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Eastern Illinois Panthers head coach Chris Wilkerson huddles during a time out during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Nov 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide kicker Conor Talty (31) kicks the extra point during the first half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama running back Jam Miller (26) attempts to cut back against Eastern Illinois defensive back Isaiah Houi (23) at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) carries the ball during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Alabama Defensive Lineman Fatutoa Henry sacks the Eastern Illinois quarterback in the second half of the game on November 22, 2025.

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Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin shakes hands with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Sep 14, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ball State Cardinals wide receiver Justin Bowick (1) runs with the football against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images