Alabama Crimson Tide
Coastal Carolina's CJ Marable (1) runs for a touchdown against Texas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in San Marcos, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2020 02:24 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate Smith's touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
No. 1 'Bama can hand LSU 1st 2-game skid under Orgeron

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:14 PM EST

FILE- In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Orlando, Fla. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and Auburn's Bo Nix have taken different paths to their starting jobs. Now, they'll lead their teams into the Iron Bowl for the second straight year. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 1 Alabama primed to prolong its primacy at LSU

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2020 03:05 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
No. 1 Alabama looks to avenge last year's loss against LSU

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate Smith's touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
College Football Picks: Alabama-LSU has decided lack of buzz

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 02, 2020 03:05 PM EST

A prerecorded message from Alabama coach Nick Saban is shown on the big screen at Bryant-Denny Stadium before the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game between Alabama and Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
SEC nearing finish line in fragile, virus-disrupted season

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 02, 2020 02:43 PM EST

A prerecorded message from Alabama coach Nick Saban is shown on the big screen at Bryant-Denny Stadium before the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game between Alabama and Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Saban expects to return to sidelines for Alabama-LSU game

By John Zenor Nov. 30, 2020 03:55 PM EST

LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) catches a pass for a touchdown against Texas A&M defensive backs Erick Young (4) and Keldrick Carper (14) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
LSU top receiver Marshall opts out on Alabama week

Nov. 29, 2020 06:58 PM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) scores a touchdown on a long run against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
AP Top 25: No. 1 Alabama leads locked-in top 8 for 4th week

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2020 02:03 PM EST

POLL ALERT: No. 1 Alabama leads locked-in top 8 in rankings for 4th week in row; Texas, Auburn out; Iowa, Washington in

Nov. 29, 2020 02:00 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: No. 1 Alabama leads locked-in top 8 in rankings for 4th week in row; Texas, Auburn out; Iowa, Washington in. ...

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Takeaways: In abnormal season, business as usual for Tide

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2020 09:22 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) scores against Texas Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 08:51 PM EST

Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) scores a touchdown against Auburn defensive back Jamien Sherwood (20) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Jones, No. 1 Bama roll past No. 22 Auburn 42-13 minus Saban

By John Zenor Nov. 28, 2020 06:55 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to his players during an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois after virus spike

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2020 03:57 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles away from Tennessee linebacker Kivon Bennett (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 1 Alabama hosts No. 22 Auburn days minus Nick Saban

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 12:41 PM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minus Nick Saban, No. 1 Alabama hosts rival No. 22 Auburn

By John Zenor Nov. 27, 2020 10:45 AM EST

FILE- In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Orlando, Fla. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and Auburn's Bo Nix have taken different paths to their starting jobs. Now, they'll lead their teams into the Iron Bowl for the second straight year. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Bama's Jones, Auburn's Nix playing well entering Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2020 10:02 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
No. 22 Auburn has chance to spoil No. 1 Tide's season again

By Charles Odum Nov. 26, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari (13) celebrates with defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) after a sack during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Some in-state rivalries left off of SEC's Thanksgiving menu

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 25, 2020 02:23 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Tide's Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 25, 2020 10:55 AM EST