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Your daily briefing on what's going on with the Alabama Crimson Tide, including full TV listings. Alabama 2026 Gymnastics Signee Mady Boyd | Obtained from Mady Boyd's Instagram After announcing her commitment to Alabama gymnastics on Sept. 19, Mady Boyd officially signed to the Crimson Tide's 2026 class on Tuesday.

Breaking down the skillsets that Rico Scott, Cederian Morgan and Derek Meadows bring as candidates to fill Rogers' role while he recovers from his A-Day setback. 4/14/26 MFB MFB Spring Practice Alabama Wide Receiver Derek Meadows (30) Alabama Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer Photo by Kent Gidley | Photo by Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics Alabama's 2026 football season is over 140 days away, and yet there's already a need for a replacement at wide receiver for Week 1.

The Crimson Tide head coach is "pleased with the direction" of new offensive line coach Adrian Klemm, but acknowledges that the unit has a long way to go. April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive linemen Jayvin James and Michael Carroll drop to block at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Alabama's offensive line has a big chip on its shoulder ahead of the 2026 season.

Redshirt freshman Keelon Russell outperformed "dinged up" redshirt junior Austin Mack, but the Alabama head coach claims "they're both ready for the moment." Apr 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer observes during the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

6-foot-10 Brandon Garrison becomes the Crimson Tide's first transfer portal addition following the 2025-26 season. Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) dunks the ball against the Santa Clara Broncos during the overtime period of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center.

The Crimson Tide's run game was at the bottom of the SEC last season, and it left room for improvement during Saturday's scrimmage. Apr 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) is taken down by linebacker Yhonzae Pierre (0) and defensive back Zavier Mincey (12) during the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images | David Leong-Imagn Images TUSCALOOSA, Ala.

Kalen DeBoer applauds the Alabama wide receiver's consistency this offseason, while Coleman-Williams discusses the impact of his new leadership role. April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams (1) makes a catch as he is defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ivan Taylor (13) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.

Ryan Coleman-Williams reveals what the Crimson Tide call the freshman wide receiver following an impressive A-Day performance. April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) catches a deep pass from Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images TUSCALOOSA, Ala.

Alabama had a handful of freshmen and transfers playing in front of fans at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium for the first time. Alabama Running Back Traeshawn Brown (17) in action against A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Apr 11, 2026. | Photo by Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s A-Day game gave an early look at the Crimson Tide’s freshmen and transfers, with several newcomers making plays throughout the scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Score updates and analysis as the Crimson Tide competes in its annual spring game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama Linebacker Yhonzae Pierre (0) during practice at Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, AL on Thursday, Apr 9, 2026. | Photo by Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama football's 2026 A-Day is finally here, and unlike last year, the Crimson Tide's annual spring event will return to a scrimmage format.