Catholic falls to Wenonah in the State Title Game
In the first year of Flag Football in the AHSAA, the Catholic Knights fell to Wenonah in the State Championship Game.
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Both Nick Saban & Jon Sumrall named finalists for Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
Both Alabama's Nick Saban and Troy's Jon Sumrall were named two of the twelve finalists for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.
Alabama and Auburn have several players named All-SEC
Both Alabama's and Auburn's football team's have several players named to the first and second All-SEC Teams as announced by the conference.
NCAA president calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes
NCAA President Charlie Baker is asking members to make one of the most dramatic shifts in the history of college sports by allowing highly resourced schools to pay some of their athletes.
Heisman Trophy finalists announced
The 2023 Heisman Trophy finalists have been announced.
Alabama quarterback Tyler Buchner enters transfer portal as lacrosse player
Alabama quarterback Tyler Buchner is entering the transfer portal, but as a lacrosse player.
Appalachian State stuns Auburn 69-64 behind clutch shooting from Myles Tate
Myles Tate came off the bench to score a season-high 18 points, including Appalachian State’s final five points in the last minute, and the Mountaineers surprised Auburn 69-64.
Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out
Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama are in the College Football Playoff. Florida State is not and is the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field in its 10-year history.
Troy to face Duke in Birmingham Bowl
Sun Belt champion Troy has landed the premier bowl selection from the league as the Trojans are headed to the Birmingham Bowl to play Duke.
Auburn to play Maryland in Music City Bowl on Dec. 30
Auburn will face Maryland and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa in the Music City Bowl in Nashville.
Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State, Northern Illinois to meet in Montgomery
Arkansas State and Northern Illinois are set to meet in the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery.
Alabama reaches College Football Playoff at No. 4
Alabama has made it into the College Football Playoff at No. 4.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Alabama rises to No. 5 with SEC Championship Win
Alabama has moved up from No. 8 to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll after beating then-No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.
Troy wins second straight Sun Belt Championship, beating Appalachian State 49-23
Troy scored twice in a six-second span of the fourth quarter in a 49-23 victory Saturday over Appalachian State for the Trojans' second straight Sun Belt Conference title.
SEC Championship Game Coverage: No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title
Alabama is again the top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff.
SEC Championship Game Coverage: Alabama kicker Will Reichard becomes NCAA's career scoring leader
Alabama kicker Will Reichard became the NCAA's career scoring leader by kicking a 43-yard field goal in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia on Saturday.
SEC Championship Game Coverage: No. 8 Alabama prepares for No. 1 Georgia
Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner is talking to Alabama fans and hearing from Coach Nick Saban as the No. 8 Crimson Tide prepares to face No. 1 Georgia in Atlanta.
Troy hosting Appalachian State in Sun Belt championship game
The Troy Trojans are seeking their second straight Sun Belt Conference championship and consecutive 11-win seasons for the first time since 1995-96.
SEC Championship Game Coverage: Alabama fans flock to SEC Fanfare in Atlanta
Action 8 News is in Atlanta to cover the SEC Championship Game between No. 8 Alabama and No. 1 Georgia. We found plenty of fans who are eager for the game.
LACEUP: AHSAA high school football semifinal playoff results and Super 7 pairings
Here are the results from the AHSAA high school football playoff semifinals and the pairings for the Super 7 state championship games.
Alabama remains No. 8 in College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama's dramatic last-minute Iron Bowl victory over Auburn did nothing to change its No. 8 slot in the College Football Playoff rankings.
SEC Championship Game: No. 1 Georgia, No. 8 Alabama follow different paths
“It should be a lesson for everybody in life: Overcome adversity, man," Alabama head football coach Nick Saban said.
Mississippi State hires Jeff Lebby as its new head football coach
Mississippi State has hired Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as its new head coach, who has also been OC at Ole Miss.
Louisiana-Monroe fires former Auburn head coach Terry Bowden
Louisiana-Monroe fired coach Terry Bowden after the Warhawks finished a fifth straight losing season.
Texas A&M working to hire Duke coach Mike Elko to replace Jimbo Fisher
Texas A&M is working on a deal to hire Duke coach Mike Elko, replacing Jimbo Fisher with his former defensive coordinator.
