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Alabama Misses Out on Pair of Elite Commitments

While Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide staff have been successful on the 2026 recruiting trail, landing two 4-Star commitments thus far, Alabama received a bit of disappointing news this week as it missed out on two elite prospects in the class.

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South Carolina Features Familiar Faces Against Alabama on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods and Zach Guffey of Strength Roofing and Siding. The program dives into the Mike Shula protest, former Alabama players on South Carolina's team, each team's third down efficiency and more.

Kalen Deboer News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 22

Kalen DeBoer Believes 'We Aren't Done with the Stretch' of Tough Matchups

Alabama football made a bit of history following the 2025 edition of the Third Saturday in October this past Saturday. Not only did Alabama become just

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 22

From Ireland to the Deep South — their first college football Saturday in the USA did not disappoint

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 22

Alabama vs. South Carolina prediction: What the analytics say

Alabama and South Carolina reunite in college football’s Week 9 action this coming Saturday, with these SEC hopefuls heading in apparently-different directions.

Joey Aguilar News / AL.com / October 22

James Smith called for unnecessary roughness on Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar. Good call or not?

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

A Pair of Alabama Football Defenders Named National Player of the Week: Roll Call

Alabama took down the Tennesse Volunteers in their annual rivalry game this past Saturday thanks to a monumental effort from the Crimson Tide defense. The defense generated nine points and stopped a two-point conversion to ensure the program stayed unbeaten in conference play and win its sixth game in a row.

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

Crimson Tide Target Sets Commitment Date

The recruiting train never stops, and seemingly neither does the Alabama coaching staff. After adding three commitments to the 2027 recruiting class over the last month, Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide could be closing in on yet another top rated prospect.

Kadyn Proctor News / Bleacher Report / October 21

Watch: Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor clearing the way

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

Alabama Football Maintains Intensity Regardless of Saturday's Opponent

- No. 4 Alabama just navigated a historic stretch in college football, defeating four ranked teams in succession without an open week. The Crimson Tide,

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

Alabama QB Commit Shares Heartwarming Video Detailing Path to Crimson Tide

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama staff have dominated the recruiting trail as of late, landing commitments in both the 2026 and 2027 clases over the last several weeks.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 21

Deontae Lawson on Kalen DeBoer showing emotion before the run out against Tennessee.

Ty Simpson News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Retired SEC official comments on the head referee hugging Alabama QB Ty Simpson before game against Tennessee

Tennessee Vols fans probably had a hunch that last Saturday night's game wasn't going to go well when they saw the head referee hugging Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson just before kickoff.

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

Alabama Football's Next Road Game Challenge on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we welcome Woods back from vacation. The program rapid fires topics at Woods to kick off the show, further discusses the Tennessee game, and then heads to the voicemail line to stir up a conversation on the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 21

Ty Simpson being asked what kind of QB he would have been in 2024.

Red Morgan News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 21

Tide to lean on Alabama native more in secondary for ‘rest of the season’

Alabama football’s defensive back, Red Morgan was one of the more impactful players on the Crimson Tide’s defense against Tennessee, despite him not having eye-popping stats.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 21

Is Alabama ELITE? ‍♂️ If they avoid this, they might WIN IT ALL!

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 21

What Alabama’s defensive coordinator told Zabien Brown before game-changing interception

The Third Saturday in October was moments away from being a tight ball game before halftime, but an interception returned for a 99-yard touchdown by Zabien Brown gave Alabama a comfortable 23-7 lead over Tennessee going into the locker room.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Kirk Herbstreit Names 'Most Impressive' SEC Team

Key Points Alabama has rebounded from a Week 1 loss to Florida State with six straight wins. The Crimson Tide climbed from No. 21 to No. 4 in the AP Poll.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Alabama Dealt Bad News After Tennessee Game

The Alabama Crimson Tide are up to No. 4 in the rankings after a 37-20 win over then-No. 11 Tennessee on Week 8. Alabama has six straight wins with the only loss this season coming in Week 1 to Florida State.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 21

No. 1 2027 QB thinks the world of Alabama

Elijah Haven was in Tuscaloosa over the weekend for an unofficial visit with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Haven is a 2027 five-star quarterback out of Dunham High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

Alabama loses 2027 commitment with Deion Sanders, Colorado looming

It's not often that the Alabama Crimson Tide lose a top recruit, even in the Kalen DeBoer era, but we're in a brand new world on the college football recruiting trail.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / October 20

One of Tennessee's top recruiting targets was in attendance for the loss to Alabama, and he picked up an offer from the Crimson Tide

One of the Tennessee Vols' top 2027 recruiting targets was in Tuscaloosa for an unofficial visit with the Alabama Crimson Tide this past weekend. 2027 five-star wide receiver Kesean Bowman was in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night for Alabama's 37-20 win over Tennessee.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 19

Alabama vs. South Carolina prediction: Where the experts see an edge

Alabama looks to preserve its perfect SEC record in another road engagement against reeling South Carolina in college football’s Week 9 action on Saturday, and now the experts and betting markets have locked in their initial prediction for the game.