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Alabama defender celebrate after a play against LSU.

Alabama’s wins against Missouri and LSU impress recruits

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

Alabama has recently come off two big wins, which is instantly translating to recruiting.  Back-to-back dominant wins versus SEC opponents helped to stabilize optics around the Crimson Tide. Missouri...

Alabama wide receiver Kendrick Law (#1) catches a ball during warmups against LSU.

Week 12 CW Poll: Alabama back in top 10 after routing LSU

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

Alabama started to look like a top-10 team once again in Week 11. Going on the road and dominating LSU from start to finish, the Crimson Tide walked away with a 42-13 victory over the Tigers. Quarterback...

Alabama safety Keon Sabb (#3) celebrates after an interception against Western Kentucky.

Alabama football injury update heading into matchup against Mercer

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Alabama football has had several important players injured during the past few weeks of SEC play, as well as one player suspended. Here is an injury update for the Crimson Tide heading into a matchup against...

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer yells from the sideline during a timeout against LSU.

Heading into Mercer game, Alabama football hopes history doesn’t repeat itself

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Although former head coach Nick Saban had a legendary coaching career, his first season with Alabama in 2007 had a massive late-season upset home loss as the unranked Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks defeated...

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer talks with a player during the South Florida game on Sept. 7, 2024.

The Eastern Michigan pipeline: Kalen DeBoer and Mike Jacobs’ shared connection

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

Though they lead two vastly different teams, several things connect Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer and Mercer head coach Mike Jacobs. Both started their careers at the FCS level as coordinators before...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) warms up before the game against LSU.

Predicting Alabama versus Mercer and other Week 12 matchups

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2024

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor Mercer at No. 10 Alabama: 1 p.m. CT, Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama After steamrolling over LSU in Death Valley last week, Alabama...

Mercer running back Al Wooten II (#5) runs the ball in 2023.

Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Alabama versus Mercer from the Bears’ point of view

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2024

No. 10 Alabama waltzes into this week's game after beating LSU in Death Valley last week. This week's opponent, Mercer, is a top-10 team in the FCS ranks.  Assistant Sports Editor Samuel Prestipino...

Alabama running back Justice Haynes scores a touchdown against UT Chattanooga during the 2023 season.

Alabama looks to continue undefeated record against FCS foes

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

Alabama will host Mercer University Saturday, marking  the 22nd time in program history the Crimson Tide will face a program from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. The 21 prior matchups with...

Alabama fans cheer during a football game in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

How Alabama football helped build basketball

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

Alabama basketball is reaching heights it has never seen before. Yet even with the program’s individual triumphs, leveraging UA football’s success is still a recruiting tactic for head basketball coach...

Alabama wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (#3) warms up before the game against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium.

Is the Third Saturday in October becoming the new Iron Bowl?

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

The Iron Bowl is one of the most famous rivalries in college football. But now, it is beginning to be overshadowed by a game one month earlier.  “The Third Saturday in October” is just another...

An Alabama swimmer competes against Missouri.

Alabama swimmers bringing support to other sports through speedos and body paint

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

When ESPN’s College GameDay returned to Tuscaloosa on the morning of Sept. 28 ahead of Alabama’s showdown with Georgia, the usual crowd gathered: students with their signs, media personnel, cheerleaders...

Jamison Sears performs a beam routine.

Justin Spring promoted to associate head gymnastics coach

Manisha Ramachandran, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Justin Spring is entering the 2025 gymnastics season as the new associate head coach. “I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and am humbled by the trust placed in me. I'm excited to continue to...