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Ranking Alabama football’s position groups ahead of 2026 season: Safeties

We are about to enter the summer portion of the college football offseason, which means it is time to create intriguing series pieces for the University of Alabama program.

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Alabama quarterback wowed key Tide defender this spring: 'You can hear the ball sizzle when he throws it'

Keelon Russell impressed Alabama fans and media members during the Crimson Tide’s spring game, A-Day. Russell’s performance looked to be what the Alabama staff and Tide players had seen throughout the spring from the former five-star.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack reveals his true feelings on what the Crimson Tide accomplished in the transfer portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide had a fruitful transfer portal, and ahead of summer workouts, Alabama DC Kane Wommack reveals how he feels about the team and the portal in general.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 5

Which Alabama Football Player Has The Most To Prove in 2026? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's crank up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss tonight's Alabama baseball game against Troy, set up the SEC softball tournament in Lexington and then discuss the Crimson Tide football players with the most to prove in 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 5

Where Alabama Softball Ranks in Polls Heading into Postseason

Alabama is still one of the top teams in the nation at the end of the regular season. The Crimson Tide completed its fourth SEC sweep of the season over the weekend against South Carolina at home.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 5

Jocelyn Briski, John Lemm Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

Seven days after what was the least impressive week of Alabama athletics this year, the Crimson Tide responded resoundingly. Alabama baseball and softball each righted the ship with sweeps of Vanderbilt and South Carolina, respectively, as several struggling players returned to form.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 5

Alabama defense in ‘pretty good place’ heading into summer, per Kane Wommack

It is not where it wants to be, but Alabama football has made steady improvement under Kane Wommack in the last two years. The Crimson Tide revamped its secondary with rangy, athletic defensive backs, while adding quality linemen and linebackers from the NCAA transfer portal.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 5

Alabama football is an underdog to 2 SEC programs via betting site

The dust has settled on his lengthy, seven-year contract extension, but now it is time for Kalen DeBoer to prove himself in year three as the Alabama football head coach.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 4

Former Alabama Crimson Tide All-American just planted his flag when it comes to who should start at quarterback in Tuscaloosa

Former All-American LB Rueben Foster has planted his flag when it comes to who he believes should be the starting quarterback at Alabama in 2026. If anything

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 4

Kane Wommack: Alabama's 2026 Defense in 'Pretty Good Place' Entering Summer

Alabama's offense has some unforgettable moments during the 2025 season, but it's hard to dispute that the Crimson Tide defense didn't steal the show. Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack's unit allowed 19.2 points per game, which ranked 20th in the nation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 4

Alabama football defensive back development stands out to California 4-Star DB

Jordan Hicks reported an offer from Alabama football earlier this month as the Crimson Tide continues to push for West Coast defensive backs. Hicks attends Mission Viejo High School, which is the same school Alabama sophomore defensive back and California native Dijon Lee attended.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / May 4

Alabama DC Kane Wommack gives his thoughts on where the Tide’s defense stands; his goals for summer

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / May 4

Did former Jets exec convince Rams GM, HC to draft Ty Simpson?

Did former Jets executive convince Rams' Les Snead, Sean McVay to draft Ty Simpson?

The Rams drafting Simpson over a player who likely would have been a 2026 Week 1 starter remains a polarizing decision among members of the football community.

Rams fans may not love what SEC defensive coordinators said about the club drafting Ty Simpson

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 4

Alabama football 6-foot-7 TE commit confirms he remains locked in with Tide

Colt Lumpris told Touchdown Alabama his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide remains firm as other teams continue to push for him. “We are still locked in,” Lumpris said.