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The Alabama offensive line returns three of its most experienced players in 2025, but the group must integrate two new starters and bear the weight of expectation as the Crimson Tide attempts to construct a more consistent offense in the upcoming season.

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Nation's top uncommitted college football recruit hints at decision day

The top available recruit in the class of 2026 is nearing a decision while entertaining three major college football programs. Five-star EDGE Anthony "Tank" Jones is down to Alabama, Texas A&M and Oregon before announcing his commitment.

College Football News / College Football News / July 27

5 Biggest Questions Facing Alabama Football Ahead of Fall Camp

Alabama is preparing for the 2025 season with Kalen DeBoer entering his second year as head coach. While expectations are still sky-high, the team knows there are key areas that need improvement before it faces Florida State on the road in Week 1.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / July 25

Huskies Offer Top Texas Wide Receiver for 2027

Chris Petersen used to pursue what he called OKGs, or our kind of guys, when recruiting his University of Washington football roster. It was never quite clear what Jimmy Lake was up to, with a lot of his players not panning out.

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How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Alabama Receives Much-Needed Recruiting Win After Big Flip on Thursday

The Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Kalen DeBoer have already done an impressive job securing some of the top talent in the 2026 recruiting class, holding a total of 21 commits, ranking No.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season

Every year has its own set of storylines, and we are here to highlight 25 of them. From Austin to Happy Valley and from Los Angeles to Chapel Hill. What are we looking forward to in 2025?

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 25

Alabama keeping elite five-star defender will pay off in a major way down the road as Tide continue to press for national titles under Kalen DeBoer

Alabama's defense under Kane Wommack values versatility. It doesn't really matter at what level of the defense either, as the defensive front, off-ball linebackers and secondary all feature multiple guys who can handle a lot of different roles on Saturday.

Kalen Deboer News / Yardbarker / July 22

Alabama lands four-star quarterback over BYU, Boise State

The Alabama Crimson Tide are hoping that they've found a player who can compete to be the quarterback of their future.

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee calls SEC a 'top-heavy' league

Ryan 'Hollywood' Williams signs groundbreaking NIL deal with Nike

20 college football coaches who are on the hot seat in 2025

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

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

Alabama Lands Second Quarterback Commit of 2026 Class

The Crimson Tide continued its dominant streak on the recruiting trail on Monday as less than a month after adding the third 5-Star commit of the 2026 class, Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama staff landed a commitment from another highly touted prospect, bringing the class total to 21.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 21

Why Alabama Isn't Embracing a Championship Mentality Just Yet

ATLANTA — After finishing last season with a 9-4 record—its worst since 2007—Alabama football is excited to enter Year 2 of the Kalen DeBoer era in 40 days against Florida State.

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 / Athlon Sports / July 20

Paul Finebaum Sets the Record Straight on Kalen DeBoer’s Hot Seat Status

The 2024 college football season did not go as expected for some of the top coaches and programs in the sport. This has created significant pressure for the 2025 season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 20

No. 2 In-State EDGE Names Alabama Finalist and Announces Commitment Date

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer only lost three games with the Washington Huskies from 2023-24. In his first season with the Crimson Tide, he had a record of 9-4 and missed the College Football Playoff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 20

Why Alabama players are ‘all for’ Kalen DeBoer in year 2

Alabama football players are excited to play under Kalen DeBoer in year two. DeBoer decided to take on a tall task over a year ago when he accepted the head football coaching job at the University of Alabama after Nick Saban retired.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 17

Where Will Alabama Finish in 2025 SEC Standings? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a daily video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Kalen DeBoer names player to replace pass-rush production from Jihaad Campbell

Kalen DeBoer is expecting a chunk of Alabama football’s defensive pass-rush production in 2025 to come from LT Overton. This expectation comes after the Alabama defense lost its most productive defender from the 2024 season, Jihaad Campbell, to the Philadelphia Eagles.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Josh Pate Names Prominent SEC Coach Under Immense Pressure

The 2024 college football season introduced new coaches at several schools nationwide. Some of these coaches had successful first seasons, while others are looking to improve in their second year.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 17

Alabama Coach Shows Respect to Steve Sarkisian, Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer may not have met as SEC foes yet, but make no mistake, the two are very familiar with each other.

College Football News / The Forkball / July 17

Alabama Enters Year 2 Under DeBoer Hungry for Redemption

Alabama is heading into the 2025 season with a chip on its shoulder. After finishing 9–4 last year and missing the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide say they’re not just hungry — they’re starving.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

Kalen DeBoer at 2025 SEC Media Days

Kalen DeBoer took the main stage at SEC Media Days on Wednesday as he heads into year two in Tuscaloosa. The 2024 season was not what DeBoer and the Alabama fanbase were hoping for.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 17

Three names that stand out from list of 10 college coaches under pressure

The college football season is fast approaching, and with it will come plenty of coaches who will feel the pressure to succeed. A recent list ranked the 10 feeling the most heat, and these three stand out in particular from that group.

Journalist says this powerhouse program will be top challenger to Texas in SEC

Georgia's Kirby Smart offers definitive take on Nick Saban return

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 16

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer asked about multiple career losses against unranked teams

In his first season as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kalen DeBoer led Alabama to victory against conference rivals like Georgia and LSU, but the Tide’s consistency wavered.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 14

Rumors of a possible return to coaching for Nick Saban could have a direct impact on Kalen DeBoer's future at Alabama

The world of college football was hit with a bit of a shock on Monday and it all started with a rumor. No, nothing at the SEC meetings (though that could

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

ESPN analyst puts Kalen DeBoer on hot seat: 'Fans are not gonna wait'

Kalen DeBoer is just one full season into replacing college football’s most all-time accomplished head coach, but Alabama’s second-year man is already on the hot seat.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Kalen DeBoer Receives a Worrying Prediction from Josh Pate

After an average start to his Alabama Crimson Tide stint, Kalen DeBoer has made a stellar comeback in the off-season to set himself up for future success. But it looks like the hottest seat in college football coaching will remain true to its nature.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 1