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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 13
Potential breakout Alabama DL making his mark: ‘I don’t think he realizes how much of an impact he is’

Potential breakout Alabama DL making his mark: ‘I don’t think he realizes how much of an impact he is’

James Smith has many Alabama football fans excited about his potential ahead of his third season with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Smith is a junior for the Alabama Crimson Tide and a former five-star prospect.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 7
Kane Wommack believes Alabama DL will take more of a ‘central role’ in 2025

Kane Wommack believes Alabama DL will take more of a ‘central role’ in 2025

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack was asked during Friday’s session with the media about some of the players that stood out to him along the interior of the defensive line.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 31

Carver High School connection has a bright future for Alabama’s defense

The University of Alabama has two players on defense growing to be potential closers on defense. Alabama fans were overjoyed to grab the Carver High School connection (Montgomery, Ala.) in the 2023 recruiting class, but both have started making their presence felt in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 30
Former Carver High standouts continue to improve, provide valuable depth for Tide defense

Former Carver High standouts continue to improve, provide valuable depth for Tide defense

A pair of former five-star prospects and Carver High School standouts are beginning to have an impact on Alabama’s defense this season. Redshirt freshman Qua Russaw and sophomore James Smith have continued to improve and earn more meaningful snaps as a result.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 15
Why veteran DL Tim Smith sees huge potential in this former 5-star for Alabama

Why veteran DL Tim Smith sees huge potential in this former 5-star for Alabama

Alabama football has three players with “Smith” for its last name on defense, including two on its defensive line. Tim Smith, a former five-star, is a fifth-year senior.

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Ranking all the new head coaches in FBS for the 2025 season

Ranking all the new head coaches in FBS for the 2025 season

Fun fact: there are four schools in FBS who have Owls as a nickname. All of them are welcoming new head coaches in 2025.

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