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September 1, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL. - The University of Alabama football program is reeling after a shocking 31–17 defeat to unranked Florida State in its season opener, and the pressure is mounting on second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer. But any talk of a coaching change comes with a steep price tag: a buyout nearing $70 million, one of the largest in college football history. Contract Details and Buyout Structure DeBoer signed an eight-year, $87 million deal in January 2024 to succeed l...
August 30, 2025 – TALLAHASSEE, FL – The University of Alabama Crimson Tide went to Florida as the number eight team in the country, then reality hit them in the mouth. Florida State proved far too much for Alabama to handle in a 31 to 17 game that never felt like it was that close. Coach Kalen DeBoer had some stellar moments in his first year in Tuscaloosa but ultimately fell short of Tide fans' lofty expectations finishing 9 and 4 and out of the playoffs. Saturday was even more deflating for...
August 29, 2025 - WACO, TX - In a gritty road showdown under the Friday night lights at McLane Stadium, the Auburn Tigers kicked off their 2025 campaign with a resounding 38–24 victory over the Baylor Bears. It wasn't the aerial fireworks many expected from head coach Hugh Freeze's revamped offense-it was a bruising, relentless ground attack that carried the Tigers to victory. Jackson Arnold's Dual-Threat Debut All eyes were on Jackson Arnold, the former five-star Oklahoma transfer making his d...
August 28, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL. - The UAB Blazers emerged victorious in a 94 point shootout with cross state rival Alabama State that thrilled fans of both teams. The UAB Blazers lit up Protective Stadium with a dominating offensive performance. UAB had 520 total yards, 273 rushing yards, 247 passing yards, seven touchdowns (5 rushing, 2 passing), and tird down efficiency: of 6-of-10. The bad news for Blazer fans was that they needed all of that offensive fireworks to emerge victorious a...
The University of Alabama football team begins its 2025 campaign today with a marquee matchup against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. Kickoff is set for 2:30 PM CT, and while the Crimson Tide enter the game as 13.5-point favorites, the stakes go far beyond the scoreboard. For head coach Kalen DeBoer, now in his second season in Tuscaloosa, this game marks a pivotal moment in defining the program's new era. After a 9–4 finish in 2024 that included a loss to Michigan in t...
August 30, 2025 - MOBILE, AL - Tonight at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, the South Alabama Jaguars will kick off their 2025 college football season with a home matchup against the Morgan State Bears. Scheduled for a 6:00 PM CT start, this game marks the beginning of South Alabama's 17th season of football and offers a chance to reset after back-to-back season-opening losses. With a 93.8% win probability, the Jaguars enter the contest as heavy favorites. But head coach Major...
August 30, 2025 - TROY, AL. - As the sun sets over Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama, the Trojans are gearing up to launch their 2025 football season with a high-stakes opener against the Nicholls State Colonels. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM CT, and while the odds favor Troy heavily-with a 91.8% win probability-this game promises more than just a routine start. It's a litmus test for a team looking to rebound from a middling 2024 campaign and assert itself in the Sun Belt Conference. Troy...
August 30, 2025 - TROY, AL - The Troy Trojans kicked off their 2025 football season with a 38–20 win over Nicholls in front of their home crowd on Saturday. It was a tale of two halves-Troy trailed early but exploded for 28 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Quarterback Goose Crowder led the charge with 144 passing yards and 3 total touchdowns, including a clutch 28-yard strike to Tray Taylor and a 16-yard rushing score. Running back Tae Meadows was a beast on the ground, r...
Friday, August 29, 2025 - WACO, TX - The Auburn University Tigers open the 2025 football season in Texas against the Baylor Bears. Kickoff: 7:00 PM CDT Location: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas Broadcast: FOX | Radio: SiriusXM Channels 190 (Auburn), 84 (Baylor) The 2025 college football season kicks off with a high-stakes clash between two power-conference programs as the Auburn Tigers travel to Waco to face the Baylor Bears. It's Auburn's first true road opener in 23 years, and the pressure is on...
August 30, 2025 - MOBILE, AL - The South Alabama Jaguars kicked off their 2025 football season in commanding fashion, defeating Morgan State 38–21 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Fueled by a balanced offensive attack and a relentless defense, the Jaguars set the tone early and never looked back, giving fans plenty to cheer about as they look ahead to a promising campaign. Bullock Leads the Ground Game Running back Kentrel Bullock was the engine of South Alabama's offense, rushing for 1...
The keynote speaker for the Tuscaloosa County University of Alabama National Alumni Association's annual Fall kickoff pep rally style fundraiser held at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Tuesday was Courtney Morgan, the general manager of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. An entertaining and congenial speaker, Morgan was introduced at the meeting as Head Coach DeBoer's "first new hire" upon taking the helm of the Alabama football team. This was something which Morgan quickly dispelled. For...
August 19, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – Auburn officials announced that they were claiming an additional seven football titles, including the 2004 team that was coached by Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville – now the senior U.S. Senator from Alabama. Tuberville welcomed the belated recognition of his best team's greatness. "There is no doubt in my mind: the 2004 Auburn Tigers were the best team in college football," said Sen. Tuberville. "The players, coaches, and fans deserve to be recognized as the National...
Saturday features the highly anticipated Week 1 clash between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida State Seminoles. The game is, set for Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 PM CDT, and the game will be nationally televised on ABC. Game Context This matchup is more than just a season opener—it’s a litmus test for two storied programs heading into 2025 with very different trajectories: • Alabama enters ranked No. 8, looking to re...
August 25, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - UAB Blazers Kick Off 2025 Season with High-Stakes Matchup Against Alabama State BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers will open their 2025 football season on Thursday, August 28, with a home matchup against Alabama State University. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM at Protective Stadium, where fans will gather not just for a game, but for what head coach Trent Dilfer has called "the first game of the rest of UAB's life." After two consec...
August 11, 2025 – Tuscaloosa, AL - Coach Kalen DeBoet has named redshirt Junior Ty Simpson the starting quarterback ending an eight month quarterback competition. Simpson was the experienced backup. Simpson was named QB1 for the opening game against Florida State. Critics of Simpson question if he has the arm strength to push the ball down the field. They also question his athleticism and ability to take the ball and run it for more than a minimal gain. Supporters of Simpson point out that t...
July 30, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama football team opened its summer practice sessions Wednesday morning, marking the first official step in its 2025 campaign under second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer. With expectations high and a roster brimming with both seasoned talent and promising newcomers, the Crimson Tide took to the field with intensity and focus, setting the tone for what could be a pivotal season in the program's evolution. The early morning practice, held unde...
August 1, 2025 - TROY, AL. - The Troy Trojans kicked off their 2025 fall camp on July 30 with a clear mission: build on last season's late momentum and reassert themselves as a Sun Belt contender. Under second-year head coach Gerad Parker, the Trojans entered camp with more returning starters than any other program in the conference-a fact that's already paying dividends in intensity and execution. "Everything we've done since January has been intentional," Parker said. "This is phase four-fall...
August 3, 2025 - MOBILE, AL. - The South Alabama Jaguars launched their 2025 fall football camp on July 30 with a blend of quiet confidence and gritty determination. Head coach Major Applewhite enters his third season at the helm with a roster that's deeper, more experienced, and hungry to rebound from last year's midseason slide. "We've got a lot of guys who've been through the fire," Applewhite said. "Now it's about sharpening the blade and building consistency." Quarterback Battle:...
August 2, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE, AL. - Jacksonville State University kicked off its 2025 fall football camp on July 29 with a fresh face at the helm and a championship mindset. First-year head coach Charles Kelly returned to his alma mater 25 seasons after his last practice as a player, now leading the Gamecocks into a new era following their Conference USA title run in 2024. "I try to focus on the job I've got to do and getting the guys ready," Kelly said. "I haven't had time to reflect. It's...
August 2, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - With just under four weeks until their season opener against Alabama State, the UAB Blazers wrapped up their first week of fall camp on August 2, setting the tone for what could be a transformative season. Under second-year head coach Trent Dilfer, the Blazers are embracing a culture of competition, intensity, and renewed defensive focus. Quarterback Leadership: Kitna Commands the Offense Jalen Kitna, the former Florida Gator and son of NFL veteran Jon Kitna,...
August 1m 2025 - AUBURN, AL - The Auburn Tigers kicked off their 2025 fall camp on July 29 with a renewed sense of purpose and a single word guiding their preseason mindset: expectant. Head coach Hugh Freeze, entering his third year on the Plains, made it clear during his opening press conference that this team isn't just preparing to compete-they're preparing to win. "We're expectant of being a really good football team that competes in every game and has a chance to win every game," Freeze...
August 5, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - As the Southeastern Conference (SEC) enters the 2025 season with a new 16-team format, the financial arms race among its member schools has reached unprecedented levels. With Texas and Oklahoma now fully integrated into the league, the competition isn't just on the field-it's in the accounting books. From facility upgrades to NIL collectives and coaching salaries, SEC programs are investing heavily to stay ahead in the nation's most competitive college football...
As the arms race in college athletics escalates, Auburn University has thrown down a high-stakes wager for the 2025 season. While programs like Texas, Georgia, and Alabama dominate headlines for recruiting firepower and fiscal might, Auburn is quietly - and strategically - crafting a blueprint that merges financial muscle with long-term institutional stability. 💰 Budget Breakdown and Revenue Sharing Auburn's fiscal year 2025 budget stands at a formidable $1.85 billion, with its main campus ac...
For those who enjoy seeing movie documentaries on the big screen, tickets are now on sale for "Nothing But A Winner: The Alabama Football Story", an hour and fifty minutes long movie style documentary about the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team. "Nothing But A Winner" will be showing in movie theaters throughout Sweet Home Alabama on July 31st. With some showings also being available on August 01st. While Nick Saban has earned the moniker of being "The GOAT", for being the...
As the summer sun beats down across Tuscaloosa and the college football world buzzes with anticipation, all eyes are once again on the Alabama Crimson Tide. The 2025 football season promises to be one of transition, intrigue, and, as always, championship aspirations for a program that has set the standard for dominance in the modern era. As we look ahead to the coming campaign, we examine the key storylines, emerging talent, and the obstacles that loom on Alabama's quest for another title. New...
