Alabama High School Football Season Kicks Off August 20
The 2025 Alabama high school football season begins August 20, featuring an expanded class structure, early practices, and a five‑day championship run in Mobile.
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The 2025 Alabama high school football season begins August 20, featuring an expanded class structure, early practices, and a five‑day championship run in Mobile.

Auburn University has locked in 24 prospects for the 2027 cycle, including five in‑state standouts and three Rivals top‑10 recruits, positioning the Tigers near the top of national and conference rankings.
Alabama’s football program has turned its attention this offseason to the heart of the offense — the offensive line. Head coach Kalen DeBoer has made it clear that improving technique and mobility is a priority, aiming to produce linemen who can meet the rigorous standards of the NFL.

Iowa will open its schedule against Alabama in a neutral‑site showdown, a series that began in the Virgin Islands and highlights the Hawkeyes’ strong performance against SEC opponents.

The Crimson Tide and Hawkeyes will meet for the first time in Iowa before a future showdown in Alabama, a series that ties together recent Sweet 16 runs and coaching milestones.

The Iowa Hawkeyes announced a neutral‑site matchup against Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines, kicking off a two‑game series that will conclude in Mobile the following season

Alabama will open a home‑and‑home series with Iowa in Des Moines on Dec. 21, 2026, with a return game slated for Mobile in 2027‑28, reviving a rivalry that last saw the teams split a pair of contests in 2006 and 2010.

The Hawkeyes will host Alabama at Casey’s Center on Dec. 21, 2026, marking the first meeting in over a decade and the start of a home‑and‑home series.

The University of Iowa men's basketball team has scheduled a home‑and‑home series with Alabama, beginning with a neutral‑site game in Des Moines on Dec. 21, 2026, before a 2027‑28 matchup in Mobile, Alabama.
Mobile native Labaron Philon, a two‑year starter for Alabama under coach Nate Oats, is projected to be selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, with analysts placing him between the 17th and 19th overall picks.

A look ahead at the October 24, 2026 showdown between West Virginia and TCU, where the Horned Frogs aim to extend their series lead at home.

Ellis McGaskin, a highly ranked linebacker from Alabama, announced his commitment to the University of Florida, joining four-star recruit Ja’Bios Smith and marking a significant addition to the Gators' 2027 roster.

The University of Mobile has named Mike Doig as its new men’s head basketball coach, highlighting his extensive background and alignment with the school's vision for student‑athlete development.

Josh Donaldson's induction into Auburn's Wall of Fame honors a career that spanned three seasons at Auburn, 13 years in the majors, and a lasting commitment to future Tigers.

Marquette announced the hiring of Rodney Crawford as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive defensive experience and recent achievements at the University of South Alabama.