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Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide get one step closer to pulling top-100 offensive weapon out of unlikely recruiting area

When you think of key recruiting areas for the Alabama Crimson Tide, the state of Illinois is not a state that comes to mind quickly. They currently have two players from Illinois on their roster, backup kicker and kickoff specialist Conor Talty and freshman walk-on defensive back Kyle Clayton.

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'They stand pretty high': New Alabama recruiting target becomes an unexpected option for Kalen DeBoer

The Alabama Crimson Tide might be going bigger than expected for a quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class. While their interest in dual-sport four-star Matt Ponatoski is "strong" and they could flip Iowa State four-star commit Jett Thomalla, there's a new four-star option who might be the best option for the program.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Alabama Going Up Against SEC Rival For 4-Star EDGE

The Alabama Crimson Tide just had their first nine-win season since 1993 and are looking to return to competing for national titles. Head coach Kalen DeBoer is aware that it would not be possible without consistent recruiting.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 11

4-Star EDGE Khamari Brooks Down to Alabama and Georgia

Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide coaching staff look to be closing in on yet another elite edge rushing talent in the 2026 recruiting class. Alabama already holds commitments from two 4-Star prospects at the position in Kamhariyan Johnson and Jamarion Matthews, but now could be close to adding a third.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 11

Alabama Football Learns Kickoff Times, TV Assignments for 2025 Season

Alabama football announced its kickoff times and television assignments for the 2025 season on Wednesday. This includes SEC and non-conference matchups.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 10

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide are reportedly in danger of losing a key commit to Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide may be in danger of losing a key 2026 commit to Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels. 2026 four-star defensive

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 10

Alabama offers 6-foot-6 Virginia TE with ties to the state

Sam Faniel reported an offer from Alabama football and Kalen DeBoer after camping over the weekend. Faniel attends Benedictine College Preparatory in Richmond, Virginia.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 10

Top Tide Targets React to Official Visit

For the second weekend in a row, Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama staff played host to a massive crop of official visitors from the 2026 recruiting class.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 9

Fox Sports analyst says Alabama fans will become impatient with DeBoer if he loses to SEC team

Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer is approaching a possible pressure-filled spot in his second season in Tuscaloosa, according to Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / June 9

Alabama lands big-time OL over Washington, SMU

Kalen DeBoer has picked up another big-time win for the Alabama Crimson Tide on the recruiting trail.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 5

EA college football video game helped Alabama players learn Kalen DeBoer’s offense

Alabama football’s wide receiver room had to learn a new offensive scheme last season in Kalen DeBoer’s inaugural campaign in Tuscaloosa and playing EA Sports College Football 25 was a helpful tool in them doing so, according to Ryan Williams.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Point Spread Released for Week 1 Alabama vs. Florida State Game

Oddsmakers have set the early line for the Alabama Crimson Tide's season opener against the Florida State Seminoles, and the Crimson Tide are coming in as 11.5-point favorites over the Seminoles.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 3

Alabama 'coming on strong' for elite two-sport recruit despite being a late addition to Kalen DeBoer's priority list

While the Alabama Crimson Tide might have been late to the chase on four-star quarterback Matt Ponatoski, they're hard-charging as the finish line approaches.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Alabama Sees Huge Bump in Latest FPI Rankings

The Alabama Crimson Tide has surged to the No. 3 spot in ESPN’s newly released Football Power Index (FPI) Top 25 for the 2025 college football season,

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 3

Crimson Tide Recruiting Targets React to Official Visit

By all accounts, Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff put together an impressive opening weekend of official visit season. The Tide welcomed over a dozen prospects from the 2026 recruiting class, many of which have already named Alabama among their final schools.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 3

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Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff have been incredibly active on the recruiting trial this offseason, and have put together the framework of a very strong 2026 class so far.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 2

2026 4-Star QB Matt Ponatoski Names Crimson Tide in Top Schools

More good news continues to roll in on the recruiting trail for Kalen DeBoer and the football staff as just last week, the Tide was named a finalist for four different 2026 prospects, and now, another has included Alabama in his top schools.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 31

Alabama Battling SEC Rival for 2026 4-Star WR Kenny Darby

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama coaching staff are pulling out all the stops this weekend as the Tide welcomes over a dozen premium prospects from the 2026 recruiting class for official visits.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Alabama Announces Big Kalen DeBoer News on Friday

Kalen DeBoer is entering a pivotal second season as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide after taking over for Nick Saban in 2024. In his debut season, Alabama narrowly missed the 12-team College Football Playoff, finishing with a 9–4 overall record and 5–3 in SEC play.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 29

Daniel Odom, Initially Offered By DeBoer's Staff, Has Weekend Montlake Visit

Twenty-one months ago, Daniel Odom received a scholarship offer from the University of Washington football program He posted this on social media on September 28, 2023.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / May 27

Alabama Coach Urges Caution on SEC's 9th Football Game Amid Playoff Concerns

We could see the SEC adopt a nine-game conference football schedule , a central topic of discussion at this week’s spring meetings. And while some coaches and administrators have expressed support for the idea, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is taking a more cautious stance.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Alabama, Kalen DeBoer To Host Elite Big 12 QB Commit

Head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide are making a notable push for one of the top quarterbacks in the country. The recruitment of four-star

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / May 20