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December 4, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has officially promoted Alex Mortensen from interim head coach to permanent head coach, ending a two-month search following the dismissal of Trent Dilfer. Mortensen, who had served as UAB's offensive coordinator since 2023, stepped into the interim role midway through the 2025 season and quickly impressed with his leadership and results. Mortensen's Path to the Job • Background: Mortensen, 40, is the son of the late E...
December 3, 2025 – AUBURN – Auburn University announced that interim head coach/ defensive coordinator DJ Durkin will remain at Auburn as defensive coordinator. New Head Coach Alex Golesh made the announcement. "Choosing to keep DJ on our staff was an easy call," said Golesh. "Our relationship goes back more than 20 years to our roots in Ohio, we have worked with some of the same men, and we've competed against each other in this great league. We are fortunate to retain one of the top def...
December 5, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has officially named Alex Mortensen the eighth head coach in UAB Football history, ushering in a new era for the Blazers with a leader already deeply embedded in the program's recent success. Mortensen, who has served as UAB's offensive coordinator since 2022, took over as interim head coach midway through the 2025 season. His leadership was immediately felt, guiding the Blazers to a stunning upset over No. 22 Memphis i...
November 22, 2025 - HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI - Troy closed its regular season with a gritty 28–18 road win over Southern Miss, powered by quarterback Goose Crowder's late-game heroics and a resilient defensive effort that sealed an 8–4 finish for the Trojans. In a game with postseason implications and pride on the line, the Troy Trojans delivered a clutch performance in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, overcoming a third-quarter deficit and outscoring the Golden Eagles 14–8 in the final frame. The w...
November 29, 2025 - UAB closed its season with a thrilling 31–24 road win over Tulsa, powered by Jevon Jackson's two fourth-quarter touchdowns and a clutch performance from quarterback Jalen Kitna. In a game that saw momentum swing wildly, the UAB Blazers overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly Field in Oklahoma. The win marked UAB's fourth of the season, matching Tulsa's final record at 4–8, and gave the Blazers a 2–6 finish in American Athletic Confe...
November 30, 1015 – AUBURN – Auburn University announced that Alex Golesh will be Auburn's next head football coach. Golesh – a native of Russia – brings three years of head coaching experience with him at the University of South Florida where he won 23 games. Perhaps more importantly' Golesh is a veteran of the SEC wars as Tennessee's offensive coordinator from 2021 to 2022. Golesh – age 41 – immigrated to the U.S. when he was just seven. The USF Bulls, under his leadership, went 9 and 3 in 20...
November 29, 2025 – AUBURN – The University of Alabama got its sixth win in a row over Auburn University in the Iron Bowl as Alabama mustered the fourth quarter plays needed to defeat Auburn 27 to 20. Alabama appeared to be the far better team in the first quarter of play with a 17 to 0 early lead over the Tigers. Junior quarterback Ty Simpson found wide receiver Isaiah Horton on a six yard pass for touchdown in the first quarter and then followed that up with a three yard touchdown pass in the...
November 28, 2025 - CORVALLIS, Oregon - Oregon State University has officially named Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as the next head coach of the Beavers football program, the school announced Friday. The agreement is a five-year deal, according to ESPN sources. Shephard, who also served as Alabama's assistant head coach and wide receivers coach, brings a wealth of experience and a reputation for developing elite talent. In a statement, Shephard expressed his enthusiasm for...
November 15, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE - The Gamecocks delivered a strong performance in their final home game of the regular season, highlighted by a dramatic Hail Mary touchdown to end the first half. Backup quarterback Gavin Wimsatt connected with Deondre Johnson on a 62-yard pass that bounced off two defenders before landing in Johnson's hands for the score. The play gave Jacksonville State a 22–10 lead going into halftime. Running back Caden Creel added two rushing touchdowns, and kicker G...
MONROE, LA - November 15, 2025 - South Alabama clawed back from an early deficit to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 26–14 on Saturday night, snapping a two-game losing streak and reigniting hopes for a strong finish to the season. The Jaguars, now 3–7 overall, showcased resilience and defensive grit in a game that started ominously but ended with a commanding second-half performance. First Quarter Shock The Warhawks stunned South Alabama early, scoring two quick touchdowns in the first quarter. ULM qua...
November 15, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM - In a lopsided affair at Protective Stadium on November 15, the North Texas Mean Green dismantled the UAB Blazers 53–24, riding a historic performance from freshman running back Caleb Hawkins. The loss dropped UAB to 3–7 overall and 1–5 in American Athletic Conference play, while North Texas improved to 9–1 and solidified its position near the top of the league standings. Hawkins' record-breaking day The story of the game was Hawkins, who rushed for a program-r...
November 15, 2025 – TUSCALOOSA, AL - Number 11 Oklahoma defeated Number 4 Alabama 23–21 preventing Alabama from clinching a spot in the playoffs. For the second year in a row the Brett Venable's bend but don't break defense met the high flying Kalen DeBoer offense and the OU defense won. Alabama had three turnovers and missed a chip shot 36 yard field goal that ultimately proved too much for the Tide to overcome. O.U. linebacker Kip Lewis had seven tackles and two sacks of Quarterback Ty Sim...
Troy University's football team suffered a humbling defeat on Thursday night, November 13, falling 33–0 to Old Dominion in a Sun Belt Conference matchup at Kornblau Field in Norfolk, Virginia. The loss marked Troy's second consecutive defeat and its first shutout of the 2025 season, dropping the Trojans to 6–4 overall and 4–2 in conference play. Coming off a narrow loss to Arkansas State, Troy entered the game hoping to regain its footing and solidify its position in the Sun Belt West Divis...
November 19, 2025 - In a dramatic shake-up of the College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape, the Alabama Crimson Tide have fallen six spots to No. 10 in the latest rankings following a narrow 23–21 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Once perched at No. 4 and considered a strong contender for a playoff berth, Alabama's postseason hopes now hang in the balance. The Fallout from Week 12 - Alabama's record now stands at 8–2 overall and 6–1 in SEC play, with the loss to Oklahoma marking a critical blow...
November 22, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM – UAB was routed by South Florida 48 to 18 in a game that was overshadowed by senseless violence before the players ever went on the field. A UAB offensive lineman has been accused of stabbing two of his teammates on Saturday morning before the game. UAB offensive lineman Daniel Mincey was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder. Time and Location: The stabbing occurred around midday at UAB's Football Operations Center, while the team was...
November 22, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA - The No. 10 Crimson Tide overwhelmed the Panthers from the opening kickoff, scoring eight rushing touchdowns and holding Eastern Illinois scoreless throughout the contest. Alabama's ground game was relentless, piling up 237 rushing yards on 43 carries, with contributions from multiple backs including Jam Miller, Kevin Riley, AK Dear, Richard Young, and quarterback Austin Mack. • First Quarter: Jamarion Miller and Daniel Hill each punched in short touchdown runs t...
November 22, 2025 – AUBURN - Auburn defeated Mercer by the score of 62 to 17. The outcome – An SEC school in the era of NIL paid players versus an FCS school – was predetermined. Even in a historically disappointing year for Auburn, the Tigers have far too much talent on the field for any FCS school to be competitive in 2025. That said, Auburn fans were there to see five star recruit Deuce Knight in his first (and possibly only) start at quarterback. Knight did not disappoint. The true fresh...
EDITORIAL NOTE - NOVEMBER 30 Auburn announced that USF Coach Alex Golesh would be the new Auburn head coach. The information below was believed to be accurate at the time that it was written. November 28, 2025 – AUBURN – Multiple sources now are reporting that Auburn interim head Coach D.J. Durkin is now the favorite to be named the Auburn head coach. A week ago, various internet sites were reporting that Auburn had zeroed in on Tulane and former Troy head Coach John Sumrall to be the next hea...
November 22, 2025 - TROY - In a spirited home finale at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Troy Trojans delivered a commanding 31–19 victory over Georgia State on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The win not only marked a triumphant end to the regular season at home but also kept Troy's bowl hopes alive as they improved to 7–4 overall and 5–2 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Trojans, led by head coach Gerad Parker, bounced back from a tough road loss the previous week with a balanced offensive attack an...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - With bowl eligibility secured and momentum on their side, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are preparing for a high-stakes showdown against Western Kentucky on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Burgess–Snow Field at JSU Stadium. The matchup marks the final regular-season game for both teams and could have significant implications for postseason positioning in Conference USA. A Clash of Contenders Jacksonville State enters the contest with a 7–4 overall record, having dem...
MOBILE, Ala. - In a thrilling Sun Belt showdown at Hancock Whitney Stadium, the South Alabama Jaguars sent their seniors out in style with a hard-fought 42–35 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The win snapped a three-game skid and lifted the Jaguars to a 4–7 record overall, 3–4 in conference play, with one final game remaining in the regular season. The contest was a back-and-forth affair filled with explosive plays, emotional moments, and a standout performance from...
November 8, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL. - In a rivalry game defined by grit and defensive dominance, No. 4 Alabama defeated LSU 20–9 on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium, extending its win streak to eight games and solidifying its place atop the SEC standings. The Crimson Tide (8–1, 6–0 SEC) held the Tigers out of the end zone for the first time in over a decade, delivering their most complete defensive performance of the season. Crimson Tide Defense Shines Alabama's defense was relen...
In a game that delivered fireworks from start to finish, No. 15 Vanderbilt kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 45–38 overtime victory over Auburn on Saturday, November 8, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. The Commodores (8–2, 4–2 SEC) overcame a 10-point second-half deficit behind a heroic performance from quarterback Diego Pavia, who threw for a career-high 377 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 112 rushing yards and a score on the ground. His 4-yard touch...
November 2, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen finally ended Hugh Freeze's troubled tenure as Auburn's head football Coach before the completion of his third season. The decision became unavoidable after a horrid offensive performance Saturday night in Auburn to Kentucky (another bad team). Auburn's defense was great and held Kentucky to just 10 points; but that was more than enough points to trounce Auburn. Auburn's only scoring drive resulted in a field goal and that was...
November 1, 2025 - TROY, Ala. - In a deflating Homecoming loss at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Troy Trojans fell 23–10 to Arkansas State on Saturday, November 1, snapping a five-game winning streak and dropping to 6–3 overall and 4–1 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Red Wolves stunned Troy with a 17-point first quarter, capitalizing on early turnovers and relentless pressure. Quarterback Jaylen Raynor threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, while Arkansas State's defense recorded nine sacks...
