Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama wide receiver and return man Cole Adams will miss the rest of the season with a lower body injury. The 11th-ranked Crimson Tide’s coach, Kalen DeBoer, made the announcement ahead of Saturday’s game at No. 14 LSU.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to college athletes being granted an additional year of eligibility. Now the majority of those players impacted by that move are preparing for their final seasons in college basketball. This includes guard Mark Sears for No. 2 Alabama.

The 2024 theme for The University of Alabama's Homecoming is, “New Era, Same Standard.” Before the Crimson Tide kickoff against the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. on ABC and ESPN+, several homecoming traditions will continue throughout the week, including UA's first-ever drone light show.

Alabama is coming off the program’s first Final Four run and hoping for even more this season. Coach Nate Oats' team opens the season ranked No. 2 in the AP Top 25 and favored to win the Southeastern Conference championship. Expectations soared when All-America guard Mark Sears and forward Grant Nelson both opted to return.

“New Era, Same Standard.” That's the theme for this year's homecoming at The University of Alabama, and festivities begin on Sunday, Oct. 20. Here's a look at what to expect in the week ahead!

Who wins the latest game in the historic rivalry known as the Third Saturday of October may matter more than ever for Alabama and Tennessee. The seventh-ranked Crimson Tide and No. 11 Tennessee are playing Saturday.

Clark Lea, who led the Commodores to a win over then-No. 1 Alabama, has turned in the top coaching performance at the midpoint of the season, according to voting from 10 reporters who cover the SEC for The Associated Press. UA QB Jalen Milroe was picked as the top offensive player and South Carolina's Kyle Kennard nabbed defensive recognition.

Plenty of playoff contenders suddenly find themselves dealing with major injuries in the college football season. Mertz and Pili both got injured in No. 11 Tennessee’s 23-17 overtime victory over Florida. Pili’s ACL injury leaves the Volunteers without one of their team captains as they prepare to host No. 7 Alabama on Saturday.

The leaders of the SEC and Big Ten want to see how the first year of the expanded College Football Playoff works before deciding what comes next. The presidents and athletic sidrcot met at a Nashville hotel with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti going over the changing landscape of college athletics.

Alabama’s stunning loss was splashed across headlines and screens nationwide. South Carolina didn’t get quite so much attention but is trying to bounce back from its own embarrassing performance in a 27-3 loss to No. 9 Mississippi. It’s time to see how they both respond on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.