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Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Kevin Riley
Entering year two playing for his hometown team, could the 2025 season mark a breakout campaign for Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kevin Riley? A native of the Tuscaloosa area, Riley is coming off a true freshman season a year ago in which he did not see much action for the Crimson Tide. However, Riley came to Tuscaloosa as one of the highest-rated running backs in his recruiting class, and is a player who is certainly capable of emerging this season to potentially become a key contributor of Alabama's running back room. Here is a look at everything you need to know about Alabama running back Kevin Riley entering the 2025 season. Kevin Riley player information Position: Running Back Jersey Number: No. 28 Height: 5'11 Weight: 191 Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Northport, Alabama High School: Tuscaloosa County Kevin Riley career stats Entering year two of college football, Riley is coming off a true freshman season in which he did not play much for the Crimson Tide. Last season, Riley played in only two games where he rushed for 30 yards on 10 attempts, while also hauling in two receptions for nine yards. Kevin Riley 2024 stats As mentioned previously, Riley appeared in only two games during the 2024 season, which came against Western Kentucky and Mercer. Over that span, Riley rushed for 30 yards on 10 attempts, and caught two passes for nine yards. Kevin Riley recruiting ranking According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Riley came to Alabama considered as the nation's No. 75 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class, as well as the No. 3 running back nationally. Riley, a four-star prospect who committed to Alabama in Dec. 2023 when he flipped from Miami, was also ranked the No. 7 player in the state of Alabama where he attended Tuscaloosa County High School. Kevin Riley 2025 season outlook When taking a look at Riley's potential impact this season, it is currently an unknown surrounding what the former four-star prospect's role might be. As to why, that is because Alabama's running back room returns two big names in starter Jam Miller and Richard Young, while also having added an experienced transfer in Dre Washington. However, Riley could also potentially emerge in that group as well, as the redshirt freshman could make an impact in multiple different ways from the running back position. Overall, expect Riley to improve on his season totals from a year ago, and to be a backup option at running back who could potentially emerge later in the season. Kevin Riley 2025 season prediction 2025 Prediction: 25 rushes, 100 yards, 1 TD, 5 receptions, 25 yards Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football 2025 preview, predictions: Kevin Riley
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23-07-2025
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What Ty Simpson feels Alabama football fans should know about him
Ty Simpson came into Alabama football with dreams to leave a legacy, with aspirations for the NFL. And heading into his fourth season with the program, the Alabama quarterback feels he can still do both. "I think my journey has been like no other, to say the least," Simpson said in a video posted on social media by QB Reps July 22. Simpson is set to enter Alabama's fall camp as the leader in the Crimson Tide's quarterback race, competing for snaps with redshirt sophomore Austin Mack and freshman Keelon Russell. "When I get on the field, Alabama fans should know that I'm going to do everything it takes to win," Simpson said. "So I'm going to make sure I'm the toughest guy on the field. I'm going to make sure I win. I'm going to make sure I know everything that's coming. I'm going to get the guys around me the ball." Simpson, a five-star quarterback in the 2022 recruiting class out of Martin, Tennessee, backed up Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe in his first three seasons with the Crimson Tide. With Alabama, Simpson has completed 29 of his 50 career pass attempts for 381 yards. While he does not have a collegiate passing touchdown, Simpson has three rushing touchdowns on 22 carries. Alabama opens its 2025 season Aug. 30 against Florida State. Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@ or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: What Ty Simpson feels Alabama football fans should know about him
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18-07-2025
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From Bryant to Saban: Inside the Alabama football dynasty
Four-time Pro Bowler Marlon Humphrey gives an inside look at his new documentary on Alabama football, spotlighting the program's rise under two legendary coaches — Paul 'Bear' Bryant and Nick Saban. From Bryant to Saban: Inside the Alabama football dynasty originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
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18-07-2025
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Alabama football's Tim Keenan III talks about confidence in Kalen DeBoer at SEC media days
Watch as Alabama football defensive lineman Tim Keenan III expresses his confidence in his head coach as Kalen DeBoer turns the page to season No. 2 in Tuscaloosa.
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17-07-2025
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Where Alabama lands in preseason SEC football power rankings
How good will Alabama be in 2025, and will it be enough to carry them back to the College Football Playoff or the SEC Championship Game? USA TODAY Sports college football analyst Paul Myerberg has made an early evaluation of the Crimson Tide and the rest of the SEC with just over a month remaining until the 2025 college football season kicks off. In his preseason SEC football power rankings this week, the veteran college football scribe has Alabama at No. 3 behind Texas and Georgia -- the two teams who met in last year's conference title game. Myerberg said of the Crimson Tide: "It won't hurt to have slightly lower expectations and a somewhat softer spotlight on Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide after winning nine games in his debut. Ty Simpson is expected to take over under center and will operate behind a very strong offensive line with plenty of weapons at his disposal. The defense is the best in the front seven. Overall, this is a very talented team capable of winning the SEC and the national title." Anything related to "lower expectations" for Alabama is highly debatable; expectations for the Crimson Tide are always high. That was true long before Nick Saban, as previous coaches at Alabama can attest all too well. Still, Myerberg's overall point is solid. Alabama does have playmakers -- Ryan Williams being the most explosive on offense, with LT Overton, Tim Keenan, Deontae Lawson, Domani Jackson and others on defense -- that could put them back in the SEC title game or even the national championship if things break their way. Alabama football schedule 2025 Alabama will open the 2025 season against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Aug. 30. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will be televised on ABC. Aug. 30: at Florida State, 2:30 p.m., ABC Sept. 6: vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 6:45 p.m., SEC Network Sept. 13: vs. Wisconsin, 11 a.m., ABC or ESPN Sept. 27: at Georgia, 6:30 p.m., ABC Oct. 4: vs. Vanderbilt, TBA Oct. 11: at Missouri, 11 a.m., ABC or ESPN Oct. 18: vs. Tennessee, TBA Oct. 25: at South Carolina, TBA Nov. 8: vs. LSU, prime time Nov. 15: vs. Oklahoma, TBA Nov. 22 vs. Eastern Illinois, 1 p.m., ESPN+ Nov. 29: at Auburn, TBA Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama Crimson Tide news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football, Kalen DeBoer high in preseason SEC power rankings
