Alabama struggled with road games and stopping the run throughout DeBoer’s early tenure, and the Missouri game looked to be an opportunity to succumb to both problems. No matter, the Tide won 27-24 in Columbia, holding the Tiger rushing attack in check.

Howard has his college home. The 2026 Georgia three-star defensive end flipped his commitment from Georgia to Alabama football on Sunday, Oct. 19, joining a class overflowing with defensive linemen. And that “blank canvas” elevator pitch was the one that sold the Crimson Tide.

Ty Simpson and Alabama visit LaNorris Sellers and South Carolina in Week 9. Here's who ESPN is sending to Columbia to call Saturday's game on TV.