Alabama Crimson Tide: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kalen DeBoer Deserved an Extension, but it Raises Pressure at Alabama in 2026 and Beyond

After months of speculation, along with interest from other programs in last year’s coaching carousel, Alabama made it official on Wednesday by announcing coach Kalen DeBoer and the program agreed to a contract extension.

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The Quiz of the Day

How Kalen DeBoer's extension will impact Alabama's football program

This is a sign of faith in Kalen DeBoer, not just for 2026 but for the long term.

Alabama commits to Kalen DeBoer with massive contract extension

NFL coordinator offers strong advice to teams that may draft Ty Simpson

Insider addresses chatter linking Rams with Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 22

Alabama commits to Kalen DeBoer with massive contract extension

There is probably no coach under more pressure than Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, especially as he tries to follow in the footsteps of one of college football's all-time giants in Nick Saban.

How DeBoer's extension will impact Alabama's football program

Oregon's 'culture' leads to commitment from top-three QB recruit

Mike Elko hypes up SEC and Texas A&M's strength of schedule

Fernando Mendoza's ceremonial first pitch was a little bit wild

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 22

Details for Nate Oats' Historic Contract Extension Revealed

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats signed a contract extension on April 5. However, the full details of the deal were unknown. That is until today, as the University of Alabama Board of Trustees compensation committee approved his new salary on Wednesday afternoon.

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

Bama Baseball Blunders and Alabama Football Discussions on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's get it popping on a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez after Alabama baseball dropped another midweek matchup against an inferior opponent.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 22

Will potential Garoppolo retirement convince Rams to make surprising Simpson decision?

Will potential Jimmy Garoppolo retirement convince Rams to make surprising Ty Simpson decision during 2026 NFL Draft?

If the former San Francisco 49ers star doesn't return, the Rams would be left without a viable stand-in for starting QB Matthew Stafford.

NFL coordinator offers strong advice to teams that may draft Ty Simpson

Insider addresses chatter linking Rams with Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love

NFL Draft 2026: True-or-false predictions for David Bailey, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and Round 1

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

The 'Passing leaders in a Conference Title loss' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 22

NFL coordinator offers strong advice to teams that may draft Simpson

NFL coordinator offers strong advice to teams that may draft Ty Simpson

The only thing that's certain about the short-term future of Simpson is that a team will eventually select him during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Ty Simpson linked with these two teams after Rams chatter

Only one team makes sense for Ty Simpson

Insider addresses chatter linking Rams with Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love

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

The 'Passing leaders in a Conference Title loss' quiz

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

Alabama Women's Basketball Adds Big 12 Forward For Pauline Love's First Season: Roll Call

Alabama women's basketball announced another addition to its 2026-27 roster as former Cincinnati forward Kylie Torrence is transferring to Tuscaloosa to join the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 21

Errors Continue To Plague Alabama Baseball as Tide Falls 11-2 to UAB

Midweek results, in a vacuum, do not matter in college baseball. But when those results are indicative of the issues that have regularly plagued a team, they can serve as a microcosm of a season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 21

No. 2 Alabama Softball Blanks Blazers in Final Midweek Game

Alabama softball had one final non-conference matchup before entering the most important stretch of the season, and the Crimson Tide passed its final midweek test.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 21

Where Alabama Softball Ranks after Week 11

It was a wild week across college softball with the top-three teams in last week's rankings all losing games in the midweek plus more losses from top-10 teams across the weekend.

Morgan Wallen News / A to Z Sports / April 21

Tennessee Vols superfan Morgan Wallen quickly made up for being seen with former Alabama coach Nick Saban with an incredible gesture

Tennessee Vols superfan and country music superstar Morgan Wallen played a concert at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, last weekend in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 21

Former Alabama Runner Finishes Fourth at Boston Marathon: Roll Call

Mercy Chelangat is one of the most decorated athletes in Alabama history with multiple SEC and national championships over her four years as a member of the Crimson Tide.

Mouhamed Dioubate News / Yardbarker / April 20

Former Alabama, Kentucky forward Mouhamed Dioubate lands at LSU

Forward Mouhamed Dioubate will be on the third SEC team of his collegiate career, but the LSU Tigers are hoping he's found the place where he'll finally reach his potential.

UConn releases devastating news on star guard Solo Ball

Penn State G Freddie Dilione V transfers to Georgia

Washington guard Zoom Diallo transferring to SEC powerhouse

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 20

Right Solution, Wrong Method For Alabama Baseball This Season: Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 20

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.

Ty Simpson 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

Morgan Wallen News / A to Z Sports / April 19

Morgan Wallen made sure the Tennessee Vols got the last laugh during concert at Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama fans aren’t happy

Country music superstar and noted Tennessee Vols fan Morgan Wallen played a concert at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. Wallen walked out with legendary former Alabama coach Nick Saban.