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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 1 Alabama looks to contain talented Ole Miss offense

By David Brandt Sep. 14, 2018 03:00 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy catches an 11-yard pass for a touchdown against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 1 Bama flashing explosive passing game with Tagovailoa

By John Zenor Sep. 10, 2018 11:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2017, file photo, coach Blake Anderson talks players during practice at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Ark. Arkansas State doesn't have to look too hard for inspiration before facing what coach Blake Anderson calls "the best team on the planet." The Red Wolves face No. 1 Alabama Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, a week after fellow Sun Belt Conference power Appalachian State pushed 13th-ranked Penn State into overtime.(Staci Vandagriff/The Jonesboro Sun via AP, File)
No. 1 Alabama tries to keep rolling against Arkansas State

By John Zenor Sep. 07, 2018 10:19 AM EDT

No. 1 Alabama, Tua Tagovailoa host Arkansas State

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2018 05:30 AM EDT
Arkansas State (1-0) at No. 1 Alabama (1-0), 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Line: Alabama by 36 . Series record: Alabama leads 2-0. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp meet on the field before an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina has made constant improvement since bottoming out at the end of the Steve Spurrier era. But lose to Georgia on a high stakes SEC opener for both teams and the Gamecocks will likely spend another season in the national shadows. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
No. 24 South Carolina eager for showdown with No. 3 Georgia

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 04, 2018 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (2) and Tua Tagovailoa (13) and head coach Nick Saban watch from the sideline during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Georgia in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Saban makes official what "everybody knows," it's Tua's job

By John Zenor Sep. 03, 2018 11:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the first half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Auburn, Ala. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Stidham will lead No. 9 Auburn against No. 6 Washington in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Warning for Washington, Auburn: Kickoff Game can be critical

By Paul Newberry Aug. 31, 2018 11:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2018, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks around the field before an NCAA college football practice, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Saban had to recruit six assistant coaches during the offseason while elevating two others to coordinator positions. He landed a group he's hoping will help the top-ranked Crimson Tide contend for not only more championships but more of the nation’s top prospects. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama opens title defense against Louisville

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 31, 2018 05:37 AM EDT