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Georgia's Zamir White celebrates after running for a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Notebook: Alabama struggled to turn red zone trips into TDs

By Michael Marot Jan. 11, 2022 01:28 AM EST

Georgia's Devonte Wyatt hits Alabama's Bryce Young as he throws during the first half of the College Football Playoff championship football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Young, Alabama can't summon comeback minus 2 best receivers

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 12:38 AM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Defense earns redemption as Georgia ends long title drought

By Charles Odum Jan. 11, 2022 12:16 AM EST

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception and touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Playoff bound: Bama rolls No. 1 Georgia 41-24 for SEC title

By Paul Newberry Dec. 04, 2021 07:51 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban wanders the field before an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama at Auburn 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:11 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 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 head coach Nick Saban cheers his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Alabama still seeking that complete game performance

By John Zenor Sep. 21, 2021 02:50 PM EDT

Mercer punter/kicker Trey Turk (97) punts out of his own end zone as Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) adds pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young, McClellan lead No. 1 Alabama to 48-14 rout of Mercer

By John Zenor Sep. 11, 2021 07:12 PM 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 running back Trey Sanders (6) gets a hug from offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Alabama makes home debut against FCS Mercer

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 12:00 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

FILE - In this April 17, 2021, file photo, Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws a pass during their spring NCAA college football spring game in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Pick Six: Who wins college football's biggest prizes in '21?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2021 02:35 AM 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 quarterback Mac Jones (10) gets ready to run a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 1 Alabama heavy favorite vs No. 11 Florida for SEC title

By Paul Newberry Dec. 17, 2020 05:11 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a touchdown grab against LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 1 Bama looks to stay perfect in SEC title game vs Gators

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 03:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Will Reichard kicks an extra point from the hold of Tua Tagovailoa during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. Reichard, who was considered the nation's top kicking prospect in 2019, has only attempted eight field goals with Alabama having such an explosive offense. But he has made all eight and is perfect on 46 extra-point attempts.(AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Alabama's Reichard, Auburn's Carlson could decide Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 24, 2020 04:27 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) carries the ball against Tennessee during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Next man up: QB Jones leads No. 1 Alabama against Arkansas

By John Zenor Oct. 25, 2019 10:15 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) leaps into the air for his fourth touchdown reception well ahead of coverage from Mississippi defensive back Keidron Smith (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tua, Smith lead No. 2 Alabama to 59-31 rout of Mississippi

By John Zenor Sep. 28, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

Southern Miss defensive back Rachuan Mitchell (1) knocks away a long pass to Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ole Miss makes road trip to No. 2 Alabama after tough loss

By John Zenor Sep. 27, 2019 08:02 AM EDT