BOL Video: Alabama lands 5-star linebacker Xavier Griffin

Welcome back to the BamaOnLine Recruiting Show. Publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone are here to break down Alabama’s newest commitment in the 2026 class: linebacker Xavier Griffin. Griffin is a 6-foot-3 linebacker from Gainesville …

No. 1 linebacker Xavier Griffin commits to home state program Alabama over Texas, Ohio State, Florida State

Xavier Griffin is returning to his home state. The No. 1 linebacker in the country announced his commitment to the University of Alabama over his other finalists of Texas, Ohio State and Florida State on Sunday afternoon. He made his decision LIVE on the …

"He's much more athletic": CFB analyst lists major difference Alabama QB Ty Simpson and Jalen Milroe 

Ty Simpson is going to be the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide this season. He takes the reins from Jalen Milroe, who led the team to a College Football Playoff berth in 2023 and was one of the strongest quarterbacks in the sport. In the …

Alabama Dealt Unfortunate Recruiting News on Saturday

Alabama Dealt Unfortunate Recruiting News on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide were one of three finalists for 2026 offensive tackle Deacon Schmitt. However, Schmitt did not end up picking the Crimson Tide and instead …

Chris Isaacson: Alabama education policy improvements

While I can personally attest to some of the drawbacks of getting older, I am learning that there are some obvious benefits … besides qualifying for the “senior” discount at Burger King. Time enables me to step back more easily to see a bigger picture.   I …

Alabama in 'wait-and-see' mode as Trump works to dissolve FEMA

President Donald Trump is making fundamental changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The president said he wants states to "wean" themselves off FEMA. Trump created the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council …

Charlotte Hornets adding another former Alabama standout

Three Alabama alumni have NBA career scoring averages of more than 14 points per game. Two of them are about to be teammates on the Charlotte Hornets. The Salt Lake City Tribune, Charlotte Observer and ESPN reported on Sunday that Charlotte and Utah have …

Alabama delegation commemorates 65th anniversary of Marshall Space Flight Center

WASHINGTON – Alabama’s entire congressional delegation joined in resolutions to honor the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, R-Huntsville, led the House resolution to mark 65 years since the NASA …

Alabama vs. Florida State | EA Sports NCAA 25 Gameplay | Ty Simpson at quarterback

Five-star 2026 linebacker commits to Alabama over Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin committed to Alabama on Sunday, choosing to roll with the Tide over Ohio State, Florida State and Texas. At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Griffin is the No. 27 overall prospect and No. 2 linebacker in the …