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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with the fans after defeating Georgia Tech an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia braces for tough Tide after stress-free season

By Charles Odum Nov. 29, 2021 05:12 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, greets Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Arkansas at Alabama 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 03:25 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs during the first half against LSU in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 2 Alabama could clinch title shot versus No. 21 Arkansas

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 02:50 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, watches warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 2 Bama aims to clinch SEC title shot vs No. 21 Arkansas

By John Zenor Nov. 18, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban cheers his team before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
In the SEC, defense reigns again with Georgia, Bama on top

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2021 04:23 PM EST

LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) reacts after being helped up after being sacked by Mississippi players during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU has fallen on hard times since its last visit to Alabama

By John Zenor Nov. 04, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, tours the field before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tennessee at Alabama 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Alabama linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) celebrates a defensive stop during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Robinson, defense push No. 1 Bama past No. 12 Ole Miss 42-21

By John Zenor Oct. 02, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks the field after his arrival before an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Southern Miss at Alabama 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young celebrates in front of fans as he leaves the field after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 1 Alabama set to host Southern Miss in between SEC games

By John Zenor Sep. 23, 2021 12:08 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis, front, rolls out to pass as Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2021 10:45 AM 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 wide receiver John Metchie III (8) dives into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
SCS at Alabama A&M 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

Alabama fans tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Notre Dame at Alabama 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team warm up before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama at Florida 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 08:07 PM EST

Alabama punt returner DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama at Arkansas 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 02:01 PM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Samford, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 5 Alabama visits No. 16 Auburn in Iron Bowl

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 05:14 PM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) evades Mississippi State safety C.J. Morgan (29) on his way to a 19-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Alabama won 38-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mac Jones leads No. 5 Alabama against Western Carolina

By John Zenor Nov. 22, 2019 10:05 AM EST

Alabama sive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) checks on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) after he was injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Alabama won 38-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa set for hip surgery in Houston

Nov. 17, 2019 07:05 PM EST