Tuscaloosa, AL • SEC
Tyler Fay tossed 7.1 innings of two-hit, shutout baseball with nine strikeouts as Alabama blanked St. John's 8-0 in the opening game of the Tuscaloosa Regional. Justin Lebron we...
Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb says simplifying the scheme and leaning on new OL coach Adrian Klemm will revive the Tide's ground attack in 2026, with junior Daniel Hill — slimmed into the low 230s — set as the lead back.
DeBoer credits Bray Hubbard and Zabien Brown with providing Alabama's early-camp swagger, saying the experienced secondary is pulling along a front seven reshaped by portal additions Devan Thompkins, Terrance Green and Kedrick Bingley-Jones.
USA Today pegs No. 11 Alabama as the coaches poll's most overrated team, pointing to 15 departing starters, 10 of them NFL Draft picks, and a brutal October slate featuring Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M and LSU.
ESPN's Bill Connelly ranks Keelon Russell among college football's most important players this season, arguing Alabama's ceiling hinges on the former blue-chip passer behind a rebuilt offensive line.
Kalen DeBoer came away encouraged by Austin Mack and Keelon Russell after Alabama's first fall practice, praising their consistency, command and a few explosive throws before pads go on.
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Alabama has secured a commitment from 4-Star wide receiver Maurice Mathis (Warner Robins, GA) for the 2026 class. Composite rating: 83.3333.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 4-Star tight end Colt Lumpris (Tolland, CT) for the 2027 class. Ranked No. 282 nationally. Composite rating: 90.2681.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 4-Star offensive tackle Bryson Cooley (Laurel, MS) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 218 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9206.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 3-Star running back Traeshawn Brown (Huntsville, TX) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 680 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8800.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 3-Star edge rusher Malique' Franklin (Daphne, AL) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 496 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8878.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 3-Star quarterback Trent Seaborn (Alabaster, AL) for the 2027 class. Composite rating: 90.8391.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 3-Star edge rusher Corey Howard (Valdosta, GA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 575 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8844.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 4-Star offensive tackle Jared Doughty (Atlanta, GA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 214 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9219.
Alabama has secured a commitment from 3-Star cornerback Nash Johnson III (Atlanta, GA) for the 2027 class. Composite rating: 85.0000.
No. 18 Alabama rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat Mississippi State 97-82 in Starkville, with Labaron Philon Jr. leading the Crimson Tide's second-half surge with 32 points. The Bulldogs showed fight early behind Josh Hubbard's 23 points and Quincy Ballard's 17 rebounds, but couldn't maintain their upset bid against the ranked visitors. - S Stanfield
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