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FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book throws a pass against Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Notre Dame move CFP clash to Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2020 03:55 PM EST

University of Alabama football Coach Nick Saban speaks at a social justice rally in front of Fosters Auditorium, the sight of the famous stand in the Schoolhouse Door to voice his support for social justice Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Then Governor George Wallace made his famous stand in this doorway to attempt to prevent the integration of the university. Football players at Alabama staged the march and rally to support Black Lives Matter and issues of social justice. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
Nick Saban, Alabama players hold protest march on campus

Aug. 31, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Landon Dickerson (69) sets up to hike the ball against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Alabama offensive lineman has started the first two games for the second-ranked Crimson Tide, once at right guard and once at center. It’s a positive beginning for a player who had each of his first three seasons at Florida State cut short by season-ending injuries before leaving as a graduate transfer over the summer. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Transfer Dickerson quickly carves role(s) on Alabama line

By John Zenor Sep. 12, 2019 07:03 PM EDT

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) makes an interception over New Mexico State wide receiver Tony Nicholson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa, No. 2 Alabama romp over New Mexico State, 62-10

By John Zenor Sep. 07, 2019 07:11 PM EDT