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Alabama survived Texas A&M in a tough, gritty win and heads into the bye at 6-2 (4-2 SEC) and bowl eligible. It wasn't pretty, but in the SEC you just have to win, and now the LSU game in Baton Rouge looks like a College Football Playoff play-in. On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle breaks down the Alabama vs Texas A&M postgame: Keelon Russell's 311 yards and 3 touchdowns, Rico Scott's career-high 156 yards, the young tight ends Marshall Pritchett and Kaleb Edwards, and an Alabama defense that came up big with Dijon Lee Jr.'s pick-six and Fatutoa Henry's two sacks. Plus Kalen DeBoer on the run game problem (68 yards), Connor Talty's missed field goals, DeBoer vs Mike Elko, Ryan Grubb's offensive identity, William Sanders' injury and what Alabama needs to fix over the bye before LSU. Rep your city, say good morning and Roll Tide, hit 400 thumbs up, and subscribe for daily Alabama football.

It's game day in Tuscaloosa: Alabama vs Texas A&M, and the spotlight is on Ryan Grubb. Can Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide get back the offense that put up 49.6 points per game over the first five games? Can Keelon Russell bounce back behind a line that has allowed 21 sacks, against a Texas A&M defense with only 5? Today Kyle breaks down the Bama injuries, Marcel Reed against ranked teams, Nick Saban's warning about college football, the Top 25 games, the SEC race, his five keys, and his official game day prediction. Texas A&M at Alabama | Sat., Oct. 24 | 2:30 PM CT | ABC | Bryant-Denny Stadium Line: Alabama -13.5 | O/U 50.5 Prediction: Alabama 27, Texas A&M 24. What's yours? Roll Tide!

Alabama 27, Texas A&M 14. That's Kyle Henderson's official score prediction for Saturday's Homecoming game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Everybody's talking about what's wrong with No. 13 Alabama: two straight losses, six players out on Wednesday's SEC availability report, and questions about the coaches. But Texas A&M has just 5 sacks in 7 games, and if Keelon Russell finally gets a clean pocket, this Alabama team is still dangerous. On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle breaks down why losing Terrance Green up front may matter even more than losing Ryan Coleman-Williams, Marcel Reed's struggles against ranked teams this season (29 of 65 for 295 yards, 0 touchdowns, outscored 62–12 by LSU and Missouri), and the rat poison warning after A&M's 41–0 win over The Citadel with KJ Edwards and Jamirian Morrow in the backfield. Plus: why Kalen DeBoer's team shouldn't overthink it, what Ryan Grubb needs to do for Keelon Russell, how Kane Wommack can make Marcel Reed prove it, the playmakers who step up (Rico Scott, Lotzeir Brooks, Derek Meadows, Trae'shawn Brown), Bray Hubbard's leadership, your calls from The Drive Home, and Kyle's three predictions. 🏈 GAME INFOTexas A&M at No. 13 Alabama (Homecoming)Saturday, Oct. 24 | 2:30 PM CT | ABCBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa 📌 TODAY'S WAKE UP BAMA Kyle's official prediction: Alabama 27, Texas A&M 14Alabama injury report: 6 OUT, including Ryan Coleman-Williams and Terrance GreenMarcel Reed vs ranked teamsRat poison warning: don't overlook Texas A&MDon't overthink it: Alabama can win convincinglyIf I were Kalen DeBoer, Ryan Grubb and Kane WommackFan Sound Off: who steps up on offense and defense?Three predictions: players who step up🎧 Wake Up Bama drops every morning at 4 AM, and The Drive Home is live weekdays at 4:30 PM CT. Subscribe to Bama Football for daily Alabama football news.

Everybody's telling you what's wrong with Alabama. Kyle Henderson wants to know something different: do you still believe? No. 13 Alabama is 5-2 after its first back-to-back losses since 2013, the offense has gone from 49.6 points a game to 13.5, and CBS Sports says another loss could effectively end the Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff hopes. Alabama is favored against Texas A&M at Homecoming, but can fans still trust this team? On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle asks whether Kalen DeBoer has outgrown coordinators Ryan Grubb and Kane Wommack, why Keelon Russell can still be dangerous, whether Alabama is struggling to run the ball or struggling to commit to it, how to get Lotzeir Brooks, Rico Scott, Derek Meadows and Noah Rogers the football, and where he's been wrong about Grubb. Plus your calls from The Drive Home. 🏈 GAME INFO Texas A&M at No. 13 Alabama (Homecoming) Saturday, Oct. 24 | 2:30 PM CT | ABC Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa 📌 TODAY'S WAKE UP BAMA • Do you still believe in Alabama? • Has Kalen DeBoer outgrown Ryan Grubb and Kane Wommack? • The losing streak: 49.6 PPG to 13.5 PPG • Keelon Russell: 10 TD, 0 INT, then 1 TD, 2 INT • Alabama's running game: struggling, or not committing? • Lotzeir Brooks, Rico Scott, Derek Meadows: get them the ball • Where is Noah Rogers? (and AK Dear) • Where I think I'll be right: the offense responds • Where I've been wrong: Ryan Grubb • If I was Kalen DeBoer: a one-game season • Bray Hubbard, Campbell Trophy finalist • Your calls from The Drive Home

Alabama is 5-2, No. 13, and coming off its first back-to-back losses since 2013. So what does Kalen DeBoer do now? The offense went from 49.6 points a game in the first five games to 13.5 in the last two, and Keelon Russell has been sacked 20 times (21 allowed overall). Today on Wake Up Bama: what has to change, the quick fixes that get Alabama back on track, and why this season isn't over before Texas A&M comes to town Saturday (2:30 PM CT, ABC). On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down what Kalen DeBoer does NOW: the pressure on DeBoer and Ryan Grubb, why the Crimson Tide is still alive in the College Football Playoff race, the SEC circle of chaos, getting Keelon Russell and the playmakers the ball, what he'd do as DeBoer, Grubb and Kane Wommack, the Austin Mack question, and whether we were fooled by Alabama's first five games. Plus your DeBoer approval ratings from The Drive Home. 🏈 GAME INFOTexas A&M at No. 13 AlabamaSaturday, Oct. 24 | 2:30 PM CT | ABCHomecoming at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa 🔑 THE 3 KEYS Protect Keelon Russell: 20 sacks on him, 21 allowedWin the second half: 3 points in the last two gamesStay with the run: 54 rushing yards at Tennessee📌 TODAY'S WAKE UP BAMA What does Kalen DeBoer do NOW after back-to-back losses?The pressure on Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb's "pathetic" commentAlabama offense: 49.6 PPG in the first five, 13.5 in the last twoWhy Alabama is still in the College Football Playoff conversationThe SEC circle of chaos: 11 teams, each one beat the next14 ranked teams lost: Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, Indiana upsetKeelon Russell, the quick game and Alabama sacks allowedIf I were Kalen DeBoer, Ryan Grubb and Kane WommackWhere is Yhonzae Pierre?Austin Mack? Why Keelon Russell is QB1Were we fooled by Alabama's first five games?Texas A&M preview: Marcel Reed and the Aggies' pass rushYour DeBoer approval ratings from The Drive Home🎧 Wake Up Bama drops every morning at 4 AM, and The Drive Home is live at 4:30 PM CT. Subscribe to Bama Football on YouTube for daily Alabama football news, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, game-day coverage and postgame analysis. 💬 COMMENT: What's the ONE fix you'd make before A&M? Drop it in the comments 👇 ROLL TIDE!#AlabamaFootball #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #KeelonRussell #RyanGrubb #SEC #CollegeFootball #TexasAM

Kalen DeBoer defended Ryan Grubb on Monday. On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down Ryan Grubb's offense: DeBoer's "base calls" comment, a run game down from 186.4 to 107.5 yards a game, 21 sacks allowed on Keelon Russell, and what Grubb said about the wide receivers. 🏈 GAME INFOTexas A&M at Alabama | Sat., Oct. 24 | 2:30 PM CT | ABCLine: Alabama -15.5, O/U 53.5, per PrizePicks 📌 TODAY'S WAKE UP BAMA 3 second-half points in the last two gamesDeBoer: "A lot of our calls are base calls"The run game: 186.4 to 107.5 yards a gameProtecting Keelon: 21 sacks allowed, and A&M's defense has 5Grubb on the WRs: Noah Rogers, Cederian MorganAround college football🎧 Wake Up Bama drops every morning at 4 AM, and The Drive Home is live at 4:30 PM CT. Subscribe to Bama Football. 💬 COMMENT: What's the ONE fix for Alabama's offense? ROLL TIDE!

Alabama's loss to Tennessee EXPOSED a bigger problem. Is it Ryan Grubb, Kalen DeBoer, or something deeper? Tennessee 26, Alabama 10 at Neyland Stadium. On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down why Alabama lost to Tennessee, the plays that swung the game, what stood out, what made the difference, what's on my mind after back-to-back losses, and where I was right and wrong. 🏈 FINAL SCORETennessee 26, Alabama 10Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn.Alabama: 5-2 (3-2 SEC) | Tennessee: 6-1 (3-1 SEC)

Alabama lost 26-10 at Tennessee, and I went back and graded every position group. One grade is EMBARRASSING. Is this a Ryan Grubb problem, or did Alabama just get whipped up front? On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson grades every Alabama position group from the Tennessee loss, from Keelon Russell and the offensive line to Kane Wommack's secondary, plus his grades for Ryan Grubb and the defensive staff. 🏈 NEXT UP: Texas A&M at Alabama, Sat. Oct. 24, 2:30 PM CT, ABC TODAY'S WAKE UP BAMA QB grade: Keelon Russell's TD run vs. the turnoversWhy the offensive line got Kyle's lowest gradeRyan Grubb's grade: is the criticism fair?The DB cushion problem and 23 missed tacklesSpecial teams: the one bright spotAlabama falls to No. 13Kyle Was Right / Kyle Was Wrong🔴 Subscribe and hit the bell for Wake Up Bama every morning.💬 COMMENT: What grade would YOU give Ryan Grubb? ROLL TIDE!#AlabamaFootball #RollTide #RyanGrubb #KalenDeBoer #KeelonRussell #WakeUpBama

GAME DAY! No. 6 Alabama vs No. 14 Tennessee is HERE! What MUST Kalen DeBoer, Keelon Russell and the Crimson Tide do to beat the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium? On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down the 3 biggest keys to Alabama beating Tennessee, the latest SEC injury report, players to watch, final score predictions from Alabama fans, and the biggest games across college football. ALABAMA vs TENNESSEE GAME INFO:Saturday, October 17, 2026Kickoff: 2:30 PM CTTV: ABCLocation: Neyland Stadium — Knoxville, Tennessee THE 3 KEYS TO BEATING TENNESSEE: Protect Keelon Russell against Tennessee's dangerous pass rush. Stop DeSean Bishop and Tennessee's running game. Avoid penalties and communication mistakes at Neyland Stadium. TODAY'S WAKE UP BAMA:• Alabama vs Tennessee final keys and prediction• Keelon Russell and Mal Waldrep Jr. at center• Racin Delgatty injury and offensive line concerns• Ryan Coleman-Williams OUT — who steps up at WR?• Trae'shawn Brown, Lotzeir Brooks and Rico Scott• Terrance Green injury and Alabama's defensive line• Luke Metz, Caleb Woodson and Devan Thompkins• Tennessee QB George MacIntyre• Alabama's 27-for-27 red-zone scoring• Fan Sound Off: Your final Alabama vs Tennessee predictions• Ohio State vs Indiana• Notre Dame vs BYU• Florida State vs Miami• SEC schedule and games to watch• What Alabama must do to stay in the SEC and College Football Playoff race MY OFFICIAL SCORE PREDICTION:Alabama 31, Tennessee 21 JOIN OUR ALABAMA vs TENNESSEE LIVE WATCH-ALONG!We'll have a live scoreboard, play-by-play, stats, instant reaction and postgame calls. Subscribe to Bama Football on YouTube for daily Alabama football news, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, game-day coverage and postgame analysis. COMMENT: What's your final score prediction? ROLL TIDE! #AlabamaFootball #AlabamaVsTennessee #RollTide #KeelonRussell #KalenDeBoer #TennesseeFootball #SEC #CollegeFootball

My FINAL Alabama vs Tennessee score prediction is IN! Can No. 6 Alabama beat No. 14 Tennessee in Neyland Stadium? I'm picking Alabama 31, Tennessee 21 in the Third Saturday in October rivalry showdown! On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson explains why Keelon Russell and Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide can bounce back from the 20-17 loss to Georgia, overcome key injuries and beat Josh Heupel's Tennessee Volunteers on the road. PLUS: HUGE College Football Playoff expansion news! Reports indicate the CFP is discussing a possible 24-team playoff beginning in 2027. Could Alabama host playoff games at Bryant-Denny Stadium? Would the SEC Championship Game disappear? We break down the reported format, the potential impact on college football and what it could mean for the Crimson Tide. ALABAMA VS TENNESSEE GAME INFORMATION:Saturday, October 17, 2026Kickoff: 2:30 PM CTTV: ABCLocation: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee TODAY'S WAKE UP BAMA TOPICS:• Alabama vs Tennessee final score prediction: 31-21 Bama• SP+ projection and Alabama's chances to cover the spread• Keelon Russell against Tennessee's pass rush• Alabama's 44.2 points per game and red-zone efficiency• George MacIntyre and Tennessee's quarterback situation• DeSean Bishop and Tennessee's rushing attack• Ryan Coleman-Williams OUT: Who steps up at wide receiver?• Terrance Green OUT: How Alabama adjusts on defense• Racin Delgatty QUESTIONABLE: Center and offensive line concerns• FAN SOUND OFF: Alabama fans share their score predictions• Reported 24-team College Football Playoff expansion• Potential home playoff games at Bryant-Denny Stadium• Could conference championship games disappear?• Alabama's history at Neyland Stadium• What a win means for Alabama's SEC and CFP hopes Alabama enters the game 5-1 after losing to Georgia, while Tennessee is looking to defend its home field in one of college football's biggest rivalries. QUESTION OF THE DAY:What's your final Alabama vs Tennessee score prediction? Drop your score in the comments! Subscribe for daily Alabama Football coverage, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, live watch-alongs, play-by-play, instant reactions and postgame analysis. Listen to Wake Up Bama on Spotify and subscribe to our Bama Football newsletter. ROLL TIDE! #AlabamaFootball #AlabamaVsTennessee #RollTide #KeelonRussell #KalenDeBoer #CollegeFootballPlayoff #TennesseeFootball #SEC

Alabama Football faces a HUGE test against Tennessee without star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams! Who will step up for Keelon Russell and Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide in Knoxville? On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down Alabama's latest injury concerns, the wide receiver depth chart, Ryan Grubb's tight end-heavy offense, and what's at stake for the College Football Playoff and SEC Championship race. No. 6 Alabama (5-1) travels to No. 14 Tennessee for the Third Saturday in October rivalry game at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, at 2:30 PM CT on ABC. Alabama is coming off a 20-17 loss to Georgia, and Kalen DeBoer's team must respond. TODAY'S ALABAMA FOOTBALL TOPICS: • Ryan Coleman-Williams injury update and expected absence• Who replaces RCW: Lotzeir Brooks, Rico Scott, Derek Meadows or Noah Rogers?• FAN SOUND OFF: Alabama fans make the call!• Could Ryan Grubb use more two-tight-end formations?• Josh Ford's incredible toughness playing with an injured arm• Marshall Pritchett and Kaleb Edwards emerging at tight end• Racin Delgatty's status and Alabama's center depth• Tennessee's 25 sacks and Neyland Stadium crowd noise• Terrance Green's injury and Alabama's defensive line• DeSean Bishop and Tennessee's rushing attack• Tennessee's quarterback competition• Alabama's College Football Playoff and SEC Championship stakes• Kalen DeBoer's record following losses• The Alabama-Tennessee home jersey tradition Alabama averages 44.2 points per game, ranking third nationally, but injuries and the hostile environment in Knoxville create a major challenge. QUESTION OF THE DAY:Without Ryan Coleman-Williams, who should be Alabama's top receiving target against Tennessee? Comment LOTTIE, RICO, MEADOWS or ROGERS below! Subscribe for daily Alabama Football news, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, SEC analysis, live game-day watch-alongs and postgame coverage. Listen to Wake Up Bama on Spotify and subscribe to our Bama Football newsletter for more Alabama coverage. ROLL TIDE! #AlabamaFootball #AlabamaVsTennessee #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #KeelonRussell #RyanGrubb #SEC #TennesseeFootball

Chapters  00:00 Opening 1:50 rep your city  3:10 Wommack on UGA  3:50 Alabama’s defense in the first six games  9:20 Wommack on Dijon Lee 12:35 Fan Sound Off: Dijon Lee or O’Neal?  18:28 Explosive plays vs. Bama  21:31 Terrance Green out?  24:08 Should X being playing more? 27:29 Bama vs. Tennessee side by side  29:00 Keelon Russell’s numbers  30:13 Which WR steps up? 31:28 Alabama RB room, RB 1 is? 33:00 They said it  34:09 SEC Schedule  Kane Wommack delivers a strong message about Alabama Football's defense heading into Tennessee week! After Alabama's 20-17 loss to Georgia, the Crimson Tide defensive coordinator addressed Dijon Lee's costly penalty, player accountability, Carmelo O'Neal's growing role, explosive plays, and the impact of injuries along the defensive line. On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down why Alabama's pass defense has fallen from No. 9 nationally last season to No. 103 in 2026 — and what must change before the Crimson Tide travels to Neyland Stadium. TODAY'S TOPICS:• Kane Wommack on holding Dijon Lee accountable• Could Carmelo O'Neal receive more defensive snaps?• Zabien Brown's strong practice performance• Alabama's explosive-play problem against Georgia• Terrance Green's injury and the impact on run defense• Why Xavier Griffin has played limited snaps• Tennessee's quarterback uncertainty• Ryan Coleman-Williams injury and Alabama's receiver depth• Racin Delgatty and Mal Waldrop at center• Ryan Grubb on quarterback sacks and offensive execution• What Alabama must do to beat Tennessee Alabama enters Tennessee week 5-1 and ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll. Can Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide respond and remain in the College Football Playoff conversation? COMMENT BELOW: Should Dijon Lee start against Tennessee, or should Carmelo O'Neal receive more playing time? Subscribe for daily Alabama Football news, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, game-day watch-alongs and postgame coverage. ROLL TIDE! #AlabamaFootball #KaneWommack #DijonLee #AlabamaVsTennessee #KalenDeBoer #KeelonRussell #RollTide

Alabama Football is 5-1 after its 20-17 loss to Georgia, but Kalen DeBoer has a clear message heading into Tennessee week: Don't let Georgia beat Alabama twice. On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down Kalen DeBoer's latest comments, Ryan Grubb's offensive adjustments, and the important Alabama injury updates involving Ryan Coleman-Williams, Racin Delgatty and Terrance Green. Is Alabama still a national championship contender? Absolutely. But the Crimson Tide must respond against Josh Heupel and Tennessee in one of college football's toughest road environments. TODAY'S TOPICS:• Kalen DeBoer's message after the Georgia loss• Ryan Coleman-Williams unlikely against Tennessee• Racin Delgatty injury and Mal Waldrop at center• Terrance Green injury concerns• Ryan Grubb on costly offensive mistakes• Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Alabama's accountability culture• Trae'shawn Brown vs. EJ Crowell vs. Daniel Hill• Cederian Morgan and Derek Meadows stepping up• Neyland Stadium crowd noise and communication• Is Alabama a contender or national championship favorite? Alabama vs. Tennessee is Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Subscribe for daily Alabama Football coverage, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, game-day watch-alongs and postgame reaction. ROLL TIDE! #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #AlabamaVsTennessee #KeelonRussell #SEC

How good is Alabama Football really after its 20-17 loss to Georgia? The Crimson Tide is 5-1, ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll and No. 7 in the Coaches Poll, but the numbers reveal a major concern: Alabama's pass defense ranks 103rd nationally after finishing ninth last season. On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson reveals his MIDSEASON GRADES for every Alabama position group, including Keelon Russell, Trae'shawn Brown, the running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive line, defensive line, linebackers and secondary. We also grade Ryan Grubb, Kane Wommack, Kalen DeBoer and Alabama's special teams. PLUS:• Keelon Russell's performance through six games• What Georgia exposed about Alabama's defense• Dijon Lee and the secondary's coverage struggles• Trae'shawn Brown emerging as RB1• Ryan Coleman-Williams and Racin Delgatty injury concerns• Alabama's national offensive and defensive rankings• What must improve before Tennessee Can Alabama fix its biggest weakness and compete for a national championship? Drop your midseason grade for Alabama in the comments! Subscribe for daily Alabama Football coverage, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, live shows and postgame analysis. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #KeelonRussell #SEC #GeorgiaFootball

Alabama Football falls to Georgia 20-17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and now the biggest question is whether Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide is truly close to being a championship team — or whether failing to finish is becoming a serious problem. On today's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson reacts to Alabama's disappointing loss to Georgia, Keelon Russell's postgame comments, Dijon Lee's costly penalty, Trae'shawn Brown's explosive performance, and the missed opportunities that changed the game. We break down why Alabama scored only 17 points, Ryan Grubb's offensive decisions, Alabama's struggles stopping Georgia's rushing attack, and what Kalen DeBoer must fix before the Crimson Tide travels to Tennessee. PLUS:• Keelon Russell takes accountability• Keon Sabb addresses the late penalty• Trae'shawn Brown's 90 rushing yards• Kyle Was Right / Kyle Was Wrong• Alabama injury updates• Around College Football with Raekawon• Alabama vs. Tennessee early outlook Georgia 20, Alabama 17Alabama moves to 5-1 on the season. Subscribe for daily Alabama Football analysis, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, live game coverage and postgame reaction. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #GeorgiaFootball #KalenDeBoer #KeelonRussell #SEC