The Sooners’ marauding defense turned Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson into Auburn’s Jackson Arnold. Simpson had improved so much since that loss to Florida State. In one game, the Heisman is gone. With another loss, say so long to College Football Playoffs, too.

A lot of that will come down to how well Ty Simpson plays against an Oklahoma defense that is not only among the best in the SEC, but the best in the entire country. A good day at the office could solidify his stake for the Heisman Trophy.

Alabama Preseason All-SEC guard Jaeden Roberts has been limited to backup duty this season and did not play in Saturday's game vs. Vanderbilt. Coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb opened up on the decision and what to expect against ...

Facing a public backlash, the commission that oversees Alabama Public Television on Tuesday voted to continue paying its contract with PBS, rejecting an effort — at least for now — to be the first state to cut ties with the broadcast giant because of politics and federal budget cuts.