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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Monday, September 15, 2025
looking ahead to conference play in the sec and big 12
Alabama Cruises Past Wisconsin
Alabama (2‑1) rebounded from their opening loss and delivered a strong performance against Wisconsin, winning 38‑14. (CBSSports.com)
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Quarterback Ty Simpson was electric: he completed 24 of 29 passes for 382 yards and threw 4 touchdowns. (CBSSports.com)
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Ryan Williams, who missed the previous game with a concussion, returned in style: 5 receptions for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns. (CBSSports.com)
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On defense, Alabama held the Badgers to 209 total yards, recorded four sacks, and forced two interceptions. (CBSSports.com)
Wisconsin meanwhile struggled, especially early:
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They trailed 21‑0 at halftime, unable to generate much offensive consistency. (Bucky's 5th Quarter)
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QB Danny O’Neil, filling in for the injured starter, went 11 of 17 for 117 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. (CBSSports.com)
Alabama’s offensive efficiency—scoring drives, rarely turning the ball over—and a stout defensive showing gave them control throughout. They now enter a bye week, ranked No. 14 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. (AP News)
Utah’s Slow Start vs. Wyoming Blown Open in Second Half
Utah (3‑0) got off to a sluggish first half at Wyoming, leading only 3‑0 at the break despite overwhelming yardage. The Utes then flipped the switch in the second half to dominate, winning 31‑6. (University of Utah Athletics)
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At halftime, Utah had outgained Wyoming roughly 267‑78 yards but had just one field goal to show for it. (University of Utah Athletics)
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QB Devon Dampier finished with 230 passing yards, two touchdowns, plus 86 rushing yards. (FOX Sports)
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Utah scored on every second‑half possession, turning dominance in yardage into points. (University of Utah Athletics)
Defensively, Utah was stout:
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They held Wyoming to 229 total yards (121 rushing yards), forced two sacks and two turnovers. (University of Utah Athletics)
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Wyoming managed only 3 of 12 on third downs. (University of Utah Athletics)
It was classic halftime adjustment: superficial first half, but once Utah settled in, they pulled away convincingly.
Looking Ahead: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida Enter Conference Play
With non‑conference games wrapping up (or nearly so), the focus shifts sharply to conference play. Here’s where things stand and what to watch, especially for Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida.
Alabama vs. Georgia
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After their bye week, Alabama will travel to face Georgia. This is a marquee matchup, one of the biggest tests for Alabama so far.
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Currently, Alabama is averaging about 49 points per game, while allowing approximately 8.7 points per game on defense. (SI)
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Georgia, for their part, has been equally imposing, averaging 31.7 points per game offensively and allowing about 6 points per game on defense. They are among the few teams not yet to have allowed a touchdown. (SI)
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In yardage, Georgia is strong: ~402.3 yards per game on offense and holding opponents to ~202.3 yards. Alabama has averaged around 466.7 yards per game and allowing ~248 yards. (SI)
This sets up a fascinating contrast: Alabama’s offense has shown explosion; Georgia has shown defensive lockdown. Execution, turnovers, and who wins the battles up front (on offensive and defensive lines) will be critical.
Tennessee and Florida
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Tennessee had a close loss to Georgia in overtime (44‑41), showing offensive firepower but also exposing some defensive or late‑game vulnerabilities. (Reuters)
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Florida will also be looking to make noise once into conference matchups, especially given the strength of their roster and how competitive the SEC is likely to be this year.
Final Thoughts
Alabama looks to be rounding into form just in time for the meat of their schedule. Their dominant showing vs. Wisconsin and efficient offense/defense mix are big positives. Utah, similarly, showed patience and resilience, overcoming early struggles to deliver a convincing win.
The upcoming SEC slate will tell us more: Alabama at Georgia is the headline, but Tennessee and Florida have paths to stake claims as well. Key things to watch:
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Consistency — not just blowing teams out, but holding leads, avoiding mistakes.
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Depth — as the season progresses and injuries accumulate, teams with stronger depth will have an edge.
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Coaching adjustments — as seen with Utah, halftime (or between‑half) fixes can change games. The teams that respond well will likely climb higher.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
alabama crimson tide practice report(first scrimmage)
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer acknowledged the obvious on Saturday following the Crimson Tide's first of two fall scrimmages, noting that with each impressive play in an intra-squad scrimmage, there's an accompanying bad one. By way of example, he pointed out that running back Jam Miller gashed the defense on the scrimmage's opening drive, and that he'd like to have seen better defensive gap integrity.
But while the brightside-downside nature of scrimmaging has universal application, every team has its own areas on which improvement is most needed. And therefore, scrimmages can either signal progress in a specific aspect of a team's play, or expose the lack of it.
From that perspective, Alabama got the best possible outcome on Saturday: no interceptions, and sound pass protection.
Ball security and pass protection were largely the scourges of a four-loss season for the Crimson Tide last year, and if UA is to improve on its record and reach the College Football Playoff's 12-team field in December, big strides in both areas aren't optional.
The scrimmage was closed to media, but afterward, DeBoer had this to say about quarterback play: "They've done a great job taking care of the football. No picks today. The completion percentage over the course of camp for all three has been in that range that we want. We'd like to have them at 65%. They've been consistent, and they're taking care of the football."
DeBoer added that he can only recall three interceptions in seven-on-seven or team drills through the entirely of fall camp to this point, and that can't be anything but music to the ears of Alabama fans. Former UA quarterback Jalen Milroe's biggest issue last season was turnovers. He threw seven of his 11 interceptions in UA's four losses, including some especially costly ones. He also was sacked 11 times in those losses as the UA offensive line struggled in pass protection, particularly at the right tackle position.
And when DeBoer was asked about the effectiveness of Alabama's pass rush in the scrimmage, he flipped the question into praise for protection. In scrimmage work, quarterback's aren't tackled to the ground to protect them from injuries, which makes pass rush evaluation somewhat tricky. Nevertheless, DeBoer made it clear that Alabama's pass rush didn't penetrate much.
"I think the offense does a good job of doing things to slow down the pass rush, to counter it. We know there are some guys who can get home, and you can't leave them one on one. There are some good schemes that will keep that in check to keep our quarterback upright," he said. "That's one of the staples, one of the most important things to our offensive success is being able to have that quarterback — not sit back and be completely comfortable — but you've got to keep them upright. You've got to have them out there. So I think the offensive line did a better job when there were one-on-ones."
So the UA defense didn't generate interceptions, and didn't get to the quarterback.
If you're DeBoer, you'll gladly take that as the inverse downside to reliable ball security and reliable pass protection on offense. UA's defense excelled at creating turnovers last season, and with a great deal of returning experience, it can likely be counted on to generate turnovers in 2025 once again. A no-turnover scrimmage for the UA defense isn't the red flag that a four-turnover scrimmage for the offense would be. Similarly, while the Alabama pass rush needs to be more productive this season than it was a year ago, it's more important for Alabama to keep clean pockets around presumed starting quarterback Ty Simpson.
Sure, every good thing about a scrimmage has a counterbalancing negative.
But for Alabama, the most crucial areas for improvement fell into place nicely.
og article on :https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/sports/
Friday, August 8, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025
questions for each team
2025 College Football Season: One Big Question Every Team Must Answer
As the 2025 college football season kicks off, every program—powerhouse or underdog—enters with at least one burning question. From quarterback competitions to defensive rebuilds, these are the issues that could make or break each team’s title hopes.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Can Kalen DeBoer maintain Saban’s standard in Year Two?
Replacing a legend is never easy, but DeBoer led the Tide to the CFP semifinals in 2024. With key players gone to the NFL, Alabama’s depth and player development will be tested like never before.
Georgia Bulldogs
Is gunner stockton the best QB in the country—or just the best in the SEC?
Beck returns for a final run, and expectations are sky-high. Georgia’s offense must evolve if they want to get back to championship glory.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Will the revamped offense finally click under Chip Kelly?
With transfer QB Will Howard and elite weapons, OSU’s offense should be lethal. The question is whether it can keep pace with its elite defense under Jim Knowles.
Michigan Wolverines
Can Michigan win without Harbaugh?
With Sherrone Moore officially taking the reins, Michigan enters a post-Harbaugh era with uncertainty. Losing much of their 2024 title-winning core only adds to the challenge.
Texas Longhorns
Are they truly back—for real this time?
After a strong playoff showing last year, Arch manning starts behind a loaded O-line. Anything less than a national title appearance might be a disappointment in Austin.
USC Trojans
Can Lincoln Riley fix the defense—or is it time to worry?
With jayden maiva starting, the pressure is on the other side of the ball. Defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn was a huge offseason hire, but will it be enough?
Florida State Seminoles
Was 2024 a fluke—or the foundation of something greater?
Despite an undefeated regular season, FSU was left out of the CFP. Can Mike Norvell keep the fire burning with a new quarterback and major roster turnover? and it all starts game one week one
Oregon Ducks
is dante moore the spark the ducks need?
After winning the qb battle in the spring moore has the chance to lead the ducks back to a national title
Penn State Nittany Lions
Is this finally Drew Allar’s breakout season?
Allar flashed talent in 2024, but never quite broke through. With a new OC and a top-tier defense, the time is now for Penn State to take the leap.
LSU Tigers
Can Garrett Nussmeier be the next great LSU QB?
Jayden Daniels is gone, and Nussmeier takes center stage. Brian Kelly’s team has firepower, but their secondary remains a major question mark.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Will the offense finally match the defense?
Marcus Freeman’s defense is CFP-caliber. But unless the Irish solve their quarterback situation and add explosiveness on offense, a playoff run remains unlikely.
Washington Huskies
How far will they fall post-Penix?
After a national championship appearance and a mass exodus to the NFL, Jedd Fisch takes over a team in transition. Can they stay competitive in a brutal Big Ten?
Oklahoma Sooners
Can the defense carry its weight in the SEC?
Offense has never been OU’s issue. But with a new conference, the deline face changes even after a sluft fest against alabama
Clemson Tigers
Can Garrett Riley unlock Cade Klubnik—or is a reset needed?
Klubnik has the tools, but the Tigers’ offense sputtered in 2024. If things don’t click early, the calls for a quarterback change will grow loud.
Utah Utes
Is devon dempier the leader utah needs?
utah came in to the big 12 with the firepower they need to win the big 12 but with the utes having a dissapointing season they hope to turn things around
Tennessee Volunteers
Is Joey Aguilar ready to become a star?
The five-star talent takes over with high expectations. Josh Heupel’s offense should give him every chance to shine, but the Vols need better protection and defensive consistency.
Texas A&M Aggies
Will Mike Elko’s return bring identity and discipline?
Elko inherits a roster with talent but no cohesion. Year One is about building toughness, especially in the trenches.
Miami Hurricanes
Is this the year Cristobal’s recruiting translates into wins?
The talent is there, especially on the offensive line. The question is whether Miami can turn potential into production—finally.
Colorado Buffaloes
Is the Deion Sanders experiment sustainable?
After sanders leaving and a health scare with with coach prime theres a question weather colorado will be focused
North Carolina Tar Heels
What does life after Drake Maye look like?
with this being the start of a new era for tar heel nation there is a palatable question weather bellichick can lead them to the playoffs
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
day one of fall camp
Alabama Fall Camp: Day 1 Practice Report
July 31, 2025 – Tuscaloosa, AL
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The wait is over—Alabama Football is back on the practice field. Day 1 of Fall Camp kicked off under the scorching Tuscaloosa sun as the Crimson Tide took their first step toward the 2025 season. With plenty of storylines to watch, here are some key takeaways from the opening session.
Deontae Lawson Returns, Wearing a Brace
All eyes were on junior linebacker Deontae Lawson, who was on the field and participating but notably wearing a brace on his right knee. While his movement looked smooth, the brace suggests that the staff is still monitoring his recovery. Even with the extra support, Lawson appeared vocal and active—his presence is clearly a stabilizing factor for this defense.
Domani Jackson Back in Action
After missing time during spring with an injury, Domani Jackson made his return to the secondary. The USC transfer showed no obvious limitations and took reps with the first unit. His speed and physicality stood out, and if he stays healthy, Jackson could be a major contributor in the cornerback rotation.
Freshman Dijon Lee Impresses Early
One of the more buzzworthy moments of Day 1 came from freshman defensive back Dijon Lee. At 6’3”, Lee's size immediately jumps out, and he used it to his advantage throughout individual and group drills. He’s still developing, but the physical tools are undeniable—coaches and onlookers alike were taking notice.
Ty Simpson Leads the QB Group
The quarterback competition is officially underway, and while it’s early, Ty Simpson seemed to get the majority of reps with the first team offense. His timing and confidence have clearly progressed, and he looks more comfortable commanding the offense. Austin mack and Keelon Russel also took snaps, but Simpson had the edge in total reps today.
Final Thoughts
There’s still a long way to go, but Day 1 offered a mix of health updates, emerging talent, and early peeks at position battles. Alabama is clearly focused, and the energy was high across the board. Expect more clarity in the coming days, but for now, the Tide is off to a strong start.
Stay tuned for more daily updates throughout camp.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
the journey to the 2025 cfp begins today!
Fall Camp Kicks Off for College Football Teams Nationwide
College football teams across the country are back on the practice fields as fall camp officially gets underway. With the 2025 season fast approaching, programs from every conference are shifting into high gear, focusing on conditioning, installing game plans, and finalizing depth charts.
For coaches and players alike, fall camp is a critical stretch — a time to build chemistry, evaluate talent, and set the tone for the months ahead. From national championship contenders to teams in rebuilding phases, the grind of two-a-days, position battles, and team bonding has begun.
Fans are keeping a close eye on emerging freshmen, quarterback competitions, and updates from camp insiders as anticipation builds for the season’s kickoff in late August.
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