Category: Alabama Football News(Extras)


  • 5 Wolverines to know ahead of Alabama vs. Michigan in ReliaQuest Bowl

    For what is the second time this season, the Alabama Crimson Tide are set to face an opponent from the Big Ten conference in the coming days, as the program meets the Michigan Wolverines in Tampa, Florida for the ReliaQuest Bowl. Yes, after a dominant road win over the Wisconsin Badgers earlier this season, Alabama…

  • Michigan preview: Forget who’s best … who’s left?

    As Alabama and Michigan prepare to meet in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla. – a rematch of sorts of last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal – the biggest question isn’t necessarily which team was better in 2024, but which team is better after approximately 50 players from the two rosters either have left via…

  • UNLV lands former Alabama wide receiver

    One of the more decorated recruits in Alabama’s 2021 recruiting class will conclude his college football career in the Mountain West. On Thursday, former Alabama wide receiver Jojo Earle transferred to UNLV. The news was first reported by 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer.  Earle began his college career in 2021 with the Alabama Crimson…

  • Why 4-Star DB Zyan Gibson committed to Alabama

    Zyan Gibson chose Alabama over Auburn, Miami and Tennessee on Tuesday.  Gibson is one of the nation’s best 2026 cornerback prospects. He is a consensus four-star recruit with an impressive offer list next to his name. The Crimson Tide were able to pull in a commitment from the four-star by building a relationship with him…

  • Why establishing in-state pipeline on recruiting trail is key for Alabama

    On Christmas Eve, the Alabama Crimson Tide received some promising news on the recruiting trail. 2026 four-star cornerback Zyan Gibson announced his commitment to Alabama over Auburn, Miami (FL), and Tennessee. He is the first player to commit to the Crimson Tide as a part of the ’26 recruiting class. Gibson is an Alabama native,…

  • A look back at Alabama vs. Michigan head-to-head football history

    On Dec. 31, the 2024 season will officially come to a close for the Alabama Crimson Tide, as the program faces off against the Michigan Wolverines for the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. While not a part of the College Football Playoff, this is still one of the more intriguing bowl games this season as…

  • Former Alabama running back transferring to Michigan, per report

    Former Alabama running back, Justice Haynes is transferring to Michigan, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.  Haynes’ decision to transfer comes after spending the first two seasons of his collegiate career in Tuscaloosa, rushing for 616 yards and scoring nine touchdowns on 104 carries. The back had originally signed with Alabama in the 2022 recruiting…

  • Alabama football has history of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day bowl games

    When most people think of Alabama football and bowl games, they think of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. That’s certainly when Alabama has played most of its postseason games over the years. No SEC team has played in the Sugar Bowl more times than Alabama’s record 17 appearances. But the Crimson Tide have…

  • NCAA waiver opens door for Alabama LB to return to Tide next season

    The NCAA has granted a waiver for college athletes, who previously played at JUCO programs to extend their college career, and Alabama linebacker, Justin Jefferson could benefit from the ruling.  Jefferson played two seasons at Pearl River Community College before signing with the Crimson Tide during the 2022 recruiting cycle.  The path for this waiver…

  • Former Alabama LB transfers back to SEC

    In an interesting series of events, one former Alabama linebacker that transferred to an ACC school last offseason has now transferred to an SEC school this offseason. That would be former four-star linebacker Shawn Murphy. The native of Manassas, Virginia committed to South Carolina on Monday afternoon after spending the past three seasons at Alabama…