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Alabama Staff Reportedly Gave Nick Saban A Bizarre Nickname

You could take 1,000 guesses at Nick Saban's nickname and probably never guess it. Thankfully, ESPN's Seth Wickersham let it slip during his spot on Pablo Torre Finds Out.

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Kalen DeBoer sets timetable for Jam Miller’s return

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer says he expects Jam Miller to be back for Alabama's SEC opener against Georgia.

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

Alabama Football Announces Honorary Captains for Upcoming Season

Alabama football is eight days from kicking off its 2025 season on the road against Florida State. But when the Crimson Tide returns to Tuscaloosa, every game will feature honorary captains and past and present Alabama conference and national championship teams across all sports to celebrate.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 22

How Kalen DeBoer wants Ty Simpson to use his ‘athleticism’ at quarterback

Alabama football is rocking with quarterback Ty Simpson under center for the 2025 season, and the redshirt junior has some mobility to complement his arm talent.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 22

What role former 5-Star is carving out for Alabama ahead of first season at wide receiver

Alabama football’s sophomore, Jaylen Mbakwe is carving out a role at wide receiver and on special teams ahead of the 2025 football season. The former five-star switched from defensive back to wide receiver during the Crimson Tide’s ReliaQuest Bowl prep last season.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 22

Alabama DL expected to be ready to go against Florida State

Alabama football has been working James Smith back into the fold throughout fall camp after he was limited in the spring and in the Crimson Tide’s recent scrimmages.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 21

Former Alabama QB has bold prediction for DeBoer, Simpson

Former Alabama QB has bold prediction for Kalen DeBoer, Ty Simpson

Greg McElroy may have a slight bias towards the Alabama Crimson Tide. He did play there, after all, and he helped the Tide with the 2010 BCS title game.

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

Alabama Football to Play Additional Conference Game Starting in 2026

After long talks, the Southeastern Conference announced on Thursday that teams will play nine conference games apiece instead of eight starting in 2026.

Kalen Deboer News / Sporting News / August 21

Kalen DeBoer gives update on backup QB situation

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer won't give a hint as to who is ahead in the backup quarterback battle at Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 21

Alabama kicker bouncing back from rough patch in fall camp

Alabama football’s kicker, Conor Talty had what Kalen DeBoer describes as his best practice in recent weeks on Wednesday. Talty is expected to be the Crimson Tide’s starting kicker.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 21

Kalen DeBoer's final Alabama camp update before Florida State opener, Ty Simpson named captain.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 21

Bold predictions for Alabama football’s 2025 season

Alabama football is set to kick off its 2025 season against Florida State on Aug. 30 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Crimson Tide will enter the season with some high expectations in Kalen DeBoer’s second year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / August 20

Which Alabama players should have their jerseys retired?

Jerimy Finch News / A to Z Sports / August 20

The Tennessee Vols are reportedly trying to steal a 2026 commit from the Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tennessee Vols are one of several programs that's reportedly trying to swipe a 2026 commit from the Alabama Crimson Tide. 2026 three-star defensive lineman Jerimy Finch has been committed to Alabama since late June, but that hasn't stopped other programs from reaching out.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19