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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Alabama football lost its season opener 31-17 against Florida State on the road on Saturday evening. It's the Crimson Tide's first loss in a season opener since 2001, which came before a heavy majority of Alabama's roster was even born.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 27

How Will Rain Impact Alabama's Season Opener? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's keep Florida State week going with a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss what Alabama's team leaders said in the Mal Moore Athletic Facility on Tuesday, how rain may impact this week's season opener and other fun Week 1 college football games.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Two of Alabama's top defenders are getting healthy at the right time, which should make a significant difference against Florida State

Alabama's defense needs all hands on deck with it travels to Tallahassee to take on Florida State in the season opener. While the Seminoles are coming off of a 2-10 season, they're expected to be much improved on offense with Gus Malzahn taking over play-calling duties.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 20

Alabama DC Kane Wommack says Tide LB is ‘playing his best football’ after returning from injury

Alabama football’s linebacker, Deontae Lawson is expected to be at 100 percent when he returns to the field as the Tide’s starting linebacker against Florida State.

College Football News / Sporting News / August 17

Alabama's Deontae Lawson earns high praise from DC Kane Wommack amid comeback, WOLF LB battle heats up

The Crimson Tide look toward FSU opener in two weeks.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 13

How Colorado transfer linebacker is fitting in at Alabama in fall camp

Alabama football’s inside linebacker unit has dealt with its fair share of injuries. The Crimson Tide lost Deontae Lawson towards the end of the 2024 season when he went down with a lower-body injury.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 13

Deontae Lawson believes this Alabama linebacker delivered hardest hit of fall camp

Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson was limited in spring practice, but according to his teammates, Jefferson has been making the pads pop in fall camp.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Kane Wommack gives encouraging update about a star defensive player who's critical to Alabama's playoff chances

Less than nine months ago, Alabama lost staring linebacker Deontae Lawson to a season-ending knee injury against Oklahoma. The instate product had been roaming sideline to sideline as the field general for the Crimson Tide's defense, and the expectation was for him to move to on the NFL after finishing a successful career in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 4

Alabama LB Deontae Lawson tells how he feels after week of fall camp

Alabama football’s linebacker, Deontae Lawson is back on the field for the Crimson Tide, leading their inside linebacker room after suffering a season-ending injury during the 2024 season.

College Football News / Roll 'Bama Roll / July 31

Jumbo Package: Notes from first fall camp practice

Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Thursday, everyone. Football practice is upon us! Some notes from the head man’s first press conference of fall camp are below.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / July 30

Alabama football HC Kalen DeBoer gives Deontae Lawson injury update

Linebacker Deontae Lawson was one of the leaders of the Alabama football defense last season, but he suffered a heartbreaking injury near the end of the regular season that ended his 2024 campaign early.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 30

Kalen DeBoer Gives Health Update on Deontae Lawson

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Deontae Lawson was in a knee brace but did not sport a black no-contact jersey on Wednesday during Alabama's first practice of fall camp.

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

Deontae Lawson Joined The Joe Gaither Show

Let's have a big Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods by playing our interview with Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson from SEC Media Days and discussing the Crimson Tide linebacker room as a whole.

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

2025 Alabama Crimson Tide Position Preview: Linebackers

The Alabama linebacking corps suffered a massive hit last November when Deontae Lawson went down with a knee injury against the Oklahoma Sooners. The Crimson Tide's 2024 playoff hopes were dashed with the loss in Norman, but the injury became a blessing in disguise for the 2025 Alabama team.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Deontae Lawson confirms suspicion about second-year defensive back Red Morgan after he contributed at Husky as a freshman

Red Morgan was only a true freshman last season, but he still managed to earn a role almost immediately after stepping on campus. The former Central High School (Phenix City, AL) standout wasn't a blue-chip recruit though.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 20

Kalen DeBoer and Deontae Lawson confirm what fans already know about which players are pivotal to improving Alabama's pass rush

Alabama's pass rush needs to be better in 2025. Overall, the defense was solid in Kane Wommack's first season as the Crimson Tide's defensive coordinator, but the team only tied for No.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 20

Alabama LB Deontae Lawson 'Blessed,' Eager to Return to Field in 2025

ATLANTA— Alabama football's game against Oklahoma last November 23 could not have gone worse in many respects. An upset 24-3 loss ultimately kept the Crimson Tide from the College Football Playoff, but it also cost Alabama a veteran linebacker because Deontae Lawson tore his ACL.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 17

Alabama LB tells why he enjoys playing in Kane Wommack’s defense more

Alabama linebacker, Deontae Lawson likes what he is able to do as a linebacker in Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 defensive scheme. Lawson is returning to the Crimson Tide after suffering a season-ending injury against Oklahoma in the tenth game of the season.

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 17

Alabama Crimson Tide star fires back at FSU Football QB with sharp message

The offseason was in the dead of night a couple of weeks ago. That is, until Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos set the landscape on fire with a few bold comments that included his thoughts on the Alabama Crimson Tide and his unceremonious exit from Boston College.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 16

Deontae Lawson Nearly Back to Full Strength After Rehab from ACL Injury

ATLANTA— Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson tore his ACL last November 23 in a game at Oklahoma. On Wednesday at SEC Media Days, he rated himself a nine out of 10, expecting to be monitored by the coaching staff and not get every rep in fall practice but also expecting to play at a high level.