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Alabama Lands Second Wide Receiver in 2026 Class

If there's any position group for Alabama that's on the thinner side, it's the Crimson Tide's wide receivers. But the pass-catchers room got some help on Sunday, as Maurice Mathis Jr.

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Alabama Picks Up Veteran SEC Edge Rusher from Transfer Portal

The transfer portal entry window may be closed, but that hasn't stopped Alabama from picking up a few more commitments. The latest is South Carolina edge rusher Desmond Umeozulu, who committed to the Crimson Tide on Sunday afternoon, as first reported by On3.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 18

What Nate Oats Has 'Right Up at the Top' of His List to Improve During Bye Week

Alabama escaped Norman with an 83-81 win over the Sooners Saturday afternoon. It could have been a much more comfortable win for the Crimson Tide if it hit its free throws at a high rate.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Latest trio of Alabama Commitments proves the Crimson Tide may have turned its biggest weakness into a strength for 2026

The Alabama Crimson Tide improved year over year by all meaningful metrics when comparing 2024 to 2025. More wins, an SEC Championship appearance, and a College Football Playoff birth that resulted in a win over the Oklahoma Sooners there was a lot to be happy about.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 17

'I've Got to Look in the Mirror': Nate Oats Dissatisfied With Win Over Oklahoma

No. 18 Alabama took down Oklahoma 83-81 on the road on Saturday, but like the Mississippi State game from a few days before, it took some time for the Crimson Tide to gain control.

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

Alabama Pulls Off Second Straight Road Rescue Mission in Win Over Oklahoma

Alabama basketball's 83-81 road win over Oklahoma on Saturday couldn't have started much more evenly. At the under-12 media timeout, the game was tied at 21.

Alabama offers former Missouri State OL with starting experience

Alabama football extended an offer to former Missouri State offensive lineman, Ebubedike Nnabugwu during a recent visit. Nnabugwu started his collegiate career at Delaware State.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 17

Alabama offers senior wide receiver from Georgia

Alabama football has extended an offer to Houston County senior wide receiver Maurice Mathis Jr. Mathis is a member of the 2026 recruiting class, and he is currently committed to Samford.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 17

Alabama adds transfer OL from Ole Miss

Alabama added more depth to its interior offensive line on Saturday when it landed former Ole Miss guard Ethan Fields out of the transfer portal. The rising

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 17

List of players Alabama lost to the transfer portal

The transfer portal window has closed, and the Alabama Crimson Tide lost its fair share of starters, contributors and depth pieces. The portal does not discriminate.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 16

5-Star QB puts Alabama football in Top 4 schools recruiting him the hardest

Alabama football is among the schools standing out to Elijah Haven alongside Florida, Auburn and Georgia. Haven is a 2027 five-star quarterback out of Dunham High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / January 16

Former Alabama Softball Star Signs Pro Contract

Kali Heivilin, a four-year infielder for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2022-25, officially signed to play for the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League on Thursday. The Michigan native and 2025 Kinesiology graduate earned NFCA First Team All-South Region recognition and All-SEC Second Team honors in her senior campaign.

Ty Simpson News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 16

Ty Simpson 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Ty Simpson is one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in the 2026 draft class. He only has one year of being the starter at Alabama under his belt and has spent his entire collegiate career in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 16

Alabama Transfer Portal Targets on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Friday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss a number of Crimson Tide transfer portal targets.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 14

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College Football News / Yardbarker / January 13

Ohio State lands two former five-star recruits from Alabama in transfer portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes have added two players in the transfer portal who could really pack a punch for their defense in 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide get good news regarding 2026 defense

Oregon may have found its next successful transfer QB in Dylan Raiola

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / January 12

Alabama Crimson Tide get good news regarding 2026 defense

The Alabama Crimson Tide have gotten good news as it relates to their hopes for the 2026 season.

Demond Williams, Washington drama proves fallibility of the college football landscape

Reports: Miami throws $6.5M offer at draft-bound QB Ty Simpson

HC Lane Kiffin hopes he has found LSU's next Jayden Daniels in Arizona State transfer QB Sam Leavitt

Top three winners and losers in the college football transfer portal

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

SEC Rival poaches highly regarded transfer from Alabama despite his commitment to the Crimson Tide just days ago

While the Alabama Crimson Tide are firmly entrenched in rebuilding its trenches, one of the main goals of this transfer portal was to add better weaponry on offense.