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Jumbo Package: Alabama Football adds 2028 opponent
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Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman (75) celebrates against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Seems like pretty ho-hum news, right? Alabama plays someone like Georgia State every year, and they played each other in both 2010 and 2013.
What’s interesting, though, is that Alabama already had Ohio State, Oklahoma State, and Tennessee-Martin scheduled for 2028. Oh, and the SEC also just announced a 9 game schedule. So if my math is correct, that makes 13 games. One is going to have to give.
If I had to guess, it would be the Ohio State game. Both teams would likely mutually agree to it and blame the changing rules and SEC schedule as a reason that neither breaches the contract. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma State game is in Stillwater, so that one likely benefits the Cowboys (they’ll get all kinds of attention out of it), and Alabama would owe them a couple of million bucks.
In hoops news, Charles Bediako isn’t giving up:
Best of luck to him, of course. But I can’t wait until all of this craziness with pro players and college eligibility gets resolved.
The hoops squad has been clawing their way back up the rankings lately, too, jumping up to #17 after a big win over Arkansas last week. Here’s to hoping they can keep up the late-season resurgence and carry it into the post season.
Simpson is very likely to be one of the most argued about players in this NFL Draft cycle. While Fernando Mendoza is the clear #1 QB, there’s a massive cliff after that with no other QBs really cementing themselves as top NFL talents. Simpson had a stretch of one season where he looked like he should be, but a faltering Alabama team and a series of injuries really meant that it only lasted for about 7 games.
Small samples sizes always make things tough – and it becomes especially polarizing when NFL teams are always desperate for a franchise-saving QB. You could watch Simpson’s run through the first half of the season and convince yourself he can be that all the time (and the reports on his injuries and problems are gnarly…. He apparently lost nearly 20 pounds going into the Rose Bowl), but you could just as fairly be extremely worried about him being a one-month wonder who will look like a pumpkin against NFL players just like he did at the end of 2026.
Finally, congrats to Bradley Bozeman for a phenomenal football career:
A 3-star prospect that few Alabama fans ever even thought would be a starter, Bozeman wound up being a starting center for a National Championship winning squad and parlayed that into a 6th round NFL draft pick. A long shot to make a roster, Bozeman once again exceeded all expectations, becoming a starter by year two and never looking back. He made $25 million dollars across his career, and was also the centerpiece for a big ESPN story that centered on his choice to live in an RV with his wife and parlayed that into a massive anti-bullying campaign.
Roll Tide, Bradley!
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Southern Miss Slam Tide
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Feb 14, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Luke Vaughn (13) takes his home run trot after hitting a long ball against Washington State at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Alabama played a double header against Washington State Saturday to escape Sunday’s forecast rain. | Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The 12th ranked Southern Miss Golden Eagles used two grand slams and some shoddy Alabama defense to defeat the Crimson Tide 14-4 on Tuesday night in Hattiesburg. The Eagles improved to 7-1 overall while the Tide fell to 7-2 on the season. The home team run ruled the visitors, shortening the game to eight innings. JT Blackwood started on the mound for the Tide against Dylan Causey for the Eagles. Things started out promising for Bama as they grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Bryce Fowler, a former USM player, led off with a single for Alabama. Justin Lebron grounded into a fielders choice, but both runners were safe when the Eagles second baseman dropped the ball. A Brady Neal fly out advanced Fowler to third base and a Jason Torres sacrifice fly brought him home for the first run. LeBron easily stole third base and scooted home on a single by Luke Vaughn. Little did Bama know that the first frame would produce half of their hits and half of their runs in the game.
USM used a Joey Urban double and a RBI single by Davis Gillespie to make the score 2-1 after one inning. Southern Miss retired the Tide in order with three strikeouts in the second, then broke the game open in the bottom half. Two misplayed balls in the outfield led to a double and a single, followed by a walk to load the bases. Ben Higdon, hitting .111 entering the games, then blasted the Eagles first grand slam of the game and a 5-2 lead. In the bottom of the third Connor Lehman replaced Blackwood with no outs and two on and used a ground out and double play to avoid further damage.
Vaughn gave Bama hope in the fourth with a two run home run, his third of the year. Peyton Steele added a single in the inning, the Tide’s last hit of the game. The bottom of the fourth was a disaster for Alabama. Lehman walked the first two batters and was replaced by Evan Steckmesser. Steckmesser allowed a bunt single to Higdon to load the bases. A one run single and two run single followed before the first out of the inning was recorded. A walk reloaded the bases before Kyle Morrison blasted the Eagles second grand slam of the game and a 12-4 USM lead. Bobby Alcock replaced Steckmesser and finally retired the side after 12 men came to the plate after five hits, four walks, and seven runs.
Southern Miss continued to change pitchers every inning, they used nine in the game, and the only Tide base runners from the 5th to the 8th innings, reached on walks and hit batters. Alcock tossed another scoreless inning and was replaced by Luke Smyers in the sixth inning. Smyers started the 7th and after a walk and a thrown away double play ball, was replaced by Joe Chiardo. A Gillespie single plated a run. Tate Robertson took over in the mound in the 8th for Bama. After a strikeout to the lead off batter, Robertson walked the next two men. On a comebacker to the mound Robertson fielded the ball and threw the ball into centerfield trying to start an inning ending double play. The winning run raced home, mercifully ending the game an inning early with the 14-4 final score.
Alabama hit 4-28 in the game with five walks, three hit batters, one home run, a sacrifice fly, a stolen base, with eight men left on base, and committed three costly errors. Vaughn was 2-3 with a home run, a walk, and three RBI. Fowler was 1-5 with a run. Steele had the only other hit in the game and finished 1-4. LeBron was 0-2 with two HBP and a stolen base. Blackwood was the losing pitcher and fell to 1-1.
Southern Miss hit 13-37 in the game with nine walks, five strikeouts, and left 10 men on base. The Eagles had two home runs and two doubles. Higdon and Morrison were both 2-4 with four RBI in their grand slams.
Just a terrible performance in every aspect by the Tide against a good team. Need to flush it and get ready for a big test this weekend in the Frisco Classic. Alabama will play Iowa on Friday, Oregon State on Saturday, and Houston on Sunday.
Roll Tide
Bama Baseball Fever, Catch it!
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabama-crimson-tide-basketball/79832/southern-miss-slam-tide
Jumbo Package: Is QB Reese ready to lead the 2026 defense?
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Sep 6, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama linebacker QB Reese (36) is tackled after recovering a fumble by UL Monroe linebacker Daniel Knudsen (7) and a teammate at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated UL Monroe 73-0. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images | Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Happy Thursday, everyone. Alabama men’s basketball destroyed Mississippi State last night with a three-point onslaught. The Tide shot 44% from deep and made a whopping 22 shots from behind the arc despite missing star point guard Labaron Philon. Nate Oats seemed to have a message for Philon after the game.
Labaron has carried the offense at times this season, but does tend to be a black hole on occasion. Hopefully watching last night’s game will benefit him and the rest of the team going forward.
The women play tonight at 5th-ranked Vanderbilt. Alabama is easily locked in to the NCAA Tournament, but has two chances to notch a top 5 win to close the season and improve seeding. The game tips off at 6:30pm CT and will be available streaming on SECN+.
The NFL Combine kicks off today. Deontae Lawson is there, and was asked about up and comers on the Alabama defense he left behind.
Reese will get a chance to seize a role as the quarterback of the defense this season.
Colin Gay examines the rebuilt defensive line.
Michael Casagrande notes the playoff committee’s role in the demise of high profile regular season matchups.
One draft analyst is impressed with Ty Simpson’s tape.
The NCAA is preemptively trying to dissuade teams from pursuing free agents this summer, when there is no portal window.
Miami safety Xavier Lucas infamously exposed the portal as meaningless last year when he defected from Wisconsin to Miami by simply disenrolling and then enrolling in Coral Gables. There will undoubtedly be lawsuits around this issue over the summer.
Last, speaking of lawsuits, Cincinnati is suing Brendan Sorsby for breach.
This is becoming a trend. NIL agreements are the best possible deterrent to unfettered free agency.
That’s about it for now. Have a great day.
Roll Tide.
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabam...ll-is-qb-reese-ready-to-lead-the-2026-defense
Tide Teaches Bulldogs To Behave
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Feb 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama forward Amari Allen (5) shoots a three against Mississippi State at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News | Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The 17th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide hosted the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday night in Coleman Coliseum. The Tide used a barrage of first half three pointers to bury the Bulldogs early, and coasted to the easy victory by a score of 100-75. Bama lit up the scoreboard with 66 points in the first half. The Tide was without All-American point guard Labaron Philon in the contest. The win was Bama’s seventh straight win and improved to 21-7 overall and 11-4 in the SEC. MSU fell to 13-15 and 5-15 in conference play.
Coach Nate Oats used a starting lineup of Aden Holloway, Latrell Wrightsell, Amari Allen, London Jemison, Aiden Sherrell, Oats 13th different starting quintet of the season. The Tide was sizzling right out of the gate, getting three pointers from Jemison, Allen twice, Holloway, and Sherrell to take an early 15-2. To be honest, at that point the game was over. Taylor Bol Bowen and Houston Mallette both entered the game and dialed log distance and the Tide led 22-6 with 13:30 left in the half. Allen was unconscious, and when he hit his fourth of the half Bama led 44-20 with 7:35 remaining. Mallette, Jemison, Holloway, and Wrightsell connected from deep and Alabama led 63-33 at the break.
In the first half Bama shot 20-34 for 59%, 16-27 from three for 59%, and 7-9 at the free throw line for 78%. The Tide had 26 rebounds, 14 assists, one block, two steals, and seven turnovers. Allen led the way with 18 points on 6-6 shooting, including 5-5 from three point range. Holloway added 14 points with six assists and four rebounds. Wrightsell added eight points with six rebounds and four assists. Sherrell scored six and grabbed four rebounds. Defensively Bama did a great job on Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard holding him to three points. A combination of Holloway, Wrightsell, and Jalil Bethea did a great job of denying the Dog’s star the ball.
MSU shot 12-37 for 32%, 8-22 from deep for 36% and 1-4 at the charity stripe. The Bulldogs had 15 rebounds, six offensively, with seven assists, one block, one steal, and five turnovers. Ja’Borri McGhee led with five points while Achor Achor and Jayden Epps both scored five.
The Tide used the same starters for the second half. Wrightsell, twice, Allen and Sherrell, each hit early three pointers to build the lead ro 72-37 with 16:40 left in the half. An alley-oop from Allen to Bol Bowen pushed it to 79-40 at the 14:26 mark. Then the Tide went cold, missing shots, and turning the ball over without getting a shot off. After a three plus minute drought Bol Bowen scored a basket for an 86-65 lead. Oats was called for a technical foul after Bol Bowen’s put back. Hubbard missed both technical free throws. Bethea made a three pointer from the corner for a 91-65 lead with 3:27 left and give the Tide hope of reaching the century mark for the eighth time this season. Wrightsell made two free throws, Mallette made a corner three, and Jemison made a follow up basket to give the Tide their 100.
Alabama cooled off to 14-37 from the field for 38% in the second half, including just 6-23 from three, and made 3-4 free throws. Overall Bama finished 34-71 for 48%, 22-50 for 44% from deep, and 10-13 for 77% on free shots. The Tide grabbed 48 rebounds with 15 on the offensive end, dished out 23 assists, had six steals, one block, and 13 turnovers. Allen had 23 points with five rebounds, two assists and a steal, shooting 6-7 from three point range. Wrightsell scored 18 points with six rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Holloway contributed a double-double with 16 points with 10 assists, and added seven rebounds. Sherrell had another strong game with 11 points and six rebounds. Taylor Bol Bowen seems to be healed from his injury, being extremely active while scoring 10 points with six rebounds, a block, and a steal. Mallette scored nine and gathered six rebounds and Jemison won the hard hat, scoring eight, with five rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
MSU shot 15-34 in the second half, including 7-19 from three while making 5-8 free throws. Overall the Dogs finished 27-71 for 38%, 15-41 from three point range for 37%, and 6-12 free throws. The Bulldogs had 36 rebounds, 15 assists, four blocks, eight steals, and committed 12 turnovers. Achor led the way with 18 points, seven rebounds, a block, and a steal. King Grace was next with 13 and Hubbard was held to 11 on 4-13 shooting, after torching Auburn for 46 on Saturday.
The Tide just keep on keeping on. Seven wins in a row in the SEC is never easy. Bama is averaging 98 points a game during the streak. The 22 made three pointers is tied for the second most in an SEC matchup in history. The record is 23 by Alabama in 2021 vs LSU. Next is Alabama vs Auburn in 2020 with 22, Alabama vs MSU in 2025 with 22, and tonight vs MSU with 22 again. Bama has now made 10 or more three pointers in nine straight games and have scored 90 or more points in 19 games this season. In Alabama basketball history the Tide has scored 100 or more points 106 times, with 38 of those coming under Oats during his seven year tenure. Times are good for Alabama basketball during this era.
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabama-crimson-tide-basketball/79861/tide-teaches-bulldogs-to-behave
Alabama blows out Mississippi State
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Feb 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama forward Amari Allen (5) shoots a three against Mississippi State at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News | Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Mississippi State visited Tuscaloosa tonight and ran into a buzzsaw, as Alabama won 100-75.
Alabama won the tip and London Jemison, who drew a start in the absence of Labaron Philon, immediately opened the scoring with a corner three. Alabama would knock down four more in the first four minutes of action, including two from Amari Allen, to take a 15-5 lead into the first TV timeout. In addition to shooting the lights out, Alabama had an outstanding game plan to force the ball out of Josh Hubbard’s hands.
Alabama kept firing and pushed the lead out to 20 with nine minutes to go in the half, and ended up taking a whopping 63-33 lead into the locker room. Amari Allen was the big story of the half with 18 points on 5-5 three point shooting. Aden Holloway added 14, and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. scored 8 while grabbing 6 rebounds to lead the Tide. Alabama shot a ridiculous 59% from three in the half and had 16 makes. The Tide out-rebounded the Bulldogs 26-15, and Hubbard was held to a mere three points.
The barrage continued after the break, as Mississippi State simply had no answer for Alabama’s litany of three point marksmen. The lead swelled to 39 at one point early in the half, and the Tide ended up winning by 25. Allen led the way with 23, followed by Wrightsell with 18 and Holloway with 16.
This was a fun game for Alabama fans. May it be a sign of things to come in March.
Roll Tide.
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabam...all/79855/alabama-blows-out-mississippi-state
Jumbo Package: Fixing the Alabama run game in 2026
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Nov 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer high fives Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Michael Carroll (64) during the first half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images | David Leong-Imagn Images
Happy Friday, everyone. The 7th-ranked Tide softball team hosts the annual Crimson Classic tournament this weekend. Alabama is heavily favored in all games, which will be streamed on SECN+ and ESPN+. Meanwhile, the 3rd-ranked Gym Tide travel to 2nd-ranked LSU for a huge meet at 8:30pm CT on SEC Network.
Women’s basketball lost by 25 last night, which wasn’t entirely unexpected at 5th-ranked Vandy. They did manage to keep it close for a half as Vandy took a 36-32 lead into the locker room, but it was all ‘Dores from there.
Yesterday was the first day of the NFL Combine, and a couple of Alabama defensive linemen ran the 40.
This is something of a pointless exercise at their positions, though if Overton is compared to other EDGE rushers, his time is quite slow due to his size. Ohio State EDGE Arvell Reese clocked the fastest time in that group at 4.46, but he is a full 33 pounds lighter than Overton. Domani Jackson and Josh Cuevas will work out today.
ESPN’s Eli Lederman lists RB EJ Crowell on his list of freshmen who will feel the weight of expectations in 2026.
Alabama could certainly use an explosive playmaker at the position. Of course, blocking will go much further to determine the success of the run game.
Last, Ross Dellenger notes that Nick Saban is planning to join a presidential roundtable to discuss the issues surrounding college athletics.
More talking should definitely fix things. Am I right?
That’s about it for today. Have a great weekend.
Roll Tide.
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Bama Basketball Breakdown: #22 Tennessee
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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - JANUARY 24: Latrell Wrightsell Jr. #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide drives to the basket during the second half against Felix Okpara #34 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Coleman Coliseum on January 24, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images) | Getty Images
*Sorry for being MIA earlier this week, folks. I had to travel for work – and will again this upcoming week, so be on the lookout for Josh’s Georgia preview Tuesday.*
After Alabama’s absolute annihilation of the Mississippi State Bulldogs Wednesday night, the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide now heads to Knoxville looking to avenge its earlier season loss to the 22nd-ranked Vols and extend its winning streak to eight straight games. This is a massive game for both teams, as each is battling in a tightly contested tier of teams behind Florida for seeding in Nashville in a few weeks, as well as the Big Dance itself. As mentioned, Nate Oats’ club comes into this one searing hot, winners of seven straight games, which has propelled the Tide up into a tie for 2nd place in the SEC with Arkansas – who Alabama beat just last week in what was likely the Game of the Year in the conference.
Tennessee, meanwhile, comes into this one fresh off of an upset loss at the hands of the Missouri Tigers. That loss snapped the Vols’ four game win streak. Still, Rick Barnes’ club has won 8 of its last 10 games, so it’s not like they are limping into this matchup. And unfortunately – speaking of streaks – Tennessee has owned Alabama in recent years. You have to go back to December 29th, 2021 to find the last Tide victory over Barnes and his boys from Knoxville. The Noah Gurley Game. It’s been a painful run for Oats against the Vols.
From Last Time
As we all know, Tennessee came into Tuscaloosa back in January and escaped Coleman Coliseum with a 79-73 victory where they led most of the second half. Now, while everyone in the country was pointing and laughing at the Tide for losing that game at home even with former G-Leaguer and mustache-twirling supervillain Charles Bediako, what pretty much all of them failed to realize – or, more aptly, chose to ignore – was that Alabama was down two of its best players in Aden Holloway and Amari Allen. Both were late scratches, which really doomed the Tide before the game even began. If you are wondering how important those two players are to this year’s team, look no further than the game played just three days ago.
This time around, it will be the opposite – Aden and Amari in, Chuck out. Labaron Philon, of course, missed the State game on Wednesday, but the feeling is that he will be ready to go tonight in Thompson-Boling Arena. Regardless of who is playing, Alabama really needs to solve Tennessee’s ability to run the Tide’s shooters off of the three-point line. Obviously, having two big-time shooters back will help in that aspect, but I think, so too, will playing smaller with Aiden Sherrill manning the five, as opposed to Bediako at center with Sherrill playing the four. Alabama really needs to push tempo and make this a full-court game.
The Vols are currently listed as five-point favorites, and given the recent history between these two teams, that’s totally logical. But I really think people are underestimating how massive having Holloway and Allen back is going to be today. Holloway really knows how to attack the basket with his handles and set his guys up, and Allen is really an elite rebounder for his size. Both of those characteristics are going to be incredibly important matching up with Tennessee, who is #1 in the country in OREB% and has shown a consistent ability to shut-down the Tide’s perimeter game.
If Alabama can find a way to get some revenge and keep the winning streak going, the double-bye in Nashville seems like a virtual lock with two to play, and it really opens the door for the Tide in moving up as high as the 3-line for the NCAA Tournament. After a softer stretch in recent weeks, Nate Oats’ team will close out the year with a trio of postseason squads – a perfect ramp-up to the madness of March that awaits. Can Alabama keep things rolling?
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabam.../79875/bama-basketball-breakdown-22-tennessee
#17 Alabama at #22 Tennessee Game Thread
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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - JANUARY 24: Labaron Philon #0 of the Alabama Crimson Tide drives to the basket during the second half around Bishop Boswell #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Coleman Coliseum on January 24, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s another top-25 showdown for Tide Hoops, as the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide head to Knoxville riding a scorching-hot seven game winning streak to take on the 22nd-ranked Vols of Tennessee. To that point, something has to give in this one, as Alabama will put its current SEC win streak up against Tennessee’s active five game winning streak over the Tide. Rick Barnes’ squad prevailed against Nate Oats’ group back in January, but Alabama was missing two of its best players in Aden Holloway and Amari Allen, who will both be back tonight. Labaron Philon is expected to suit up as well.
There are a ton of SEC and NCAA Tournament implications in this one – a win in Knoxville will pretty much lock-up a double-bye in Nashville with Vandy losing to Kentucky earlier, and it will also go a long way in procuring a protected seed in the Big Dance as well. Regardless, it’s a day that ends in ‘y’, so it’s a great day to beat the hell out of Tennessee.
Roll Tide, folks.
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Alabama Holds Off Oregon State 8-7
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Feb 21, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Peyton Steele (14) rushes in to make the catch on a sinking line drive during the game with Rhode Island at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the first game of a Saturday double header. | Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated 18th ranked Oregon State 8-7 at The Frisco Classic on Saturday night. The win clinched the Classic championship for the Tide even though the have a game left against Houston at 3 p.m CT on Sunday. Bama improved to 9-2 on the season while the Beavers fell to 5-4.
A pair of left handers faced off on the mound in Alabama’s Zane Adams vs OSU’s Ethan Kleinschmit. The Tide was the visiting team. Adams scored in the top of the first after Bryce Fowler led off with a double on the games first pitch and eventually scored on a fielders choice from Johnny Lemm. Lemm beat out a potential double play ball to allow the run to score. Adams walked the lead off man in the bottom half, but stranded the runner at third with an inning ending strikeout. The walk was the first for Adams this season.
After both teams were scoreless in the second, Bama added on in the third on the strength of two home runs. Justin LeBron led off with a single and trotted home when Brady Neal blasted an opposite field home run to left for a 3-0 score. With two outs Jason Torres smoked a home run of his own over the left center field wall to push the lead to 4-0. Adams has a perfect bottom of the third on only five pitches.
The Tide broke out the big stick again in the top of the fourth. Freshman Eric Hines took the first pitch of the inning deep for his first career home run. Brennan Holt followed with a single and advanced when Fowler was hit and LeBron singled to load the bases. Luke Vaughn beat out a double play to record an RBI on a fielders choice, making the score 6-0. Adams remained sharp through the fourth, finishing the inning with a total of only 49 pitched thrown with two hits allowed and no runs.
Torres led off the top of the fifth with a double and moved to third on a single by Hines, but a double play ended the scoring threat. Adams ran into trouble in the bottom half of the frame. Adam Haight led off with a double followed by a fly out and strikeout. Josh Proctor pinch hit for the Beavers and unloaded a monster home run to get OSU on the board, cutting the lead to 6-2. Jacob Galloway then singled and scored on a double by Easton Talt. Cooper Vance singled Talt in, ending Adams night. Matthew Heiberger ended the rally, after allowing a single, on a ground ball force play.
The Tide went down quickly in the sixth. Haight led off the bottom half with a home run off of Heiberger to cut the lead to 6-5. Alabama got the run back in the top of the seventh. Vaughn led off with a single and on a one out error went all the way to third on a hustle play. Vaughn was originally called out, but after a review was deemed safe. Peyton Steele hit a fly play to right for a sacrifice fly to score Vaughn. On the play Torres inexplicably tried to advance to second and was thrown out. Fortunately Vaughn hustled all the way home and crossed the plate prior to Torres being tagged out.
Heiberger had a quick bottom of the seventh on 11 pitches. In the top of the eighth the Tide plated what turned out to be the winning run. Holt stroked a one out single and scored on a two out double by LeBron. The double was Lebron’s third hit of the game. With a 8-5 lead, Bama turned to Hagan Banks to close out the game.
Banks ran into trouble quickly as the first two batters singled. Lead off man Galloway was hit by a pitch to load the bases. A bloop hit to left by Talt scored a run to make it 8-6. A ground ball to LeBron that looked like a sure double play ball was booted to allow another run in. The things got exciting. Bryson Glassco hit a fly ball to Steele in right field that looked like it would be a tying sacrifice fly. Steele had other ideas, unleashing a rocket throw that hit Neal right in the mitt. Neal made a great tag to complete the amazing double play-after a review. The Tide intentionally walked AJ Singer to load the bases and set up force plays at every bag. A ground ball to LeBron, who flipped to Holt at second, ended the game with Bama on top with a thrilling 8-7 win.
Alabama hit 13-39 in the game with three home runs and two doubles. The Tide walked twice, had two hit batters, struck out 11 times, and left 11 men on base. LeBron finished 3-5 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Torres was 2-4 with a home run, double, walk, run scored and one driven in. Vaughn was 2-4 with a run and RBI, Hines finished 2-3 with his homer run, run, and RBI. Holt was 2-4 with two runs scored and Neal was 1-4 with his home run, two RBI, a HBP, and run scored. Heiberger was the winning pitcher with 2 2/3 innings allowing one run on two hits. The junior lefty is 1-0 on the season. Banks earned his second save of the season.
OSU hit 10-37 in the game with two walks, a hit batters, five strikeouts, and five men left on base. Kleinschmit was the losing pitcher. Talt was 3-5 and Proctor 2-3 to lead the offense.
Alabama will send freshmen phenom Myles Upchurch to the mound against Houston to try and preserve the perfect weekend.
Roll Tide
Bama Baseball Fever, Catch it !
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabam...ball/79911/alabama-holds-off-oregon-state-8-7
Alabama Softball Crushes the Crimson Cupcake Classic
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Feb 27, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Jena Young underhands the ball to first for an out in the game with St. Thomas in the Crimson Classic at Rhoads Stadium. | Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
It was another successful weekend for Bama as they look ahead to SEC play.
GAME 1: ALABAMA 2, ST THOMAS 0
Two stories breached the surface in this game: 1) Jocelyn Briski was masterful; 2) the Tide offense had a real letdown. The Crimson Tide pitcher threw 7.0 brilliant innings of shutout, 2-hit ball while striking out a career high 14 batters. It almost went to waste if not for Alexis Pupillo’s opposite field two-run jack as the third batter of the game for Alabama.
Pupillo sends one out in the 1st!
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— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) February 27, 2026
After that, it was a whole bunch of ground outs for Bama. The Tide collected only three more hits after the big bang by Pup.
NOTES:
- It was the second game of the day for St Thomas. The Tommies run ruled Kent State in that game 8-0.
- Briski’s only flaws on the day were two walks, which were her first two of the season. She also topped 100 pitches in a game at 105. She was not on a pitch cont for the first time this season.
- Audrey Vandagriff led off the 3rd inning with a bunt single, in which she was confirmed safe after a really long review. However on the next pitch, she was called out for leaving the base too early on a steal attempt.
- Abby Duchscherer continues to struggle. She started at third base and went 0 for 3 that included a strike out with one out and a runner at second and later made the third out on a line out with a runner at third. Mari Hubbard entered the game in the 6th and hit a lead off single.
- Pup was back as starting catcher and again called a nice game. Marlie Giles was the DH.
- Ana Roman did not start, though she did have a pinch-hitting appearance in the 5th. Kristen White (0-1, BB) started at center on her Senior Day with Vandagriff in left and Lauren Johnson in right.
- Kristen White’s dad threw out the first pitch in this game.
GAME 2: ALABAMA 8, SOUTH FLORIDA 0 (5 innings, run rule)
After underestimating the Tommies in Game 1, the Tide was back to some normalcy in the starting lineup that included Ana Roman in right and Mari Hubbard at the hot corner.
The Tide and USF were scoreless until the 4th when Ana Roman crushed an opposite field one out triple off the left fielder’s glove. Salen Hawkins singled up the middle for an RBI. A single and a walk loaded the bases for Audrey Vandagriff who singled in a pair of Bama runners for a 3-0 advantage.
In the bottom of 5th, the Bama bats came alive with four straight one-baggers to begin the frame. The big one came from Roman who knocked in a pair. A fielder’s choice scored a sixth run and then Hubbard walked. Lauren Johnson ended the game with a walk-off double.
LoJo puts the exclamation mark on that win@laurenjohnson_0 #Team30 #RollTide | @TMobile pic.twitter.com/gYDrLgDXOk
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) February 28, 2026
In the circle, Vic Moten (8-0) just keeps rolling along. The fab freshman went all five innings, striking out seven and allowing only one single and one base on balls.
NOTES:
- Hawkins committed a two-out error on a chopper in the 1st. The runner did not advance any further.
- USF put runners at second and third in the top of 3rd of a scoreless game but Moten got a huge strike out to end the threat.
- In the pivotal 5th inning, Pupillo went first to third on a single by Marlie Giles – a move that coach Patrick Murphy said was made by Pup. With the throw going to third, Giles was able to move up to second base.
- It seems like it is Brooke Wells turn to slump. She went 0 for 3 with a strikeout after going 0-2 with a K in Game 1
GAME 3: ALABAMA 8, KENT STATE 1
Alea Johnson got the start in the circle on her Senior Day and things did not get off to a greatest of starts. The first Golden Flash batter singled and stole second base. A SAC bunt moved her to third and a fielder’s choice scored the day’s first run.
Alabama quickly struck back as Ana Roman knocked in two runs with a single in the bottom of the frame.
In the bottom of the 3rd, Gerritt Griggs had an infield single and Alexis Pupillo singled her in. Brooke Wells broke out of her mini-slump with a towering 2-run dinger for a 5-1 lead.
Brooke with a souvenir for the brickyard
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) February 28, 2026
Alea ran into trouble in the 4th when two walks, a wild pitch, and an error by Jena Young at second loaded the bases for KSU. It was Kaitlyn Pallozzi to the rescue as the freshman hurler struck out the next two Flashes to slam the door.
In the 6th, the Kent State pitchers could not find the strike zone. Two different Hot Flashes walked in a run each and Roman hit by pitch for a painful RBI to go up 8-1. Of the four walks in the frame, all were of the 0-4 variety (ie no strikes).
Pallozzi (4-0) ended the game with a 1-2-3 7th inning.
- Despite going 3 for 3 in the previous game, Patrick Murphy’s Gut sat Salen Hawkins in favor of Gerritt Griggs at shortstop. Yeah, that’s what you want: sit a hot hitter. Griggs took full advantage of the opportunity, going 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored.
- Roman was the DH and LoJo rode the pine so that Larissa Preuitt could play right field and Kristen White could operate in center.
- Duchscherer (2 for 3) was back at third and then switched over to first.
- Both pitchers whiffed a quartet of batters. Alea gave up two hits and three walk in 3.1 innings. Pallozzi no-hit KSU over her 3.2 innings of work with 1 walk.
- Alea’s dad threw out the game’s first pitch.
GAME 4: ALABAMA 8, USF 0 (5 Inn.)
Brooke Wells continued her hot day with a first inning solo no-doubter for an early 1-0 advantage.
Brooke Wells HR #⃣2⃣ today!
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) February 28, 2026
In the bottom of the third, Audrey Vandagriff ripped a ball to right center and sped around the bases ending up with a sliding triple.
Audrey Vandagriff speed is different️@avandagriff12 #Team30 #RollTide | @tmobile pic.twitter.com/rX8zTh7exM
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) February 28, 2026
Wells came up big again, singling ‘Griff in to make it 2-0 Tide. Still in the 3rd, Bama loaded the bases. Abby Duchscherer and Gerritt Griggs then took back-to-back walks for RBIs, but Alabama could get no more runs in that frame.
In the 4th, Vandagriff again got things going at the top of the order with a single. After a pitching change Wells and Alexis Pupillo both singled to jam the bases with Tide runners. That is when Marlie Giles took the new pitcher downtown for a grand slam.
GRAND SLAM GILES
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) February 28, 2026
Jocelyn Briski (6-0) had another excellent game, striking out seven and allowing only one single over 4.0 innings. Though she threw only 49 pitches, the junior was lifted in favor of Kaitlyn Pallozzi. She gave up a leadoff double, but was able to shut down the next three USF batters.
NOTES:
- Brooke Wells and Alexis Pupillo both went 4-for-5 on the day.
- Pupillo had a stolen base.
- Salen Hawkins had an 11-pitch walk in the 4th inning
- The win over USF is the 11th shutout of the season and its eighth run-rule victory for Alabama.
GAME 5: ALABAMA 7 ST THOMAS 0
Back against St Thomas, it was more like a post-season starting lineup. After the Tide’s first four batters made out, Ana Roman broke up the no-hitter with a big blast over the center field wall.
That ball left in a hurry!@anaroman21
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) March 1, 2026
Brooke Wells continued her two day tear with her third home run of the weekend to make it 2-0 Bama.
Your daily Brooke Wells home run update@BrookeWells_3
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) March 1, 2026
Following the Wells dinger, Marlie Giles singled, stole a base, and would score on a Salen Hawkins ground out.
In the 5th, consecutive singles by Jena Young, Lauren Johnson, and Audrey Vandagriff made it 4-0. Following that score, Vandagriff showed why she is an All-American. Wells lofted a ball into deep center field and both Lo-Jo, who was on third, and ‘Griff, who was on second base, scored on the sac fly. With the bases empty, Alexis Pupillo hit her eighth round-tripper of the season.
Blink and it's gone@AlexisPupillo
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) March 1, 2026
Unfortunately, Bama could not get that invaluable eighth run that would trigger the run rule and the game ended two innings later.
Vic Moten (9-0) went 5.0 innings and gave up only one hit, but had three walks. She had four strike outs but had nine fly outs as opposed to only one ground out. The final two frames were thrown by Kaitlyn Pallozzi. The frosh gave up one single and one walk with one K.
NOTES:
- Giles and Vandagriff both stole a base.
- Giles had the game’s only error, a throwing error on a passed ball thrown down to second base.
- Alabama turned two double plays, including a throw ‘em out strike ‘em out.
GAME 6: ALABAMA 8 OAKLAND 1
The final game of the weekend was Senior Day for pinch-running specialist Kinley Pate. The Northport native got the first start of her career and God bless her, she picked up the first RBI of her Alabama career.
Alabama got the scoring going in the second when Brooke Wells walked, Ambrey Taylor doubled, and Jena Young knocked in a run with a sac fly.
With Kaitlyn Pallozzi in the circle, Oakland got a run back on a double and a single in the top of 3rd. She beaned the next batter but still got the final batter of the inning out on a ground out. Even so, coach Patrick Murphy had seen enough and brought in Alea Johnson for the 4th inning.
After a sweet double play ended the top of the 4th, the Bama bats woke up with five runs in the bottom of the frame. Following two Alabama singles, Taylor stroked her first collegiate home run to make it 4-1 Bama.
Ambrey doinks one off the pole in left!@AmbreyTaylor
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) March 1, 2026
A few batters later, Ana Roman made it 6-1 with a 2 RBI dinger.
Ana Goes Oppo@anaroman21
— Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) March 1, 2026
In the 6th, Kristen White walked and stole second. This is the point in which Pate came up with an RBI single to make it 7-1 Tide. Alexis Pupillo would later knock her in with an RBI single.
Alea Johnson (1-0) was pretty dang solid throwing 4.0 shutout, one-hit innings with three strikeouts to earn her first win of the season.
NOTES:
- Pate, Larissa Preuitt, and Kristen White each stole a base.
- Freshman Taylor picked up her fifth, sixth, and seventh RBI of the season.
- Gerritt Griggs (1 for 3) again started at short for Hawkins with Mari Hubbard (1-3 1 run) at third base. Ambrey Taylor was at first base. Vandagriff also took the game off.
[SURGEON GENERAL WARNING: The section below is not all rainbows, lollipops, and unicorns. If we see an issue that we deem worth discussing, RBR is not going to shy away from it. That is the MO that this whole website is based on. If you want sunshine pumped up your nether regions, there are PLENTY of those people more than willing to provide that service. If you are easily triggered, stop reading now and play the above video on repeat. If you live in the real world, carry on my wayward son.]
SERIES NOTES
- With the silly season over, it is time for the Bama staff to put their heads together and compile a consistent starting line up and rotation. The biggest decision is what to do with Duchscherer/Hubbard at third base. Duke was 3 for 10 but only produced one RBI and no runs. The senior walked once but whiffed three times. She is hitting .231 with one multi-base hit. Hubbard was 2 for 7 on the weekend with 2 runs scored and a walk. Gerritt Griggs (3-7, 2 runs, 1 RBI, 3 BB, 0 K, 0 errors) also gave the staff something to think about.
- Vandagriff looked a smidge better than last weekend (4 for 12, 3 RBI, 3 runs). She was much more successful when she swung the bat with authority rather than trying to slap/bunt. [Are you paying attention, Gut®?]
- Jena Young had a rough weekend, going 2 for 12.
- Pup, Roman and Wells were the only Tide players to participate in all six games.
- The presence of Moten and Pallozzi in the rotation seems to have taken the pressure off of Briski. Last season, it felt like so much was piled on her back. My Gut™ tells me it should Moten as the No. 1 and Briski as No.2. But the Original Gut® has a mind of his own.
- I could be completely off on this point, but Briski seems a little more svelte this year. Could it be that she has spent more time in the gym working out in the off-season and it is paying off in her performance?
- Sunday’s win over St. Thomas was Alabama’s 12th shutout of the season. The Tide also has 8 run-rule wins.
- Pupillo’s hit streak now sits at 12 games along with a 16 game reached-base streak. Now-graduated Brooke Ellestad hit the second most homers for the Tide last season at 8. Pup already has that total. Brooke Wells and Ana Roman are close behind with seven home runs each.
- Alabama now has 39 round-trippers on the season.
- The Crimson Tide has outscored opponents 155-14.
- The green safety base was back at first. Bama does not return home for SEC play until March 13 versus Arkansas. We should see then if this will be a permanent feature.
- St. Thomas ace pitcher Ella Cook looked really sharp at times this weekend. Originally being from Iowa, you would have thunk Murphy would have tried to convince her to come play for the Tide during the off-season. Alas, she is a redshirt senior.
- For her career, Pate is hitting a robust .400 (2 for 5) with 1 RBI and 47 runs scored.
MVPs
- PUPILLO: 8-17 (.471 BA), 2 HR, 5 RBI, 7 RUNS, SB
- ROMAN: 6-15 (.400), 2 HR, 8 RBI, 4 RUNS, 3B
- MOTEN: 10.0 IP, 2 WINS, 0.00 ERA, 2 HITS – SINGLES, 0 RUNS, 4 BB, 11 K, 9-0 overall
- BRISKI: 11.0 IP, 2 WINS, 0.00 ERA, 3 HITS – SINGLES, 0 RUNS, 2 BB, 21 K, 6-0 overall
[Would have included Wells, but she pulled an 0-fer in the first two games.]
OTHER STUFF
- Florida lost one of their captains in Ava Brown who was injured on a stretch, taking a throw at first base. As she stretched, she caught the ball but immediately went down in pain and had to be taken off the field on a cart wearing an air cast. The two-way player was hitting .325 with 5 round-trippers and 18 RBI. As a pitcher, Brown was 5-0 on the season with a 0.49 ERA.
- Oklahoma third baseman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas collided with her catcher on Sunday and remained on the turf for a long time, grabbing at her knee.
UPCOMING ALABAMA SCHEDULE
SEC begins on the road for the Crimson Tide.
- Fri, Mar 6 at Ole Miss 6pm/7pm
- Sat, Mar 7 at Ole Miss 6pm/7pm
- Sun, Mar 8 at Ole Miss 1pm/2pm
HOW TO WATCH… ALLEGEDLY
Assume it SECN+ Streaming (ESPN+).
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Jumbo Package: Ty Simpson helps himself at NFL Draft Combine
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 27, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Happy Monday, everyone. This is a great time to remind you that Nate Oats and company won at Tennessee on Saturday. Let’s have one more look at that game winner, shall we?
It’s just so beautiful.
Alabama softball dominated its home tournament as expected this weekend, and baseball had a successful weekend as well, winning the Frisco Classic.
The Gym Tide posted a solid score at LSU, but came up short against their 2nd-ranked hosts.
Women’s basketball fought valiantly against top-5 Texas to close the regular season, but came up short.
The NFL Combine has come and gone, and Ty Simpson did well for himself.
Consensus seems to be that Ty cemented himself as a first round prospect, but we won’t know for sure until April. Check out his answer to this question.
Ty’s knowledge of the game is a huge plus for him. He will also forever be a massive Gump.
Kadyn Proctor is somewhat polarizing. Is he too big to play tackle in the NFL?
Germie Bernard answered his biggest question.
Josh Cuevas should hear his name called.
Jaeden Roberts , however, may not.
Domani Jackson is an example of a guy who probably hurt himself coming back to school.
He did run a blistering 4.41 in the 40-yard dash, and NFL teams love speed.
Last, guess what CBS writer Chris Hummer cites as the biggest question for Alabama this spring?
I bet you got it right.
That’s about it for today. Have a great week.
Roll Tide.
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Alabama Loses To Houston 8-2
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Alabama's infielder Justin Lebron (1) with a two run homer in the top of the third inning against UF. Florida came back from being down 5-0 to beat Alabama 7-6, Friday, May 15, 2025, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2025 | Cyndi Chambers / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
After winning their first two games at The Frisco Classic, and clinching their championship, the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team lost 8-2 to Houston on Sunday afternoon. The Tide defeated Iowa 12-2 on Friday and won a thriller 8-7 over Oregon State on Saturday. Alabama and OSU both finished 2-1 with the Tide winning the championship belt by virtue of the tie breaker. Alabama fell to 9-3 and Houston improved to 7-4 on the season.
On Sunday the Tide sent freshman right handed Myles Upchurch to the mound to face Houston’s Kendall Hoffman. Upchurch allowed a one out single in the first but then stuck out the next to batters. Alabama threatened in the bottom half. With one out Justin LeBron walked and stole second. Brady Neal followed with a walk. Luke Vaughn was next up and drilled a line drive that third baseman Cade Climie was able to snare and turn into an inning ending double play.
Upchurch had two more strikeouts in the second before running into trouble in the third. The Cougars led off with a walk and single. Both runners advanced on a sacrifice bunt and then scored on a single by Dylan Maxcey. Upchurch ended the inning with two fly outs, including one by Carsten Sabathia- the son of Baseball Hall Of Famer CC Sabathia.
In the top of the fourth Upchurch was replaced by Evan Steckmesser with two outs and Irvin Weems on third base. Before Steckmesser ever threw a pitch Weems broke for home and was easily thrown out trying to steal to end the inning. Upchurch finished with 3.2 innings, allowing four hits, walking two, two runs and striking out four.
In the fifth Houston totally took control of the game. Steckmesser allowed three straight hits, scoring a run, to open the frame. After a strikeout an error in second baseman Brennan Holt on potential double play ball allowed a run and kept the bases loaded. After a sacrifice fly brought in the third run of the inning, Austin Morris was brought into pitch and notched a strikeout to end the uprising, but the Cougars had a comfortable 5-0 lead.
In the bottom of the fifth the Tide finally got on the board. Peyton Steele walked with one out and moved to second base on a wild pitch. With two outs Bryce Fowler doubled to score Steele. Fowler’s double was only the second hit of the night for Bama. Morris had two perfect innings in the sixth and seventh, but the Tide also went down in order in both of those innings.
In the eighth inning Morris hit Sabathia , the first batter he faced and was replaced by freshman left hander Luke Smyers. Sabathia advanced on a passed ball and a ground out before scoring on a single. With a 6-1 lead Hoffman was still on the mound in the bottom of the eighth for the Cougars. After a strikeout for the first out, Fowler hit a deep fly ball to centerfield that just missed leaving the park. LeBron, up next, left no doubt, clubbing his 7th home run of the season over the left field wall. Neal was up next and blasted a ball to the opposite field that hit the top of the wall and turned into a double. After three straight hard hit balls Hoffman was lifted in favor of Tyler Bryan. Bryan retired Luke Vaughn on a fly ball to right to end the inning with UH leading 6-2.
Smyers struck out the first man in the top of the ninth, then allowed a single and double before being replaced by Anthony Pesci. After an intentional walk to load the bases the Cougars scored two runs on a single and ground out and took an 8-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth.
The Tide got a walk to Johnny Lemm and a one out single by Justin Osterhouse but a strikeout and ground out ended the threat and end the game.
After 26 hits and 20 runs in the first two games combined, Bama was held to 6-32 at the plate. The Tide drew two walks, had two hit batters. And left seven men on base. LeBron was 1-3 with a home run, RBI, hit by pitch, a run, and a stolen base. Osterhouse was the only multi hit player with a 2-4 game. Fowler, Neal, and Steele all had one hit each. Upchurch fell to 2-1 in the season with the loss. Houston finished 11-35 with three walks, two hit batters, nine strikeouts, and left eight on base. The Cougars only had in extra base hit. Hoffman improved to 1-0.
LeBron was named the MVP of the Tournament and Vaughn was a member of the All Tournament Team. LeBron was 6-13 with two home runs, two doubles, three runs, three walks, a hit by pitch, one stolen base, and seven runs driven in. Vaughn was 3-12 with a home run, four RBI, two runs, a walk, and a hit by pitch.
Other standouts
*Brady Neal 4-11, home run (2), 2 RBI, 2 runs, double, 3 walks
*Andrew Purdy 3-6, 3 runs, double, RBI
*Brennan Holt 4-13, 2 runs, RBI
*Bryce Fowler 3-12, home run (2), 2 RBI, 2 doubles, 2 walks, HBP, 4 runs
*Eric Hines 2-3, home run (1), run, RBI
*Tyler Fay W (2-1) 6 IP 5 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts, 1 run
*Matthew Heiberger W (1-0) 2.2 IP, 2 hits, 1 walk, 1 strikeout, one run
*Austin Morris 2.1 IP, 0 hits, 0 walks, 2 strikeouts, 1 hit batter, 1 unearned run
The Tide welcomes Jacksonville State to The Joe on Tuesday for a 4 p.m. first pitch.
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Alabama Football 2026: Meet the New Wide Receivers
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Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs with the ball after making a catch during the game with Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
At the conclusion of the 2025 season, Alabama lost nearly their entire position group at wide receiver. Starters Ryan Williams and Lotzeir Brooks both return, but the Tide also lost Germie Bernard and Isaiah Horton, plus a whole slew of reserves.
With that, there is plenty of room in the depth chart for new players to step up into the two deep, and Alabama had to go out and recruit heavily to fill the roster – both from the high school ranks and the transfer portal. No matter how it shakes out, the Tide’s pass catching production is going to look very different next year. And today, we’ll take a closer look at all of the newcomers.
If you missed the earlier pieces, check out the central stream for this Meet the New Guys Series, and follow along as we keep going through the position groups this offseason. As always, all of the player rankings and sizes in this article are from the 247Sports Composite for consistency, though I will mention it if On3 or ESPN have something very different.
Amari Sabb
- Position: ATH
- Stars: 3
- Hometown: Glassboro, NJ
- National Rank: 1700
- Position Rank: 121
- Height: 5’9”
- Weight: 155
Amari Sabb is the younger brother of current Alabama starting safety, Keon Sabb. He’s also the older brother of 2027 5-star wide receiver, Xavier Sabb. So for the Tide, bringing in Keon as a depth piece for a position that desperately needs depth while also serving as a recruiting draw for a top target in the next cycle is a win-win that makes a lot of sense. He’s listed as an athlete that also played running back and defensive back in high school, but has said that Alabama wants him as a slot receiver. At only 155 pounds, he’s definitely too light to play on defense, and will have to add a bit of size even at WR. Sabb will be joining Alabama over the summer.
Playstyle
Sabb is more of a ball carrier than he is a wide receiver at this point. With the ball in his hands, he’s got as quick of a burst as you’ll see, and weaves all over the field like he’s being controlled by someone playing a Madden game that REALLY likes using the spin button and juke stick. Sabb will make most anyone miss one on one in the open field and turn any given play into a race.
That said, he also rarely breaks tackles if someone manages to get their hands on him, will never run through someone, and also has a tendency to take some risks going backwards where he may not have the pure speed to pull it off at the college level.
As an actual receiver, he has very little in his route tree other than screens or going in a straight line for a fade, so he has a ways to go to be a true slot receiver. Still, he’s weirdly good at adjusting to poorly thrown balls or making last second catches off of tipped balls. It’s the kind of hand-eye coordination and concentration that isn’t the most learnable thing, so that is a cool skill that many don’t have and could be something he can build on.
To say it, I also think he’s a legitimately good man cover corner. He’s sticky and, even more impressive, extremely decisive when he breaks on receivers. Again, while his small size will make him a liability in the run game and tackling, I wouldn’t fully count him out of eventually getting bigger and swapping to defense.
Scheme Fit and Prediction
Sabb is likely never going to be more than a gadget player on offense. Now, Ryan Grubb does have a spot for a gadget guy in his scheme, as Germie Bernard did plenty of that last year as well as playing as an actual receiver. So I wouldn’t fully rule him out of never getting playing time. Still, I think he has quite a ways to go in terms of both physical development and playing as a receiver rather than just a ball carrier.
One caveat, though, is that I think he could have shot as a kick returner. His skillset is geared towards those long developing, open field plays, and he can make anyone miss and weave his way across a field. Even then, though, we don’t know how he is at the whole “catching of the punts” thing
Maurice Mathis
- Position: WR
- Stars: 3
- Hometown: Warner Robbins, GA
- National Rank: 506
- Position Rank: 73
- Height: 6’1”
- Weight: 180
On3/Rivals views Mathis as a 4-star player, while both 247 and ESPN have him as a 3 star. He was originally a Samford Bulldog commit, but Alabama started recruiting him late and he signed with the Tide in January. He’s an interesting recruit, as he was barely recruited despite putting up two 1000 yard seasons in southern Georgia 5A ball.
Playstyle
Mathis is a much more polished wide receiver than you’d expect from someone that we barely heard about as he was recruited. He mostly lines up as an outside X receiver and is a deadly deep threat due to his length, stride, and, most importantly, a phenomenal release. He fires off the line with a jab step that, to be honest, is more powerful and professional looking than I saw from any of Alabama’s receivers last year. On top of that, he doesn’t waste steps as a route-runner and has a nice feel for subtly making slight movements to get defenders on one shoulder or the other and then cutting away from them down the field to create a lot of space.
As a catcher, I did see some body catches across the middle, but I also saw him snag a couple of slants that were high out of the air from right in front of a defender, and he made some seriously impressive over-the-shoulder catches, including a one-hander in the back of the endzone.
I think that Mathis can very much be a “QB’s best friend” kind of receiver that just always creates more open space for himself and makes is very easy to throw to him.
Scheme Fit and Prediction
I may be going out on a limb on this one, but I think that Mathis may very well wind up being one of my picks for the most underrated players of Alabama’s recruiting class this year. I think he can become a legitimate starting X receiver in the SEC in the future, and I think he’ll be ready sooner than most people will expect. Don’t be surprised if he’s solidly on the 2-deep this year as a true freshman.
Cederian (CD) Morgan
- Position: WR
- Stars: 4
- Hometown: Alexander City, AL
- National Rank: 43
- Position Rank: 5
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 210
Hailing from the in-state powerhouse, Benjamin Russell High School, Morgan is a borderline 5-star recruit that’s considered a “freak jumbo athlete” and has drawn all kinds of praise for a smooth and powerful athleticism that I’ve heard compared to a “Cadillac on the field.”
He’s listed as heavy as 220 pounds, has a 34” wingspan, and is a high level track athlete in the high jump and 200 meter dash. He put up over 2500 yards and 30 touchdowns the last two years in Alabama’s 6A high school circuit. He’s also already drawn some comments from both Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb for how he stood out during bowl game practices as he enrolled early.
Playstyle
Morgan is a fascinating player that uses his size and basketball background to be an absolute monster in jump ball situations, and yet also has the speed to make himself a dangerous deep threat. Imagine being a high school cornerback a 6’4” 220 pound human running full speed straight at you and showing no indications of going to make any attempt to not run you over. Now imagine as soon as you start retreating to make sure he doesn’t go past you… And he immediately puts his hip into your gut and then cuts inside for a deep slant.
That combination of being able to outrun people down the sideline, winning every single jump ball in single or double cover, and being just a massive human gives him the ability to work off of those things and really build a lot of space for himself over the middle, where he then proceeds to truck his way straight through the poor centerfield safety coming up to support.
He’s pretty well unstoppable in the endzone as his team just threw fades to him all season, and his ability to run defenders off of a spot then putting his back to them while also possessing go-go-gadget length arms pretty much just looks like a college basketball center dominating a game against a bunch of church-league hoopers.
Oh, and he blocks on the perimeter like the man across from his insulted his entire family.
Scheme Fit and Prediction
Morgan can play both outside and slot receiver, and he’s the kind of guy that will make any scheme work. He’s a deep threat, a middle of field monster, a jump ball specialist, and a YAC guy all built into one. He’ll likely have a little bit of an adjustment to having to learn that SEC defensive backs aren’t going to be pushed around as easily as high schoolers were, but that kind of size, speed, and body control is still something of a unicorn at even the college and pro levels.
It’s hard to see any world where Morgan isn’t in the rotation for Alabama this year, and likely one of the Tide’s top 4 receivers by the end of the season.
Aubrey Walker
- Position: WR
- Stars: 3
- Hometown: Moody, AL
- National Rank: 1542
- Position Rank: 216
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 170
Walker was a late addition to the Tide’s recruiting class, committing at the end of January and signing on the February National Signing Day. Walker is an in-state Birmingham guy who grew up a massive Alabama fan, and, oh by the way, he’s got a verified 4.39s forty yard dash under his belt. He’s got the heart and he’s got the speed. What he doesn’t have is the production – only 490 yards last year. Still, he played for Spain Park High before going to Moody High as a senior, where he helped them win the state 5A Championship – so he’s played in a fairly high level of competition.
Playstyle
Straight line speed is pretty much the name to his game at this point. The bulk of his high school production came on him running go-routes or a shallow drag where he could just outrun a man defender to the sideline. His team knew what that kind of speed was good for, and they really leaned into it. Walker also occasionally would use a defender’s respect for his speed against them by cutting off a go-route into a 15-yard hitch to pick up a first down.
Past those things, though, Walker doesn’t have much else to his game yet. His route-running is extremely limited, and even with the ball in his hands, he’s somewhat laborious in short-area situations, taking way too many steps to change directions or stop and accelerate.
As far as hands go, I didn’t see much to make me think there’s any problems, but also didn’t see much to think they are particularly impressive. Most all of his catches in high school were ones where a defender was 10 yards behind him.
Scheme Fit and Prediction
At this point, I see Walker as mostly a practice body at the back end of the depth chart. His speed gives him some potential for being a special teams guy early on (I could definitely see him being a weapon as a punt gunner…. But that’s pure projection on my end). And that kind of speed is definitely something that any college coach would look at and be willing to take a chance on a guy for and hope that they can develop him in a few years.
Noah Rogers
Position: WR
Transfer School: NC State (2024-2025), Ohio State (2023)
Class: Redshirt Junior
Stars: 4 (recruit), 4 (transfer)
Hometown: Rolesville, NC
National Rank: 52 (recruit), 127 (transfer)
Position Rank: 8 (recruit), 32 (transfer)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 205
Rogers was a borderline 5-star recruit in 2023 (On3 had him as a 5-star and a top-30 recruit) who signed with Ohio State. For whatever reason, that didn’t work out for him after a redshirt first year, and he transferred back close to home to NC State. Over the next two seasons, he put up back to back years with 400+ receiving yards, and pulling in 12.4% of the Wolfpack’s target share the last two seasons, second only to their tight end. He’s dropped 7 passes on his 100 total targets, and has generally lined up as an outside receiver, rarely in the slot.
In high school, he ran a verified 4.49s forty yard dash, so he’s got good speed to go along with an impressive frame.
Playstyle
Rogers is a really high-level collegiate athlete. He’s a smooth and powerful runner who is capable of dusting defenders on a go-route, but he’s also got impressive acceleration to make things happen on screen passes, and can power his way through tacklers and even has one open-field hurdle highlight to his name (one where he cleared the guy and kept running… Not one where they immediately fall down.).
The Wolfpack used him often as a deep ball guy (particularly on deep posts), but he ran a full route-tree for them and has catches at most every level of the field – slants, screens, drags, and digs, mostly. Essentially, he seemed to do most of his damage lining up outside and then working towards in-breaking routes.
His after the catch ability is impressive to say the least, and he can really do some damage on screens with his acceleration and size. And then down the field, he’s got a good feel for getting under deep shots and excels at timing his jumps to get in front of defenders and come down with high floating balls.
He did have some issues with drops last year (5), and it seems to mostly come from a tendency to catch underhanded over the middle… And then jumping if the ball is too high to catch underhanded. It’s a similar issue to what Ryan Williams has dealt with at Alabama.
Finally, Rogers also played plenty on special teams as a gunner, so he may contribute there.
Scheme Fit and Prediction
Make no mistake, Rogers was brought in to be a starter and to replace Isaiah Horton as an outside receiver. He’s a high level athlete with plenty of experience as a starting P4 wide receiver, despite his somewhat depressed stats from playing on a low-volume passing offense. I suspect he’ll, in name, be the Z receiver for the Tide, though Ryan Grubb tends to shift his receivers around quite a bit, so it’s not the most prescriptive name. Still, Rogers is very similar scheme fit to WRs that Grubb and Kalen DeBoer had at Washington, so I expect he’ll fit right in with this offense as a primarily downfield threat and a screen guy.
I think it’s fair to expect 50+ targets and 500+ yards for him this year.
Tyler Henderson
- Position: WR
- Stars: 3 (JUCO)
- Hometown: Vicksburg, MS
- Junior College: Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.
- National Rank: 89
- Position Rank: 15
- Height: 6’1”
- Weight: 175
Henderson put up over 1200 yards for MGCCC last year on his way to All-American status and will be coming to Alabama as a junior. He was originally committed to play for Kennesaw State, but for some reason, a few P4 programs noticed him and started recruiting him in January before he wound up signing with Alabama.
Playstyle
Henderson is an intriguing prospect to me. In terms of his body type and movement style, he reminds me a lot of former Alabama receivers DeAndrew White and DeVonta Smith (obviously, please don’t put Smitty-level expectations on him because I said that). He’s slight of frame, but plays much bigger than that. He’s something of a contested catch aficionado – coming up with all kinds of tough catches in traffic, on fades, up against the sideline, and he’ll lay out and dive for anything.
He’s got good speed and will occasionally just zoom past everyone, plus his team would often use him on shallow drags and speed sweeps to take advantage of that speed. After he catches the ball, he’s weirdly difficult to tackle, too. He’ll secure the catch and then pinball off of a defender, often going for a spin and slipping out of the first tackle. Then once he’s wrapped, he’ll start hopping to try to break free and often gets extra yards that way… And again, he’ll make a last ditch dive for extra yards when the defenders think they have him stood up.
He’s got a unique route-running style, too. He’ll often do a slight delay on his release with high exaggerated head fakes, and it makes him exceptionally tough to guard on slant routes, as defenders tend to bite on thinking he’s going for an outside fade release.
Scheme Fit and Prediction
Despite mostly playing as an outside receiver, I do wonder if Henderson could wind up being more of a slot player. His ability to make contested catches, his quick inside releases, and his ability to always find a way for a few extra yards could make him a really useful piece as a guy who just moves the chains when the QB is in trouble.
I do think he has some trouble separating at the top of his routes, and that, combined with a slight frame, will place some limitations to his game. But I could definitely see him being solidly in that second tier on the two-deep as the backup slot receiver and a guy that gets 15-20 targets this year, including making a couple of critical catches for the Tide at some random moments.
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabam...ama-football-2026-meet-the-new-wide-receivers
Game Thread: Alabama basketball at Georgia
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabam...932/game-thread-alabama-basketball-at-georgia
ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 28: Guard Kobe Knox #4 of the South Carolina Gamecocks looks to pass the ball as center Somto Cyril #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs defends during the college basketball game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs on February 28, 2026, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Alabama faces off against projected 9-seed Georgia in Athens tonight, a challenging road contest with a short turnaround from Saturday’s emotional win in Knoxville.
How to Watch:
What: Alabama at Georgia
Where: Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, GA
When: Tuesday March 3, 5:30pm CT
TV: ESPN News
This is your open thread for the game.
Roll Tide.
Source: https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabam...932/game-thread-alabama-basketball-at-georgia