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Former Lee Star Henry Ruggs Officially Declares for NFL Draft
Former Lee (Montgomery) Generals star Henry Ruggs officially declares for the NFL Draft. https://twitter.com/__RUGGS/status/1214304714868887552?s=20 The former 5-star receiver made the decision to forego his season at Alabama to enter the 2020 draft. He made the announcement via Twitter/The Players' Tribune.…
Tua Tagovailoa Will Enter 2020 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says is entering the NFL draft. He made the announcement this morning at a news conference in Tuscaloosa that Alabama News Network carried Live. Alabama head coach Nick Saban…
Update: Tua Tagovailoa Expected to Announce Decision at 11AM Monday
Injured Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and head football coach Nick Saban have announced a news conference at 11AM Monday on campus. It is expected that Tagovailoa will announce his decision whether he will return…
Alex Leatherwood to Forgo NFL Draft to Play Another Season at Alabama
Thank you for the endless support Bama Nation! We’re coming for it all in 2020! pic.twitter.com/qMToSUPQp7 — Alex Leatherwood (@Alskee_) January 2, 2020 Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood took to Twitter to announce that he will not be entering…
Tua Tagovailoa to Announce Monday Whether He'll Enter NFL Draft
Injured Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said on Twitter that he will announce on Monday, Jan. 6 whether he will enter the NFL draft or return to play for the Crimson Tide for another season.…
Alabama ends season with a win, defeated Michigan 35-16 in Citrus Bowl
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jerry Jeudy could have sat out Alabama's bowl game and still almost certainly would have been a first-round draft pick. He played instead -- and if this was his finale, his stock likely…
Auburn ends season with four losses, Minnesota wins Outback Bowl 31-24
TAMPA, Fla. -- Tyler Johnson had 12 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns Wednesday to become Minnesota's career receiving leader and propel the 16th-ranked Gophers to a 31-24 victory over No. 9 Auburn in the…
Alabama Continues Preparations for Citrus Bowl Matchup with Michigan
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (UA Athletics) – The Alabama Crimson Tide put in another two hours of work on Friday, practicing in full pads at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. Today’s session was the fifth of seven bowl practices in Tuscaloosa before the holiday…
Auburn signs 22, Alabama adds 20 on First Day of Early Signing Period
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Alabama Football Adds 20 Student-Athletes on First Day of Early Signing Period TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football has added 20 student-athletes to its 2020 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. The…
Auburn's Derrick Brown, 5 Alabama Players Named to AP All-American Teams
The Associated Press has released its All-America team and it is full of players from LSU and Ohio State. Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow of LSU highlights the first-team offense. Defensive end Chase Young of Ohio State leads the…
Nick Saban and Wife Make Million-Dollar Donation to Fund New Children's Center in Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is helping fund a new children's center in Tuscaloosa. Officials announced Friday that Saban and his wife Terry are making a $1 million donation for what will become the Saban Center. Saban's private…
Alabama and Auburn fill AP All-SEC teams
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is a unanimous selection as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team. The top-ranked Tigers also have the SEC’s coach of the year in Ed Orgeron and the newcomer of the…
Burrow, Fields, Young and Hurts named Heisman Finalists
NEW YORK (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and Ohio State teammates quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young will join LSU quarterback Joe Burrow as Heisman Trophy finalists. The top vote-getters for college football’s most famous player of…
Crimson Tide Commit Kristian Story Named Gatorade Alabama Football Player of the Year
In its 35th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Kristian Story of Lanett High School as its 2019-20 Gatorade Alabama Football Player of the Year. Story is the first Gatorade Alabama Football Player of the Year…
Alabama Falls Out of Top 10 in College Football Playoff Ranking
In the latest College Football Playoff poll, there were a lot of changes. The top 4 in the rankings remained the same as last week with Ohio State coming in at #1, followed by LSU at #2, then Clemson at…
Auburn Fined $250K for Fans Storming Field Following 48-45 Win Over Alabama in Iron Bowl
The Southeastern Conference has fined Auburn $250,000 after fans stormed the field celebrating an Iron Bowl victory. It's the school's fourth violation of the league's policy prohibiting fan access to the field or court. The SEC announced the fine Monday,…
NO.15 AUBURN TAKES DOWN NO.5 ALABAMA IN THE 84TH IRON BOWL, 48-45
Shaun Shivers scored on an 11-yard run with 8:08 left to put No. 16 Auburn ahead and another failed field goal by Alabama in the Iron Bowl wiped away the fifth-ranked Crimson Tide's playoff hopes in a wild 48-45 victory for…
Auburn Beats Alabama 48-45 in Historic Iron Bowl Showdown
Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) loses his helmet as Auburn running back Shaun Shivers (8) runs through him for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019,…
Jones, No. 5 Alabama rout Western Carolina, 66-3
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Tua Tagovailoa watched from a cart as his Alabama teammates treated him to a dominant performance against a badly outclassed opponent. Mac Jones passed for 275 yards and three touchdowns in little more than a half and No.…
Saban, players react to Tagovailoa's hip surgery
“Tua underwent successful surgery on his right hip Monday morning in Houston. The procedure went as planned, and he is resting comfortably. Tua’s prognosis is excellent, and we expect him to make a…
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Undergoes Successful Hip Surgery
Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa underwent hip surgery Monday morning. Tua injured his hip Saturday in Alabama's matchup with Mississippi State. We're told the Alabama Quarterback's surgery was successful. https://twitter.com/AndrewJamesNews/status/1196487789052878849?s=20 “Tua underwent successful surgery…
Update: Tua Tagovailoa to Have Hip Surgery Monday
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is scheduled to have hip surgery in Houston. Team surgeon Dr. Lyle Cain said in a statement today that Tagovailoa will have surgery on his dislocated right hip Monday. An Alabama spokesman declined to disclose where…
Update: Tua Tagovailoa Flown to Hospital after Hip Injury
Tua Tagovailoa has been flown from Starkville, Mississippi, to Birmingham for treatment after he injured his hip while being dragged down late in the first half in Alabama's game against Mississippi State. It was likely to have been his final…
John Longshore Joins Adam Solomon to Break Down Alabama's Playoff Chances
Sports Analyst John Longshore joined sports director Adam Solomon to talk about Alabama's college football playoff chances. After the Crimson Tide's loss to LSU on Saturday, the team needs help to make it to the…
Alabama falls to No. 5 in College Football Playoff Rankings; LSU sits No. 1
Alabama is fifth in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, behind LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Georgia, which took over the fourth spot in the selection committee's second top 25. LSU replaced Ohio State as No. 1 after the Tigers…
No. 3 Alabama falls for first time this season to No. 2 LSU 46-41
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Joe Burrow passed for 393 yards and three touchdowns and No. 2 LSU (No. 1 in AP) snapped an eight-game losing streak to No. 3 Alabama (No. 2 in AP) with a 46-41 victory Saturday. The…
Governor Ivey Accepts Bet from Louisiana Governor on Alabama vs. LSU Game
Governor Kay Ivey has accepted a bet from Louisiana governor, John Bel Edwards. Via Twitter, Edwards issued a bet to Ivey for Saturday's Alabama vs. LSU game. Edwards offered a seafood dinner to Ivey from a prestigious Baton Rouge seafood…
(24)Auburn tops Georgia Southern, Alabama falls to Penn late
AUBURN, Ala. -- Samir Doughty scored 20 points to lead No. 24 Auburn to an 83-74 victory over Georgia Southern Tuesday night in the opener for both teams. The Tigers,…
Alabama sits at #3, LSU at #2 in First College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Ohio State (8–0) 2. LSU (8–0) 3. Alabama (8–0) 4. Penn State (8–0) 5. Clemson (9–0) 6. Georgia (7–1) 7. Oregon (8–1) 8. Utah (8–1) 9. Oklahoma (7–1) 10. Florida (7–2) 11. Auburn (7–2) 12. Baylor (8–0) 13. Wisconsin…
Kira Lewis, Austin Wiley Receive Preseason All-SEC Honors
Florida teammates Kerry Blackshear and Andrew Nembhard are first-team selections on the preseason all-Southeastern Conference team as selected by the league's coaches. The Gators were the only program to have two first-team selections. Other first-team picks include Alabama's Kira Lewis…
Alabama and Florida State Announce Home-and-Home Football Series
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama and Florida State announced a home-and-home football series between the two storied programs for the 2025 and 2026 seasons on Thursday. “The addition of Florida State to the 2025 and 2026 schedules gives us our second non-conference…
Alabama Fan Convicted of Poisoning Toomer's Corner Trees Misses Court Date
The University of Alabama fan convicted of poisoning Auburn University's oak trees failed to attend a hearing on why he hasn't paid court-ordered restitution. According to reports, Harvey Updyke didn't show up for a hearing before Lee County Circuit Judge…
Former University of Alabama Basketball Star Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
Former NBA player and University of Alabama basketball standout Jim Farmer has been arrested on human trafficking charges in Tennessee. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the 55-year-old resident of Franklin, Tennessee, was among 16 men arrested on charges of…
Tua a "Game-time Decision" for LSU Game, Foristall Out 6 Weeks
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is returning to practice, but tight end Miller Forristall could be out for the next six weeks. Coach Nick Saban says that Tagovailoa could be "a game time decision" with…
AP Top 25: Alabama Jumps to No. 1 After Clemson Close Call
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this season, replacing preseason No. 1 Clemson after the Tigers had a close call. Alabama received 29 of 61 first-place votes Sunday from the media…
Alabama Kicker Questionable for Ole Miss Game, Saban 'Hopeful' Two Defensive Players Will Be Ready
No. 2 Alabama's kicker Will Reichard is questionable for the Mississippi game, while coach Nick Saban is more optimistic about two defensive starters. Saban said Monday linebacker Terrell Lewis and nose guard DJ Dale could return to practice Tuesday…
Alabama DE LaBryan Ray to Miss at Least One Game with Foot Injury
Alabama defensive end LaBryan Ray will be sidelined for at least one game with a foot injury. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Ray is undergoing more testing and it's "undetermined how long" he'll be out. He says…
Alabama Remains #2, Auburn Enters Top 10 in Week 2 AP Top 25
The Top 25 went 23-0 against unranked teams to open the season, leaving the rankings mostly unchanged: No. 1 Clemson and No. 2 Alabama are at the top of the first regular-season AP college football poll of 2019. The Tigers…
All-American Alabama LB Expected to Miss Entire 2019 Season with Torn ACL
Alabama All-American linebacker Dylan Moses has reportedly suffered a torn ACL in practice Tuesday. He is expected to miss the entire 2019 season as a result of that injury. Moses, now a junior, was expected to compete for multiple major…
Alabama Lands 4 on Preseason All-American Teams, Derrick Brown the Lone Tiger
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence headlines The Associated Press preseason All-America team presented by Regions Bank. He has two teammates from the top-ranked Tigers with him on the first team. Lawrence, the first freshman to quarterback to lead a team…
AP Top 25 Released, Clemson and Alabama at the Top
Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football's newest superpower. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank . Clemson won its second national title…
Harvey Updyke to Appear in Court for Lack of Restitution Payment for Poisoning Trees at Toomer's Corner
A prosecutor wants to know why a University of Alabama fan who pleaded guilty to poisoning landmark oak trees at Auburn University isn't making court-ordered restitution payments. Lee County District Attorney…
Alabama Football Lands 16 on Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama football placed a total of 16 players on the 2019 Preseason Coaches All-Southeastern Conference Football Teams, the league announced on Thursday. The 16 selections are the most from one school on the 2019 squads. The Crimson Tide…
Sports with John Longshore (7-31-19)
John Longshore joins Darrell Puckett to discuss Alabama, Auburn and Troy Fall football camps.
Alabama Ranked #2, Auburn Ranked #16 in Preseason Coaches Poll
The USA Today CFB Coaches Poll was released today: 1. Clemson 2. Alabama 3. Georgia 4. Oklahoma 5. Ohio State 6. LSU 7. Michigan 8. Florida 9. Notre Dame 10. Texas 11. Texas A&M 12. Washington 13. Oregon 14. Penn…
Local College Football Fall Camp Schedules
Check out Alabama, Auburn, Troy, Alabama State, Tuskegee, Huntingdon, and Faulkner Fall football camp schedules.
Alabama & Wisconsin Set to Play in 2024 & 2025
Alabama and Wisconsin will meet in 2024 and 2025 in a home-and-home series. The schools announced Monday the teams will play in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sept. 14, 2024. They'll meet in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Sept. 13, 2025. Wisconsin and Alabama…
Alabama Football Announces Annual Fan Day
The University of Alabama announced their annual "Fan Day" at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The date has been set for August 3rd. Alabama will hold open practice from 2:30pm-4:30pm that fans will be allowed to attend. There will be an autograph session…
Longshore's Thoughts on A Potential Dabo Swinney to Bama Campaign
Sports Expert John Longshore weighs in on the Dabo Swinney to Alabama national conversation. You might be a little surprised from Longshore's thoughts.
SEC Media Days In Review
Sports Anchor Darrell Puckett wraps up SEC Media Days 2019. Everything you missed is just over a minute.
Media Predict Alabama to Win SEC in Rematch with Georgia
SEC Football Media Days concluded on Thursday with media in attendance predicting Alabama to win the 2019 SEC Championship over Georgia in a rematch of last season’s dramatic SEC Championship Game. Alabama received 203 votes to be crowned SEC Champion…
SEC Media Days: John Longshore Analysis of Alabama
The highlight of day three of SEC Media Days in Hoover was having Alabama head football coach Nick Saban at the microphone. He talked about the need to stay focused…
SEC Media Days: Nick Saban Says Team Needs to Focus
Day three of SEC Media Days features Alabama head coach Nick Saban. The last time the Crimson Tide took the field, it produced the most lopsided loss in Saban's time in Tuscaloosa --…
Tuberville, Croom headline 14th annual Gridiron Kickoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A couple of former Southeastern Conference head football coaches headline the schedule for the 14th annual Gridiron Kickoff, hosted by the Landmark Church. Tommy Tuberville and Sylvester Croom will talk football and life at the men’s only…
Public Memorial Service Scheduled for Bart Starr
Details have just been announced for a public memorial service to remember the life of Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr. A public memorial service called "Celebrating the Legacy of Bart Starr," will take place Sunday, June 9, from 3-5…
Alabama to Play on ABC 32 in Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on August 31
ABC 32 will air Alabama's football season opener. The Crimson Tide will play in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against Duke at 2:30PM CT on August 31 in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. "We look forward to welcoming another national television audience…
Funeral Plans Announced for Legendary Quarterback Bart Starr
The son of legendary quarterback Bart Starr has announced funeral plans for his father, who rose from his playing days at Lanier High School in Montgomery to play for Alabama and the Green Bay Packers. Starr led the Packers to…
Former Alabama PG Named to NBA All-Rookie Team
Dallas' Luka Doncic and Atlanta's Trae Young are unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie team. Phoenix's Deandre Ayton, Memphis' Jaren Jackson and Sacramento's Marvin Bagley III are also on the first team, which was announced Tuesday. It was…
Former Alabama LB Goes Down with Knee Injury During Offseason Workout
Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster injured his left leg during an offseason practice and was taken off the field on a cart. Foster went down clutching at his left knee during the first practice of organized team activities Monday. His…
Alabama and Oklahoma Set to Play Home-and-Home Series in 2032 & 2033
Alabama and Oklahoma have scheduled a home-and-home football series - but fans will have to wait awhile. The schools announced Tuesday that they'll meet on Sept. 11, 2032 in Norman, Oklahoma. They're scheduled to play again the following season in…
Nate Oats Replaces Avery Johnson as Head Coach of Alabama Basketball
Alabama has hired Nate Oats, who led Buffalo to three NCAA Tournaments in four seasons, as its new men's basketball coach. Crimson Tide athletic director Greg Byrne announced the hiring Wednesday, three days after parting ways with Avery Johnson. Oats…
Avery Johnson Out as Alabama Men's Basketball Coach
The Avery Johnson era at Alabama is over. The University of Alabama announced this morning that he will no longer serve as the men's basketball coach. University Statement "After meeting with Coach Johnson, we made the decision to mutually…
(16)Auburn falls on the road; Alabama wins big over (20)Ole Miss
A big day for SEC basketball on Tuesday evening as two big match-ups for (16)Auburn on the road in South Carolina and Alabama at home against (20)Ole Miss took to the court. Tigers (13-5, 2-3) struggled from the field in…
Jalen Hurts Announces Transfer to Oklahoma
Former SEC Offensive Player of the Year, Jalen, Hurts, is headed to Norman, Oklahoma. In a letter published by "The Players' Tribune", Hurts wrote a heartfelt note to the fans of Alabama,…
Alabama Loses Another Coach, Dan Enos Hired as Offensive Coordinator at Miami
Miami has hired Dan Enos as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, luring him away from national runner-up Alabama. Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz said Friday that Enos was his "primary target" since he took over the Miami program last…
Four Alabama Stars Declare for Early Entry into the NFL Draft
Four Alabama players are skipping their final seasons to enter the NFL draft, including All-America left tackle Jonah Williams and Outland Trophy-winning defensive lineman Quinnen Williams. Those projected first-rounders announced their intentions on Friday, along with versatile tailback Josh…
Reports: Jalen Hurts Takes Steps Towards Transferring
Two people familiar with the situation say Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has entered his name into the NCAA transfer database portal. Putting his name on the list allows other schools to contact Hurts, who has already graduated and is eligible…
Alabama Falls to Clemson 44-16 in National Championship Game
What had been a perfect…
Tomorrow is Game Day. Will The Tide Roll?
2019 national championship odds, line: Clemson vs. Alabama picks, top predictions from proven model on 49-27 roll ".......check out the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model. The model simulates every FBS college football…
Domestic Violence Battery Charges Dropped Against Former Alabama LB
Prosecutors in Florida have decided not to pursue a domestic violence charge against NFL player Reuben Foster more than a month after he was released from the San Francisco 49ers following his arrest. Prosecutors in Tampa filed a notice of…
Alabama advances to National Championship with Win vs Oklahoma
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Tua Tagovailoa threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns and No. 1-ranked Alabama beat No. 4 Oklahoma 45-34 on Saturday night in the College Football Playoff semifinal…
3 Suspended Alabama Player Will Not Play Remainder of Season
Alabama coach Nick Saban says three players suspended this week will not play the rest of this season, adding that their status beyond that is uncertain. Starting left guard Deonte Brown, tight end Kedrick James and offensive lineman Elliot…
Alabama Tops Liberty behind Perfect Donta Hall
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Donta Hall made all six of his shots from the field, scoring 21 points as Alabama eased past Liberty 84-75 on Tuesday night in the neutral-site Rocket City Classic. A pair of players enjoying a homecoming…
Saban Comes in Second for AP Coach of the Year
Notre Dame's Brian Kelly is The Associated Press college football Coach of the Year, becoming the third coach to win the award twice since it was established in 1998. Kelly received 16 of 58 first-place votes from AP college football…
11 SEC Schools Get Bowl Game Bids
Eleven Southeastern Conference football teams learned their post-season bowl destinations on Sunday, including No. 1-ranked Alabama which will play No. 4 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on December 29 in a semifinal game for the College Football Playoff. On Sunday,…
Alabama vs Oklahoma in Playoff Semi-Finals
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Oklahoma is in the College Football Playoff, moving into the fourth and final spot in the rankings after winning the Big 12 championship. The Sooners (12-1) will face No. 1 Alabama…
Alabama Wins SEC Championship behind Jalen Hurts
ATLANTA (AP) - In a dramatic twist on last season's national championship game, Jalen Hurts came off the bench to pass for one touchdown and run for another in the fourth quarter, rallying No. 1 Alabama to a 35-28 win…
CBS Network Focuses on UA & Tuscaloosa
As Shell Rotella presents in CBS Sports' "What's Inside the SEC" series, the home of the Crimson Tide touts everything from historic architecture to unmatched student-athlete traditions.
SEC Offers Ticket Exchange; Alerts Fans of Counterfeit Tickets
Tickets for Saturday’s SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium between Georgia and Alabama are sold out, prompting many fans to seek tickets through the secondary market. The SEC encourages fans to use its SEC Ticket Exchange when buying tickets on…
Congressmen Make Friendly Wager on SEC Championship Game
Congressmen Bradley Byrne (R-AL) and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) today announced a friendly wager on the SEC Championship Game between the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia. Ferguson is staking Chick-fil-a on a Bulldog victory, and Byrne is…
Former Sidney Lanier, Alabama Football Star Named as Special Guest for Camellia Bowl
Former Sidney Lanier High School and University of Alabama fullback Johnny Davis has been selected as the 2018 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Alabama Football Legend Award, presented by Regions Bank. “We are proud recognize Johnny Davis as the 2018 Raycom…
Tua Headlines Midseason All-American Teams, 5 Other Alabama Players Named to Teams
Tua Tagovailoa and four of his Alabama teammates highlight The Associated Press midseason All-America team. Tagovailoa, the prolific quarterback of the top-ranked Crimson Tide, has 21 touchdown passes and no interceptions without having to attempt a pass in the…
Alabama Gives Updates on Players Ahead of Saturday's Matchup with Tennessee
Alabama coach Nick Saban expects quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to practice Monday and play against Tennessee this week. Tagovailoa aggravated a sprained right knee in the third quarter against Missouri Saturday night and didn't return. Saban said Monday that Tagovailoa is…
Alabama Remains #1 While Auburn Topples to #21
The poll for Week 7 of the college football season is out. Alabama remains atop the poll while Auburn has fell out of the Top-20. Auburn has tumbled in the rankings from #8 to #21, following their loss to Mississippi…
Former Alabama Football Player, Current Alabama Baseball Player Arrested in Tuscaloosa
Alabama outfielder Keith Holcombe, a former linebacker for the football team, has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. Holcombe was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail at about 4 a.m. Thursday on $1,000 bond. Tuscaloosa…
Alabama Remains Atop AP Top 25 Poll
Alabama is No. 1 at being No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll. The Crimson Tide made its 106th overall appearance at the top of the AP rankings, which started in 1936, passing Ohio State for the most…
Alabama Officially Names Tagovailoa Starting QB
Nick Saban made official what anybody who has been paying attention to No. 1 Alabama already assumed: Tua Tagovailoa is the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback. The top-ranked Crimson Tide's coach didn't wait for the question to be asked Monday before…
Nick Saban Has Yet to Name Starting Quarterback Ahead of Saturday's Opener
Coach Nick Saban isn't saying who will start at quarterback for No. 1 Alabama in the season opener Saturday against Louisville. Saban said Monday he hasn't made that decision yet and won't say if both Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts…
5 Alabama Players Named to Preseason All-American Teams
Heisman Trophy runner-up Bryce Love of Stanford and Outland Trophy winner Ed Oliver of Houston highlight The Associated Press preseason All-America team. Chosen by AP poll voters, the team announced Tuesday also features West Virginia quarterback Will Grier and his…
Alabama Ranked #1, Auburn #9 in Preseason AP Poll
Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare feat. The Crimson Tide is just the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons.…
Defending National Champion Alabama Preseason Favorite to Win 2019 Championship
Defending national champion Alabama is a unanimous No. 1 in the preseason coaches' poll, with Clemson No. 2 and Ohio State No. 3. The Crimson Tide received 61 one first-place votes from a panel of major-college coaches in the poll…
Nick Saban Receives 8-Year Deal Worth $74M
Alabama coach Nick Saban has received a new eight-year deal worth at least $74 million. The agreement runs through the 2025 season and was announced on Friday. Saban gets a one-year extension with a sizable raise for the 66-year-old coach,…
2018 SEC Media Days Underway in Atlanta
SEC Media Days is underway this week in Atlanta. It's the first time since 1985 that SEC Media Days hasn't been held in the Birmingham area. SEC Media Days runs July 16-19 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. The…
Saban, Malzahn Named to Preseason Coach of the Year Watch List
The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl today released the preseason watch list for the 2018 Dodd Trophy. This list includes 20 of the nation’s top college football coaches representing all Power 5 conferences…
