President Trump cancels plans to attend Alabama game due to hurricane
President Trump has canceled plans to attend the Alabama game versus Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa due to Hurricane Isaias.
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Former Alabama head football coach Dennis Franchione dies at 75
Former Alabama head football coach Dennis Franchione, who also coached at other schools, has died at 75.
Alabama rises to No. 6 in AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Alabama has risen one spot to No. 6 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll as the Crimson Tide prepares to host No. 2 Georgia in one of the most anticipated SEC battles of the season.
No. 7 Alabama dominates No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns to go with another TD rushing, as No. 7 Alabama routed 16th-ranked Mississippi State 56-23 on Saturday in a matchup of previously unbeaten teams.
Alabama up to No. 7 in new AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Alabama's dominating win over South Carolina and Ole Miss' loss to Florida were enough to push the Crimson Tide up one slot to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
No. 8 Alabama starts fast, overwhelms South Carolina 49-18 to remain unbeaten
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 365 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score as No. 8 Alabama beat South Carolina 49-18 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alabama rises to No. 8 in latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Alabama has jumped two spots to No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll, which now features 10 SEC teams.
No. 10 Alabama rallies to beat Florida State 50-36 after two weather delays
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score as No. 10 Alabama overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Florida State 50-36.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Alabama rises to No. 10; Texas new No. 1
Alabama has risen two spots to No. 10 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll following its comeback win over unranked Kentucky, while Texas' own comeback against Ohio State has brought the Longhorns to the No. 1 position.
No. 12 Alabama overcomes halftime deficit to beat Kentucky 45-17
Keelon Russell threw for 188 yards and a touchdown to help No. 12 Alabama beat Kentucky 45-17 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Alabama rises to No. 12 in first poll of regular season
Alabama has risen one place to No. 12 in the first AP Top 25 College Football Poll of the regular season.
Keelon Russell shows off dual-threat ability as No. 13 Alabama beats East Carolina 48-10
Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and a touchdown as No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina in Tuscaloosa.
Action 8 Preseason Blitz: What are the questions facing the Alabama Crimson Tide?
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer enters his third season in Tuscaloosa, with many fans expecting him to lead the Crimson Tide past the struggles of the past two years.
Action 8 Preseason Blitz: John Longshore analyzes Alabama schedule
Action 8 Sports Analyst John Longshore is analyzing the Alabama Crimson Tide's 2026 schedule.
Alabama names Keelon Russell starting quarterback
The University of Alabama has named Keelon Russell its starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
Jury awards former Alabama basketball player $9.25 million in verdict against The New York Times
A jury has awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a University of Alabama basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
AP Top 25 Preseason College Football Poll: Ohio State on top, with Alabama No. 13
Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll, with Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas rounding out the top five.
Preseason Coaches Poll released in advance of college football season
The preseason college football coaches poll has been released, with Alabama in an unfamiliar position outside the top ten.
Here's who made the 2026 Preseason All-SEC Team
As SEC Media Days comes to a close, the 2026 Preseason All-SEC Team has been announced.
SEC Media Days: Complete Action 8 Lace Up Sports coverage from Tampa
Here is all of our Action 8 Lace Up Sports coverage from SEC Media Days in Tampa, including John Longshore's expert analysis, all in one place.
SEC Media Days: Alabama predicted to finish sixth in SEC, Auburn 12th
Reporters at SEC Media Days have now made their predictions on which team will be the SEC champion this season and how all 16 teams will finish.
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold is charged with directing attack against 3 people in Florida
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been charged in Tampa, Florida, with leading a plot to detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had stolen from him. The crimes could carry a sentence of up to life in prison.
Alabama's first College World Series trip since 1999 ends with blowout losses
Alabama's trip to the College World Series was a short and disappointing one with two blowout losses to SEC rivals.
Alabama shut out in College World Series; faces elimination game
Alabama lost to Oklahoma 9-0 and was on its heels from the start in its first College World Series appearance since 1999.
Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash
Ruggs pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
Alabama going to the College World Series for first time since 1999 after sweeping St. John's
The Crimson Tide is returning to the Men's College World Series for the first time since 1999 in search of the program's first national championship.
Alabama one win away from College World Series after beating St. John's
Alabama needs one more win to return to Omaha for the College World Series for the first time since 1999.
Alabama's softball season comes to an end with loss in Women's College World Series
Alabama softball's season has come to an end in the semifinal round of the Women's College World Series, as the Crimson Tide fell twice to Texas Tech by scores of 5-4 and 1-0.
Alabama, Auburn season-opening football games to air on ABC 32
WNCF ABC 32 will be the place to see both Alabama and Auburn play their season-opening football games in September.
Former Alabama tackle pleads guilty to defrauding investors using wigs to impersonate NFL players
A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama has pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of millions of dollars in part by putting on makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players.
Rams choose QB Ty Simpson at No. 13, securing their successor for Matthew Stafford
The Los Angeles Rams chose Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. They made a bold move to secure their successor to NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.
Rams choose QB Ty Simpson at No. 13, securing their successor for Matthew Stafford
The Los Angeles Rams chose Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the draft on Thursday night, making a bold move to secure their eventual successor to NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.
Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer receives contract extension
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee approved to extend his contract through January 31, 2033.
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell delivers video game vibes during A-Day, teammate says
This might be the best endorsement Keelon Russell could get in his case to be Alabama's next starting quarterback.
Alabama to give fans a look at the Crimson Tide's next starting quarterback
Alabama's A-Day will give fans a glimpse at the two players hoping to be the next starting quarterback, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.
Alabama, head men's basketball coach Nate Oats agree to contract extension
labama athletic director Greg Byrne has announced that he has finalized a contract extension with head men's basketball coach Nate Oats.
Alabama athletic director calls for end to SEC Championship Game
Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne is calling for an end to the Southeastern Conference championship football game, saying it's run its course, especially with an expanded playoff likely in the future.
Alabama falls to top-seeded Michigan, 90-77 in Sweet 16
Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years.
Alabama routs Texas Tech 90-65 to reach Sweet 16 for 4th straight season
Alabama advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 12th time, fifth under Oats.
Alabama's Tyler Fay pitches no-hitter against Florida for Tide's first in a complete game since 1942
Tyler Fay has pitched Alabama's first nine-inning, complete-game no-hitter in 84 years, striking out 13 in a 6-0 victory over Florida.
Philon scores 29 points, Alabama wipes out early deficit to oust Hofstra 90-70 in Midwest Region
Labaron Philon Jr scored 29 points and No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament.
Labaron Philon scores 29 points as Alabama defeats Hofstra 90-70 in NCAA Tournament
With the win, fourth-seeded Alabama advances to a second-round matchup against fifth-seeded Texas Tech.
The 3-pointer changed college basketball, with Alabama leading the way
No team has made more 3-pointers, nor launched more, than Alabama in the past four seasons.
Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway arrested on drug charge
Alabama basketball starting guard Aden Holloway was arrested today on a drug possession charge.
Alabama wide receiver seeks a "hard reset" with a new name and a new number
Alabama receiver Ryan Williams has a new name and a new number for 2026.
Mississippi beats No. 15 Alabama 80-79 in SEC quarterfinal shocker
AJ Storr scored 17 points, Ilias Kamardine added 16 and 15th-seeded Mississippi upset No. 15 and second-seeded Alabama 80-79 on Friday night in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Former Bama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa released by Dolphins, appears to be heading to the Falcons
The Miami Dolphins are moving on from former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who will apparently be heading to the Atlanta Falcons.
No. 16 Alabama beats Auburn 96-84 as Philon, Holloway each score 21 points
Alabama's Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway each scored 21 points as No. 16 Alabama beat Auburn 96-84 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Austin scores 14 in 4th quarter, Alabama women beat Missouri 65-48 at SEC Tournament
Ace Austin scored all of her 14 points in the fourth quarter and Alabama beat Missouri 65-48 in the first round of the SEC Tournament and extend the Tigers’ skid. Alabama (22-9), which had lost back-to-back games and five of six, won its first conference tournament game since 2022.
Georgia ends No. 16 Alabama’s eight-game winning streak with 98-88 victory
Kanon Catchings scored a career-high 32 points as Georgia ended No. 16 Alabama's eight-game winning streak with a 98-88 victory.
Amari Allen scores 23 points to lead No. 17 Alabama to 100-75 win over Mississippi State
Amari Allen scored 23 points, Latrell Wrightsell Jr. added 18, and No. 17 Alabama cruised to a 100-75 win over Mississippi State.
Alabama rises to No. 17 in AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll
The Alabama men's basketball team has risen eight places to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
No. 25 Alabama beats LSU 90-83 for sixth straight victory
Alabama (20-7l, 10-4 SEC) has beaten LSU (14-13, 2-12) for the sixth straight time.
No. 25 Alabama survives Darius Acuff's huge night and beats No. 20 Arkansas 117-115 in 2OT
In a double overtime thriller, the Tide takes down No. 20 Arkansas to improve to 19-7 overall on the season and 9-4 in SEC play.
Alabama sets a date for annual A-Day Game
The University of Alabama has set a date for its annual A-Day Football Game. The Tide will play its team scrimmage on Saturday, April 11th.
Judge rules 7-foot center Charles Bediako is no longer eligible to play for Alabama
Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said Friday that Bediako will be allowed to remain on scholarship and work toward a college degree.
Alabama tops Auburn on the road 96-92
Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92 at Neville Arena. Sports Director Lindsey Bonner takes a closer look at post game remarks from both Steven Pearl & Nate Oats.
Alabama names next Offensive Line Coach
Alabama adds Adrian Klemm to its coaching staff as the next Offensive Line Coach.
AP Top 25 Basketball Poll: Alabama drops out following blowout loss to Florida
Alabama has fallen out of the AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll following its 100-77 blowout loss to Florida.
No. 19 Florida beats No. 23 Alabama 100-77 after Todd Golden's guarantee
The stat of the game: Alabama had 18 turnovers to Florida's two.
Ryan Grubb talks Alabama offense 1-on-1 with Action 8
Action 8 spoke one-on-one with Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb as he heads into his second season with the Crimson Tide.
Alex Golesh comments on college eligibility
In the wake of Alabama's Charles Bediako being reinstated and fully eligible to play college basketball, Auburn Head Football Coach, Alex Golesh, comments on how this could affect college football.
Charles Bediako makes immediate impact for No. 17 Alabama in his return
Alabama's Charles Bediako had four dunks, two steals and two blocks in his first college action in nearly three years Saturday night against Tennessee.
Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, gets temporary college eligibility
Former Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 2 1/2 years playing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated by a judge who blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return to the 17th-ranked Tide.
Alabama No. 9 in final AP Top 25 College Football Poll of the season
Alabama has finished the 2025 college football season ranked No. 9 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll, with three other SEC teams ahead of the Crimson Tide.
Labaron Philon's 23 points and Aiden Sherrell's 21 help No. 18 Alabama beat Oklahoma 83-81
Alabama picks up the win on the road, defeating Oklahoma 83-81. The Tide improves to 3-2 in SEC play.
Nick Saban's legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate the College Football Playoff
It’s been two years since Nick Saban last took the field as Alabama's head coach, but he still has his hands all over the College Football Playoff.
CBS Sports: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to declare for NFL Draft
CBS Sports reports that Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will declare for the NFL Draft and not return to play for the Crimson Tide this year.
Holloway scores 26 to lead No. 14 Alabama over Kentucky 89-74
Aden Holloway tied a career-high with 26 points, Labaron Philon Jr. added 17 points and No. 14 Alabama beat Kentucky 89-74 on Saturday.
Alabama has no answers for Indiana in Rose Bowl rout
“The competitor in me wanted to make sure I got the first down,” Ty Simpson said about the play he fumbled on. "Got more than the first down, and then should have been smart and just got down.”
Alabama dominated by Indiana in Rose Bowl, routed 38-3
Alabama had no answers as it fell to Indiana 38-3 in the CFP Quarterfinal Game at the Rose Bowl, ending the season for the Crimson Tide.
Role reversal: Alabama returns to Rose Bowl as playoff underdog to face Indiana
Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl's storied turf, but the Crimson Tide is the underdog against unbeaten Indiana in the College Football Playoffs.
Alabama defenders Hubbard, Lawson and Jefferson travel redemption road to Rose Bowl
Alabama's defense is filled with comeback and redemption stories this football season.
Alabama rallies from 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 34-24 in College Football Playoff
With a win at Oklahoma Alabama advances in the College Football Playoff to play No. 1 seed Indiana in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.
Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron named head coach of the Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions named McCarron Thursday as its new head coach.
Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer dispels Michigan rumors, says he's "very happy in Tuscaloosa"
Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer is “very happy in Tuscaloosa” and has no interest in pursuing other jobs, he said in a statement.
Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75
No. 1 Arizona roared back from its first halftime deficit of the season to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75.
Alabama vows to address Oklahoma's "disrespect" when they meet in playoffs
Alabama players haven't forgotten their last game against Oklahoma, when Alabama staffers ushered the Sooners off the Alabama on-field logo, creating a contentious scene that included at least one Oklahoma player spitting on Alabama logo.
SEC releases 2026 football schedule
The SEC has released the complete football schedule for all 16 schools for the 2026 season.
Jalil Bethea scores 21 points to lead No. 12 Alabama past UTSA 97-55
Alabama scored over 90 points for the seventh time this season and had five players score in double digits, despite missing two starters
Alabama makes College Football Playoffs with No. 9 ranking, to play Oklahoma in rematch
While Alabama wasn't guaranteed a place in the College Football Playoffs following its 28-7 loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, the Crimson Tide has made the rankings, at No. 9.
Alabama slips in AP Top 25 College Football Poll following blowout loss to Georgia
Alabama's 28-7 loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game caused to the Crimson Tide to fall and the Bulldogs to rise in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
Alabama rises to No. 9 in College Football Playoff rankings
Fresh off its Iron Bowl victory, Alabama has risen one spot to No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
AP Top 25: Alabama stuck at No. 10, Georgia rises to No. 3 before their SEC title showdown
As Alabama and Georgia prepare for their rematch in the SEC Championship Game, the Bulldogs have risen to No. 3 while the Crimson Tide remains No. 10 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
No. 10 Alabama defeats Auburn 27-20 in Iron Bowl, will play in the SEC Championship Game
No. 10 Alabama defeated Auburn in the Iron Bowl and will now play Georgia a second time this season in the SEC Championship Game.
Oregon State hires Alabama assistant JaMarcus Shephard to take over struggling football program
Oregon State on Friday announced the hiring of Alabama assistant JaMarcus Shephard as its head coach, replacing Trent Bray.
No. 8 Alabama races past Maryland 105-72 to close Players Era tournament
Labaron Philon scored 20 points, Aden Holloway added 17 points and a career-high 10 assists as No. 8 Alabama beat Maryland 105-72 on in the Players Era Championship Tournament.
Aden Holloway scores 26 as No. 8 Alabama wallops UNLV 115-76
No. 8 Alabama rebounded from its loss to Gonzaga to rout UNLV, 115-76, in the second round of the Players Era Championship.
Alabama remains No. 10 in College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama remains No. 10 in the College Football Playoff rankings as the Crimson Tide prepares to face Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
Alabama remains No. 10 in AP Top 25 College Football Poll, heading into critical Iron Bowl showdown against Auburn
Alabama remains No. 10 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll following its 56-0 victory over Eastern Illinois, with a critically-important Iron Bowl coming up.
No. 10 Alabama cruises past Eastern Illinois 56-0 with Iron Bowl next
Alabama's blowout win sets up a high-stakes Iron Bowl, game, with the Crimson Tide looking to clinch a spot in the Southeastern Conference championship game. A loss could end Alabama's shot at the College Football Playoff.
Philon scores 24 as No. 11 Alabama beats No. 8 Illinois 90-86
Labaron Philon scored 24 points, and No. 11 Alabama beat eighth-ranked Illinois 90-86 at the United Center on Wednesday night.
Crimson Tide drops six spots in latest CFP rankings
Alabama is now ranked No. 10 after its loss to Oklahoma.
Alabama plunges to No. 10 in AP Top 25 College Football Poll following loss to Oklahoma
Alabama has fallen six spots to No. 10 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football poll following its 23-21 loss to Oklahoma at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
No. 11 Oklahoma travels with its defense again and upsets No. 4 Alabama 23-21
Oklahoma held Alabama to 57 yards over its last four drives.
Colton Joseph throws for a TD, runs for 2 more to help Old Dominion rush past Troy 33-0
Trojans fall to Sun Belt foe Old Dominion on the road. Troy moves to 6-4 on the season.
Braden Smith scores 29 and No. 2 Purdue tops No. 8 Alabama in season's first top-10 matchup
No. 8 Alabama falls to No. 2 Purdue 87-80. The Tide moves to 2-1 on the season.
Alabama remains No. 4 in College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama remains No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings, to go along with its No. 4 position in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
Alabama holds steady at No. 4 in AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Alabama remains No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll as it continues its streak of SEC victories.
No. 4 Alabama remains undefeated in SEC play, winning 20-9 over LSU
No. 4 Alabama delivered its best defensive effort in SEC play this season to beat LSU 20-9, keeping the Tigers out of the end zone for the first time since the 2012 national championship game.
