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The hype surrounding Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers has reached another level heading into the 2026 college football season. With the Tigers entering the season outside the top 10 of the preseason AP Poll at No. 11, former Alabama running back and current college football analyst Damien Harris believes LSU is the most dangerous […]
Kicking things off, we got a presser from Ryan Grubb where the notoriously loose-lipped OC gave us a handful of nuggets. First, it sound like they plan to name the starting QB next week. So that’ll be sure to cause a commotion. Some other notes: And here’s the catch from yesterday’s practice that everyone has […]
Alabama made the wrong kind of history as soon the preseason AP Top 25 dropped.
Ryan Grubb didn't come out and name a starting quarterback, but Alabama's offensive coordinator provided some clarity on the battle. The post Ryan Grubb updates timeline for Alabama to name starting QB appeared first on Saturday Down South .
These 2 college football analysts believe that this SEC powerhouse is the most overrated in the preseason AP Top 25. The post CBS analysts name SEC team that is ‘overrated’ in preseason AP Top 25 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Alabama Crimson Tide are going into the 2026 season with their worst AP Poll ranking in nearly two decades. The post Alabama tagged with lowest preseason AP Poll ranking in nearly 20 years appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Happy Monday, everyone. In case you missed it, we learned about the severity of AK Dear’s ankle injury over the weekend. Alabama running back AK Dear is expected to miss about six weeks because of an ankle injury sustained in a preseason scrimmage, according to multiple reports. Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said Thursday that Dear was injured […]
After retiring from his legendary coaching career as one of the best college football coaches ever, former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban transitioned to a media career with ESPN. As expected, the transition was not as smooth as the switch from one team to another; therefore, he had his share of rookie mistakes. […] The post “Put His Finger Out”: ESPN’s Rece Davis Recalls Awkward Nick Saban Interaction That Left Him in a Tough Spot appeared first on EssentiallySports .
There are three primary areas of roster construction. Retaining last season's players, acquiring players through the portal, and recruiting players from prep and junior college ranks. Let’s dive into Alabama, fresh off a College World Series appearance.
Ty Simpson had a strong NFL debut. The post Former Alabama QB Ty Simpson posts strong preseason debut for LA Rams appeared first on Saturday Down South .
There are reasons for Keelon Russell and Austin Mack to win Alabama's starting QB battle, and here are some advantages for both. The post 3 advantages for Keelon Russell and Austin Mack in Alabama QB battle appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Alabama will be shorthanded at running back to start the 2026 season due to an injury suffered in fall camp, per a report. The post Alabama running back suffers significant injury, per report appeared first on Saturday Down South .
As we gear up for another year of SEC football, let’s take a look around the conference and see what the field looks like. Below, I’ve broken all sixteen teams into four power tiers based on their returning production and likelihood of contending for a playoff spot. Tier 1: Playoff Contenders Depending on the breaks, […]
We do all of the research, but sometimes things don’t seem quite right. Here are five teams that are probably much better than we think.
August has arrived, the whole country is sweltering in the heat, and that means College Football is just around the corner. Another year passes, and a whole new set of students are going to get to experience game day in Tuscaloosa for the first time. On top of that, a good 100,000+ more people all […]
Alabama’s defensive front built its dynasty on sheer size, but recent seasons told a different story. In the trenches, the Crimson Tide lost the brute physicality that once defined Nick Saban’s top-five defenses. Now, entering 2026 fall camp, coordinator Kane Wommack is executing a massive blueprint to bring that muscle back. Following Alabama’s third preseason […] The post Kalen DeBoer’s Assistant Coach Reveals Major Change Alabama Made to Fix Two-Year Defensive Problem: “We Got Moved Aroun...
The World Wide Leader had plenty of options to choose from when deciding on Alabama football's biggest 'archenemy.' The post ESPN names top ‘archenemy’ for Alabama football appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Alabama is still undecided at QB1. Both Keelon Russell and Austin Mack walked into fall camp with a real shot at taking the job. That’s why Kalen DeBoer can’t simply pick a name and hope for the best. Tide insider Mike Rodak warns that choosing the wrong starter first could create a messy quarterback carousel […] The post Alabama Insider Warns Kalen DeBoer Against One Costly Mistake as Ryan Grubb Delays QB Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ryan Grubb is determined to get the run game right. The post Ryan Grubb: ‘We will’ resurrect Alabama’s run game appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Nick Saban passing the torch to Kalen DeBoer remains a hot button topic for Alabama football. Saban even defended DeBoer amid the criticism for the latter. But his defense lured in the always outspoken ESPN personality Paul Finebaum Wednesday. Finebaum didn’t hesitate to rip the legendary Crimson Tide head coach for backing DeBoer. “Stop it, […] The post Nick Saban gets ripped by Paul Finebaum for pumping brakes on Kalen DeBoer era appeared first on ClutchPoints .
You heard the man. The post Kalen DeBoer details nuance in wanting Alabama offense, defense ‘to kick the other side’s ass’ appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Finebaum doesn't care for "Daddy Saban" smoothing the path for his successor
Alabama has been set at the quarterback position for the better part of a decade. From Jalen Hurts to Tua Tagovailoa, then Mac Jones, Bryce Young, Jalen Milroe, and Ty Simpson. Now, there is a battle for the QB1 job at Alabama between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack. Now, it is starting to become clearer […] The post Alabama football rumors: CBS insider puts odds on intense QB1 battle, with major caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kalen DeBoer enters 2026 facing growing pressure after USA Today questioned Alabama's playoff outlook following significant departures.
Nick Saban will never forget coaching legendary running back Derrick Henry, but it wasn't so smooth at the very start, as he recalled. The post Nick Saban reveals favorite story about coaching Alabama legend Derrick Henry appeared first on Saturday Down South .