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Knecht, Sears could put on a show in Vols-Tide showdown

It may be cold outside, but Tennessee's Dalton Knecht is scorching inside. Alabama's Mark Sears has shot the ball even better this season.

By David Paschall January 19, 2024

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht celebrates a made 3-pointer during Tuesday night's 39-point performance in the 85-66 win over Florida.

Alabama five-star QB signee in transfer portal

Julian Sayin has entered the NCAA transfer portal, Alagama's latest player to look elsewhere after Kalen DeBoer replaced the retired Nick Saban as coach.

By The Associated Press January 19, 2024

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during his introductory news conference last Saturday in Tuscaloosa.

Auburn hires Ole Miss assistant as offensive coordinator; more Alabama players consider transfer options

Longtime Ole Miss assistant Derrick Nix is headed to another Southeastern Conference football program.

By The Associated Press January 17, 2024

AP file photo by Butch Dill / Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze, pictured, who recently wrapped up his first season with the Tigers at 6-7 after the team struggled to produce enough yards and points, has hired Derrick Nix from Ole Miss as offensive coordinator and running backs coach.

Muschamp’s role at Georgia changes; Vols land Tide transfer

Travaris Robinson, Alabama's cornerbacks coach the past two seasons, is now co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Georgia.

By David Paschall January 13, 2024

Crimson Tide photos / Former Alabama tight end Miles Kitselman announced this weekend that he will play his final season at Tennessee.

New Alabama coach DeBoer glad Saban will still play role for Tide

Kalen DeBoer is enthusiastically embracing the chance to both replace and learn from his larger-than-life predecessor at Alabama.

By JOHN ZENOR / The Associated Press January 13, 2024

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / New Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer departs after his introductory speech Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. DeBoer takes over for Nick Saban, who retired Wednesday but still plans to be involved with the program in some manner, including keeping an office at the stadium.

Washington’s Kalen DeBoer hired to replace Nick Saban at Alabama

Alabama wasted little time in finding Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from national runner-up Washington on Friday.

By JOHN ZENOR / The Associated Press January 12, 2024

AP photo by Eric Gay / Kalen DeBoer coaches Washington during Monday night's College Football Playoff national championship game against Michigan in Houston. Alabama announced Friday night that it hired DeBoer away from the runner-up Huskies as the replacement to Nick Saban, who retired Wednesday.

Nick Saban’s replacement at Alabama sure to face sky-high expectations

Nick Saban accomplished the unimaginable in actually raising the bar for the Alabama Crimson Tide on the football field.

By JOHN ZENOR / The Associated Press January 11, 2024

AP photo by Gerald Herbert / Alabama football coach Nick Saban celebrates with his team after the Crimson Tide beat SEC rival LSU to win the BCS national title game in January 2012 in New Orleans. Saban announced his retirement Wednesday after 17 years in Tuscaloosa and six national championships with the Tide.

Paschall: Saban picked a perfect time to call it a career

In the days leading up to the 2020 SEC title game, Alabama football coach Nick Saban was asked how long he planned to keep guiding the Crimson Tide.

By David Paschall January 10, 2024

Crimson Tide Photos / Alabama football coach Nick Saban retired Wednesday after 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide that included nine SEC championships and six national titles.

Alabama’s Nick Saban retires after 7 national titles, most in major college football history

Nick Saban’s coaching reign has come to an end. His dominance over college football, however, will forever linger in lore.

By JOHN ZENOR / Associated Press January 10, 2024

Alabama head coach Nick Saban argues a call during the first half in the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Michigan, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

AP’s all-bowl team includes players for Bulldogs, Tide, Vols

There were enough memorable individual performances this postseason to cause The Associated Press to expand its all-bowl team.

By STEVE MEGARGEE / The Associated Press January 5, 2024

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