TUSCALOOSA — Joe Burrrow sprinted toward the LSU fans to celebrate a monumental victory, and moments later was hoisted on the shoulders of two beefy teammates.

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TUSCALOOSA — An 11-year-old Brian Robinson Jr. was on the edge of his couch in his family’s living room, eyes glued to the TV screen as his Alabama hosted top-ranked LSU in what was billed as the latest and greatest “Game of the Century.”

TUSCALOOSA — Forget the Heisman, maybe quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa can settle the question of who has the better wide receivers.

TUSCALOOSA — Christian Harris’ return to his Baton Rouge-based alma mater this past Friday allowed University Lab head coach Andy Martin the opportunity to check in on his prized pupil six months into his freshman year at Alabama.

NEW YORK — Two from the Big Ten. Two from the Southeastern Conference. And the undefeated defending national champions on the outside looking in — for now.

TUSCALOOSA — Nick Saban said Monday the status of Tua Tagovailoa for Saturday’s LSU game would be a game-time decision as the junior quarterback continues to recover from an ankle injury sustained against Tennessee.

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama coach Nick Saban didn't wait to be asked if he approaches a game against the No. 1 ranked team differently than he does other opponents.

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama continued its quest to load up on prominent Power 5 opponents in future schedules Thursday when it announced two new home-and-home series with Florida State in 2025-2026 and Virginia Tech in 2034-35.

TUSCALOOSA — Healthy and playing consistently for the first time in his collegiate career, Terrell Lewis is on a personal mission to re-establish the elite Alabama defensive standard.

TUSCALOOSA — The salacious language coming out of Baton Rouge this week doesn’t appear to have made the 350-mile journey into the Alabama football locker room just yet, if Crimson Tide senior defensive end Raekwon Davis is to be believed.

BIRMINGHAM — Tua Tagovailoa is expected to return to practice Wednesday, though Alabama head coach Nick Saban isn't ready to say whether that means his Heisman Trophy-contending quarterback will be healthy enough to play in next weekend's much-publicized game against No. 2 LSU.