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Alabama Wolf Linebacker Entering Transfer Portal

The winter transfer portal window opened officially on Friday, and many Alabama players made their intentions to depart the program for other schools. One of those players was redshirt freshman Wolf linebacker Noah Carter, whose agent, Marlon Lindsey, shared the decision with ESPN.

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Alabama Backup Center Opts to Enter Transfer Portal

Alabama redshirt freshman offensive lineman Joe Ionata has entered his name into the transfer portal according to multiple sources. Ionata enrolled in Tuscaloosa as a 3-star prospect in the Class of 2024, redshirted his first season and played in all 14 games in 2025 in a reserve and special teams role.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 2

'This Team Is Not A Thing Anymore:' Alabama Confronts Reality Of Rose Bowl Rout

PASADENA, Calif.— Alabama football was humiliated in a 38-3 thrashing at the hands of Indiana in the Rose Bowl to end its 2025 season. The loss is the worst defeat the program has suffered this century and left the team distraught in its aftermath.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Alabama Loses Former 5-Star Wide Receiver To The Transfer Portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is set to lose another former top-tier recruit, as wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 2

Alabama Wide Receiver Enters Transfer Portal

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe has entered the transfer portal, per On3 Sports' Hayes Fawcett. The Crimson Tide sophomore flirted with the transfer portal last season, but opted instead to switch from cornerback to wide receiver and remain in Tuscaloosa for the 2025 season.

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / January 2

Alabama team captain sends a stern message to fans questioning Kalen DeBoer's future as head coach of the Crimson Tide

The Alabama Crimson Tide didn't just lose the Rose Bowl. The team was throttled, and it continued a disturbing trend for the Crimson Tide under Kalen DeBoer.

Germie Bernard News / AL.com / January 2

Germie Bernard made sure to thank God before leaving the Rose Bowl after Alabama’s loss to Indiana.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

An emotional Deontae Lawson supports Kalen DeBoer after Rose Bowl loss

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Alabama QB Austin Mack on his future after Rose Bowl loss

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Jeff Allen hugs Alabama players after losing to Indiana at Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Alabama offensive line embraces after Rose Bowl loss to Indiana

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Alabama players leave the field after falling to Indiana at the Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 2

Was not Bama’s day in Pasadena… #rolltide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 2

Alabama suffers its first transfer portal loss after the Rose Bowl following the departure of highly anticipated running back

The day after the Rose Bowl was always going to be a busy one for the Alabama Crimson Tide. The question was, would it be a ton of departures after a loss, or a ton of additions after a win?

Richard Young News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Alabama Loses Former No. 1 RB Recruit To The Transfer Portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide backfield is set to lose a former blue-chip prospect, as running back Richard Young has announced his plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

College Football News / The Spun / January 2

Paul Finebaum Doesn't Hold Back On Kalen DeBoer After Alabama's Loss To Indiana

Alabama fans were irate at their team's devastating Rose Bowl loss to Indiana, but few have been more vocal about it this morning than ESPN's Paul Finebaum.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Gridiron Heroics / January 2

‘I’m Not Done’: Alabama Linebacker Deontae Lawson Silences Room to Defend Kalen DeBoer

Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson had just played his final college game, a devastating 38-3 loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl that ended the Crimson Tide’s season in ugly fashion.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 2

Alabama DB Bray Hubbard tells where he stands with decision to stay at Alabama or go to NFL pending

Alabama football’s starting safety, Bray Hubbard has a decision to make with the Crimson Tide losing to Indiana in the Rose Bowl. The Mississippi native still has one more year of eligibility after the loss.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 2

Kirk Herbstreit's harsh message for Alabama was right on the money

Kirk Herbstreit did not hold back when talking about the Alabama Crimson Tide while calling the Rose Bowl game.

No. 9 Alabama hits new low under HC Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss to No. 1 Indiana

No. 1 Indiana in a league of its own after dominant Rose Bowl win over No. 9 Alabama

Ryan Day assigns blame for Ohio State's stunning loss to Miami in CFP

HC Ryan Day deserves blame for sudden play-calling change after Ohio State's loss to Miami in CFP

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College Football News / Yardbarker / January 2

Alabama hits new low under Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss

No. 9 Alabama hits new low under HC Kalen DeBoer with blowout loss to No. 1 Indiana

After the program's worst loss this century, the pressure continues to mount on DeBoer as Alabama searches for answers.

No. 1 Indiana in a league of its own after dominant win over No. 9 Alabama

Kirk Herbstreit's harsh message for Alabama was right on the money

QB Behren Morton's struggles lead to Texas Tech's collapse vs. Oregon

Oregon's shutout of Texas Tech shouldn't overshadow QB Dante Moore's poor play

Diego Pavia's comments about Big Ten had the ultimate backfire

Ty Simpson News / Ball Exclusives / January 1

Ty Simpson ruled out against Indiana due to injury

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has been ruled out of the remainder of Thursday’s second-round matchup against Indiana due to injury, according to head coach Kalen DeBoer.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / December 31

Alabama doesn’t need ‘perfect’ from drop-prone WR Ryan Williams — but it needs better

Williams has taken a step back after an electric freshman season.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Alabama LB has head-turning take on Fernando Mendoza before Rose Bowl

The No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide know they will have their hands full against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in Thursday’s Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., and Fernando Mendoza is a big reason why.