In games against quarterbacks who brought a Heisman Trophy into their meeting with the Crimson Tide, Alabama has ample success.

He is one of a handful of Alabama players who are confirmed to play in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile along with wide receiver Germie Bernard, tight end Josh Cuevas, running back Jam Miller, linebackers Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson, and defensive lineman Tim Keenan III.

"With Mendoza winning the Heisman, that doesn't happen by accident," Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said about Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

The Red Raiders are firmly in the Ohio State-Indiana tier of defense, and have been particularly elite at stopping opponents from running the ball effectively. Texas Tech's front seven is phenomenal, led by Butkus winner Jacob Rodriguez but featuring multiple All-Americans, and they're going to present an incredibly stiff test for Oregon's offense.

Alabama’s journey in the College Football Playoff reaches one of the sport’s most historic stages when the Crimson Tide faces top-seeded Indiana in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.

The race to be Alabama’s 2025 Mr. Football is down to 48. The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released its finalists for Back and Linemen of the Year in each of the seven AHSAA classifications and in the Alabama Independent School Association.

The Crimson Tide's starting safeties, one of whom played for Michigan in the 2024 Rose Bowl, have combined for five interceptions this season.

Alabama football DC Kane Wommack spoke at length Sunday about the role his father, Dave, plays in support of the UA defense.