Florida State is just the first team in Alabama’s way. The Crimson Tide opens the 2025 season against the Seminoles in Tallahassee Aug. 30. Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Alabama football hasn't won a national championship since 2020. That's a long time, considering Tide years without championships are like dog years.

Alabama LB Deontae Lawson claps back at FSU's Thomas Castellanos after bold claims about their matchup in the season opener.

ATLANTA − For Kalen DeBoer, SEC media days is the kickoff for Alabama football's hopes and dreams in 2025. And while he addressed the Crimson Tide's aspirations in his second season with the program,

Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati has become a pipeline for Alabama football, with multiple players committing to the Crimson Tide. Kelley chose Alabama due to its strong culture and development opportunities, citing Calhoun's positive experience after transferring from Utah.

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders saw the Texas Tech Red Raiders' spending this offseason and asked for an NIL salary cap.

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels enter a critical 2025 season in Oxford with the program navigating the final phases of the offseason. With the NCAA Transfer

Kalen DeBoer is looking to restore Alabama as one of the nation's top college football teams. At the same time, he's looking to escape the shadow of Nick Saban.