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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 7
Kane Wommack loves energy Alabama linebacker brings to defense

Kane Wommack loves energy Alabama linebacker brings to defense

Alabama football’s linebacker, Justin Jefferson has been among the most impactful players on the Crimson Tide’s defense this season. Jefferson has 35 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble on the season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 6
Two Alabama Players Win SEC Weekly Honors After Vanderbilt Win

Two Alabama Players Win SEC Weekly Honors After Vanderbilt Win

No. 10 Alabama football took down No. 16 Vanderbilt 30-14 on Saturday. The Crimson Tide fell to the Commodores last year in a historic upset in Nashville, but that wasn't the case when Vanderbilt came to Tuscaloosa.

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College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 6
Preview: No. 8 Alabama Football at No. 14 Missouri

Preview: No. 8 Alabama Football at No. 14 Missouri

Oftentimes, when a team is on a hot streak, it could underestimate its next opponent, leading to an upset. This happened to Alabama last year, as it fell to Vanderbilt 40-35 on the road.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 14
Alabama football LB wants to be seen as elite linebacker: 'I want them to see violence'

Alabama football LB wants to be seen as elite linebacker: 'I want them to see violence'

Alabama football’s linebacker, Justin Jefferson wants to be known as one of the best linebackers in college football in 2025. Jefferson returns to Alabama for a third season and for his fifth year of college football after he was granted extra eligibility after previously playing at the junior college level.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 9
Justin Jefferson Aiming To Use 'Gift' Fifth Year To Full Advantage

Justin Jefferson Aiming To Use 'Gift' Fifth Year To Full Advantage

The "Pavia Rule" is going to have wide-reaching implications across the world of college sports, far into the future, as recruits are expected to opt to go play JUCO out of high school at a much higher rate.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 22
2025 Alabama Crimson Tide Position Preview: Linebackers

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 27
Alabama football ‘optimistic’ about linebacker returning to Tide next season

Alabama football ‘optimistic’ about linebacker returning to Tide next season

Alabama football looks to be trending towards possibly having Justin Jefferson back in Tuscaloosa next season.  Jefferson is a senior, who played two years in junior college at Pearl River Community College.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 23

NCAA waiver opens door for Alabama LB to return to Tide next season

The NCAA has granted a waiver for college athletes, who previously played at JUCO programs to extend their college career, and Alabama linebacker, Justin

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 26
Alabama LB’s will be key to defense’s success in Iron Bowl

Alabama LB’s will be key to defense’s success in Iron Bowl

Alabama’s defense lost one of its leaders last weekend in an upset loss against Oklahoma. Redshirt junior linebacker Deontae Lawson suffered a significant leg injury that is season-ending.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 18
Alabama LB continues to provide valuable depth, improve in ‘SWARM’ defense

Alabama LB continues to provide valuable depth, improve in ‘SWARM’ defense

Alabama’s defense is led by two veteran linebackers in Deontae Lawson and Jihaad Campbell. However, there is another veteran linebacker that continues to provide valuable depth and improve in Kane Wommack’s ‘SWARM’ defense.

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