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September 6, 2025 - South Alabama hosts Tulane in a game that could set the tone for both team's season. Setting the Scene The South Alabama Jaguars (1–0) host the Tulane Green Wave (1–0) at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, in what's being dubbed the #OurCity Game. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM CT, and the stakes are high: Tulane enters as a 10.5-point favorite, but South Alabama is riding momentum after a strong season opener. Team Profiles South Alabama Jaguars • Last game: Defea...
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...
April 12, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – The Auburn Tigers football team finished a disappointed year in 2024 at 5 and 7 – Auburn's fourth seven loss season in a row. That is all in the past now and Auburn is looking forward to a bright 2025 season. 2025 beings today with the Auburn A-Day practice. The practice is sponsored by Golden Flake and features a full weekend of activities on the Auburn campus. Admission is free and there will be a post-practice autograph session inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. In pr...
December 8, 2024 – the University of Alabama will not be playing in the playoffs. Alabama fans' dreams of winning a national championship in 2024 are now officially over. The committee chose SMU over the Tide for the last available playoff spot. At one point this season, Alabama, coming off a stunning victory over Georgia, was the number one team in the country; but the wheels began falling off the next week with a loss to Vanderbilt. Bama almost lost to South Carolina the following week and t...
December 13, 2024 – MORGANTOWN, WV – Jacksonville State head football Coach Rich Rodriguez was been named the 36th head football coach at West Virginia University. "We are thrilled to welcome Coach Rich Rodriguez and his family back home," Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker said. "Coach Rodriguez understands what it takes to win at West Virginia, and I believe he will pour his heart, soul and every ounce of his energy into our program. I am convinced Coach Rodriguez wants wha...
December 15, 2024 – AUBURN, AL – the Auburn Tigers are not in a bowl game; but they are busy trying to improve their roster for next season. Oklahoma Sophomore Quarterback Jackson Arnold has left the Sooners and is transferring to Auburn after just two seasons at Oklahoma. Arnold has played in nine games for Oklahoma this season. Arnold had 1,421 yards in passing with 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions (Auburn had some QBs with 3 INTs in a game this year. He also showed that he can win...
December 16, 2024 – AUBURN, AL – Auburn athletics chaplain and former standout linebacker Chette Williams passed away suddenly Saturday after he fell into the water on Lake Martin while attempting to bridge the gap between the dock and his boat. Williams went under the water and his companion was unsuccessful in pulling him out of the water. ALEA recovered his body that evening and pronounced Williams dead. Auburn coaches, players, staff, and fans were all shocked by Rev. Williams' passing of...
December 19, 2024 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - In recent days, Alabama has lost starting cornerback DeVonta Smith, wide receivers Kobe Prentice, Caleb Odom, and Isaiah Bond, and running back Justice Haynes to other programs through the transfer portal. Players enter the transfer portal for a number of reasons: to be closer to home, they did not like staff changes by the program, because they weren't getting enough playing time, a coach hurt their feelings, or simply to get more money. That last one has...
December 20, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL – the 2024 Southeastern Conference season is behind up and the University of Georgia Bulldogs are the conference champions!!! Most of the teams of the conference still have football to play. Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee are in the inaugural 12 team college playoff. Why we are playing playoff games 4 and 5 days before Christmas messing up our Christmas parties, baking, and shopping instead of on New Year's day weekend is another one of those decisions by the po...
December 20, 2024 – ORLANDO, FL – Jacksonville State University came up three points short against Ohio University in the Cure Bowl. The game pitted the Mid-American Conference champion Ohio team versus the Conference USA Champion Jacksonville State team. JSU Quarterback Tyler Huff threw for 364 yards in the loss with 21 completions on 34 attempts with one touchdown and one interception. Ohio quarterback Parker Navarro ran the ball for three touchdowns and 111 yards to go along with his 264 yar...
December 26, 2024 – BIRMINGHAM, AL the 18th Birmingham Bow will be played at Protective Stadium Friday afternoon and will feature the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6) of the Southeastern Conference and the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets (7-5) of the American Athletic Conference. Mark Meadows is the executive director of the Birmingham Bowl. “We are excited to welcome Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt to Birmingham later this month! Fans of both teams will enjoy spending the holidays in the Magic City with our...
