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Alabama's Season-Long Weaknesses Exposed in Sweet 16 Loss to Michigan

Alabama's Season-Long Weaknesses Exposed in Sweet 16 Loss to Michigan

CHICAGO — It was quite the ride throughout Alabama basketball's 2025-26 season. The Crimson Tide fell to Michigan 90-77 on Friday evening in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

Alabama Softball Dominates Bison to Open Weekend Series: Roll Call

Alabama softball opened its two-game weekend set against North Dakota State with an 8-1 win on Friday. The Crimson Tide saw freshman Vic Moten handle seven innings of work as she set a new single game high in strikeouts with 14.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 28
Nate Oats on Roster Construction: 'We Got to Get Bigger'

Nate Oats on Roster Construction: 'We Got to Get Bigger'

CHICAGO–– The size disparity between Alabama and Michigan was on full display in the Crimson Tide's season-ending loss to the Wolverines in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28
Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan

Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan

Houston Mallette was not emotionally ready on Friday to see his Alabama career officially come to an end. A second-half collapse doomed 4-seed Alabama against 1-seed Michigan in their Sweet 16 showdown at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / March 27
College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 27
What Labaron Philon, Amari Allen Said About Their Futures After Sweet 16 Loss

What Labaron Philon, Amari Allen Said About Their Futures After Sweet 16 Loss

CHICAGO — Alabama basketball's 2025-26 season is officially over. The Crimson Tide fell to Michigan 90-77 in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday evening in Chicago.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / March 27
Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / March 27
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 27
Prattville 4-Star WR locking in Alabama official visit after great multiple-day visit

Prattville 4-Star WR locking in Alabama official visit after great multiple-day visit

Deshawn Hall is locking in an official visit with Alabama football after a multiple-day visit to Tuscaloosa this week. Hall is a 2027 four-star recruit, and he attends Prattville High School in Alabama.

Nate Oats News / AL.com / March 27
Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / March 27
Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / March 27
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 27

Aden Holloway's Final Status Revealed for Alabama vs. Michigan

CHICAGO — Alabama guard Aden Holloway is out for tonight's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan, per March Madness' final availability report two hours before tipoff.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 27
Kalen DeBoer analyzes QB competition after Alabama’s first spring scrimmage

Kalen DeBoer analyzes QB competition after Alabama’s first spring scrimmage

Alabama held its first scrimmage of spring football on Friday which provided another look for head coach Kalen DeBoer to have at his quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.

Austin Mack News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 27

Austin Mack and Keelon Russell Complete First Scrimmage With A-Day Looming

As Alabama football eclipses the halfway point of the spring practice window, we are no closer to knowing who the starting quarterback will be this fall.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 27
Alabama Kicker Competition Intensifies Midway Through Spring Practice

Alabama Kicker Competition Intensifies Midway Through Spring Practice

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –– Alabama’s starting kicker job remains up for grabs midway through spring practice, with Conor Talty and transfer Lorcan Quinn continuing to trade reps in a competition that has yet to produce a clear leader.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 27

Alabama 5-Star freshman taking limited reps with week-to-week injury

Alabama football’s freshman running back, EJ Crowell continues to be held back as the Crimson Tide continues spring practice. DeBoer said Crowell is not taking a lot of reps after the Crimson Tide’s first spring scrimmage.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / March 27
Analyst shares rough update for Ty Simpson

Analyst shares rough update for Ty Simpson about possibly becoming a first-round draft pick

Following his recent pro-day workout, Simpson insisted that he "absolutely" believes he has "done everything" to become a first-round pick during the 2026 NFL Draft. Some members of the NFL community disagree with Simpson's assessment.

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Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors

Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors

Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger doesn’t seem to be leaving Ames, Iowa, anytime soon. While Otzelberger’s name was one of several prominent coaches tied to the newly-opened North Carolina job, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 said on Thursday that the Iowa State coach is not in the mix for the job.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / March 27
Ty Simpson sends message to teams that may draft, pass on him

Ty Simpson sends message to teams that may draft, pass on him after pro day

Some have suggested that Simpson could slide to the bottom third or even out of the draft's first round on the night of April 23.

Fernando Mendoza-Simpson debate: Hot take among latest NFL Draft intel
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Alabama Crimson Tide News / College Football News / March 25
Michigan vs Alabama Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Michigan vs Alabama Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Michigan and Alabama have managed to carve out excellent basketball programs at football-dominant schools - the Wolverines more so than the Crimson Tide - and the two mega-brands are about to put on a show.

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