Unofficially, Alabama became the South’s team. The star of that game, Johnny Mack Brown of Dothan, Ala., even became a movie star. Since that day, Alabama has won 47 bowl games, or the most in NCAA history. By comparison, Indiana has won three bowl games in the history of its school.

Alabama's Parker Brailsford channels NIL earnings into a heartwarming Christmas shopping spree, offering Tuscaloosa's youth a brighter holiday season and a reminder of their potential.

Indiana enters the game 13-0, with a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback and one of the nation's stingiest defenses. The Hoosiers are No. 4 in total defense, allowing 257.2 yards per game and No. 3 in rushing defense, giving up only 77.6 yards per game.

AL.com's search for the fans high school football player of the year reaches the quarterfinals. Vote through Sunday, Dec. 28.

Saban trades Crimson Tide for Predators' den, bringing winning culture and championship ambition to Nashville's hockey scene.

And just like that, OU’s College Football Playoff run is over. After building a big lead early, the Sooners fell apart in a 34-24 loss to Alabama, ending their season in a crushing way.

Class 6A state champion Clay-Chalkville finished No. 20 in the final MaxPreps national high school football rankings for 2025. Stuart Floyd’s Cougars finished 15-0, defeating Saraland 38-21 in the title game at Birmingham’s Protective Stadium on Dec.

The College Football Playoff, in its first year with a 12-team field, began Dec. 20 and ends Jan. 20, 2025. Here is a full schedule and all results.