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Alabama sophomore linebacker returning to Crimson Tide in 2026

Alabama football’s sophomore linebacker, Cayden Jones will be returning to the Crimson Tide in 2026, according to Yea Alabama. Jones signed with Alabama as a four-star recruit in the 2024 recruiting class.

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Rising Junior Defensive Back Returning to Alabama for 2026 Season

Alabama defensive back Red Morgan, who just completed his sophomore season in a Crimson Tide uniform, is returning to the program for his junior year. Morgan's return was confirmed by Alabama's NIL collective on Saturday morning.

Red Morgan News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 10

Alabama DB agrees to return to Alabama next season

Red Morgan has agreed to stick with Alabama and return to the team for the 2026 football season, according to Alabama’s NIL initiative Yea Alabama. Morgan started in five games for the Crimson Tide in 2025, but he earned playing time in all 15 games.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 10

FCS wide receiver commits to Big 10 school after scheduling visit to Alabama

Tony Diaz is off the board after scheduling a visit to Alabama. Diaz is taking his talents to Iowa out of the transfer portal after visiting with the Hawkeyes.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 10

Why Nate Oats Believes Alabama is Capable of Having Best Backcourt Duo in Country

When Alabama men's basketball guard Labaron Philon Jr. announced on May 28, 2025, that he'd withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to the Crimson Tide, he automatically became the top option on the roster.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 9

Alabama quarterback agrees to deal to re-sign for 2026 season

Alabama football’s redshirt sophomore quarterback Austin Mack has agreed to a deal to re-sign with the Tide in 2026, according to Yea Alabama. Mack transferred to Alabama from Washington after Kalen DeBoer became the Crimson Tide’s head coach.

Cole Adams News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 9

Former Alabama WR Cole Adams Commits to SEC Program

Former Alabama football wide receiver and punt returner Cole Adams will be continuing his career at Vanderbilt, remaining within the SEC after three seasons with the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 9

Alabama extends new offer to tight end in transfer portal

Thatcher Miller has announced an offer from the Alabama Crimson Tide. Miller is a former West Chester University tight end, and he is coming off his redshirt junior season.

Kadyn Proctor News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 9

Kadyn Proctor 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Kadyn Proctor is a massive offensive lineman who has started and played left tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide since his arrival on campus three years ago.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 9

Alabama Adds In-State Punter From Transfer Portal

The Alabama Crimson Tide have added North Alabama punter Adam Watford from the transfer portal, according to Andrew Bone of On3 Sports. Watford is out of Dothan High School and just completed his junior year at North Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 9

2026 Alabama Gymnastics Season Preview

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Ashley Johnston is entering her "senior season" as the Alabama gymnastics head coach at her alma mater. Of course, there is no such thing in coaching, but Johnston feels like she's gotten to grow up alongside the Crimson Tide's current senior class as both have spent four years in Tuscaloosa.

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Nick Saban turns up the heat on Kalen DeBoer and Alabama in latest comments about the state of Crimson Tide football

By all accounts, year two of Kalen DeBoer's tenure with the Alabama Crimson Tide was an improvement. The Tide went from missing the CFP entirely to winning the SEC's regular season and winning a game in the College Football Playoff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / January 8

Alabama Softball Shares Lofty National Championship Goals for 2026 Season

With just about a month away from the college softball season starting, programs across the country are working harder than ever to be in mid-season form by opening day.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 8

No. 11 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten with huge win over No. 13 Alabama

In case you were wondering whether or not No. 11 Vanderbilt (15-0, 2-0 SEC) was a legit contender or not, their 96-90 win over No. 13 Alabama (11-4, 1-1 SEC) on Wednesday inside a raucous Memorial Gym should tell you all you need to know.

No. 4 UConn survives, beats Providence in overtime

No. 15 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss takeaways: Darius Acuff Jr. shows out again to lead Hogs to 2-0 SEC start

Kentucky hits 'rock bottom' after collapse against Missouri sends Wildcats to 0-2 in SEC play

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / January 8

Ty Simpson's Alabama decision could have multiple drawbacks

After being benched in the New Year's Day loss to Indiana, it was time for Simpson and Alabama to explore other options.

Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs makes 2026 NFL Draft decision

NFL Draft intel: Who should Raiders take with pick No. 1?

Demond Williams, Lane Kiffin pairing at LSU would be perfect for wrong reasons

Assessing the 2026 transfer portal impact on Ohio State

Winners and losers in the 2026 college football transfer portal

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Alabama is an early team to watch for one of the Tennessee Vols' best transfer players

News broke late Tuesday night that Tennessee Vols EDGE Jordan Ross is entering the NCAA transfer portal. Ross, 6-foot-5/245 pounds from Vestavia Hills, AL, is a former five-star recruit who signed with Tennessee during the 2024 recruiting cycle.