Author: Alex Byington, Montgomery Advertiser

Ahead of this week’s Iron Bowl, and with the College Football Playoff in doubt, Alabama is hoping to make statement against Auburn to boost chances.

Optimism remains high for some after Tua Tagovailoa’s hip surgery, but the recovery is very complicated and dependent on the person.

Returning to the field less than three weeks after ankle surgery, Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa was uncharacteristically inconsistent. Joe Burrow shined.

Alabama coach Nick Saban has spent time with several U.S. presidents over the years, and he shared some memories ahead of Donald Trump’s visit.

Alabama’s Dylan Moses suffered a knee injury, likely costing the Crimson Tide the linebacker for “an indefinite period” and possibly the season.

Last season’s LSU-Texas A&M game accounted for most combined points (146) in NCAA history and lasted nearly 5 hours in time elapsed.

This is Alabama assistant strength coach Josh Chapman’s second DUI charge in the last 2 ½ years after being arrested for the same offence in 2017.

Alabama team surgeon Lyle Cain said coach Nick Saban “should be able to return to work in the very near future” after Monday hip-replacement surgery.

Nate Oats has been hired by Alabama after three NCAA tournament appearances in four seasons as the basketball coach at Buffalo.