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Three Predictions: Alabama, Louisville, Rivals Five-Star
Jeff McCulloch/ Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. has predictions on an SEC program going on a strong run in recruiting, Louisville adding a surprise commitment and an unexpected headliner at the Rivals Five-Star. Advertisement RIVALS FIVE-STAR EVENT: Roster | Big Ten programs in the spotlight | SEC programs in the spotlight | Key QB storylines | Key RB storylines | Key WR storylines | Key TE storylines | Key OL storylines | Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy MORE PREDICTIONS: Rivals Five-Star, Illinois, Oregon CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State THE ALABAMA RUN HAS JUST BEGUN With a big quarterback flip of Elite 11 recruit and blue-chipper Jett Thomalla, Alabama is poised to go on one of the nation's biggest runs in the middle of the summer months. Official visit windows wrap up this week and it coincides with plenty of big fish the Crimson Tide are chasing relative to visits and/or commitment windows. Advertisement Among them are five-stars Cederian Morgan, Jireh Edwards and Tank Jones, with Morgan and Jones being in-state targets. Throw in running back Ezavier Crowell and fellow Yellowhammer State native Xavier Griffin inching closer to decisions, and the foundation of Kalen DeBoer's next great class in Tuscaloosa would appear all but set. Alabama should be on the plus side of more of these decisions than not. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH ALABAMA FANS AT DJ WILLIAMS SURPRISES WITH LOUISVILLE COMMITMENT With Ole Miss grabbing the final official visit of DJ Williams' June tour, there has been some buzz for the Rebels to strike with the two-way talent. But as the decision date draws closer, it's the first official visit destination that may have set the bar so high others could not catch up. Advertisement Williams began his visits at Louisville the very first open official visit window of June and the offensive-minded staff views him as a game-breaking pass catcher at the next level. Word is Williams prefers to play wide receiver and that is one of the reasons the Cardinals now go into the announcement window as the program to beat. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH LOUISVILLE FANS AT A 2028 PROSPECT WILL STEAL THE SHOW AT THE RIVALS FIVE-STAR The Rivals Five-Star is just days away from kicking off in Indianapolis and throughout the preview content we've built up at Rivals, there is an intriguing name that continues to pop up – Eric McFarland. The athlete has chops at both running back and wide receiver, and he has become one of the stars of the college football recruiting offseason with his blistering production at various events. This will be the most competitive to date, but McFarland has risen to every challenge sent his way thus far, so it's foolish to assume he would slow down despite the dozens of fellow blue-chip recruits that will line up on the other side of the ball with hopes to. The IMG Academy product will be the talk of the event by dinner time on June 24.
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Nick Saban's Impressive Streak Among College Football's Most 'Unbreakable Records'
Nick Saban's Impressive Streak Among College Football's Most 'Unbreakable Records' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. From 1997 to 2006, the Alabama Crimson Tide finished the season ranked in the AP Poll just three times. Outside of a Cotton Bowl win in 2005, Alabama had just one other bowl victory while cycling through three head coaches. Advertisement Enter head coach Nick Saban in 2007, and after a subpar first season, Alabama would go on to win six national championships in 17 years, finishing ranked in the top ten every season without exception. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban against the LSU Dill-Imagn Images Saban's tenacity toward the fundamentals and his desire for perfection transformed the Crimson Tide into a nearly two-decade-long dynasty, with the bench boss compiling a 206-39 record during his tenure in Tuscaloosa. Considered by many to be one of the best coaches in modern sports, ESPN recently suggested one of Saban's many accomplishments to be 'unbreakable.' On Wednesday, ESPN ranked their most unbreakable college football records, including Nick Saban's run of beating unranked opponents during his tenure with the Tide. Under the guidance of Saban, Alabama rattled off an incredible 100 straight victories against unraked foes. Advertisement Following three unranked losses in 2007, Saban and Alabama did not fall against another unraked team until 2021 in a 41-38 road loss against the Texas A&M Aggies. Saban would coach another two years, never again losing to an unranked squad. No other team has sniffed Alabama's run of 100-straight wins against an unranked opponent. The Florida Gators have the second-longest such streak at 73 games from 1990 to 2000. The Miami Hurricanes also have an impressive streak, winning 72 such games from 1985 to 1995. Related: AJ McCarron Predicts Alabama's Starting QB Without Hesitation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Social media reacts to Alabama legend announcing NFL retirement
One of the greatest linebackers in Alabama Crimson Tide football history has now officially called it a career. Yes, on Thursday morning, former Alabama and NFL star C.J. Mosley officially announced his retirement from the game of football following 11 seasons in the league. Mosley is the second former Alabama great to announce their retirement from the NFL so far this offseason, joining wide receiver Julio Jones. A former first round pick from the 2014 NFL draft, Mosley played for two different teams across his 11 seasons in the league, the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets. Over that span, Mosley had a combined 1,083 tackles, 55 TFL, 12 sacks, 12 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, and nine fumble recoveries from 2014-24, while also making five Pro Bowl appearances. At Alabama from 2010-13, Mosley was a multi-year starter at inside linebacker for Alabama who compiled a total of 317 tackles, 24 TFL, 6.5 sacks, five interceptions, and two forced fumbles during his time in Tuscaloosa. Mosley was also a two-time national champion, a two-time All-American, the 2013 Butkus Award winner, and the 2013 SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Let's take a look at some reactions on social media to the former Alabama great's retirement from the NFL. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football reactions to C.J. Mosley announcing NFL retirement
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College Football Analyst Reveals 'Must-Win' Game for Alabama in 2025
College Football Analyst Reveals 'Must-Win' Game for Alabama in 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide went 9-3 last season, a passable record for most programs but not the paragon in the SEC. Alabama's nine wins last year marked the first time since 2007 — their first season under the tutelage of five-time SEC Coach of the Year Nick Saban — that they did not eclipse double-digit victories. Advertisement Much like the 2007 season, Alabama was under new management in 2024, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from the Washington Huskies to replace Saban. On Monday, college football insider Joel Klatt discussed DeBoer's standing in Tuscaloosa and among the fans during a segment of The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer and Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Klatt discussed ten college football coaches entering a pivotal 2025 campaign, but he started with DeBoer. He believes the fan base is trying to remain patient despite a brutal finish to the 2024 season, including losses to the Oklahoma Sooners and Michigan Wolverines in two of their last three games. He called DeBoer's first year "underwhelming." given the expectations to win, and win big, at Alabama. Klatt also dissected the 2025 schedule, calling the game against the Georgia Bulldogs a "coin flip" and the early season bout against the Florida State Seminoles a surefire victory. Advertisement However, he Zeroed in on the Tennessee Volunteers game, where a loss could push fans to call for his job. "If you were just to lose to Tennessee — who does not have Nico Iamaleava — and now you're about to go play LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks) and Garrett Nussmeier (LSU Tigers). I think South Carolina and LSU are both better teams than Tennessee. You still have to play Oklahoma. You still have the Iron Bowl." With a loss, Klatt assumes Alabama would need to win out the rest of the way to make the College Football Playoff, especially with the addition of a loss against Georgia. As proven last year with Alabama, nine wins in the regular season does not equate to a postseason berth despite playing in the SEC. "That Tennessee game at home, he's got to win that game. The pressure index for Kalen DeBoer, they are trying to be patient, but the patience would wear out real fast if they were to lose that game at home against Tennessee." Related: Alabama Projected to Have Multiple First Round Picks in 2026 NFL Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Alabama to Host 4-Star QB That Recently Decommited From CFP Program
Alabama to Host 4-Star QB That Recently Decommited From CFP Program originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Since the dawn of 247Sports, the Alabama Crimson Tide has had 19 four-star or better quarterbacks commit to their program. Of the 19 top prospects, two currently reside on the 2025 rendition of Alabama's roster: veteran Ty Simpson and dual-threat signal-caller Keelon Russell. Advertisement Once regarded as a defensive force, Alabama has shifted to a more balanced approach over the past decade, with some seasons relying on offense as a calling card. With the Crimson Tide housing four Heisman Trophy winners, all of whom are on offense, since 2009, more top prospects are willing to flock to Tuscaloosa, including some who have even decommitted from their previous school to make it happen. Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoerVasha Hunt-Imagn Images Amid his decommitment from the Boise State Broncos, three-star quarterback Bryson Beaver is set to visit Alabama on Sunday. A six-foot-two passer from Vista Murrieta High School in California, he threw for 3,214 yards, 33 touchdowns, and six interceptions as a junior last year. The 2026 grad also added 411 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Advertisement Beaver held a commitment to Boise State until earlier this week. He also has offers from the Ole Miss Rebels, Oregon Ducks, Utah Utes, San Jose State Spartans, Nevada Wolf Pack, Hawaii Warriors, and Florida Atlantic Owls, among others. Alongside Alabama, he also visited the University of Mississippi on Saturday. Four-star athlete Zyan Gibson is the only offensive skill position player committed to Alabama for the 2026 class. A commitment from Beaver would mark a second straight recruiting class highlighted by a top quarterback prospect. Related: Former Alabama Stars AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson Reveal Huge News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
