Saban back in 'very near future' after hip surgery
Alabama football coach Nick Saban, 67, will return to work soon after undergoing robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery, the school said Monday.
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2019 Schedule
14-1, 1st in SEC - West
Jonah Williams' unique preparation could make him the NFL draft's top tackle
Called a "football addict," Williams' analytical approach and obsession with being great is expected to pay off in the first round Thursday.
NFL draft profile: Mack Wilson (0:55)
Guide to SEC prospects in the 2019 NFL draft: Players you should know
Elite edge rushers. Interior game-wreckers. Playmaking wide receivers. These are Matt Bowen's top SEC prospects in the Class of 2019.
Source: Saban set for hip replacement surgery
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban will have hip surgery Monday and will need six to eight weeks to recover. Fall practice doesn't begin until early August.
Quinnen Williams is a 'next generation' tackle -- and a soon-to-be NFL star
Alabama standout Quinnen Williams is the epitome of the modern defensive tackle -- he "can do it all." But before he changes the game, he's going to have the time of his life.
How 10 potential first-round NFL draft picks were perceived as recruits
We saw in college why Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa, Josh Allen and others were destined for the NFL. But did they show the same talent as high school recruits? Let's revisit.
Alabama, Clemson most likely pairing in CFP title game (1:57)
College Football Playoff Predictor: Michigan makes the top four
Clemson and Alabama are, unsurprisingly, the two clear favorites to make the playoff. But Jim Harbaugh's Wolverines are the next-most likely team.
The under-the-radar star on each Top 25 college football team
Each Top 25 team has a key player who will start the season outside the spotlight. From Clemson to Army, here are the potential household names.
Williams on potential impact in the NFL and more
Adam Schefter talks to Alabama T Jonah Williams about the impact of his measurables at this year's combine, NFL players he looks up to, potential landing spots at the next level and more.
Alabama finishes spring with Golden Flake A-Day Game (0:45)
Saban could face lengthy recovery with hip issue
Alabama coach Nick Saban said he's been dealing with a hip issue that will need to be evaluated.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Nick Saban announced at the end of the spring game press conference that he won't be able to play golf for a few weeks. His hip has been bothering him. "I don't want to coach for one more year, I want to coach for a lot more years."
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Nick Saban bristling against even a hint of concern over Tua Tagovailoa coming back from injury: "Keep trying to make something out of nothing. There's nothing wrong with the guy."
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Nick Saban reiterating how you have to judge players against the level of competition since the A-Day format was 1s vs. 1s and 2s vs. 2s. "You all have a tendency to make someone a star," he said. "And when you do that you create a problem for us as coaches. ... Let's not go down that road after one spring game."
Taulia Tagovailoa slings pinpoint touchdown pass (0:33)
Saban looks to challenge young starters (1:06)
What we learned from Saturday's spring football games
Alabama, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Ohio State all played spring games on Friday or Saturday. Here's what we saw from them and from other key games.
Tagovailoa ready to bounce back this season (3:36)
College football spring games: How to watch, what to expect
Need your college football fix? Here are this weekend's spring games, featuring Scott Frost in Year 2 at Nebraska, plus Ohio State, Alabama, Texas and many more.
Ex-Alabama receiver Ardarius Stewart arrested
Former Alabama and NFL receiver Ardarius Stewart has been arrested and charged with carrying a pistol without a license.
Draft prospect Josh Jacobs reflects on his time at Alabama (2:19)
Bama, OU to have home-and-home in 2032-33
Alabama and Oklahoma have agreed to a home-and-home football series to be played in the 2032 and 2033 seasons.
The go-to moves for the NFL draft's 20 best pass-rushers
The 2019 class is loaded with prospects who get after the quarterback. Here's how each wreaks havoc on the offensive line to get sacks.
2018 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| Kentucky | 5-3 | 10-3 |
| Florida | 5-3 | 10-3 |
| South Carolina | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Missouri | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Tennessee | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Alabama | 8-0 | 14-1 |
| Texas A&M | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| LSU | 5-3 | 10-3 |
| Mississippi State | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Auburn | 3-5 | 8-5 |
| Ole Miss | 1-7 | 5-7 |
| Arkansas | 0-8 | 2-10 |
2018 Team Leaders
2018 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Neal | OT | Signed | 91 |
| Pierce Quick | OT | Signed | 91 |
| Trey Sanders | RB | Signed | 88 |
| Ishmael Sopsher | DT | Signed | 86 |
| Antonio Alfano | DT | Signed | 86 |
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