Alabama Crimson Tide
Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee stretches toward the goal line, but is stopped short, as Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Saban thinks Alabama's defense now has something to build on

By John Zenor 13 hrs ago

Kansas cornerback Kyle Mayberry (8) reacts after breaking up a pass against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
No. 20 K-State ready for Kansas in annual Sunflower Showdown

By Dave Skretta Oct. 22, 2020 12:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2020, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. The mid-week news that Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 added a challenging backdrop for the season’s first Top 5 matchup. Saban figures to be communicating his marching orders and input from home while offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is manning the show within the football building. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP, File)
Tide goes for 14th straight in 'Third Saturday in October'

By Mark Long Oct. 22, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass as Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. DeVonta Smith could be tearing up the NFL instead of the Southeastern Conference. The Alabama standout has 38 receptions for 483 yards and four touchdowns in four games. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
SEC standouts who returned for more finding success so far

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference's biggest regular-season showdown. The second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia on Saturday, and may be without their iconic 68-year-old coach. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Saban wants Alabama's focus on what's ahead after big win

By John Zenor Oct. 20, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

Tennessee coach fires assistant, puts pressure on Vols' QB

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 19, 2020 06:19 PM EDT
Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt isn't happy with how his Volunteers have lost two straight games after snapping an eight-game winning streak. ...

In this photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday. One big advantage for the Boilermakers: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State don't appear on the schedule. They open the season by hosting Iowa on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Brohm to miss Purdue opener vs Iowa after 2nd positive test

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, center, celebrates with teammates DeVonta Smith, left, and John Metchie III, right, after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Who can contain No. 2 Alabama's receivers? Not even Georgia

By John Zenor Oct. 18, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

In this photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday. One big advantage for the Boilermakers: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State don't appear on the schedule. They open the season by hosting Iowa on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue: Football coach Brohm tests positive for COVID-19

Oct. 18, 2020 03:36 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes while being pursued by Mississippi defensive end Ryder Anderson (89) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25: Clemson remains overwhelming No. 1 over Alabama

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2020 02:04 PM EDT

POLL ALERT: Clemson easily holds off Alabama to remain No. 1; Notre Dame rises to No. 3, followed by Georgia, Ohio State

Oct. 18, 2020 02:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Clemson easily holds off Alabama to remain No. 1; Notre Dame rises to No. 3, followed by Georgia, Ohio State. ...

No. 2 Alabama roars back for 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia

By John Zenor Oct. 17, 2020 11:58 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A positive COVID-19 test couldn't keep Nick Saban from the sideline, and Georgia's heralded defense had scant hope of keeping Alabama's...

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes while being pursued by Mississippi defensive end Ryder Anderson (89) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Path to 2 SEC in CFP is through Tide

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2020 09:04 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, talks with wide receivers Kadarius Toney (1) and Jacob Copeland (15) during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, Pool)
Florida's Mullen joins players in testing positive for virus

By Mark Long Oct. 17, 2020 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game, in Santa Clara, Calif. The mid-week news that Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 added a challenging backdrop for the season’s first Top 5 matchup. Saban figures to be communicating his marching orders and input from home while offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is manning the show within the football building. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
SEC clears Nick Saban to coach Alabama versus Georgia

Oct. 17, 2020 01:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban leads his team as they march on campus, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The mid-week news that Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 added a challenging backdrop for the season’s first Top 5 matchup. Saban figures to be communicating his marching orders and input from home while offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is manning the show within the football building. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama's Saban tests negative for COVID-19 in follow-up

Oct. 16, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference's biggest regular-season showdown. The second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia on Saturday, and may be without their iconic 68-year-old coach. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Saban still asymptomatic, but sidelined for Alabama-Georgia

By John Zenor Oct. 15, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 3 Georgia takes center stage in SEC

By John Zenor Oct. 15, 2020 03:57 PM EDT

Cincinnati-Tulsa postponed due to Bearcats' COVID-19 issues

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2020 01:09 PM EDT
No. 8 Cincinnati’s game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players. The American...

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban leads his team as they march on campus, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The mid-week news that Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 added a challenging backdrop for the season’s first Top 5 matchup. Saban figures to be communicating his marching orders and input from home while offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is manning the show within the football building. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Minus Saban, No. 2 Alabama set to meet No. 3 Georgia

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 12:45 PM EDT