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Alabama Will Miss Ryan Coleman-Williams Against Tennessee, But His Comeback Could Be Something Special
Alabama Will Miss Ryan Coleman-Williams Against Tennessee, But His Comeback Could Be Something Special There are certain players on a football team who bring so much more to the field than what shows up on a stat sheet. Players whose energy, leadership, determination, and passion are just as valuable as their athletic abilities. For the Alabama Crimson Tide, Ryan Coleman-Williams is undoubtedly one of those players.
Alabama's Loss to Georgia Proved One Thing: This Crimson Tide Team Can Still Win a National Championship
I've spent the last couple of days thinking about Alabama's heartbreaking 20-17 loss to Georgia, and while I'm still absolutely frustrated about several things that happened Saturday night, there's something I cannot stop thinking about. The Alabama football team I watched Saturday night is absolutely capable of winning a national championship. And I genuinely believe that. Now, before somebody jumps into the comment section and reminds me that Alabama lost, I'm well aware. Trust me.
Alabama Didn’t Just Lose to Georgia - The Crimson Tide Was Robbed by Inexcusable Officiating
I'm angry. And quite frankly, I think every Alabama fan has a right to be angry after what we witnessed Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium. But let me make something clear before the Georgia fans start flooding the comment section telling me to stop making excuses. I have absolutely no problem admitting when Alabama deserves to lose a football game.
Jalen Hurts Never Forgot Nick Saban, and His Latest Gesture Shows Why Alabama Will Always Be Home
Jalen Hurts Never Forgot Nick Saban, and His Latest Gesture Shows Why Alabama Will Always Be Home Some players come through the University of Alabama football program, win championships, break records, and eventually move on to the next chapter of their careers. Their names are remembered, their accomplishments are celebrated, and their highlights become part of Alabama football history.
Keelon Russell Is Showing Why He Is Alabama’s QB1, And Why He Belongs in the Heisman Conversation
Keelon Russell Is Showing Why He Is Alabama’s QB1, And Why He Belongs in the Heisman Conversation There were questions surrounding Alabama's quarterback position entering the 2026 season. There always are. At Alabama, being named QB1 comes with expectations that most players around the country never have to experience. You aren't simply expected to play well. You are expected to win. You are expected to command the offense.
Kane Wommack’s Sideline Energy Has Become Part of Alabama’s Defensive Identity
Kane Wommack’s Sideline Energy Has Become Part of Alabama’s Defensive Identity If you watch Kane Wommack on Alabama's sideline for more than a few plays, there is almost no mistaking which coach is running the Crimson Tide defense. He is usually moving. He is talking. He is celebrating. He is yelling. And when Alabama's defense makes a huge play, there are moments when Wommack looks every bit as excited as the player who actually made it.
Ryan Coleman-Williams Has Emerged as Alabama’s Top Weapon, and Georgia Could Be His Next Breakout Game
Ryan Coleman-Williams Has Emerged as Alabama’s Top Weapon, and Georgia Could Be His Next Breakout Game Ryan Coleman-Williams entered the 2026 season with plenty to prove. Not because anyone questioned his talent. Alabama fans have known what Coleman-Williams is capable of since he first stepped onto the field in Tuscaloosa. His speed, explosiveness, body control and ability to turn an ordinary play into something special have never really been in question.
An Open Apology to Ryan Grubb: I Was Wrong About Alabama’s Offensive Coordinator
Formula 1 NASCAR IndyCar MotoGP Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. An Open Apology to Ryan Grubb: I Was Wrong About Alabama’s Offensive Coordinator Coach Grubb, I owe you an apology. And I mean that sincerely. A few weeks ago, I was frustrated with Alabama's offense, and I was very vocal about it. I questioned the play calling. I questioned the slow starts.
Alabama Makes Statement With Dominant 56-23 Road Win Over Mississippi State
Alabama Makes Statement With Dominant 56-23 Road Win Over Mississippi State Alabama went into Starkville on Saturday facing its biggest test of the young season, and the Crimson Tide answered emphatically. No. 7 Alabama defeated No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23 inside Davis Wade Stadium, improving to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play while handing the Bulldogs their first loss of the season.
Bray Hubbard Explains Why Alabama Isn’t Worried About Early Trip to Mississippi State
Bray Hubbard Explains Why Alabama Isn’t Worried About Early Trip to Mississippi State Alabama is doing something a little different ahead of Saturday's road matchup with Mississippi State, but if you ask the players, there really is not much concern about it. The Crimson Tide plans to make the trip to Starkville early Saturday morning instead of traveling the night before, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ABC. On the surface, traveling the morning of a road SEC game might sound unusual.
Former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Opens Up About New Role as Falcons Backup
Former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Opens Up About New Role as Falcons Backup For Alabama fans, seeing Tua Tagovailoa listed as a backup quarterback feels strange. This is the quarterback who came off the bench as a true freshman with a national championship on the line and delivered one of the most unforgettable moments in Crimson Tide history.
Kalen DeBoer Is Building His Own Alabama, And the Crimson Tide Is Starting to Look Dangerous
Kalen DeBoer Is Building His Own Alabama, And the Crimson Tide Is Starting to Look Dangerous When Kalen DeBoer accepted the Alabama job following Nick Saban's retirement, he stepped into one of the most difficult situations imaginable in college football. He wasn't simply replacing another successful head coach. He was replacing the greatest college football coach of all time at a program where championships had become the expectation rather than the dream.
Ryan Coleman-Williams Is Becoming the Complete Receiver Alabama Needs in 2026
Ryan Coleman-Williams Is Becoming the Complete Receiver Alabama Needs in 2026 Ryan Coleman-Williams has always had the ability to make people stop and watch. From the moment he arrived at Alabama, the talent was obvious. The speed, explosiveness and ability to turn an ordinary play into something special made him one of the most intriguing young receivers in college football.
Keelon Russell Continues Rapid Rise as Alabama’s Starting Quarterback
Keelon Russell Continues Rapid Rise as Alabama’s Starting Quarterback There comes a point in every young quarterback's career when the game begins to slow down. The pressure does not disappear, defenses do not suddenly become easier, and expectations certainly do not decrease when you are the starting quarterback at the University of Alabama. Instead, the quarterback simply begins to see the field differently.
Keelon Russell Is Growing Into the Leader Alabama Needs at Quarterback
Keelon Russell Is Growing Into the Leader Alabama Needs at Quarterback Keelon Russell came into the 2026 season with plenty of hype, and that is expected when you are a five-star quarterback playing at Alabama. The arm talent was already known, the athleticism was obvious and the potential had been discussed throughout the offseason. But four games into the season, something more important than potential is starting to emerge: leadership.
Ryan Coleman-Williams Delivers Breakout Performance in Alabama’s 49-18 Win Over South Carolina
Ryan Coleman-Williams Delivers Breakout Performance in Alabama’s 49-18 Win Over South Carolina There has never really been a question about Ryan Coleman-Williams' talent. We have seen the flashes. We have seen the speed, the athleticism, the ability to create separation and the kind of explosiveness that can completely change a football game in one play. What Alabama has needed from him is consistency. Saturday night against South Carolina felt like the night it finally started coming together.
Alabama Football Finally Starts Fast, Explodes for 35 First-Half Points Against South Carolina
Alabama Football Finally Starts Fast, Explodes for 35 First-Half Points Against South Carolina For the last two weeks, one of my biggest concerns with this Alabama football team has been simple: you cannot keep waiting until the second half to start playing your best football. Apparently, Alabama got the message.
Alabama Freshman OL Chris Booker Currently Not With Crimson Tide Football Team
Alabama Freshman OL Chris Booker Currently Not With Crimson Tide Football Team Alabama freshman offensive lineman Chris Booker is currently away from the Crimson Tide football program, head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed Monday. During his weekly press conference, DeBoer was asked about Booker's status and offered a brief update. "Booker, right now, is not with our football team," DeBoer said.
Bryce Young Finally Looks Like the Alabama Quarterback Crimson Tide Fans Remember
Bryce Young Finally Looks Like the Alabama Quarterback Crimson Tide Fans Remember For Alabama fans, watching Bryce Young's NFL journey has been complicated. We knew what we saw in Tuscaloosa. We knew the quarterback who could stand in the pocket with pressure collapsing around him and somehow remain calm.
Alabama Football Cannot Keep Surviving Slow Starts Despite Win Over Florida State
Alabama Football Cannot Keep Surviving Slow Starts Despite Win Over Florida State Alabama won the football game, and that absolutely matters. The Crimson Tide is 3-0 after a 50-36 win over Florida State, Keelon Russell continues to grow before our eyes, the offense once again showed how explosive it can become, and Alabama found a way to respond when the game appeared to be slipping away. There were plenty of positives to take from Saturday, and this is not about ignoring them.
One Stat Shows Just How Dominant Alabama’s Defense Has Been Through Two Games
One Stat Shows Just How Dominant Alabama’s Defense Has Been Through Two Games There are plenty of statistics you can use to measure a great defense. Points allowed matter. Total yards matter. Sacks, turnovers, rushing yards and explosive plays all tell part of the story. But there is one number through Alabama's first two games that might tell us more about Kane Wommack's defense than any other: 1-for-23. That is how often opposing offenses have converted a third down against Alabama this season.
Kane Wommack’s Energy Is Fueling an Alabama Defense That Might Be the Best in the Country
Kane Wommack’s Energy Is Fueling an Alabama Defense That Might Be the Best in the Country Watch Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack on the sideline for a few minutes and one thing becomes obvious very quickly: he is fully invested in every snap. Wommack is not the kind of coordinator who stands quietly with his arms crossed while his defense goes to work. He is constantly communicating with his players, reacting to big stops, celebrating turnovers and bringing energy to the sideline.
From Kentucky Adversity to Florida State Opportunity: Keelon Russell Is Growing Up Fast
From Kentucky Adversity to Florida State Opportunity: Keelon Russell Is Growing Up Fast There are certain games that look better on a stat sheet than they actually feel. Then there are games that may not look spectacular statistically but could end up meaning far more to a quarterback's development. For Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell, last Saturday's 45-17 win over Kentucky probably falls into the second category. Russell did not play a perfect football game in Lexington. Far from it.
The Alabama Team We Saw in the Second Half Against Kentucky Can Win a National Championship
The Alabama Team We Saw in the Second Half Against Kentucky Can Win a National Championship For the first 30 minutes against Kentucky, Alabama did not look like a national championship team. There is really no reason to sugarcoat it. The Crimson Tide looked frustrated. They looked uncomfortable. They made mistakes. The offense struggled to consistently finish drives. Keelon Russell threw interceptions.
Luke Metz’s Pick-Six Sparks Alabama in 45-17 Comeback Win Over Kentucky
Luke Metz’s Pick-Six Sparks Alabama in 45-17 Comeback Win Over Kentucky There are moments in sports that are bigger than the scoreboard. Bigger than the stat sheet. Bigger than one play. And for Alabama linebacker Luke Metz, I think we witnessed one of those moments Saturday afternoon in Lexington. Alabama was struggling. Kentucky had punched the Crimson Tide in the mouth early. The offense had turned the football over. The crowd was alive.
A Tale of Two Halves: Alabama Football Goes From Lifeless to Dominant in 45-17 Win Over Kentucky
A Tale of Two Halves: Alabama Football Goes From Lifeless to Dominant in 45-17 Win Over Kentucky There may not be a better way to describe Alabama's 45-17 win over Kentucky than this: it was a tale of two completely different football teams. The Alabama team that walked into the locker room at halftime looked defeated. The Alabama team that came back out looked dangerous. And somehow, those were the same Crimson Tide players separated by only a few minutes.
Top-30 Recruit Chase Lumpkin Commits to Alabama Basketball, Giving Nate Oats Another Major 2027 Win
Top-30 Recruit Chase Lumpkin Commits to Alabama Basketball, Giving Nate Oats Another Major 2027 Win Alabama basketball continues to prove that it belongs in the conversation with the biggest programs in college basketball when it comes to recruiting elite talent. Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide landed another major piece of their future when four-star guard Chase Lumpkin announced his commitment to Alabama, and make no mistake about it, this is a big-time recruiting win for Oats and his staff.
Keelon Russell Shines in First Career Start as Alabama QB, Showing Poise, Accuracy and Star Potential
Keelon Russell Shines in First Career Start as Alabama QB, Showing Poise, Accuracy and Star Potential There were always going to be some growing pains for Keelon Russell in his first career start at Alabama. There were going to be throws he wanted back, moments where he held onto the football a little too long and situations where he looked like exactly what he is: a young quarterback learning how to lead one of the biggest programs in college football. That should have been expected.
Keelon Russell Shines in First Career Start as Alabama QB, Showing Poise, Accuracy and Star Potential
Keelon Russell Shines in First Career Start as Alabama QB, Showing Poise, Accuracy and Star Potential
Ryan Coleman-Williams Shows Captain Mentality in 130-Yard Performance for Alabama Original
Ryan Coleman-Williams Shows Captain Mentality in 130-Yard Performance for Alabama There was a moment early in Alabama's season opener against East Carolina when Ryan Coleman-Williams could have allowed one mistake to completely change his afternoon. He had a bad drop. It was the kind of play he knows he should have made, and it was the kind of mistake that can get inside a receiver's head really quickly.
Alabama QB Commit Trent Seaborn Makes History, Becomes State’s All-Time Passing Leader
Alabama QB Commit Trent Seaborn Makes History, Becomes State’s All-Time Passing Leader There are talented quarterbacks, there are winners, and then there are players who begin rewriting the record books before their high school careers are even finished. Alabama 2027 quarterback commit Trent Seaborn officially entered that category Friday night.
Alabama’s Week 1 Depth Chart Gives First Real Look at the 2026 Crimson Tide
Alabama’s Week 1 Depth Chart Gives First Real Look at the 2026 Crimson Tide The 2026 Alabama football season is officially underway, and with the Crimson Tide taking the field against East Carolina, we finally have a real look at how Kalen DeBoer and his staff are arranging this roster.
Ryan Coleman-Williams Could Be Poised for His Best Season Yet at Alabama
Ryan Coleman-Williams Could Be Poised for His Best Season Yet at Alabama Ryan Coleman-Williams does not need to remind anyone how talented he is. We have already seen it. We saw it when he arrived at Alabama as a teenager and almost immediately became one of the most electric players in college football. We have seen the speed, the body control, the ability to turn an ordinary play into a touchdown and the kind of natural talent that simply cannot be coached.
Ryan Coleman-Williams Could Be Poised for His Best Season Yet at Alabama
Ryan Coleman-Williams Could Be Poised for His Best Season Yet at Alabama
Former Alabama Star Puts Lane Kiffin on Blast in Bold Statement
Former Alabama Star Puts Lane Kiffin on Blast in Bold Statement Lane Kiffin has never had much trouble making headlines. Whether it has been because of his offensive brilliance, his social media presence, his coaching moves or the controversy that seems to follow him from one program to another, Kiffin has spent much of his career as one of the most polarizing figures in college football.
Keon Sabb Is Playing His Best Football Yet, and That Should Terrify Alabama’s Opponents
Keon Sabb Is Playing His Best Football Yet, and That Should Terrify Alabama’s Opponents There might not be another position group on Alabama's roster that I am more excited to watch this season than the secondary. And there might not be another player in that secondary more important to what Alabama wants to accomplish defensively than Keon Sabb. We have talked all offseason about how talented this Alabama defense can be.
Keon Sabb Is Playing His Best Football Yet, and That Should Terrify Alabama’s Opponents
Keon Sabb Is Playing His Best Football Yet, and That Should Terrify Alabama’s Opponents
Kalen DeBoer Makes It Clear: Freshman WR Cederian Morgan Will Have a Role for Alabama in 2026
Kalen DeBoer Makes It Clear: Freshman WR Cederian Morgan Will Have a Role for Alabama in 2026 One thing has become pretty clear throughout this offseason: Kalen DeBoer is not afraid to play young football players. If you can help Alabama win, you are going to have an opportunity. We have already seen that philosophy play out in Tuscaloosa, and it appears we are about to see it again with freshman wide receiver Cederian Morgan.
Kalen DeBoer Makes It Clear: Freshman WR Cederian Morgan Will Have a Role for Alabama in 2026
Kalen DeBoer Makes It Clear: Freshman WR Cederian Morgan Will Have a Role for Alabama in 2026
Alabama Has the Best Quarterback Duo in College Football With Keelon Russell and Austin Mack Original
Alabama Has the Best Quarterback Duo in College Football With Keelon Russell and Austin Mack There are quarterback rooms across college football with more experience. There are quarterbacks who have already put up bigger numbers. There are returning starters with Heisman Trophy hype and NFL Draft buzz. But if you ask me which team has the best combination of a starting quarterback and backup quarterback heading into the 2026 season, I am taking Alabama. Keelon Russell and Austin Mack.
Austin Mack’s Response to Alabama’s QB Decision Shows Exactly Why the Crimson Tide Still Needs Him
Austin Mack’s Response to Alabama’s QB Decision Shows Exactly Why the Crimson Tide Still Needs Him
Austin Mack’s Response to Alabama’s QB Decision Shows Exactly Why the Crimson Tide Still Needs Him
Austin Mack’s Response to Alabama’s QB Decision Shows Exactly Why the Crimson Tide Still Needs Him There are a lot of ways a quarterback can respond when he finds out he is not going to be the starter. He can pout. He can pull away from his teammates. He can start thinking about the transfer portal. He can mentally check out. Or he can do what Austin Mack has apparently done. He can show back up to work.
Alabama Football Has a Chip on Its Shoulder, And That Might Make the Crimson Tide Dangerous Enough to Win It All
Alabama Football Has a Chip on Its Shoulder, And That Might Make the Crimson Tide Dangerous Enough to Win It All There is something different about this Alabama football team. Maybe it is because they are young. Maybe it is because there are new faces all over the field. Maybe it is because, for once, Alabama is not entering the season as the overwhelming favorite everyone is circling on the schedule. Whatever it is, I like it. Actually, I love it.
Former Alabama Star Terrion Arnold Gets Fresh NFL Opportunity With Seattle Seahawks
Former Alabama Star Terrion Arnold Gets Fresh NFL Opportunity With Seattle Seahawks Former Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold is officially getting another opportunity in the NFL, this time with the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle officially signed Arnold on Saturday after the two sides had agreed to terms earlier this month, giving the former first-round pick a fresh start and another chance to prove that he can still become the type of player so many people believed he could be coming out of Alabama.
Former Alabama Star Terrion Arnold Gets Fresh NFL Opportunity With Seattle Seahawks
Former Alabama Star Terrion Arnold Gets Fresh NFL Opportunity With Seattle Seahawks
Jalen Milroe Shines for Seahawks, Showing How Alabama Prepared Him for the NFL
Jalen Milroe Shines for Seahawks, Showing How Alabama Prepared Him for the NFL Jalen Milroe has always had the physical ability. Anyone who watched him at Alabama knew that. The arm strength was there. The speed was there. The athleticism was almost unfair at times. Milroe could turn what looked like a broken play into a 40-yard gain in a matter of seconds. The question surrounding Milroe as he transitioned to the NFL was never whether he was talented enough.
Jalen Milroe Shines for Seahawks, Showing How Alabama Prepared Him for the NFL
Jalen Milroe Shines for Seahawks, Showing How Alabama Prepared Him for the NFL
Ty Simpson Shines Against Chargers, Proving Alabama’s Former QB Was Better Than He Got Credit For
At some point, we may have to admit something about Ty Simpson. He was a really, really good quarterback at Alabama. And watching him play for the Los Angeles Rams is only making that more obvious. Simpson got the start Thursday night in the Rams' preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, and once again, the former Alabama quarterback looked comfortable, confident and completely in control.
Kalen DeBoer Made the Right Call Naming Keelon Russell Alabama’s Starting Quarterback
Kalen DeBoer Made the Right Call Naming Keelon Russell Alabama’s Starting Quarterback I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Kalen DeBoer made the right decision choosing Keelon Russell. That is not a knock on Austin Mack. It is not me saying Mack cannot play quarterback at Alabama. In fact, I believe Alabama has one of the better quarterback situations in college football because Mack is still in that room.
Tua Tagovailoa’s Struggles in Atlanta Are Difficult to Watch After His Alabama Greatness
Tua Tagovailoa’s Struggles in Atlanta Are Difficult to Watch After His Alabama Greatness There are certain former Alabama players you cannot watch in the NFL without remembering who they were in Tuscaloosa. Tua Tagovailoa will always be one of those players. That is part of what makes his current struggles with the Atlanta Falcons so difficult to watch.
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