2025 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
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The 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season was the Crimson Tide's 131st overall season, and 92nd as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Crimson Tide played their home games on Saban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, under second year coach Kalen DeBoer.
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SEC Championship Game, L 7–28 vs. Georgia | |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 9 |
| AP | No. 9 |
| Record | 11–4 (7–1 SEC) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Ryan Grubb (1st season) |
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| Offensive scheme | Spread / air raid |
| Defensive coordinator | Kane Wommack (2nd season) |
| Co-defensive coordinator | Maurice Linguist (2nd season) |
| Base defense | 4–2–5, Swarm |
| Captains | |
| Home stadium | Saban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium |
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| No. 9 Alabama y^ | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 6 Georgia y$^ | 7 | – | 1 | 12 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 3 Ole Miss ^ | 7 | – | 1 | 13 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 8 Texas A&M ^ | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 13 Oklahoma ^ | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 12 Texas | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 15 Vanderbilt | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LSU | 3 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | 2 | – | 6 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida | 2 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auburn | 1 | – | 7 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi State | 1 | – | 7 | 5 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 1 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | 0 | – | 8 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: Georgia 28, Alabama 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Offseason
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Departures
Team departures
Over the course of the off-season, Alabama lost 41 total players. 25 players in transfer portal, 13 players graduated, 3 players declared for the 2025 NFL draft.
| Name | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Notes |
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| Graham Nicholson | K | 6'0 | 185 | Senior | Cincinnati, OH | Graduated |
| CJ Dippre | TE | 6'5 | 260 | Sophomore | Scranton, PA | Graduated/Declared by 2025 NFL Draft |
| Malachi Moore | CB | 6'0 | 198 | Graduated Student | Trussville, AL | Graduated/Declared by 2025 NFL Draft |
| Alijah Mays | DB | 5′11 | 195 | Senior | Pinson, AL | Graduated |
| Adam Thorsland | TE | 6'5 | 232 | Senior | Walhalla, SC | Graduated |
| Graham Roten | OL | 6'3 | 285 | Senior | Fairview, TN | Graduated |
| James Burnip | P | 6′6 | 220 |  | Mount Macedon, Victoria | Graduated |
| Kade Wehby | LS | 5'9 | 185 | Senior | Plantation, FL | Graduated |
| Kneeland Hibbett | LS | 6′2 | 245 | Senior | Florence, AL | Graduated |
| Robbie Ouzts | TE | 6′4 | 258 | Senior | Rock Hill, SC | Graduated |
| Tim Smith | DL | 6'4 | 302 | Graduate Student | Gifford, FL | Graduated/Declared by 2025 NFL Draft |
| Que Robinson | LB | 6'5 | 231 |  Senior | Birmingham, AL | Graduated/Declared by 2025 NFL Draft |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 6'2 | 220 | | Katy, TX | Declared by 2025 NFL Draft |
| Jihaad Campbell | LB | 6'3 | 230 | Junior | Erial, NJ | Declared by 2025 NFL Draft |
| Tyler Booker | OL | 6'5 | 332 | Junior | New Haven, CT | Declared by 2025 NFL Draft |
Outgoing transfers
Twenty-five Alabama players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2024 season.
| Name | No. | Pos. | Height | Weight | Hometown | Year | New school | Source |
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| Kendrick Law | 1 | WR | 5'11" | 201 | Shreveport, LA | Junior | Kentucky | |
| Emmanuel Henderson | 3 | WR | 6'1" | 185 | Hartford, AL | Junior | Kansas | |
| Caleb Odom | 18 | WR | 6'5" | 215 | Carrollton, GA | Freshman | Ole Miss | |
| Naquil Bertrand | 52 | OL | 6'6" | 340 | Philadelphia, PA | Freshman | Syracuse | |
| Dylan Lonergan | 12 | QB | 6'2" | 212 | Snellville, GA | Redshirt Freshman | Boston College | |
| Damon Payne Jr. | 44 | DL | 6'4" | 313 | Belleville, MI | Junior | Michigan | |
| DeVonta Smith | 8 | CB | 6'0" | 194 | Cincinnati, OH | Junior | Notre Dame | |
| Justice Haynes | 22 | RB | 5'11" | 205 | Buford, GA | Junior | Michigan | |
| Hunter Osborne | 33 | DL | 6'4" | 298 | Trussville, AL | Redshirt Freshman | Virginia | |
| Miles McVay | 58 | OL | 6'4" | 215 | East Saint Louis, IL | Redshirt Freshman | North Carolina | |
| Kobe Prentice | 6 | WR | 5'10" | 171 | Calera, AL | Senior | Baylor | |
| Jahili Hurley | 25 | DB | 6'2" | 170 | Florence, AL | Redshirt Freshman | Kansas | |
| Keanu Koht | 19 | LB | 6'4" | 232 | Vero Beach, FL | Redshirt Sophomore | Vanderbilt | |
| Jaheim Oatis | 91 | DL | 6'5" | 328 | Columbia, MS | Junior | Colorado | |
| Jaren Hamilton | 16 | WR | 6'1" | 200 | Gainesville, FL | Redshirt Freshman | Arizona State | |
| Amari Jefferson | 17 | WR | 6'1" | 190 | Chattanooga, TN | Freshman | Tennessee | |
| JR Gardner | 41 | RB | 5'11" | 185 | Gulf Shores, AL | Sophomore | Alabama State (FCS) | |
| Braylon Chatman | 52 | LB | 6'0" | 200 | Trussville, AL | Sophomore | TBA | |
| Jayshawn Ross | 43 | LB | 6'4" | 220 | Kansas City, MO | Freshman | Kansas State | |
| Jeremiah Alexander | 35 | LB | 6'2" | 249 | Alabaster, AL | Redshirt Freshman | Clemson | |
| King Mack | 9 | DB | 5'10" | 188 | Miami, FL | Sophomore | Penn State | |
| Ty Lockwood | 88 | TE | 6'5" | 234 | Thompson's Station, TN | Redshirt Freshman | Boston College | |
| Sterling Dixon | 40 | LB | 6'3" | 211 | Spanish Fort, AL | Freshman | NC State | |
| Elijah Pritchett | 57 | OL | 6'6" | 322 | Columbus, GA | Redshirt Sophomore | Nebraska | |
| Justin Okoronkwo | 41 | LB | 6'3" | 211 | Nurëmberg, GER | Freshman | South Carolina |
Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn't land on a new team for the 2024 season.
Coaching staff departures
| Name | Position | New Team | New Position | Source |
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| Colin Hitschler | Co-defensive coordinator/Defensive backs coach | Not Retained - Accepted job at James Madison | Defensive coordinator | AthlonSports.com |
Entered NFL draft
The deadline for players to declare for the NFL draft was January 15, 2025.
Seven Alabama players were drafted in 2025.
During the first round of the draft that April, guard Tyler Booker was the Dallas Cowboys's 12th pick; linebacker Jihaad Campbell (#31) was selected by Philadelphia Eagles (traded from Kansas City Chiefs). In the third round, quarterback Jalen Milroe (#92) was picked by the Seattle Seahawks; in the fourth round, safety Malachi Moore (#130) selected by the New York Jets; linebacker Que Robinson (#134) selected by the Denver Broncos; in the fifth round, tight end Robbie Ouzts (#175) was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks and the sixth round, defensive tackle Tim Smith (#190) was selected by the Indianapolis Colts.
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | Drafted by |
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| Tyler Booker | OL | 1 | 12 | Dallas Cowboys |
| Jihaad Campbell | LB | 1 | 31 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 92 | Seattle Seahawks |
| Malachi Moore | WR | 4 | 130 | New York Jets |
| Que Robinson | LB | 4 | 134 | Denver Broncos |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 5 | 175 | Seattle Seahawks |
| Tim Smith | DT | 6 | 190 | Indianapolis Colts |
Acquisitions
Incoming transfers
Over the off-season, Alabama added twelve players from the transfer portal. According to 247 Sports, Alabama had the No. 22 ranked transfer class in the country.[1]
| Name | Pos. | Height | Weight | Hometown | Year | Eligibility Remaining | Prev school | Source |
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| Cameron Calhoun | CB | 6'0" | 177 | Cincinnati, OH | Freshman | 3 | Utah | |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 6'4" | 205 | Murfreesboro, TN | Redshirt Sophomore | 2 | Miami | |
| Kam Dewberry | OL | 6'4" | 330 | Humble, TX | Junior | 1 | Texas A&M | |
| Kelby Collins | EDGE | 6'4" | 278 | Gardendale, AL | Sophomore | 2 | Florida | |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | LB | 6'2" | 230 | Baltimore, MD | Senior | 1 | Colorado | |
| David Bird | LS | 6'0" | 210 | Phoenix, AZ | Sophomore | 2 | California | |
| Blake Doud | P | 6'5" | 215 | Parker, CO | RS Junior | 1 | Colorado Mines (Division II) |
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| Arkel Anugwom | OL | 6'6" | 332 | Antioch, TN | Sophomore | 2 | Ball State | |
| Peter Knudson | TE | 6'4" | 240 | McCall, ID | Junior | 1 | Weber State (walk-on) | |
| Dre’lyn Washington | RB | 5'9" | 224 | Hemphill, TX | Junior | 1 | Louisiana | |
| Jayden Hobson | OL | 6'5" | 295 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Freshman | 4 | South Alabama | [2] |
| Brody Dalton | TE | 6'5" | 250 | Fyffe, AL | Junior | 1 | Troy |
2025 recruits
The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent or verbally committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide football program for the 2025 recruiting year.
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Keelon Russell Quarterback |
Duncanville, TX | Duncanville High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Jun 4, 2024 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (90) | ||||||
| Dijon Lee Jr. Cornerback |
Mission Viejo, CA | Mission Viejo High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jun 28, 2024 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:  (86) | ||||||
| Akylin Dear Running back |
Quitman, MS | Quitman High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Aug 20, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (86) | ||||||
| Darrell Johnson Outside linebacker |
Eastman, GA | Dodge County High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Mar 20, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (85) | ||||||
| Ivan Taylor Cornerback |
Winter Garden, FL | West Orange High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Nov 18, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (85) | ||||||
| Justin Hill Outside linebacker |
Cincinnati, OH | Winton Woods High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (84) | ||||||
| Michael Carroll Offensive guard |
Doylestown, PA | IMG Academy (FL) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | Jun 10, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (84) | ||||||
| Micah Debose Offensive tackle |
Prichard, AL | Vigor High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | Jun 22, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| Jackson Lloyd Offensive tackle |
Carmel, CA | Carmel High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | Jun 18, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| Chuck McDonald II Cornerback |
Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jun 8, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| Lotzeir Brooks Wide receiver |
Millville, NJ | Millville High School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Apr 13, 2024 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| Abduall Sanders Jr. Inside linebacker |
Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Mar 21, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (82) | ||||||
| Derek Meadows Wide receiver |
Las Vegas, NV | Bishop Gorman High School | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Dec 4, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (82) | ||||||
| Kaleb Edwards Tight end |
El Dorado Hills, CA | Oak Ridge High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jun 18, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (81) | ||||||
| Steve Bolo Mboumoua Defensive end |
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, CN | Southwest Mississippi Community College (JC) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Jul 10, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (81) | ||||||
| Kevonte Henry Defensive end |
Los Angeles, CA | Cerritos College (JC) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Oct 14, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (81) | ||||||
| Mal Waldrep Offensive tackle |
Phenix City, AL | Central High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Luke Metz Inside linebacker |
Hoschton, GA | Mill Creek High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Mar 24, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Marshall Pritchett Tight end |
Rabun Gap, GA | Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Oct 22, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| London Simmons Defensive tackle |
Flowood, MS | Hartfield Academy | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | Jun 16, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Alex Asparuhov Kicker |
Fresno, CA | San Joaquin Memorial High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jun 15, 2024 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: On3: ESPN: (75) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 3 247Sports: 2 On3: 2 | ||||||
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*= 247Sports Composite rating; ratings are out of 1.00. (five stars= 1.00–.98, four stars= .97–.90, three stars= .80–.89)
†= Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN, On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, Williams and Whittington received a four star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= TBD left the Alabama program following signing but prior to the 2025 season.
2025 Overall class rankings
2026 recruits
The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent or verbally committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide football program for the 2026 recruiting year.
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| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Jireh Edwards #1 Safety |
Baltimore, MD | St. Frances Academy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Jul 5, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (90) | ||||||
| Ezavier Crowell* #3 Running back |
Jackson, AL | Jackson High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Jun 26, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (90) | ||||||
| Xavier Griffin #3 Outside linebacker |
Cullman, AL | Gainesville HS (GA) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Jun 29, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (89) | ||||||
| Jorden Edmonds #3 Cornerback |
Marietta, GA | Sprayberry High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (86) | ||||||
| Cederian Morgan #5 Wide receiver |
Alexander City, AL | Benjamin Russell High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Jul 2, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (86) | ||||||
| Nolan Wilson #7 Defensive end |
Picayune, MS | Picayune Memorial High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | Jul 4, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (84) | ||||||
| Zyan Gibson #8 Cornerback |
Gadsden, AL | Gadsden High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Dec 25, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (84) | ||||||
| Jamarion Matthews #12 Defensive end |
Gainesville, GA | Gainesville High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Feb 21, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| Jett Thomalla #5 Quarterback |
Omaha, NE | Millard South High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Jun 17, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| Mack Sutter #5 Tight end |
Dunlap, IL | Dunlap High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jun 26, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (82) | ||||||
| Kamhariyan Johnson Defensive end |
Muscle Shoals, AL | Muscle Shoals High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Apr 12, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (80) | ||||||
| Chris Booker Offensive guard |
Atlanta, GA | Hapeville Charter High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Feb 20, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Rihyael Kelley Safety |
Cincinnati, OH | Winton Woods High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jun 23, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Malique Franklin Defensive end |
Daphne, AL | Daphne High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | Dec 2, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Corey Howard Defensive end |
Valdosta, GA | Valdosta High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Oct 19, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Bryson Cooley Offensive guard |
Laurel, MS | West Jones High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Tayden-Evan Kaawa Quarterback |
East Orem, UT | Orem High School | N/A | 235 lb (107 kg) | Jul 2, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (78) | ||||||
| Jared Doughty Offensive tackle |
College Park, GA | Benjamin E. Banneker High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | Oct 5, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (78) | ||||||
| Treshawn Brown Running back |
Huntsville, TX | Huntsville HS | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Dec 4, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (77) | ||||||
| Tyrell Miller #1 Offensive guard |
Newark, CA | College of San Mateo (JC) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | Nov 29, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (77) | ||||||
| Amari Sabb Athlete |
Glassboro, NJ | Glassboro High School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Feb 3, 2026 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (76) | ||||||
| Bear Fretwell Offensive tackle |
Brooklet, GA | Southeast Bulloch High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | Jul 25, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (76) | ||||||
| Nick Sherman #6 Cornerback |
Tuscaloosa, AL | Itawamba Community College (JC) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Dec 14, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (76) | ||||||
| Zay Hall Inside linebacker |
Tuscaloosa, AL | Hillcrest HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Jun 27, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (76) | ||||||
| Tyler Henderson Wide receiver |
Vicksburg, MS | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (JC) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Feb 14, 2026 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (76) | ||||||
| Eli Deutsch #12 Long snapper |
Franklin, WI | Franklin HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Jun 24, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: ESPN: (68) | ||||||
| Maurice Mathis Jr. Wide receiver |
Warner Robins, GA | Houston County HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jan 17, 2026 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Aubrey Walker Athlete |
Moody, AL | Moody High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Jan 22, 2026 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: | ||||||
| George French Defensive back |
Birmingham, AL | Homewood High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 18, 2026 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Jude Cascone Tight end |
Marietta, GA | Walton High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Nov 30, 2025 | |
| Recruit ratings: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: 247Sports: 2 On3: 4 | ||||||
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*Originally class of 2027, but reclassified to 2026.
*= 247Sports Composite rating; ratings are out of 1.00. (five stars= 1.00–.98, four stars= .97–.90, three stars= .80–.89)
†= Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN, On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, TBD and TBD received a four star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= TBD left the Alabama program following signing but prior to the 2026 season.
2026 Overall class rankings
Walk-ons
| Name | Pos. | Height | Weight | Hometown | High school |
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| Kyle Clayton | DB | 6'0 | 190 | - | - |
| London Hill | DB | 5'11 | 180 | - | - |
| Jessie Washington | RB | 5'9 | 205 | - | - |
| Grant Johnson | LB | 6'0 | 220 | - | - |
| Jamison Travis | OL | 6'2 | 305 | - | - |
Coaching staff additions
| Name | New Position | Previous Team | Previous Position | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Jones | DB | North Carolina | DB | al.com |
| Ryan Grubb | OC | Seattle Seahawks (NFL) | OC | al.com |
Preseason
Spring game
The Crimson Tide are scheduled to hold spring practices in March and April 2025 with the Alabama football spring game, "A-Day" to take place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on April 13, 2025.
SEC media days
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Preseason SEC awards
2025 Preseason All-SEC teams
MediaFirst Team
Second Team
Third Team
Source: [11]
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Second Team
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Source:[12]
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
Preseason All-Americans
| Player | Position | Class | Designation | AP | Athlon | CBS Sports | CFN | ESPN | PFF | SI | SN | USA Today | WCFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Brailsford | OL | RS-Junior | 1st team offense | – | – | – | – | – | – |  [31] |
– | – | – |
| Kadyn Proctor Unanimous |
Junior | [32] |
[33] |
– | [34] |
[35] |
[36] |
– | [37] |
[38] | |||
| Ryan Coleman-Williams Unanimous |
WR | Sophomore | [39] |
– | [40] | ||||||||
| Tim Keenan III | DB | RS-Senior | 1st team defense | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Deontae Lawson | LB | – | – | – | |
– | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| LT Overton | DL | Senior | – | – | |
– | |
– | – | – | – | – |
| Other All-Americans teams | |||||
| Player | Position | Class | Selector(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deontae Lawson | Linebacker | Senior | 1st Team Defense (Phil Steele) 2nd Team Defense (ESPN, SI) 3rd Team Defense (Athlon Sports) | ||
| Jaeden Roberts | Offensive lineman | RS-Senior | 3rd Team Offense (Phil Steele) 2nd Team Offense (Sporting News, CBS Sports) | ||
| Kadyn Proctor | Offensive lineman | Junior | 1st Team Offense (Phil Steele) 2nd Team Offense (Sporting News, CBS Sports) | ||
| Parker Brailsford | Offensive lineman | RS-Junior | 1st Team Offense (Phil Steele) 2nd Team Offense (AP) Honorable Mention (CFN) | ||
| Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR | Sophomore | 1st Team Offense (Phil Steele) 2nd Team Offense (SI) | ||
| Tim Keenan III | DB | RS-Senior | 1st Team Offense (Phil Steele) 2nd Team Offense (WCFF, AP, USA Today, SI) Honorable Mention (CFN) | ||
| LT Overton | DB | Senior | Honorable Mention (CFN) | ||
Sources: [41]
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 30 | 2:30 p.m. | at Florida State* | No. 8 | ABC | L 17–31 | 67,277 | |
| September 6 | 6:45 p.m. | Louisiana–Monroe* | No. 21 | SECN | W 73–0 | 100,077 | |
| September 13 | 11:00 a.m. | Wisconsin* | No. 19 |
| ABC | W 38–14 | 100,077 |
| September 27 | 6:30 p.m. | at No. 5 Georgia | No. 17 | ABC/SECN | W 24–21 | 93,033 | |
| October 4 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 16 Vanderbilt | No. 10 |
| ABC | W 30–14 | 100,077 |
| October 11 | 11:00 a.m. | at No. 14 Missouri | No. 8 |
| ABC | W 27–24 | 57,321 |
| October 18 | 6:30 p.m. | No. 11 Tennessee | No. 6 |
| ABC | W 37–20 | 100,077 |
| October 25 | 2:30 p.m. | at South Carolina | No. 4 | ABC | W 29–22 | 79,537 | |
| November 8 | 6:30 p.m. | LSU | No. 4 |
| ABC | W 20–9 | 100,077 |
| November 15 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 11 Oklahoma | No. 4 |
| ABC | L 21–23 | 100,077 |
| November 22 | 1:00 p.m. | Eastern Illinois* | No. 10 |
| SECN+/ESPN+ | W 56–0 | 100,077 |
| November 29 | 6:30 p.m. | at Auburn | No. 10 | ABC/SECN | W 27–20 | 88,043 | |
| December 6 | 3:00 p.m. | vs. No. 3 Georgia | No. 9 |
| ABC/ESPN | L 7–28 | 77,247 |
| December 19 | 7:00 p.m. | at (8) No. 8 Oklahoma* | (9) No. 9 |
| ABC/ESPN | W 34–24 | 83,550 |
| January 1, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | vs. (1) No. 1 Indiana* | (9) No. 9 |
| ESPN | L 3–38 | 90,278 |
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Rankings
Game summaries
at Florida State
No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (0–0) at Florida State Seminoles (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 8 Crimson Tide | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Seminoles | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL
- Date: August 30
- Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 87°F, Cloudy, Wind N @ 6 mph
- Game attendance: 67,277
- Referee: Mike Roche
- TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), and Katie George (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | ALA | FSU |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 20 |
| Plays–yards | 72–341 | 63–382 |
| Rushes–yards | 29–87 | 49–230 |
| Passing yards | 254 | 152 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 23–43–0 | 9–14–0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 29:38 | 30:22 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 23/43, 254 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Kevin Riley | 5 carries, 31 yards | |
| Receiving | Germie Bernard | 8 receptions, 146 yards | |
| Florida State | Passing | Tommy Castellanos | 9/14, 152 yards |
| Rushing | Tommy Castellanos | 16 carries, 78 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Jaylin Lucas | 2 receptions, 66 yards |
vs Louisiana–Monroe
Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks (1–0) at No. 21 Alabama Crimson Tide (0–1) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warhawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. 21 Crimson Tide | 21 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 73 |
at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: September 6
- Game time: 6:45 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Wind: N at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
- Game attendance: 100,077
- Referee: Tim Barker
- TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), and Cole Cubelic (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | ULM | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 9 | 29 |
| Plays–yards | 50–148 | 69–583 |
| Rushes–yards | 32–93 | 36–212 |
| Passing yards | 55 | 371 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 10–18–1 | 29–33–0 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 25:46 | 34:14 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana–Monroe | Passing | Aidan Armenta | 8/14, 28 yards, INT |
| Rushing | Braylon McReynolds | 7 carries, 24 yards | |
| Receiving | Tyler Griffin | 2 receptions, 22 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 17/17, 226 yards, 3 TD |
| Rushing | AK Dear | 5 carries, 76 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Germie Bernard | 3 receptions, 67 yards, 2 TD |
vs Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers (2–0) at No. 19 Alabama Crimson Tide (1–1) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| No. 19 Crimson Tide | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 38 |
at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: September 13
- Game time: 11:00 a.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 83 °F (28 °C); Wind: NW 5 mph
- Game attendance: 100,077
- Referee: Matt Loeffler
- TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), and Katie George (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | WIS | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 14 | 22 |
| Plays–yards | 51–209 | 52–454 |
| Rushes–yards | 34–92 | 22–72 |
| Passing yards | 117 | 382 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 11–17–2 | 24–30–0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 31:17 | 28:43 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | Passing | Danny O'Neil | 11/17, 117 yards, TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Darrion Dupree | 7 carries, 26 yards | |
| Receiving | Jayden Ballard | 1 reception, 41 yards, TD | |
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 24/29, 382 yards, 4 TD |
| Rushing | Ty Simpson | 6 carries, 25 yards | |
| Receiving | Ryan Coleman-Williams | 5 receptions, 165 yards, 2 TD |
at No. 5 Georgia (rivalry)
No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide (2–1) at No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs (3–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 17 Crimson Tide | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| No. 5 Bulldogs | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
at Sanford Stadium • Athens, GA
- Date: September 27
- Game time: 6:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy, 76 °F (24 °C); Wind: NW 2 mph
- Game attendance: 93,033
- Referee: Kyle Olson
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge (sideline reporters)
| Game information |
|---|
No scoring plays |
| Statistics | ALA | UGA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 25 | 17 |
| Plays–yards | 77–397 | 53–357 |
| Rushes–yards | 38–117 | 33–227 |
| Passing yards | 280 | 130 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 25–39–0 | 13–20–0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 35:36 | 24:24 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 24/38, 276 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Jam Miller | 16 carries, 46 yards | |
| Receiving | Isaiah Horton | 5 receptions, 65 yards, TD | |
| Georgia | Passing | Gunner Stockton | 13/20, 130 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Chauncey Bowens | 12 carries, 119 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Colbie Young | 4 receptions, 59 yards, TD |
vs No. 16 Vanderbilt
No. 16 Vanderbilt Commodores (5–0) at No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (3–1) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 16 Commodores | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| No. 10 Crimson Tide | 0 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 30 |
at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: October 4
- Game time: 2:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 83 °F (28 °C); Wind: W 9 mph
- Game attendance: 100,077
- Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
- TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | VAN | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 25 |
| Plays–yards | 54–333 | 69–486 |
| Rushes–yards | 19–135 | 38–146 |
| Passing yards | 198 | 340 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 21–35–1 | 23–31–1 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 22:37 | 37:23 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | Passing | Diego Pavia | 21/35, 198 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Sedrick Alexander | 4 carries, 76 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Junior Sherrill | 6 receptions, 49 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 23/31, 340 yards, 2 TD, INT |
| Rushing | Jam Miller | 22 carries, 136 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Ryan Williams | 6 receptions, 98 yards, TD |
at No. 14 Missouri
No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (4–1) at No. 14 Missouri Tigers (5–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 8 Crimson Tide | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| No. 14 Tigers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
at Faurot Field • Columbia, MO
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 11:00 a.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 66 °F (19 °C); Wind: E 4 mph
- Game attendance: 57,321
- Referee: Jason Autrey
- TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), and Katie George (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | ALA | MIZ |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 15 |
| Plays–yards | 75–325 | 56–330 |
| Rushes–yards | 44–125 | 28–163 |
| Passing yards | 200 | 167 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 23–31–0 | 16–28–2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 38:33 | 21:27 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 23/31, 200 yards, 3 TD |
| Rushing | Jam Miller | 20 carries, 85 yards | |
| Receiving | Lotzeir Brooks | 4 receptions, 58 yards | |
| Missouri | Passing | Beau Pribula | 16/28, 167 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Beau Pribula | 11 carries, 61 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Donovan Olugbode | 3 receptions, 55 yards, TD |
vs No. 11 Tennessee (Third Saturday in October)
No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (5–1) at No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide (5–1) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 11 Volunteers | 0 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 20 |
| No. 6 Crimson Tide | 7 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 37 |
at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: October 18
- Game time: 6:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Wind: NW at 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
- Game attendance: 100,077
- Referee: Jeff Heaser
- TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | TENN | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 27 | 23 |
| Plays–yards | 77–410 | 61–373 |
| Rushes–yards | 33–142 | 32–120 |
| Passing yards | 268 | 253 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 28–44–1 | 19–29–0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 28:56 | 31:04 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Passing | Joey Aguilar | 28/44, 268 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | DeSean Bishop | 14 carries, 123 yards, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Braylon Staley | 10 receptions, 92 yards, TD | |
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 19/29, 253 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Germie Bernard | 4 carries, 49 yards | |
| Receiving | Ryan Williams | 5 receptions, 87 yards |
at South Carolina
No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (6–1) at South Carolina Gamecocks (3–4) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 4 Crimson Tide | 7 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 29 |
| Gamecocks | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 22 |
at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC
- Date: October 25
- Game time: 2:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 69 °F (21 °C) • Wind: NE at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
- Game attendance: 79,537
- Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
- TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), and Katie George (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | ALA | SC |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 17 | 18 |
| Plays–yards | 70–333 | 66–325 |
| Rushes–yards | 37–111 | 23–72 |
| Passing yards | 253 | 222 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 18–33–1 | 24–43–0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 27:22 | 32:38 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 24/43, 253 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Jam Miller | 10 carries, 26 yards | |
| Receiving | Daniel Hill | 4 receptions, 76 yards | |
| South Carolina | Passing | LaNorris Sellers | 18/32, 222 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | LaNorris Sellers | 18 carries, 67 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Nyck Harbor | 1 reception, 54 yards, TD |
vs LSU (rivalry)
LSU Tigers (5–3) at No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (7–1) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| No. 4 Crimson Tide | 3 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: November 8
- Game time: 6:30 p.m.
- Game weather: 67 degrees, Sunny
- Game attendance: 100,077
- Referee: Matt Loeffler
- TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | LSU | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 17 |
| Plays–yards | 58–232 | 62–344 |
| Rushes–yards | 26–59 | 26–56 |
| Passing yards | 173 | 288 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 23–32–0 | 22–36–0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 31:49 | 28:11 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | Passing | Garrett Nussmeier | 18/21, 121 yards |
| Rushing | Harlem Berry | 12 carries, 66 yards | |
| Receiving | Zavion Thomas | 5 receptions, 49 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 21/35, 277 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Daniel Hill | 7 carries, 21 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Germie Bernard | 3 receptions, 79 yards |
vs No. 11 Oklahoma
No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners (7–2) at No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (8–1) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 11 Sooners | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| No. 4 Crimson Tide | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: November 15
- Game time: 2:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE at 13 miles per hour (21 km/h)
- Game attendance: 100,077
- Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
- TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
No scoring plays |
| Statistics | OU | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 12 | 23 |
| Plays–yards | 51–212 | 75–406 |
| Rushes–yards | 28–74 | 33–80 |
| Passing yards | 138 | 326 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 15–23–0 | 28–42–1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 25:32 | 34:28 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | Passing | John Mateer | 15/23, 138 yards |
| Rushing | John Mateer | 10 carries, 23 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Jer'Michael Carter | 3 receptions, 36 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 28/42, 326 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Daniel Hill | 15 carries, 60 yards, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Josh Cuevas | 6 receptions, 80 yards, TD |
vs Eastern Illinois (FCS)
Eastern Illinois Panthers (FCS) (3–8) at No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (8–2) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers (FCS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. 10 Crimson Tide | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 56 |
at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: November 22
- Game time: 1:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 77 degrees
- Game attendance: 100,077
- Referee: Lee Hedrick
- TV announcers (SECN+/ESPN+): Jay Alter (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst) and Tori Petry (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | EIU | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 2 | 32 |
| Plays–yards | 39–34 | 79–539 |
| Rushes–yards | 30–14 | 49–269 |
| Passing yards | 20 | 270 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 4–9–1 | 23–30–2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 21:51 | 38:09 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois | Passing | Connor Wolf | 4/8, 20 yards |
| Rushing | Charles Kellom | 14 carries, 25 yards | |
| Receiving | Landers Green | 1 reception, 15 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 11/16, 147 yards, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Jam Miller | 11 carries, 62 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Jaylen Mbakwe | 2 receptions, 39 yards |
at Auburn (Iron Bowl)
No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (9–2) at Auburn Tigers (5–6) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 10 Crimson Tide | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| Tigers | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL
- Date: November 29
- Game time: 6:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 46 °F (8 °C) • Wind: E at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
- Game attendance: 88,043
- Referee: Matt Loeffler
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Holly Rowe (sideline)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | ALA | AUB |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 20 |
| Plays–yards | 75-280 | 77-259 |
| Rushes–yards | 38-158 | 36-152 |
| Passing yards | 122 | 259 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 19-35-0 | 18-39-1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 34:29 | 25:31 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 19/35, 122 yards, 3 TD |
| Rushing | Jam Miller | 15 carries, 83 yards | |
| Receiving | Isaiah Horton | 5 receptions, 35 yards, 3 TD | |
| Auburn | Passing | Ashton Daniels | 18/39, 259 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Ashton Daniels | 23 carries, 108 yards | |
| Receiving | Malcolm Simmons | 3 receptions, 143 yards, TD |
vs No. 3 Georgia (SEC Championship)
2025 SEC Championship Game
No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (11–1) vs. No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (10–2) – Game summary
No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (11–1) vs. No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (10–2) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Bulldogs | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| No. 9 Crimson Tide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, GA
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Game time: 3:00 pm CST
- Game weather: N/A (Indoor Stadium)
- Game attendance: 77,247
- Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge (sideline reporters)
| Game information |
|---|
|
| Statistics | UGA | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 11 |
| Plays–yards | 67–297 | 55–209 |
| Rushes–yards | 41–141 | 16–(-3) |
| Passing yards | 156 | 212 |
| Passing: comp–att–int | 20–26–0 | 19–39–1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 36:52 | 23:08 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Passing | Gunner Stockton | 20/26, 156 yards, 3 TD |
| Rushing | Nate Frazier | 13 carries, 52 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Zachariah Branch | 5 receptions, 53 yards, TD | |
| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 19/39, 212 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Daniel Hill | 4 carries, 11 yards | |
| Receiving | Germie Bernard | 6 receptions, 62 yards, TD |
at No. 8 Oklahoma (College Football Playoff – First Round)
CFP First Round Game
No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (10–3) at No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (10–2) – Game summary
No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (10–3) at No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (10–2) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 9 Crimson Tide | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
| No. 8 Sooners | 10 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, OK
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Game time: 7:00 pm CST
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 56 °F (13 °C) • Wind: N at 20 miles per hour (32 km/h)
- Game attendance: 83,550
- Referee: Kole Knueppel (Big Ten)
- TV announcers (ABC/ESPN): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge (sideline reporters)
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| Statistics | ALA | OU |
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| First downs | 12 | 18 |
| Plays–yards | 54–260 | 75–362 |
| Rushes–yards | 25–28 | 33–55 |
| Passing yards | 232 | 307 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 18–29–0 | 26–42–1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 26:52 | 33:08 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Alabama | Passing | Ty Simpson | 18/29, 232 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Daniel Hill | 9 carries, 43 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Lotzeir Brooks | 5 receptions, 79 yards, 2 TD | |
| Oklahoma | Passing | John Mateer | 26/41, 307 yards, 2 TD, INT |
| Rushing | Tory Blaylock | 11 carries, 36 yards | |
| Receiving | Deion Burks | 7 receptions, 107 yards, TD |
vs. No. 1 Indiana (Rose Bowl - CFP Quarterfinal)
CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Presented By Prudential
No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (11–3) vs. No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (13–0) – Game summary
No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (11–3) vs. No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (13–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| No. 9 Crimson Tide | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| No. 1 Hoosiers | 0 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
at Rose Bowl • Pasadena, CA
- Date: January 1, 2026
- Game time: 3:00 pm CST
- Game attendance: 90,278
- Referee: Kevin Mar (Big 12)
- TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe and Kris Budden (sideline reporters)
- Recap
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| Statistics | ALA | IU |
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| First downs | 11 | 22 |
| Plays–yards | 50–193 | 66–407 |
| Rushes–yards | 17–23 | 50–215 |
| Passing yards | 170 | 192 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 24-33-0 | 14-16-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 25:39 | 34:21 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Alabama | Passing | Austin Mack | 11/16, 103 yards |
| Rushing | Ty Simpson | 3 carries, 17 yards | |
| Receiving | Germie Bernard | 4 receptions, 60 yards | |
| Indiana | Passing | Fernando Mendoza | 14/16, 192 yards, 3 TD |
| Rushing | Kaelon Black | 15 carries, 99 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Charlie Becker | 2 receptions, 51 yards, TD |
Personnel
Roster
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Offensive Lineman
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Coaching staff
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer will enter his second year as the Crimson Tide's head coach for the 2025 season. He led the Crimson Tide to a 9–4 record and ReliaQuest Bowl appearance in his first season.
| Name | Position | Consecutive season at Alabama in current position | |
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| Kalen DeBoer | Head coach | 2nd | |
| Ryan Grubb | Offensive coordinator | 1st | |
| Nick Sheridan | Co-offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks coach | 2nd | |
| JaMarcus Shephard | Assistant head coach / Co-offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach | 2nd | |
| Kane Wommack | Defensive coordinator | 2nd | |
| Maurice Linguist | Co-defensive coordinator / Cornerbacks coach | 2nd | |
| Jason Jones | Safeties coach | 1st | |
| Bryan Ellis | Tight ends coach | 2nd | |
| Robert Gillespie | Assistant head coach / running backs coach | 5th | |
| Chris Kapilovic | Offensive line coach | 2nd | |
| Freddie Roach | Associate head coach / defensive line coach | 6th | |
| Chuck Morrell | Linebackers coach | 2nd | |
| Christian Robinson | Outside linebackers coach | 2nd | |
| Jay Nunez | Special teams coordinator | 2nd | |
| Tyler Hughes | Analyst | 1st | |
| David Ballou | Head Strength and conditioning coach | 6th | |
| Reference: 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide[45] | |||
Depth chart
- Depth chart is a projection and is subject to change.
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True Freshman
Double Position : *
projected Depth Chart Week 1 vs Florida State
Injury report
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Statistics
Scoring
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Awards and honors
Regular season honors
| Date | Player | Class | Position | Honors | Ref. |
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| Week 3 (Sept 15) | Bray Hubbard | S | Jr. | SEC Defensive Player of the Week | [46] |
| Week 5 (Sept 29) | Ty Simpson | QB | R-Jr. | SEC Offensive Player of the Week | [47] |
| Kadyn Proctor | OL | Jr. | SEC Offensive Lineman Player of the Week | ||
| Week 6 (Oct 6) | Justin Jefferson | LB | R-Sr. | SEC Defensive Player of the Week | [48] |
| Parker Brailsford | OL | R-Jr. | SEC Offensive Lineman Player of the Week | ||
| Week 7 (Oct 13) | Ty Simpson (2) | R-Jr. | QB | SEC Offensive Player of the Week | [49] |
| Week 8 (Oct 20) | Yhonzae Pierre | LB | R-So | SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week | [50] |
| Zabien Brown | DB | So. | |||
| Week 11 (Nov 10) | Parker Brailsford (2) | OL | R-Jr. | SEC Offensive Lineman Player of the Week | [51] |
| Week 14 (Dec 1) | Bray Hubbard (2) | S | Jr. | SEC Defensive Player of the Week | [52] |
Sources:
| Date | Player | Class | Position | Honors | Source |
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| Week 5 (Sept 29) | Ty Simpson | QB | R-Jr. | Davey O’Brien National Player of the Week Manning Award Stars of the Week Maxwell Award Player of the Week Reeses Senior Bowl Player of the Week |
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| Week 6 (Oct 6) | Justin Jefferson | LB | R-Sr. | Bednarik Award Defensive Player of the Week | |
| Week 8 (Oct 20) | Yhonzae Pierre | LB | R-So. | Bednarik Award Defensive Player of the Week |
Postseason honors
SEC Conference Individual Yearly awards
| Recipient | Award | Date awarded | Ref. |
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| Kadyn Proctor | Jacobs Blocking Trophy | Dec 10, 2025 | [53] |
All-American honors
| Player | Position | Class |
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| Kaleb Edwards | TE | FR |
| Michael Carroll | OL | FR |
| London Simmons | DL | FR |
| Djion Lee Jr. | CB | FR |
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| Player | AP | AFCA | Athletic | Athlon | BR | CFN | CBS Sports | ESPN | FOX | FWAA | Phil Steele | TSN | SI | USAT | Walter Camp | Designation |
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| Kadyn Proctor (OL, Jr.) | 2nd | 1st | -- | 2nd | 1st | -- | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | Consensus All-American (2025) | ||||||
| Jaeden Roberts (OL, RSr.) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2nd | -- | |||||||
| Bray Hubbard (DB, Jr.) | 3rd | 2nd | -- | -- | -- | |||||||||||
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After the season
All-star bowl games
NFL draft
The NFL draft was held in Pittsburgh on April 23–25, 2026.
Crimson Tide who were picked in the 2026 NFL draft:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL team |
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| 1 | 12 | Kadyn Proctor | OT | Miami Dolphins |
| 1 | 13 | Ty Simpson | QB | Los Angeles Rams |
| 2 | 47 | Germie Bernard | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 4 | 137 | LT Overton | DT | Dallas Cowboys |
| 5 | 146 | Parker Brailsford | C | Cleveland Browns |
| 5 | 149 | Justin Jefferson | LB | Cleveland Browns |
| 5 | 173 | Josh Cuevas | TE | Baltimore Ravens |
| 6 | 201 | Domani Jackson | CB | Green Bay Packers |
| 7 | 232 | Tim Keenan III | DT | Los Angeles Rams |
| 7 | 245 | Jam Miller | RB | New England Patriots |