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Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Nick Saban on the ESPN College Gameday set during the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The former Crimson Tide head coach explains how he "used to use the media a lot" during press conferences as a way to talk to the team.

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Nick Saban on the ESPN College Gameday set during the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The former Crimson Tide head coach explains how he "used to use the media a lot" during press conferences as a way to talk to the team.

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Alabama Runningback EJ Crowell runs it in for a touchdown in the second half of the the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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Breaking down the position groups and players on both teams who will have a major impact in determining the final score on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Sep 19, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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There are several huge conference games around the SEC this weekend like Texas at Tennessee, Texas A&M at LSU and Missouri at Mississippi State.

Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) scrambles for a first down against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

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The South Carolina quarterback will start against the Crimson Tide for the third straight season.

Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) catches a pass for a touchdown as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Domani Jackson (1) defends during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

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Diving in to three of the biggest storylines surrounding the Crimson Tide and Gamecocks this week.

Alabama Linebacker Justin Hill tackles the ECU quarterback in the match up on Sept 5, 2026.

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Justin Hill is among six Crimson Tide players out for Saturday's home against the Gamecocks.

Sep 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer walks back to the sidelines during the second quarter against the East Carolina Pirates at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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The Crimson Tide has beaten the Gamecocks in the last two meetings by a combined margin of nine points.

Sep 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama defensive lineman London Simmons (90) and Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) celebrate a sack of Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels (14) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Florida State 50-36. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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The Alabama defensive coordinator has drawn parallels to the 2015 defense in an attempt to get his players to bounce back.

Sep 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama tight end Marshall Pritchett (9) and East Carolina defensive back Christian Peterson (15) get tied up on a running play at Saban Field in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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Tight end Marshall Pritchett broke down a piece of Alabama's terminology for second-and-long situations.

Sep 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive lineman William Sanders (70) leaves the field after the Crimson Tide’s win over East Carolina at Saban Field in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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Crimson Tide offensive guard Will Sanders applauds his offensive line coach for the early improvements made since last season.

Sep 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive line Devan Thompkins (1) and defensive line Terrance Green (99) sack Florida State Seminoles quarterback Ashton Daniels (14) during the first half at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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The USC transfer is leading the Crimson Tide with three sacks through the first three games.

Alabama Defensive Backs Ivan Taylor and Red Morgan and Corner Back Zabien Brown celebrate the interception in the first half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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Kane Wommack evaluates the improvements that need to be made after the pass defense against the Seminoles was "the worst that I've seen since we have been here."

Apr 12, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb watches his offense work during A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Crimson Tide offensive coordinator released a statement following some words he expressed during Monday's press conference.

Alabama Quarterback Keelon Russell throws the ball in the first half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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A look at how Ryan Grubb and Alabama's staff are working to eliminate the small mistakes still holding back Keelon Russell and the offense.

Marine Helicopters fly over Bryant Denny Stadium before the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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The Crimson Tide offensive coordinator didn't appreciate those who booed the Crimson Tide while trailing 21-6 late in the second quarter.

Alabama Running Back Trae'shawn Brown and Offensive Lineman Jackson Lloyd celebrates a touchdown in the second half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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Three true freshmen scored touchdowns against Florida State, and Alabama has multiple sophomores and freshmen contributing in big ways on offense.

Sep 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on before the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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The Crimson Tide head coach names a player no longer with the team, shares another who is out for the year and reveals two injured playmakers who "will be available."

Alabama Quarterback Keelon Russell and Wide Receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams celebrate a touchdown in the second half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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A closer look at Alabama's offensive success in its 50-36 win over Florida State

Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Joshua Simon (6) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

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Everything you need to know, including TV and radio information, as the Crimson Tide hosts the Gamecocks in the SEC home opener.

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell runs it in for a touchdown in the second half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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Can't get enough of the Crimson Tide's win at Bryant-Denny Stadium? Check out more photos from Alabama Crimson Tide On SI photographer Sarah Munzenmaier.

Alabama Quarterback Keelon Russell and Wide Receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams celebrate a touchdown in the second half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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Did the Crimson Tide move up in the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll after its 50-36 win over the Seminoles?

Alabama Wide Receiver Cederian Morgan runs the ball in for a touchdown in the first half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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Five of the biggest takeaways from the Crimson Tide's second-half surge to avenge last season's loss against the Seminoles.

Alabama Quarterback Keelon Russell scans the field in the first half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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The positives and negatives from the Crimson Tide's "revenge game" against the Seminoles.

Alabama Wide Receiver Lotzeir Brooks attempts to catch a pass in the first half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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Lotzeir Brooks had the best statistical game of his career in Week 3 versus Florida State, with all of his production coming in just the first half of the game. The sophomore stud called his performance just "regular" after the game.

Alabama Defensive Back Keon Sabb breaks up a pass in the first half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.

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The Crimson Tide struggled in the first half for the second consecutive game before beating Florida State 50-36.