Mack Wilson
Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Pruitt, Tennessee trying to halt losing streak vs No. 1 Bama

By John Zenor Oct. 18, 2019 10:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Santa Clara, Calif. For the first time, the defending national champion Clemson Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. The Crimson Tide, coming off a 44-16 loss to Clemson in the College Football Playoff championship, is No. 2. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Alabama LB Dylan Moses out indefinitely with knee injury

Aug. 28, 2019 12:07 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a sideline pass during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Nick Saban reloading defense with youthful Alabama team

By John Zenor Apr. 13, 2019 03:02 AM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, talks with Alabama football coach Nick Saban at Alabama's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Josh Jacobs, other Alabama players participate in pro day

By Cody Estremera Mar. 19, 2019 05:46 PM EDT

Clemson's Travis Etienne is stopped by Alabama's Xavier McKinney and Mack Wilson during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson joins NFL draft exodus

Jan. 14, 2019 11:02 AM EST

Alabama defensive back Saivion Smith (4) holds onto the foot of Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26), during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alabama DB Saivion Smith declares for NFL draft

Jan. 12, 2019 04:55 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Citadel during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball, during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Four Alabama players are skipping their final seasons to enter the NFL draft, including Smith Jr. and Jacobs. (AP Photo/File)
4 Alabama players announce they are declaring for NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2019 11:40 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Alabama, Saban face big offseason challenges after loss

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2019 05:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Clelin Ferrell (99) rushes into the backfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern in Clemson, S.C. Clemson’s defensive line came into the season with a ton of hype after Christian Wilkins, Austin Bryant and Ferrell all bypassed the chance to go to the NFL after 2017. Ferrell, an explosive pass rusher, has the most NFL upside. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Bama-Clemson loaded with NFL draft picks along D-line

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 02:40 AM EST

Alabama's Irv Smith Jr. keeps his eye on the ball during passing drills at NCAA college football practice in Miami Shores, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, for the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma on Dec. 29, 2018. (Carl Juste/Miami Herald via AP)
Bama's Irv Smith Jr. follows family path of star tight ends

By John Zenor Jan. 04, 2019 11:15 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs past Georgia linebacker Walter Grant (84) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hurts rallies No. 1 Alabama to 35-28 win over No. 4 Georgia

By Paul Newberry Dec. 01, 2018 07:58 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks during a news conference, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Atlanta. Georgia and Alabama will play Saturday in the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
They're back! Bama vs Georgia in rematch of January classic

By Paul Newberry Nov. 30, 2018 05:26 PM EST

No. 1 Alabama vs No. 4 Georgia in title game rematch for SEC

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2018 08:00 AM EST
Southeastern Conference championship No. 1 Alabama (12-0, 8-0, No. 1 CFP) vs. No. 4 Georgia (11-1, 7-1, No. 4 CFP) at Atlanta, Saturday, 4 p.m. EST ...

Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) does a chest bump with a teammate after stopping a South Carolina drive late in fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
As many as 9 SEC schools could have 1st-round draft picks

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 14, 2018 02:41 PM EST

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) tries to tackle LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) by his jersey as defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) closes in, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Alabama won 29-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 1 Alabama's overshadowed defense pretty good, too

By John Zenor Nov. 05, 2018 04:16 PM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron leads his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Tagovailoa, No. 1 Alabama roll past No. 4 LSU, 29-0

By Brett Martel Nov. 03, 2018 11:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa has been one of the nation's most electric quarterbacks, flinging one touchdown pass after another without a single interception. Grant Delpit and the LSU defensive backs welcome the challenge on Saturday. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama expects toughest test yet at No. 4 LSU

By Brett Martel Nov. 02, 2018 11:09 AM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) catches a pass from Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Joy Kimbrough /The Daily Times via AP)
South Carolina, Tennessee seeking faster starts to games

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 26, 2018 12:15 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) attempts to throw to a receiver as he is pressured by Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols' Pruitt confident Guarantano will be ready this week

By Steve Megargee Oct. 22, 2018 02:36 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) celebrates as he leaves the field after an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. Alabama won 58-21. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 1 Alabama, heading to break, looks to improve before LSU

By Steve Megargee Oct. 21, 2018 03:05 PM EDT