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A year after Hooker-to-Hyatt, Tide focused on Vols’ ground game

Alabama's 52-49 loss at Tennessee last October marked the most points allowed by the Crimson Tide since a 54-4 loss to Sewanee in 1907.

By David Paschall October 17, 2023

Crimson Tide photos / Alabama redshirt sophomore linebacker Deontae Lawson and his fellow Crimson Tide defenders are preparing this week for the Southeastern Conference's top rushing attack.

Saban wanting to get protection issues fixed with Vols looming

Alabama redshirt sophomore quarterback Jalen Milroe didn't seem overly fazed during Monday's weekly news conference when asked about the protection aspect to Saturday's game against visiting Tennessee.

By David Paschall October 16, 2023

Texas A&M Athletics photo by Craig Bisacre / Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has been sacked 11 times the past two weekends against Texas A&M and Arkansas.

Paschall: Vols’ top strength right now facing Bama’s top concern

The word “elite” was tossed about a bunch early Saturday evening in regards to Tennessee’s defense following the 20-13 downing of Texas A&M.

By David Paschall October 15, 2023

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee defensive tackle Omari Thomas wraps up Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson during Saturday's 20-13 victory by the Volunteers inside Neyland Stadium.

AP Top 25: Washington’s win over Oregon helps Huskies to first top-five ranking since 2017

Blowouts left the top four teams in the AP Top 25 college football poll unchanged, but they have company in the top five after Washington won a thriller.

By The Associated Press October 15, 2023

AP photo by Lindsey Wasson / Washington receiver Giles Jackson (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Saturday's home win against Oregon, a Pac-12 matchup of top-10 teams.

No. 11 Alabama holds off Arkansas rally but remains frustrated by lack of dominance

Nothing's coming quite so easily for this Alabama football team.

By JOHN ZENOR / The Associated Press October 14, 2023

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Nick Saban coaches Alabama receiver Jermaine Burton during the second half of Saturday's home game against Arkansas.

SEC West leader Alabama welcomes sliding Arkansas

Alabama has mostly overcome its challenges this season despite some obvious flaws. Arkansas has not.

By JOHN ZENOR / The Associated Press October 13, 2023

AP photo by Rogelio V. Solis / Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2) returns an interception as Mississippi State safety Marcus Banks tries to stop him on Sept. 30 in Starkville, Miss.

Pasquali’s Pix: Bulldogs, Tide to roll; Vols to topple Aggies

Should top-ranked Georgia do the unexpected Saturday and win at Vanderbilt — oops, let's start over.

By David Paschall October 11, 2023

University of Georgia photo by Tony Walsh / Georgia football coach Kirby Smart picked up a 22nd consecutive SEC regular-season victory with Saturday night's 51-13 demolishing of Kentucky in Sanford Stadium.

AP’s SEC midseason football awards recap first half of 2023 schedule

SEC football teams may not have written the entire saga of the 2023 season, but they have provided quite a few chapters as mid-October arrives.

By The Associated Press October 11, 2023

AP photo by Sam Craft / Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner points to the Texas A&M sideline after sacking Max Johnson last Saturday in College Station, Texas.

Alabama’s lessons learned against Longhorns didn’t benefit Aggies

Alabama will never be able to erase its 34-24 loss to Texas inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 9, or the statistics that came with it.

By David Paschall October 10, 2023

Crimson Tide photos / Alabama fifth-year senior defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe pressures Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson during last Saturday's 26-20 win by the Crimson Tide in College Station.

Paschall: SEC division leaders not exactly surprise teams

Only two Southeastern Conference football programs remain undefeated in league play following October's first full weekend.

By David Paschall October 8, 2023

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