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How Kane Wommack’s dad is keeping the Alabama defense one step ahead

Alabama football’s defense under defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is known as the 4-2-5 Swarm Defense. It is a defensive system originated by Kane’s father Dave Wommack.

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Ty Simpson's sneak peek into Alabama's mentality ahead of the Rose Bowl proves that the Crimson Tide is playing with house money

The Alabama Crimson Tide has already done what few believed was possible after the SEC Championship, and what even fewer thought was possible after their 17-point deficit against the Oklahoma Sooners in round one of the College Football Playoff.

Keon Sabb News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 29

Alabama's Bray Hubbard, Keon Sabb Have Mindset Geared Toward Turnovers

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama football safeties Bray Hubbard and Keon Sabb had not shared a defensive backfield prior to the 2025 campaign. When Sabb got hurt last fall, Hubbard stepped in and solidified himself.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 28

Alabama football running back returns to practice ahead of Rose Bowl

Alabama football’s running back, Kevin Riley is back in practice ahead of the Tide taking on Indiana in the Rose Bowl. Riley has not played since the Crimson Tide defeated Eastern Illinois in a game where he had two touchdowns and 36 rushing yards.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 29

Watch: Alabama football’s early enrollees turn heads at Rose Bowl practice

Alabama football’s freshmen early enrollees gained some attention during the media viewing period of Alabama football’s Sunday practice ahead of the Rose Bowl.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 28

Alabama’s Kane Wommack says the Rose Bowl is on his bucket list #RollTide #RTR #alabamafootball

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 28

Alabama defenders Tim Keenan III, Yhonzae Pierre, Keon Sabb & Zabien Brown on Rose Bowl vs. Indiana

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 28

Alabama's Kane Wommack previews the Crimson Tide's CFP Quarterfinal against Indiana at the Rose Bowl

Ty Simpson News / AL.com / December 27

Ty Simpson is asked about Alabama’s mentality as the Crimson Tide prepares for the CFP Quarterfinal

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 27

'Forget the World' is Alabama's Mindset Heading into Matchup with No. 1 Indiana

Alabama football hasn't gotten the opportunity to play the underdog role much over the last 15 years. As one of the last two at-large teams in the College Football Playoff field, it is one the Crimson Tide and quarterback Ty Simpson can fully lean into now.

Ryan Grubb News / AL.com / December 27

Ryan Grubb on Alabama's preparations for Indiana in the Rose Bowl

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 27

Alabama wide receiver early enrollee doing ‘awesome job’ on scout team in Rose Bowl prep

Alabama football’s freshman early enrollee, Cederian Morgan appears to already be making plays at practice for the Crimson Tide. Morgan signed with Alabama during the early signing period earlier this month.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 27

'That really pisses us off' - Ty Simpson blasts the media for creating a specific narrative about Alabama under Kalen DeBoer

The Alabama Crimson Tide showed something that few believed they had in them against the Oklahoma Sooners. No one questioned Alabama's ability to dig itself out of a hole.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / December 25

What Alabama can take away from epic CFP win over Oklahoma

For as much of a collapse as it was for the Sooners, it was a watershed moment for the Crimson Tide.

Insider says Michigan could try to pull off a 'high-wire act' with Kalen DeBoer

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire trying to follow Oregon's path in NIL era

Michigan interim HC Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership, and he's spot-on

Bobby Petrino-Bill Belichick pairing at UNC seems destined to flop

Ranking how all the new college football coaches did in 2025

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / December 23

Ty Simpson, Alabama make for a scary matchup in CFP

The Alabama Crimson Tide may not strike as much fear in the hearts of their opponents as they did under legendary head coach Nick Saban, but Simpson still feels that his team deserves respect.

Dan Lanning rips 'messed up' College Football Playoff format

Oregon player had scathing assessment of CFP performance

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire trying to follow Oregon's path in NIL era

Can newly upgraded conference save Group of Five's CFP future?

CFP contender Ole Miss dug deep to get Trinidad Chambliss eligible

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 22

Alabama's Comeback Victory on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a victorious Monday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Hunter Brantley of WVUA23 as we discuss every aspect of Alabama's comeback victory over Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff.