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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a long first down catch in the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Silver lining: Young, Alabama should contend again in 2022

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 02:46 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
New Mexico State at Alabama 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:59 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) fights off a tackle attempt by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama at Mississippi State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) breaks away from Alabama linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Alabama at Texas A&M 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 09:51 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Dontario Drummond (11) works past Alabama linebacker Drew Sanders (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Saban: Alabama LB Sanders likely to miss game with injury

Oct. 06, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, exits the field after walking it before an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mercer at Alabama 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Alabama running back Trey Sanders (6) gets a hug from offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Alabama makes home debut against FCS Mercer

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) fumbles as he is sacked by Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama recovered the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saban: Alabama OLB Allen 'most likely out for the year'

Sep. 06, 2021 02:55 PM EDT