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Alabama Crimson Tide news and notes from Wednesday and Thursday, August 20th and 21st, including an injury update from Kalen DeBoer on three pivotal players, permanent captains being named, SEC schedule expansion, and more.
John Mitchell|
How the SEC moving to nine regular season football games may have an effect on Alabama long term
Greg Bosworth|
The SEC announced on Thursday that it would be moving to a nine-game league schedule effective in 2026. That may mean Greg Byrne needs to reassess Alabama's future non-conference slate.
John Mitchell|
With a 9-game SEC schedule some teams will have easier schedules than Alabama Football.
Ronald Evans|
Alabama commitment EJ Crowell won't be able to play in his high school's season opener on Friday night. The reason why is absurd.
John Mitchell|
It is almost as if Rick Neuheisel got the 2025 Alabama football team confused with the 2024 team and Ty Simpson confused with Jalen Milroe.
Ronald Evans|
The SEC is reportedly moving closer to expanding its conference schedule to nine games for future seasons.
Josh Yourish|
After practice on Thursday, Kalen DeBoer updated the media on injuries to key players Jam Miller, Jaeden Roberts, and James Smith
John Mitchell|
Alabama announced its team captains for the 2025 football season on Thursday, with Deontae Lawson earning that distinction for a second time. That puts him in some rare company in Tide history.
John Mitchell|
ESPN's Field Yates is not particularly high on Alabama's Kadyn Proctor heading into the 2025 season, but he does view Germie Bernard as a first-round pick in next year's draft.
Josh Yourish|
Florida State will clutch optimism anywhere it can be found, including some wild assumptions about an upset of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Ronald Evans|
Ty Simpson was one of four Alabama players officially announced as team captains for the 2025 season.
John Mitchell|
Former FBS head coach Rick Neuheisel shared his wild opinion that Ty Simpson didn't win the Alabama starting QB job.
John Mitchell|
The Crimson Tide are heavy favorites in Week 1, but rain could help the Seminoles level the playing field if it arrives in Tallahassee.
Josh Yourish|
Alabama strength coach David Ballou revealed the message he and the coaching staff gave to the team following the disappointing 2024 season to set the tone for this year.
John Mitchell|
Alabama's most versatile defensive weapon also happens to be the most veteran: sixth-year senior Jah-Marien Latham, the last remaining player from the Tide's 2020 National Championship team.
John Mitchell|
A 5-star Alabama commitment will be suspended for his high school team's season opener due to an amateurism violation.
John Mitchell|
The Playoff Selection Committee has made changes to more accurately assess the merits of at-large teams. Do they have the answer?
Ronald Evans|
Alabama barely missed out on the College Football Playoff last year and the committee's new "record strength" metric could have changed that.
Josh Yourish|
James Smith is stepping into a starting role for Kane Wommack this season, and after missing two fall camp scrimmages, he's finally healthy ahead of Week 1.
Josh Yourish|
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