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In 2025, Alabama rotated around seven or eight guys on the offensive line throughout the season and often throughout games, and a former national champion and current UFL head coach is advising the Crimson Tide to not repeat that in 2026.

AJ McCarron Trades the Campaign Trail For the Sideline Of the Birmingham Stallions

In a pivot that feels faster than a two-minute drill, A.J. McCarron has officially swapped his political aspirations for a headset. Just 24 hours after bowing out of the race for Alabama’s lieutenant governor, the former Crimson Tide star has been named the new head coach of the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / December 10

Former Alabama Player Says Georgia is the Hottest Team in College Football

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron says Georgia is the hottest team in college football. Heading into postseason play, there were claims being made that Georgia was playing some of the best football in the sport, and that they were maybe peaking at the perfect moment.

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College Football News / Total Apex Sports / October 23

AJ McCarron Trades Helmet For Hardhat In Alabama Politics

AJ McCarron, the guy with more championship rings than most of us have clean socks, is officially swapping the gridiron for the political arena. That’s right, the former Alabama Crimson Tide signal-caller announced he’s making a run for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 16

Former Alabama QB tells what makes the Tennessee offense hard to defend

Former Alabama quarterback, AJ McCarron recently revealed what he feels makes the Tennessee offense hard to defend. The Vols’ offense is one of the top in the SEC, and they are averaging 527.8 yards and 48.2 points per game.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 9

Former Alabama QB tells why Tide could be dominant against Missouri

Former Alabama quarterback, AJ McCarron isn’t too worried about the potential of an upset with the Crimson Tide set to hit the road to Columbus to face Missouri this weekend.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 24

Former Tide player tells why he feels Georgia vs. Alabama will not be an ‘offensive shootout’

Former Crimson Tide quarterback, AJ McCarron thinks this weekend’s Alabama vs. Georgia game may not be a barn burner. Alabama beat the Bulldogs 41-34 in one of the best games of the 2024 college football season.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 11

A.J. McCarron sends strong message on Ty Simpson after Alabama’s dominant win

Ty Simpson delivered the type of performance Alabama fans have been waiting to see. In a 73-0 dismantling of UL-Monroe, the redshirt junior quarterback was flawless, completing all 17 of his passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / September 10

Former Alabama Crimson Tide Quarterback 'Disappointed' in Austin Simmons Performance

No. 17 Ole Miss will enter Week 3 against the Arkansas Razorbacks with an unblemished record after back-to-back wins to open the 2025 season. Lane Kiffin and Co.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 7

The Saban 250, 11-15: Who had the Better Alabama Career, AJ McCarron or Mac Jones?

They have five national championship rings between them, and came extremely close to scoring some more. Think about that for a moment. AJ McCarron was on the 2009 Alabama team that won Nick Saban's first national title with the Crimson Tide, and nearly lost his redshirt because of a rib injury to starter Greg McElroy.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 6

AJ McCarron Sends Strong Message on Alabama as Pressure Mounts on Kalen DeBoer

There isn’t a program—or head coach—in college football under more pressure right now than Kalen DeBoer and the No. 21 Alabama Crimson Tide. After suffering

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 5

A.J. McCarron sends strong message on Kalen DeBoer amid firing rumors

Former Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron pushed back against criticism of head coach Kalen DeBoer this week, addressing speculation around the program after its season-opening loss to Florida State.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Former Alabama Players Question Team Talent, But the Numbers Tell a Different Story

The Alabama Crimson Tide don’t lose like this. Not to unranked teams, not in season openers and not with one of the most talented rosters in the country.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 5

AJ McCarron bluntly calls out Ryan Williams after Alabama’s unexpected loss

Following Alabama's Week 1 loss to Florida State, former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron did not hold back with his criticisms of sophomore wide receiver Ryan Williams, who's touted as one of the best players on the roster.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Ex-Alabama QB AJ McCarron Calls Out Ryan Williams: 'You’re Not Jeremiah Smith… Step Up'

Tensions are flaring in Tuscaloosa after the No. 21 Alabama Crimson Tide fell 31-17 to the Florida State Seminoles in Week 1, marking their fourth loss to an unranked opponent under head coach Kalen DeBoer.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

AJ McCarron makes shocking claim about Alabama’s NIL collective

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron made a rather stunning claim about the state of the school’s NIL collective. McCarron claimed in an appearance on the McCready and Siskey podcast Monday that the Crimson Tide are still far behind their rivals when it comes to the funds available in their Name, Image and Likeness collective.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 3

A.J. McCarron sounds alarm on Alabama’s NIL reality after Florida State loss

The questions circling Alabama football intensified after Saturday’s season-opening loss to Florida State. The Crimson Tide, now losers of five of their past nine games against FBS opponents, looked far removed from the standard that defined them under Nick Saban.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 23