Alabama director of sports performance David Ballou shared the message players received right after the 2024 season.

As the Crimson Tide secondary rotated positioning drills with the inside linebackers, true freshman Dijon Lee lined up with the first-team defense with Domani Jackson on the other side. Zabien Brown, the sophomore cornerback who started next to Jackson in 2024, was seen lining up at the husky nickel back spot.

James Smith did not play in either scrimmage for Alabama football. But the Crimson Tide DL has made an impact.

With the season kicking off in less than two weeks, it's the time of year when the sport's top "insiders" offer bold predictions for the season. CBS Sports' Chip Patterson did so with regard to Alabama: Patterson believes the Crimson Tide will win the SEC championship game on Dec. 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Alabama Crimson Tide did not qualify for the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. They finished the season ranked No. 11 in the final CFP rankings. However, two conference champions were ranked below Alabama, which secured them automatic bids to the playoff. As a result, Alabama was the first team left out of contention.

Jah-Marien Latham has ample responsibility in Kane Wommack's Alabama defense. And ahead of 2025, he added more.

Alabama failed to meet expectations the last two seasons, but it should look different with Kalen DeBoer's year of experience.

Alabama football’s linebacker, Deontae Lawson is expected to be at 100 percent when he returns to the field as the Tide’s starting linebacker against Florida State.

Each time Mark Ingram touched the ball for Alabama football, he ran with a purpose. He ran for his family. He ran carrying the dreams and aspirations of his teammates and the Crimson Tide program as a whole. He ran to be the best. "I wanted to be the best ...

Tight end and former Mississippi State offensive lineman Jayden Hobson is no longer listed on Alabama football's roster.