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Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff to visit Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday

Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff to visit Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday

Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff will broadcast live from Madison, Wisconsin for the Badgers’ Week 3 contest against the Alabama Crimson Tide this Saturday.

While ESPN will not send its College GameDay crew to UW’s campus to cover its most important bout of the 2024 slate, FOX’s star-studded college football pregame show will make an appearance in Madison for the first time in three years.

That last visit featured the Badgers against the Michigan Wolverines on Oct. 2, 2021. Wisconsin ended up dropping the game 38-17 in one of its first home games with a raucous student section since the 2020 COVID season.

Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff crew includes former Alabama running back Mark Ingram II, USC quarterback Matt Leinart, Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn and Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer.

Studio host Rob Stone, gambling expert Chris Fallica and reporters Bruce Feldman and Tom Rinaldi round out the eight-person group for the 2024 college season.

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Including its upcoming game against Alabama, Wisconsin has received six Big Noon Kickoff on-site appearances. UW is 0-5 in its previous Big Noon matches since the program began in 2019.

In terms of the actual game, Wisconsin will need to deploy as much offensive firepower to remain competitive with the Crimson Tide. While UW has vanquished Western Michigan and South Dakota through its first two games of 2024, its passing attack has yet to appear anywhere near dynamic.

Alabama will venture to Madison one week after defeating South Florida in somewhat of an ugly performance. It’s safe to say all eyes will be directed towards Camp Randall’s hallowed turf on Sept. 14.

42 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season

Only 42 days until Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football kickoff the 2024 season!

In 42 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] as head coach in Tuscaloosa.

Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

At Roll Tide Wire, we will count down the days until Alabama football takes the field.

Redshirt freshman linebacker [autotag]Yhonzae Pierre[/autotag] currently wears No. 42 for the Crimson Tide but we will now look at the last player to wear No. 42 for Alabama, [autotag]Jaylen Moody[/autotag].

Moody played for the Crimson Tide from 2018-22 and totaled 95 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, and one interception in 32 total games.

Moody went undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft but was quickly picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent.

Alabama Board of Trustees expected to vote on renaming the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium

What are your thoughts on “Nick Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium” to honor the recently-retired head coach?

After 17 years with the Alabama Crimson Tide football program, Nick Saban retired with one of the most impressive resumés in the history of college football. While he remains connected with the university and is active on various television broadcasts, he is expected to be honored in a very special way.

Alabama’s home is Bryant-Denny Stadium, named after legendary head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and long-time president of the University, George Denny. However, recent reporting from Tony Tsoukalas of Tide Illustrated reveals that the school’s Board of Trustees is expected to vote on a resolution to rename the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium after Saban.

“Alabama is set to dedicate the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium to the former head coach during a ceremony on Sept. 7,” reports Tsoukalas. “While Bryant-Denny Stadium will still keep its name, the playing surface inside is now expected to be referred to as Nick Saban Field.”

This honor is well deserved, as Saban finished his career at Alabama with six national championships, a slew of other awards and titles, as well as an overall record of 201-29 with the Crimson Tide.

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Top photos from Alabama’s time at 2024 SEC media days

Check out the top images from Alabama’s time at the 2024 SEC media days!

The third day of 2024 SEC media days is underway and it opened up with new Alabama Crimson Tide football head coach Kalen DeBoer speaking at the main podium, addressing media members, speaking to fans and answering a series of questions.

Alabama was well represented at SEC media days, which took place in Dallas, Texas this year. Not only was DeBoer there, but he was joined by quarterback Jalen Milroe, offensive lineman Tyler Booker and defensive back Malachi Moore.

Those three players also had an opportunity to field questions to talk about the new era of Crimson Tide football and preview the upcoming season.

Nick Saban details his recent involvement with Alabama football

What’s Nick Saban doing in Tuscaloosa? He broke it down to explain.

Though he retired after a lengthy and legendary career, Nick Saban is still present within the college football realm. Recently, he’s been on numerous broadcasts, covering the 2024 NFL draft and the SEC Media Days. However, his presence within the Alabama Crimson Tide football program is still welcomed, and it’s an invitation he’d gladly accepted.

Shortly after Saban announced his retirement, it was made clear that he’d remain in Tuscaloosa and have some sort of affiliation with the program. So much so, that he has an office in Bryant-Denny Stadium. With the recent success new head coach Kalen DeBoer has had on the recruiting trail, some began to raise theories that Saban was still actively recruiting for the Crimson Tide.

Recently, on ESPN, Saban explained what it is that he does and does not do. Sorry to break it to all of the deniers of DeBoer’s recruiting abilities, but Saban has been pretty hands-off when it comes to the team and its efforts in preparing for 2024 and future seasons.

“I don’t go into the building,” Saban said. “I don’t try to meddle in what they have to do. But I want them to know I’m there to help them any way I can. I’ve met with the defensive coordinator numerous times. I’ve met with Kalen numerous times. Recruiting coordinator numerous times. We are there, and we are available, and hopefully we can help them be one of the most competitive teams in the league.”

While he’s not completely absent from the program, Saban is available in an advisory role for DeBoer and his staff, including the recruiting staff. While he may be able to assist, he is far too busy preparing for his new role as an analyst for the beloved College GameDay broadcast that travels the nation all throughout the college football season.

The 2024 season for Alabama begins on the evening of Aug. 31 as the Crimson Tide takes on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in what will officially be the debut of the Kalen DeBoer era for the historical program.

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What’s it like to play with Alabama in EA Sports College Football 25?

See what you can expect when playing with Alabama in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 video game!

The release of the highly-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 video game is right around the corner. On July 19, 2024, fans all over the nation can play as their favorite teams, something they haven’t been able to do since the game was discontinued nearly a decade ago. Fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide have a lot to look forward to.

Josh Pate of CBS Sports had an opportunity to play the game ahead of its public release. In a recent clip shared to social media, Pate describes what it’s like to play as Alabama.

He talks about the strength of the team overall, placing emphasis on star quarterback Jalen Milroe. Regarding the 2024 Heisman hopeful, Pate says, “Not only can he throw the deep ball with impeccable timing, but he has the ability to run up and down the field with one of the highest speed ratings of any quarterback at a 91.”

Fans can hear more on what Pate noted in his clip below.

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Which former Alabama duo in the NFL is poised for more success?

Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle, or Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith? Which duo are you taking?

There are former Alabama Crimson Tide football players across the NFL, but special things can happen when they are paired together. A recent ranking of the best young duos in the league has two former Crimson Tide pairings as the first and second-best duos in the nation.

According to David Kenyon of Bleacher Report, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle of the Miami Dolphins rank No. 2, while quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver DeVonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles are the top-ranked pair.

“The college-turned-pro teammates have played vital roles in the Fins securing back-to-back playoff trips,” writes Kenyon. “It was the first time the organization has accomplished that in two decades.”

The Dolphins roster is loaded with talent, but the connection between Tagvailoa and Waddle is one of the most electric in the NFL. The only aspect holding them two behind Hurts and Smith is likely the fact that Waddle is WR2 in Miami, behind superstar Tyreek Hill, whereas Smith compete with fellow Eagles receiver AJ Brown as the team’s WR1.

“Yes, the Eagles have plenty to prove after such a disappointing finish last year. But they can be confident that Hurts and Smith—with A.J. Brown and now Saquon Barkley alongside them—are keys for long-term contention.”

Which of the two is superior? It’s hard to tell. Fans may turn to stats for the answers, but dominance on the field and the clear chemistry each quarterback has with his respective wide receiver can tell a vastly different story.

With the Dolphins in the AFC and the Eagles in the NFC, the possibility of these two duos meeting in the Super Bowl one day cannot be ruled out.

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Anonymous NFL coach speaks on Derrick Henry’s longevity, abilities in 2024

Derrick Henry may be a veteran, but he’s still one of the top running backs in the NFL.

For fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, it feels like just yesterday Derrick Henry was hoisting the Heisman Trophy. Sorry to burst your bubble, but that moment was nearly a decade ago. Despite being a veteran in the NFL, Henry still ranks as one of the best running backs in the league.

After spending eight years with the Tennessee Titans, where he built up a Hall of Fame-worthy career, Henry is just now moving on to the next chapter of his NFL journey. Over the 2024 offseason, Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens, where he will join fellow Heisman Trophy recipient and MVP Award winner Lamar Jackson.

Running backs in the NFL are often overlooked and underpaid, as it is a position that’s viewed by many to be one of the most damaging on a player’s body. Well, Henry has suffered injuries in the past, but his ability to stay in great shape and at the top of his game is what has made him one of the most valuable offensive players in recent history.

Recently, ESPN heard from anonymous NFL coaches and executives (subscription required) and Henry was rated at the ninth-best running back in the league.

“He’s a warrior,” a veteran NFL coach said. “Just keeps himself in such good physical conditioning with offseason workouts. I don’t see him slowing down over the next two years. He’s a volume back with great size, breaks tackles, has deceptive speed and no one’s really catching him if he gets going. I don’t think he’s lost a step.”

Though he has to compete with younger running backs all across the NFL, Henry remains one of the strongest, most poised running backs of them all. The Ravens landing Henry was a massive move in the right direction for the franchise, as they now have one of the strongest, fastest, most elusive backfields in the game.

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54 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season

We are just 54 days away from Alabama football kicking off the 2024 season!

In 54 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] as head coach in Tuscaloosa.

Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

At Roll Tide Wire, we will count down the days until Alabama football takes the field.

Today, with just 54 days remaining, we will take a look at a former defensive lineman who dominated the trenches for the Tide, [autotag]Dalvin Tomlinson[/autotag].

Tomlinson played in Tuscaloosa from 2013-16 and appeared in a total of 38 games. For his career, Tomlinson finished with 122 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks.

Tomlinson made a name for himself deflecting opposing quarterback’s passes at the line of scrimmage. Tomlinson totaled nine pass deflections in his Alabama career.

Tomlinson signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Browns before the start of the 2023 NFL season.

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Miles McVay currently wears No. 54 for the Crimson Tide.

Dalvin Tomlinson’s Photo Gallery

Early score prediction, preview for Alabama vs. Wisconsin on the road

Alabama football’s Week 3 road game against the Wisconsin Badgers will be Kalen DeBoer’s first test as the Tide’s head coach.

The 2024 season for the Alabama Crimson Tide begins on Aug. 31 in Tuscaloosa against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Not only does that game kickoff the new season, it begins a new era of Crimson Tide football as Kalen DeBoer takes over as head coach, replacing the legendary Nick Saban following his retirement.

In Week 2, Alabama will stay at Bryant-Denny Stadium to take on the South Florida Bulls in the second, and final installment, of an interesting home-and-home series. In 2023, the Tide’s trip to Tampa was one to forget. Not only did a torrential downpour cause a significant mid-game delay, but the contest was much closer than anyone could have predicted.

It won’t be until Week 3 that DeBoer and Alabama face a Power-Conference team. A rare trip up north to Big Ten country will have the Tide go head-to-head against the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, Wisconsin.

Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is entering his second season as the program’s head coach and will look to make an early-season statement against Alabama.

Related: Game-by-game score predictions for Alabama football’s 2024 schedule

Though fans should expect a valiant effort, experts are predicting Alabama to leave the Badger State with a win and enter the off week with plenty of planning ahead, as the biggest game of the season awaits the Tide in Tuscaloosa – a home game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

The value of a road win against Wisconsin cannot be understated. Tony Liebert of Sports Illustrated’s “All Badgers” shares an early preview of the matchup.

“One of the biggest non-conference games in Camp Randall history takes place in week three, as the Badgers welcome Alabama to town. With Nick Saban retired, people might be lower on the Tide with new head coach Kalen DeBoer, but they’re still loaded with talent led by star quarterback Jalen Milroe. Wisconsin might be able to lean on the home-field advantage early, but Alabama has too much firepower and comes out on top.”

Leaning on the home field advantage could be advantageous for the Badgers, but this Alabama team has grown accustomed to playing in some of the most daunting, hostile environments in all of college football. At the end of the day, the better team will win and they can plead their case by reforming at a high level on the field.

Liebert concludes the preview by offering a score prediction: Alabama 31, Wisconsin 17.

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