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DeBoer tells how he’ll juggle the Rose Bowl and transfer portal prep

With college football’s postseason and the transfer portal opening colliding in January, it is no secret that the NCAA has created a major scheduling issue for many teams.

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What does Oklahoma win MEAN for Kalen DeBoer? Is Ty Simpson BACK?!

Ty Simpson News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 22

What’s the secret to helping Ty Simpson get into a rhythm?

The “Old Ty” returned for Alabama midway through its comeback win over Oklahoma. It just took a while to find him. A slumping Ty Simpson got off on the wrong foot against the Sooners over the weekend, completing two of his first six passes while leading Alabama to three straight three-and-outs.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 22

Alabama Football Preparing For Third Consecutive Elite Run Defense

- No. 9 Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl 100 years after its historic win over Washington that gave the Crimson Tide its first football national title.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 22

Kalen DeBoer on being apart of the Indiana program.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 22

Kalen DeBoer on preparation against Indiana. #rolltide #rtr

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 22

Is there a chance Alabama DL LT Overton returns for Rose Bowl?

Alabama football’s defensive lineman, LT Overton was sidelined for the second straight game when he missed the Crimson Tide’s first-round playoff matchup against Oklahoma on Friday.

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

Alabama's Comeback Victory on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a victorious Monday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Hunter Brantley of WVUA23 as we discuss every aspect of Alabama's comeback victory over Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Why Cam Newton gives Alabama an edge over Indiana

ESPN’s Cam Newton feels Alabama football could have a psychological advantage over Indiana ahead of the two going at it in the Rose Bowl. The Crimson Tide defeated Oklahoma Friday to advance to the second round of the College Football Playoff to play the Hoosiers.

Alabama Crimson Tide predicted to land elite 5-star recruit following playoff win over the Oklahoma Sooners

The Alabama Crimson Tide could be landing one of the top 2027 recruits in the nation in the not-too-distant future. On3's Steve Wiltfong made a prediction on Monday for Alabama to land 2027 five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 22

Multiple Alabama signees joining Tide for Rose Bowl prep

Multiple members of Alabama football’s 2026 recruiting class are expected to enroll even earlier than previously expected. A group of them have shared their plans with Touchdown Alabama to join the Crimson Tide for Rose Bowl prep, including Jett Thomalla (four-star quarterback), Zay Hall (three-star linebacker) and other Alabama early enrollees.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 21

Why Alabama elite wide receiver signee is confident in expected hiring of Derrick Nix

Alabama football’s 2026 wide receiver signee Cederian Morgan is confident in Derrick Nix, who is expected to be the Crimson Tide’s next wide receiver coach.

Mark Ingram News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 21

Former Alabama player fires back after being called a bandwagon supporter

Former Alabama running back, Mark Ingram was not happy after he was told not to jump back on the Alabama bandwagon after the Tide defeated Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 20

Nick Saban reveals the turning point in Alabama's come-from-behind victory against Oklahoma in round one of CFP

The Alabama Crimson Tide did what few believed was possible on Friday night in Norman. After a quarter and a half, it looked like Alabama picked up right where it left off against Georgia in the SEC Championship.

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / December 20

Ty Simpson thanks media for writing Alabama off after playoff win over Oklahoma

Simpson had a message for everyone who doubted the Crimson Tide.

Oklahoma's self-destruction helps send Alabama to CFP quarterfinal

Alabama shakes off slow start, downs Oklahoma in CFP opener

Alabama burned by controversial call to end first half vs. Oklahoma

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / December 20

Kalen DeBoer just answered a question that Alabama Crimson Tide fans have been asking for years following CFP win against OU

The Alabama Crimson Tide looked like a dead team walking after a quarter and a half in Norman, Oklahoma on Friday night. For the last five weeks, the Tide simply didn't look like the same team that dominated the middle portion of the season.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

Alabama Crimson Tide WR Germie Bernard had one of the best catches of the college football season

Alabama prevailed over Oklahoma in their College Football Playoff first-round game on Friday night at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., and wide receiver Germie Bernard made a statement in the contest.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / December 19

Rapper 50 Cent performs before the 4th quarter of Alabama and Oklahoma’s first-round CFP game

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

Alabama burned by controversial call to end first half vs. Oklahoma

Alabama lost a chance to take a late first-half lead Friday during its College Football Playoff matchup against Oklahoma.

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Kalen Deboer News / The Spun / December 19

There Are Growing Rumors That Kalen DeBoer Is Leaving Alabama

Even though Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has repeatedly stated that he's staying in Tuscaloosa and not interested in any other jobs, fans and analysts can't help but maintain his candidacy for the now-vacant Michigan job.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 19

What Alabama, Oklahoma must do to succeed in CFP first-round bout

No. 9 Alabama and No. 8 Oklahoma are set up to face off against each other at 8 p.m. ET Friday in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Here's what each team will have to do to come out on top.

Ty Simpson or five-star Keelon Russell? CFP result could force Alabama’s QB decision

Why a loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

CFP first round: What to know about Alabama at Oklahoma

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz