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Alabama Has Plenty of Replacements for Injured Wide Receiver John Metchie
Georgia coach Kirby Smart sees challenges everywhere for his defense — even with Alabama missing one of its top receivers.
Georgia Gets Another Crack at Alabama with CFP Title on the Line
Georgia coach Kirby Smart got an inside look at what it takes to build a college football juggernaut working for Nick Saban at Alabama for eight years.
Bryce Young, Stetson Bennett Take Different Paths to College Football Playoff Stage
Alabama's Bryce Young seemed destined to become a Heisman Trophy winner since middle school.
Alabama, Georgia Get Warm Welcome in Frigid Indianapolis
Coach Nick Saban led Alabama off the team plane and into a cold reality.
Alabama pulls away from Florida, improves to 2-0 in SEC play
Jahvon Quinerly and Juwan Gary scored 19 points apiece and No. 15 Alabama won 83-70 over Florida.
Auburn and Alabama rise in latest AP Top 25 Basketball Rankings
Auburn Rises to No. 9 in latest Basketball Rankings.
Repeat or Revenge: Alabama vs. Georgia for CFP Title
Alabama has a chance to repeat. Georgia has a chance for revenge.
Alabama wins CFP Semifinal, 27-6 over Cincinnati
Alabama shuts down Cincinnati 27-6 in first CFP Semifinal.
Cotton Bowl: Bama's Brian Robinson, Jr. Ready to Ramp Up Run Game Against Cincinnati
Alabama’s running game has been overshadowed in the buildup for the College Football Playoff semifinal against Cincinnati.
Alabama holds off No. 14 Tennessee in Tuscaloosa
The No. 19/19 Alabama men’s basketball team used a 16-5 run over the final 6:02 to earn a hard-fought 73-68 victory over No. 14/15 Tennessee
Alabama to Begin Preparations for Cotton Bowl without Coaches O'Brien, Marrone
Top-ranked Alabama has arrived in North Texas for their playoff semifinal game against Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl.
No Makeups If College Football Playoff Teams Can't Make the Semifinals Due to COVID-19
If a team is unavailable to play in College Football Playoff semifinals because of COVID-19 issues, the game will be forfeited and the available team will advance to the championship game.
Alabama and Nick Saban post Top Two Recruiting Class
Alabama football announced the addition of 22 student-athletes to its 2022 recruiting class Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.
Pike Road Top 100 Recruit Khurtiss Perry Commits to Alabama
Pike Road High School defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry was wanted by just about every D-1 school in the country but ultimately decided to join Coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide team.
Alabama, SEC lead the way on AP All-American Teams
Bryce Young adds AP All-American to his resume'.
Auburn Quarterback Bo Nix Announces Plans to Transfer
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix is in search of a new school after saying he's entering the transfer portal.
Alabama Quarterback Bryce Young Wins Heisman Trophy
Bryce Young has become the first Alabama quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy.
Bryce Young wins O'Brien, Maxwell Awards
Alabama football quarterback Bryce Young won the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award and the Maxwell Award at the 2021 Home Depot College Football Awards Thursday.
Alabama Quarterback Bryce Young Voted AP Player of the Year
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has been voted The Associated Press college football player of the year.
Alabama's Bryce Young, Will Anderson, Jr. Named SEC Players of the Year
Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards.
Alabama's Bryce Young among four Heisman Finalists
Alabama Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
CFP: Alabama to Play Cincinnati in Cotton Bowl in Semifinal
The College Football Playoff is set: Cincinnati will play Alabama in the Cotton Bowl and Michigan will face Georgia in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Reclaims No. 1; Georgia Slips to No. 3
Alabama will head into the postseason the same way it started the regular season — as No. 1 in the nation.
Basketball: No. 16 Alabama Takes Down No. 3 Gonzaga 91-82
Jaden Shackelford scored 20 of his 28 points in the first half, Jahvon Quinerly and JD Davison both hit key 3-pointers later, and No. 16 Alabama held off Gonzaga’s big second-half rally for a 91-82 win over the third-ranked Bulldogs.
Alabama's Offensive Line Comes Up Big in SEC Championship vs. Georgia
Alabama’s blockers went from being bullied to dominant in the span of a week.
Georgia Defense Humbled in SEC Title Game Loss to Alabama
Just in time for the College Football Playoffs, No. 1 Georgia’s proud defense also lost its shine and perhaps its bid to be regarded as one of the best in recent history.
Alabama Wins 2021 SEC Championship with 41-24 Victory over Georgia
Alabama is headed to the College Football Playoffs after an SEC championship win over top-ranked Georgia.
Playoff Spot on the Line as Alabama Faces Georgia in SEC Championship Game
No. 4 Alabama is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff when it plays No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship game on Saturday in Atlanta.
CFP Rankings: Alabama Keeps No. 3 Slot with Iron Bowl Win
The College Football Playoff rankings for November 30 have Alabama keeping its No. 3 slot after its comeback win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
Fan Reaction: Alabama Beats Auburn in 4OT, 24-22 in Iron Bowl
Alabama and Auburn fans both know that anything can happen in the Iron Bowl. But they weren't expecting this.
UPDATE: Alabama Running Back Brian Robinson Suffered Pulled Muscle in Iron Bowl
Alabama tailback Brian Robinson Jr. has a pulled muscle that makes his status for the SEC Championship Game against No. 1 Georgia uncertain.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Falls to Fourth Despite Comeback Win in Iron Bowl
The AP Top 25 College Football Poll for November 28, 2021, has Alabama falling one slot to No. 4 despite its 24-22 comeback win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl in four overtimes.
No. 3 Alabama Outlasts Auburn to Win Iron Bowl 24-22 in 4OT
The 2021 Iron Bowl will be remembered for years as Alabama came from a 10-0 deficit to outlast Auburn in four overtimes to win 24-22 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Iron Bowl 2021: No. 3 Alabama Wants to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive; Auburn Wants Upset
The 2021 Iron Bowl won't decide the SEC West as had been predicted a few weeks ago, but both No. 3 Alabama and unranked Auburn still have plenty on the line.
Alabama makes history in loss to unranked Iona
No. 10/9 Alabama Falls in Final Minutes to Iona, 72-68
Cecil Hurt, Longtime Sports Editor at The Tuscaloosa News, Dies at 62
The Tuscaloosa News reports that its well-known and longtime sports editor Cecil Hurt has died.
No. 2 Bama Tops No. 21 Arkansas 42-35, Will Play in SEC Championship Game
Quarterback Bryce Young passed for a school-record 559 yards and five touchdowns and No. 2 Alabama clinched a spot in the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 42-35 victory Saturday over No. 21 Arkansas.
No. 2 Alabama Could Clinch SEC West with Victory Over No. 21 Arkansas
No. 2 Alabama hosts 21st-ranked Arkansas trying to secure a spot in the SEC championship game versus top-ranked Georgia.
In the SEC, Defense Reigns Again with Georgia, Bama on Top
Alabama coach Nick Saban and Georgia’s Kirby Smart continue to make their ability to field elite defenses a big part of their formula for maintaining consistently elite programs in the Southeastern Conference.
CFP Rankings: Alabama Remains No. 2; Top Seven Stay the Same
Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State held their places in the College Football Playoff ranking, with Cincinnati still sitting at fifth.
No. 2 Alabama's Backfield Dealt Another Injury Blow
Second-ranked Alabama lost a third tailback to injury this weekend.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Rises to No. 2; Auburn Falls Out
The AP Top 25 College Football Poll for November 14, 2021, has Alabama rising to No. 2, while Auburn has fallen out.
Bryce Young Passes for Five Touchdowns in No. 3 Bama's 59-3 Win over New Mexico State
Bryce Young passed for 270 yards and five touchdowns, including three to Jameson Williams, and No. 3 Alabama beat New Mexico State 59-3.
No. 3 Alabama Hosts New Mexico State in Nonconference Finale
No. 3 Alabama has plenty of fine-tuning to do after a struggle against heavy underdog LSU when the running game was all but nonexistent last Saturday.
Are the Days Numbered for Coleman Coliseum?
Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne is leading the Tide program at a time of unprecedented success. He joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss what he thinks makes Nick Saban…
Alabama hoops beats La. Tech in blowout fashion
Keon Ellis scored 18 points and Jaden Shackelford added 17, leading No. 14 Alabama to a 93-64 season-opening rout of Louisiana Tech.
Alabama stays at No. 2 in CFP Rankings
No. 3 Oregon, No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Cincinnati all moved up one spot behind No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Alabama in the second College Football Playoff rankings.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Remains No. 3; Auburn Falls to No. 16
The AP Top 25 College Football Poll for November 7 has Alabama maintaining its No. 3 spot, while Auburn tumbled four places to No. 16 after its loss to Texas A&M.
No. 3 Alabama Survives Against Underdog LSU to Win 20-14
Bryce Young passed for 302 yards and No. 3 Alabama’s defense came up with enough big plays for a 20-14 victory over heavy underdog LSU Saturday night.
No. 3 Alabama Coming Off Bye Week to Host Heavy-Underdog LSU
No. 3 Alabama is a more than four-touchdown favorite against SEC West rival LSU.
Alabama is No. 2 in first College Football Playoff Rankings
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon are the top four in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. 1. Georgia 8-0 2. Alabama 7-1 3. Michigan State 8-0 4. Oregon 7-1 5. Ohio State 7-1…
AP Top 25 Poll: Auburn Moves Up to No. 12; Alabama Still No. 3
With Auburn's victory over Ole Miss, the Tigers have climbed to No. 12 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Jumps Oklahoma for No.3 Spot, Auburn No.18
The top of the AP Top 25 went through a shakeup despite the entire top five winning in Week 8.
Young, Robinson Power No. 4 Alabama Past Tennessee 52-24
Bryce Young passed for 371 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores, carrying No. 4 Alabama to a 52-24 victory over traditional rival Tennessee.
No. 4 Alabama Looking to Extend Win Streak over Rival Tennessee
No. 4 Alabama is set to host Tennessee aiming for a 15th consecutive victory in the rivalry game.
All-SEC Basketball Teams Announced, Kentucky picked to win Conference Title
Birmingham, Ala. (October 19, 2021) - Kentucky was predicted to win the 2022 Southeastern Conference men's basketball championship in voting by a select panel of both SEC and national media members. Vanderbilt sophomore guard Scotty Pippen Jr. was the choice…
Alabama Projected to Finish Second in SEC Men's Basketball
Defending champion Alabama is picked to finish second this year in SEC men's basketball in voting among a panel of national and league media.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Rises to No. 4; Auburn Returns to Poll at No. 19
With Alabama and Auburn earning important victories, the Crimson Tide has moved up while Auburn has returned to this week's AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
No. 5 Alabama Rebounds from Loss to Rout Mississippi State 49-9
Bryce Young threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns and No. 5 Alabama rebounded from a loss to rout Mississippi State 49-9 on Saturday night.
No. 5 Alabama Hopes for Rebound with Trip to Mississippi State
Fifth-ranked Alabama looks to regroup from its 41-38 loss to unranked Texas A&M with a 14th consecutive series win at Mississippi State in SEC play.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Drops to No. 5, Auburn Falls Out
After losses on Saturday, Alabama has fallen to No. 5 and Auburn has dropped out of the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
Several Bama Winning Streaks End as the Crimson Tide Falls to Texas A&M, 41-38
Several winning streaks have come to an end for Alabama with Saturday night's last-second loss to Texas A&M.
No. 1 Alabama Looks for Ninth Straight Win over Unranked Texas A&M
Alabama has the nation’s longest winning streak at 19 games and has won eight in a row over the Aggies.
AP Top 25 Poll: Auburn Rises to No. 18; Alabama, Georgia Still at the Top
Alabama and Georgia remain the top two teams in The Associated Press college football poll after a week in which nine ranked teams lost. Auburn has moved up for the second straight week.
Robinson, Defense Push No. 1 Alabama Past No. 12 Ole Miss 42-21
Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for career highs of 171 yards and four touchdowns and No. 1 Alabama mostly throttled the nation’s top offense in a 42-21 victory over No. 12 Ole Miss.
AP Top 25 Poll: Auburn Moves Up to No. 22 with Last-Minute Victory over Georgia State
The Auburn Tigers have moved up one spot to No. 22 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll, while Alabama remains No. 1.
Williams, No. 1 Alabama sprint by Southern Miss, 63-14
Jameson Williams opened the game with a 100-yard kickoff return, then added an 81-yard touchdown catch and another 83-yard runback in No. 1 Alabama’s 63-14 win over Southern Miss.
Alabama Seeks to Keep Win Streak Alive in Game Against Southern Miss
No. 1 Alabama is seeking its 100th consecutive win over unranked opponents. The Crimson Tide hosts Southern Miss Saturday night.
AP Top 25 Poll: Undefeated Alabama Remains No. 1; Auburn Falls to No. 23 With Loss
While Alabama remains at the top of the AP Top 25 Poll, Auburn dropped one spot this week following the Tigers 28-20 loss to Penn State, which rose from tenth to sixth with the victory.
No. 1 Alabama Holds Off No. 11 Florida for 31-29 Victory in the Swamp
Bryce Young’s first collegiate road start was a rousing success, a three-touchdown performance that helped top-ranked Alabama beat No. 11 Florida 31-29 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Remains No. 1; Auburn Moves Up to No. 22
Alabama maintains its first-place spot in the Associated Press College Football Poll, while Auburn has moved up three spots to No. 22.
No 1 Alabama Routs Mercer 48-14, but Coach Nick Saban Says There's Work to Do
Bryce Young threw three touchdown passes and Jase McClellan scored three times to help fuel No. 1 Alabama to a 48-14 rout of FCS Mercer.
AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Number 1, Auburn Number 25
No surprise, Alabama remains the top-ranked college football team in the country. Georgia has moved up three spots to No. 2.
Bama QB Bryce Young Throws 4 TDs as the #1 Crimson Tide Routs Miami 44-13
Top-ranked Alabama looks very much like a team capable of making another run at a national title.
Former Bama, NFL Star Keith McCants Found Dead in Florida Home
Investigators say former University of Alabama and NFL star linebacker Keith McCants was found dead today at his home in Florida. He was 53.
AP Source: Cam Newton Cut So Mac Jones Can Start as QB for the New England Patriots
A person with knowledge of the move says the New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton, who was the Heisman-winning quarterback for Auburn in 2010, when the Tigers won the BCS National Championship.
AP Preseason College Football Poll: Alabama Is Number One
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for fourth time in the past six seasons.
Coach Nick Saban Issues Statement on Death of Bobby Bowden
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has released a statement on the death of Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 91.
Coach Nick Saban's New Deal Worth at Least $84.8 Million over Eight Years
Alabama coach Nick Saban will make $11.5 million in the final year under a new eight-year contract that's worth at least $84.8 million.
Oklahoma and Texas To Become Members of the SEC in 2025
The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas will become the newest members of the Southeastern Conference in 2025. The SEC announced Friday morning that both universities' Boards of Regents officially accepted the invitations during their respective meetings. On…
Alabama's Primo drafted No. 12 overall, Jones goes in second round
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Two Alabama men's basketball players were selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, which was held in Brooklyn, N.Y., at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Guard Joshua Primo was a first round selection of the San Antonio…
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join league -- in 2025
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank. The latest step in a move that has potential to help reshape college sports…
Cannabis company files suit against Julio Jones, others
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Court records show that Tennessee Titans wide…
NCAA clears way for athlete compensation
DALLAS (AP) — The NCAA Board of Directors approved one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics Wednesday, clearing the way for nearly a half-million athletes to start earning money based on their fame and celebrity without…
Alabama's Thomas named first Crimson Tide Olympian Golfer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama men’s golfer Justin Thomas has been named one of 60 golfers who will compete for a Gold Medal at the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo, the International Golf Federation announced Tuesday. This year, the…
Alabama falls short in World Series with second loss to Florida State
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball’s season came to an end Monday night at the Women’s College World Series, falling to Florida State, 8-5, in the semifinal round. Alabama (53-9) fell behind early on a three-run home run from Florida State…
Alabama Extends Nick Saban's Contract Through 2028 Season
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Monday that head football coach Nick Saban and the University have agreed to a contract extension. The new agreement will extend his current contract by three seasons to eight years and keep him in charge of the Crimson Tide football program through at least February 28, 2029.
Florida State Tops Alabama; Rematch to Determine WCWS Finalist
Caylan Arnold and Kathryn Sandercock combined for a shutout and Florida State beat Alabama 2-0 on Sunday in a Women’s College World Series semifinal in Oklahoma City.
Bama's Montana Fouts Throws Perfect Game to Advance in WCWS
Montana Fouts threw a perfect game with 14 strikeouts on her 21st birthday as Alabama beat UCLA 6-0 Friday night in Oklahoma City to advance to the semifinals of the Women's College World Series.
Alabama falls to NC State in Regional Opener
RUSTON, La. – Alabama suffered an 8-1 loss to No. 16 NC State in the opening round of the NCAA Ruston Regional on Friday afternoon at J.C. Love Field. The loss moves UA to the elimination game on Saturday and…
Alabama tops Arizona behind 16 Fouts strikeouts
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball earned a convincing 5-1 win Thursday night over Arizona to stay in the winner’s bracket at the Women’s College World Series. Alabama (51-7) took an early two-run lead over Arizona (39-14) with runs in the…
Alabama baseball earns NCAA Tournament bid
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014 as the Crimson Tide was selected as one of four teams that make up the Ruston Regional hosted by Louisiana Tech University. The…
Alabama faces elimination after loss to Florida
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama mounted a late comeback effort, but it was not enough as the Crimson Tide fell, 7-2, against 13th-ranked Florida on Thursday afternoon in the 2021 SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met. The loss moved UA to 31-23…
Alabama tops Tennessee after 9th-inning drama
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama took down the higher-seeded team for a second straight day, this time claiming a 3-2 win over the No. 2 seed and fourth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers at the Hoover Met. The Crimson Tide came away with a 3-2…
Alabama dominates South Carolina in SEC Tournament Opener
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama baseball used a six-run third inning to put the game out of reach early on the way to a 9-3 win over No. 24 South Carolina on Tuesday afternoon at the Hoover Met. The win advances the…
Bama Coach Nick Saban Encourages Fans to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
A new public service announcement featuring University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban encouraging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine will start airing this week.
