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Alabama priority in-state 4-Star DB target down to 5 schools

Sources close to Junior James Tu’upo’s recruitment have confirmed to Touchdown Alabama he is down to Alabama, Auburn, Indiana, Oregon and Texas. James attends Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, and he is a 2027 four-star recruit.

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Only one team makes sense for Ty Simpson

There's no clarity regarding whether he'll go in the first round and which team might make a run at him.

Ty Simpson linked with these two teams after Rams chatter

Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

New Aaron Rodgers update reignites talk of Steelers making this Ty Simpson decision

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 20

New Rodgers update reignites talk of Steelers making this Simpson decision

New Aaron Rodgers update reignites talk of Steelers making this Ty Simpson decision

Whispers linking the Steelers with Simpson may now grow louder leading up to the start of the player-selection process.

Predicting landing spots for top QBs in 2026 NFL Draft

How Nick Saban helped Ty Simpson choose the NFL Draft over playing for Miami

Will Aaron Rodgers leave Steelers hanging again with draft approaching?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 20

How Nick Saban helped Ty Simpson choose the NFL Draft over playing for Miami

Simpson turned down a significant payday from Miami in favor of entering the NFL Draft.

Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Predicting landing spots for top QBs in 2026 NFL Draft

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Views From Alabama's Sweep Over Kentucky: Photo Gallery

No. 2 Alabama softball faced the Kentucky Wildcats in a three-game series over the weekend at Rhoads Stadium. The Tide swept the Cats ending the games 9-0, 5-4, and 4-0.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 19

Elite Pitching Carries Alabama Baseball To Series-Finale Win Over Texas

After striking out 17 times on Friday and then 19 times on Saturday, the Crimson Tide's offensive struggles continued on Sunday afternoon in Austin, as the team punched out 13 times and scored just two runs.

Ty Simpson News / ESPN / April 19

Indiana DC claps back at Simpson, Alabama fans

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines heard the comments from former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson about the teams' matchup last season in the Rose Bowl and responded with his own observations.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 19

No. 2 Alabama Softball Completes Series Sweep Over Kentucky

No. 2 Alabama capped off a dominant weekend at Rhoads Stadium with a 4-0 win over Kentucky on Sunday, completing a three-game SEC sweep behind early hitting and another composed performance in the circle.

Morgan Wallen News / The Spun / April 19

Morgan Wallen Pulled Off Epic Trolling Of Alabama Football

Morgan Wallen is a big-time college football fan. The country music star was born and raised in Tennessee. He's a die-hard Tennessee Volunteers fan. But, as a big-time country music star, Wallen will often hold concerts at different SEC stadiums.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Simpson said in a recent appearance on the “Down 2 Business” podcast that nothing about Indiana’s defense had surprised him during the Hoosiers’ 38-3 win in January’s CFP quarterfinal.

Simpson landing with one team is seen as ‘inevitable’

Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett makes decision amid Simpson rumors

Cardinals seem to be leaving door open for Simpson to be starting QB

Former exec: Steelers should 'strongly consider' taking Simpson in first round

How Aaron Rodgers is impacting Steelers' Simpson decision

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

No. 2 Alabama Softball Uses Late Heroics To Claim Series Victory Over Kentucky

- A contest that started quietly ended in pandemonium as No. 2 Alabama softball took a 5-4 walk-off win over Kentucky to win the program's sixth consecutive SEC series.

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

Offensive Woes Continue as Alabama Baseball is Unable to Hang on Against Texas

Pitching in his home state, Zane Adams threw one of the best games of his career. The left-hander struck out seven over six scoreless innings to set Alabama up for a series-tying win over Texas.

Ty Simpson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 18

Indiana defensive coordinator responds to Ty Simpson analyzing his defense

Indiana’s defensive coordinator Bryant Haines took to X to respond to Ty Simpson’s thoughts on the Hoosiers’ win over Alabama. Simpson discussed the game on the “Downs to Business” podcast, and he said Indiana did not surprise him.

Alabama Baseball Strikes Out 17 Times in Noncompetitive Loss to Texas

Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn said that No. 4 Texas would be "hungry" against the No. 11Crimson Tide coming off its first series loss of the season to Texas A&M.

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

No. 2 Alabama Softball Bounces Back Blanking Wildcats in Game One Run Rule Victory

- No. 2 Alabama softball stumbled this week, losing an inexplicable midweek matchup to the Samford Bulldogs. The Crimson Tide bounced back on Friday in a big way, beating up on SEC basement dweller Kentucky and claiming a 9-0 game one rule-rule victory.

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

SEC Softball Tournament Moves To Alabama For 2027

Alabama softball travels 457 miles to Lexington, Kentucky for the 2026 SEC Tournament in a little more than two weeks. The seven hour trek is a a bit of a journey as Alabama fans travel through traffic nightmares in either Chattanooga or Nashville to get to the event, but relief is coming for Crimson Tide softball fans.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 17

Alabama 5-Star QB target down to two schools ahead of commitment

Elijah Haven told Touchdown Alabama he is down to two schools ahead of an April 25th commitment date. Haven attends Dunham High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he is a member of the 2027 recruiting class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 17

Alabama legacy DB shakes back from suspension

Alabama football had several interesting storylines throughout spring practice, but an underrated one was in its defensive secondary. A legacy defensive back for the Crimson Tide made a mistake late in the 2025 season, but he shook it off and returned with huge plays in spring ball.