alabama Basketball's All-Defensive Lineup Be? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 11

Alabama football availability report to give better look at status of Keelon Russell for Vanderbilt

More attention than usual may be on the Alabama Crimson Tide’s initial availability report ahead of its matchup against Vanderbilt. Alabama football’s starting quarterback Keelon Russell dealt with a lower-body injury against LSU.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 11

The real reason why the College Football Playoff committee has the Alabama Crimson Tide ahead of Tennessee in latest rankings

Alabama at No. 3, Texas at No. 6, and Tennessee at No. 8 all sit at 7-2, and the College Football Playoff committee’s order says plenty about how it weighs the whole resume.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 11

College Football Playoff committee keeps getting Alabama wrong, and its latest rankings blunder disrespects 3 deserving teams

The Crimson Tide earned their place inside the top seven, but the committee’s latest decision ignores head-to-head results and stronger one-loss resumes.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 11

‘I just don’t like it’ — ESPN’s Jordan Rodgers exposes playoff committee’s favorite talking point for Crimson Tide in Tennessee vs. Alabama debate

The analyst pointed out the absurdity of a narrative the committee has inexplicably grasped in justifying the gap between the rivals. The second edition of the College Football Playoff rankings saw Tennessee move up from 13 to 8 after a 34-6 drubbing of now-No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 11

A single result could help make the Tennessee—Alabama argument moot, and neither the Vols nor Crimson Tide will determine the outcome

The Vols could make this all academic by continuing to win and getting some help in Louisiana this weekend. The second edition of the College Football Playoff rankings came out on Tuesday night, and there was no shortage of controversy.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 10

Why Has the College Football Playoff Committee Ranked Two-Loss Alabama So High?

Alabama football jumped from No. 5 to No. 3 in the College Football Playoff committee's second top-25 ranking of the season. The Crimson Tide is now the

Josh Ford News / TWSN / November 10

Josh Ford’s Injury Puts Alabama’s Tight End Depth to the Test

Josh Ford had evolved into a true tight end force for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and just helped them seal the win for good over the LSU Tigers. However he left in the fourth quarter with a knee injury and will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn ACL.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 7

LSU, Lane Kiffin can't escape Alabama's shadow in blowout home loss

LSU hired Lane Kiffin in part to finally escape big brother Alabama's shadow. Instead, on Saturday afternoon in Death Valley, the Tigers were swallowed by it.

Keelon Russell, No. 5 Alabama rally to bounce No. 14 LSU

Nebraska makes a major firing after their latest loss

No. 3 Utah's Devon Dampier makes Heisman push in win over No. 9 BYU

Can you name the top 15 receivers in LSU Tigers history?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / The Spun / November 7

Alabama vs. LSU Among 6 College Football Games Saturday That'll Impact The Rankings

With the College Football Playoff rankings officially out, this Saturday’s slate of games just got a bit more interesting. The Week 10 slate will kick off this Saturday at 12 p.m.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / November 6

Alabama gets major boost with Ryan Coleman-Williams set to return against LSU

No. 5 Alabama is getting a significant offensive boost heading into Saturday's SEC showdown against No. 14 LSU.

Paul Finebaum blasts CFP committee, rips Alabama's ranking in fiery rant

Missouri gets sense of security as QB Austin Simmons re-signs for 2027

Iowa's chances improve with Aidan Chiles expected to miss Week 10

Oklahoma sticks with QB John Mateer despite pressure to make a change

Miami needs Cooper Barkate to be an alpha WR again with Malachi Toney out

College football Week 10 TV schedule includes two must-see showdowns

Paul Finebaum News / Yardbarker / November 4

Paul Finebaum rips CFP committee, criticizes Alabama's ranking in fiery rant: 'Makes no sense'

Paul Finebaum, also known as "the voice of the SEC," is not happy about the way the College Football Playoff committee went about its business for the reveal of its initial rankings.

CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek's explanation for Alabama-Tennessee gap falls short

3 big questions raised by the first College Football Playoff rankings

CFP rankings tiers: How much danger are country's top 10 teams in heading into November schedule?

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

Can you name the top 15 rushers in Alabama Crimson Tide history?