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Is Jaylen Mbakwe’s move to WR for Alabama football permanent? What Kalen DeBoer said

Throughout the week of the ReliaQuest Bowl, Alabama football’s Jaylen Mbakwe has appeared in a new role. On Monday, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer said the freshman’s move to wide receiver is likely to stick moving forward.

The New York Times · 2h

Alabama’s Jaylen Mbakwe to stay at WR, Kadyn Proctor expected to play vs. Michigan

During the weekend, Miami quarterback Cam Ward — a projected first-round pick — played only the first half of the Hurricanes’ Pop-Tart Bowl against Iowa State. DeBoer said it was not in the plans when asked if something similar could happen for Alabama.

Yahoo! Sports · 3h

Is Alabama football freshman Mbakwe's move to receiver permanent? Kalen DeBoer weighs in

TAMPA − Alabama football freshman Jaylen Mbakwe has made a switch from cornerback to wide receiver to play an emergency role in Tuesday's ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan, but the move might well be permanent. UA coach Kalen DeBoer hinted at that ...

AL.com on MSN · 1h

What Kalen DeBoer called ‘the Christmas gift’ for Alabama football ahead of 2025

Alabama football could have a key piece of the defense back for 2025. Justin Jefferson, because of a court ruling around junior college players, can have one more year of eligibility to play if he so chooses. Has that decision been made if he will use it?

The Tuscaloosa News · 1h

Jaylen Mbakwe move to WR for Alabama football makes sense for bowl, but bowl only | Goodbread

Alabama football's switch of Jaylen Mbakwe from CB to WR for the ReliaQuest Bowl could be a permanent move. Here's why that could be a bad idea.

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Sports Illustrated · 28m

Alabama vs. Michigan score prediction by expert football model

Alabama and Michigan reunite to square off in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl game on New Year’s Eve in a rematch of last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal. He

MLive · 3h

Alabama GM has ‘PhD in football’ thanks to Michigan playing days

Courtney Morgan is the general manager for Alabama football. He played for Michigan, the Crimson Tide's opponent in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

AL.com on MSN · 1d

What we saw from Alabama football’s early-enrollees during ReliaQuest Bowl practice

Alabama football’s ReliaQuest Bowl practices represent a valuable opportunity for some of the youngest members of the Crimson Tide. Members of Alabama’s 2025 recruiting class who opted to enroll early were allowed to join the team for practice.

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Sports Illustrated · 2h

'They're Here to Win': Kalen DeBoer on Alabama's NFL Draft Hopefuls Playing in Entire Bowl Game

The Crimson Tide head coach doesn't expect any of his players to sit out the second half of the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan.

AL.com on MSN · 3h

Will Alabama QB Jalen Milroe play 4 quarters in ReliaQuest Bowl? What Kalen DeBoer said

Alabama football isn’t expected to be impacted much, if at all, by opt outs for the ReliaQuest Bowl. And Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer didn’t indicate that quarterback Jalen Milroe or other notable players will only play part of the game.

MLive - Jackson on MSN · 8h

For Michigan, beating Alabama means slowing QB Jalen Milroe again

Not only will Michigan play Alabama twice in the postseason in the same calendar year, but it’ll have to try and slow down the same quarterback, too. Jalen Milroe elected to return to the Crimson Tide in 2024 despite a seismic change with the coaching staff,

Alabama A&M hires former Alabama star Sam Shade

AtoZ Sports on MSN · 1h

Former Alabama and NFL defensive back finds new head coaching job at Alabama A&M

Alabama A&M has announced the hiring of Sam Shade as its new head football coach. Shade, a former defensive back for Alabama and in the NFL, has spent

AL.com on MSN · 18h

Alabama A&M hires former Alabama star Sam Shade as head football coach

Alabama A&M has hired Sam Shade as its head football coach, the school announced Sunday. Shade, the former Alabama and NFL defensive back, spent the last three seasons as head coach at Miles College in Fairfield.

Yahoo! Sports · 19h

Alabama A&M announces new head football coach

During a podcast on Sunday evening, Alabama A&M University named their newest head football coach. While making a guest appearance on the “From the Hill” podcast, Dr. Paul Bryant named Sam Shade as the Bulldogs’ new head football coach.

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James Franklin suggests former Alabama coach Nick Saban should be college football commissioner

Penn State head coach James Franklin has opined for some time that college football has needed to make drastic changes.

Kalen DeBoer spills Alabama football linebacker Justin Jefferson 2025 plans after NCAA ruling

In light of a lawsuit against the NCAA by Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, the NCAA announced Dec. 23 a waiver to allow student-athletes who once played at a non-NCAA school to play the 2025-26 ...

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Alabama recruiting Florida 4-Star LB the hardest

All signs point to Alabama football trending upwards with Florida 2026 linebacker, Izayia Williams. Williams is a four-star linebacker prospect out of ...