The Aggies and Crimson Tide are surging toward the top after chaos in Week 8 caused a shakeup in the CBS Sports 136

Alabama football heads back on the road this week, facing the kind of opponent that used to give Kalen DeBoer’s teams fits. South Carolina, playing in its home stadium, will be a heavy underdog, entering the game with a losing record.

Alabama used a 99-yard pick-six by Zabien Brown in a wild 37-20 win over rival Tennessee. Here's what Vols coach Josh Heupel had to say about Alabama.

Alabama football just got a big early boost in the 2027 class. Trent Seaborn, a four-star quarterback out of Thompson High, has made his commitment to the Crimson Tide official, announcing the news Monday. Seaborn, a rare five-year varsity starter, said playing at Alabama has been in his vision throughout his life.

Howard is another example of Alabama dominating the state of Georgia in recruiting. He is the 7th Georgia commit in the 2026 cycle along with offensive lineman Chris Booker, Matthews, defensive back Jorden Edmonds, Griffin, Fretwell and Doughty.

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer issued a challenge Monday morning, one that could also serve as a word of warning to the rest of the SEC. "I challenged the guys, and they believe it, that the world has not seen Bama's best yet," DeBoer said.

AL.com recently featured some of the best 7A running backs in Alabama high school football. Now, we want to hear from you: Which 7A running back is the best of the best in 2025? Read the write-ups on every running back here, and then vote in the poll at the bottom of this page.

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer told players not to get any cigar ash on his black hoodie after Saturday's game.

South Carolina is not that way. Despite being led by the once-Heisman hopeful quarterback LaNorris Sellers, the Gamecocks are at the bottom of the SEC in scoring offense (20.14 points per game) and total offense (297.7 yards per game).