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Alabama football A-Day 2025 live updates: Score, highlights, how to watch
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Alabama football's spring practice schedule has come to an end.
The Crimson Tide took the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium for spring practice No. 15 at noon Saturday in its annual A-Day spring game.
With all eyes on the Alabama quarterback battle between Ty Simpson , Austin Mack and Keelon Russell , the Crimson Tide didn't hold a traditional game in front of fans with the barrage of injuries the Crimson Tide have had to navigate all spring. It was more of a practice.
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Alabama will open its 2025 season Aug. 30 at Florida State.
Here's what happened during the 2025 A-Day sessions.
Who is working at Alabama punt return?
Germie Bernard , Jaylen Mbakwe , Cole Adams and Lotzeir Brooks are each working at Alabama punt return late in A-Day.
Austin Mack throws another interception to Abduall Sanders Jr.
Austin Mack's struggles continue with an interception to freshman linebacker Abduall Sanders Jr. during 7-on-7 work.
Zabien Brown picks off Austin Mack
Defensive back Zabien Brown picked off Austin Mack before the redshirt sophomore transfer out of Washington underthrew a pass on his next rep.
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Kam Dewberry works with first-team Alabama offensive line
Kam Dewberry has been consistently working with the first-team offensive line at left guard. Dewberry is in a position battle with Geno VanDeMark to replace Tyler Booker .
Germie Bernard hits highlight-reel pass to Isaiah Horton
Germie Bernard's first big play of A-Day came as a passer. Off a pitch from Ty Simpson , the veteran wide receiver connected with Isaiah Horton on a deep ball touchdown, leading to jubilation from the Alabama sideline.
Cam Calhoun records pass breakup facing Jalen Hale
Cam Calhoun made a big play. On a connection meant for Jalen Hale, Ty Simpson threw the ball into the hands of Cam Calhoun, who recorded a pass breakup.
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Keelon Russell finds deep connection with Jaylen Mbakwe
Jaylen Mbakwe has been a friendly target for quarterbacks throughout Alabama's final spring practice. Russell found the converted cornerback in stride ona deep ball.
Ty Simpson works on deep ball with Jaylen Mbakwe
All three scholarship quarterbacks are working side by side. Ty Simpson, flanked on each side by Keelon Russell, and Austin Mack, found Jaylen Mbakwe for a 35-yard touchdown in individual position drills.
Deontae Lawson coaching up linebackers during Alabama football individual drills
Shortly after participating in the Alabama football Walk of Fame ceremony, Deontae Lawson was out with the middle linebackers, coaching up a room that is much younger with him sidelined. Lawson was seen next to defensive coordinator Kane Wommack.
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Domani Jackson with DBs at Alabama football A-Day
Domani Jackson is not practicing, but he is still with the Alabama football defensive backs as they work through individual drills. Jackson is standing next to Alabama walk-on DB Alijah May.
Individual drills start at Alabama football A-Day
Alabama has started individual drills across the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Defense is in the south end zone, while quarterbacks work on throws to running backs and wide receivers at midfield.
Most throws are go balls down the sidelines.
Alabama football former players at A-Day
Here are all the former Alabama players in attendance for A-Day 2025
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QB Jalen Milroe
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SAF Malachi Moore
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OL Tyler Booker
Ivan Taylor secures first interception of the day
Ivan Taylor has the practice's first turnover, picking off a pass by Alabama freshman Keelon Russell.
Ty Simpson first Alabama football quarterback to take reps
First quarterback on the field for Alabama? Ty Simpson, who easy throws across the field on traditional 11-on-11 drills.
Alabama football quarterbacks take the field
Alabama football is starting to trickle onto the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
The Crimson Tide quarterbacks are warming up in black non-contact jerseys.
Will Alabama football QB battle be decided on A-Day?
While Ty Simpson, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell may be on full display Saturday at A-Day, don't expect an Alabama football starter to be named at quarterback.
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"For us, people want to know about a decision and things like that, for us, we don't feel like they are to the point where there is separation, where there is a feeling that they have hit," Kalen DeBoer said Thursday on Tide 100.9 FM. "I think it would be pretty foolish for us to make a decision right now. We have plenty of time still to work through it, let these guys continue to work through the summer. Obviously, that takes us into fall camp where they will get some more reps. They are all three very talented and love the direction they are going."
These Alabama football early enrollees will play in first A-Day
Here's a look at the members of Alabama football's 2025 class that will play in their first A-Day Saturday:
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RB AK Dear: 0
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DB Dijon Lee Jr.: 5
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LB Justin Hill: 8
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QB Keelon Russell: 12
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DB Ivan Taylor: 13
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LB Fatutoa Henry: 14
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LB Duke Johnson : 15
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WR Lotzeir Brooks: 17
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TE Marshall Pritchett: 18
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DL Steve Bolo Mboumoua: 25
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LB Luke Metz: 26
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WR Derek Meadows: 30
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LB Abduall Sanders Jr.: 35
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OL Mal Waldrep Jr.: 52
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OL Michael Carroll: 64
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OL Micah DeBosoe: 65
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OL Jackson Lloyd: 78
Alabama football roster: What number are Crimson Tide transfers wearing?
Here's a look at the numbers each prominent Alabama football transfer will wear in 2025:
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WR Isaiah Horton (Miami): 1
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DB Cam Calhoun (Utah): 9
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LB Kelby Collins (Florida): 17
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RB Dre Washington ( Louisiana ): 20
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P Blake Doud ( Colorado School of Mines ) 38
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LB Nikhai Hill-Green (Colorado): 41
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SN David Bird (Cal): 45
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TE Jayden Hobson ( Mississippi State/South Alabama): 48
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OL Kam Dewberry ( Texas A&M ): 71
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OL Arkel Anugwom (Ball State): 76
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TE Peter Knudson (Weber State): 86
Alabama football players in transfer portal: Which Crimson Tide players are not a A-Day?
Here are the Crimson Tide players who entered the transfer portal after the 2024 season:
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WR Caleb Odom ( Ole Miss )
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WR Kendrick Law ( Kentucky )
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LB Justin Okoronkwo ( South Carolina )
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WR Amari Jefferson ( Tennessee )
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OL Elijah Pritchett ( Nebraska )
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RB Justice Haynes ( Michigan )
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DL Damon Payne (Michigan)
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DB DeVonta Smith (Notre Dame)
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WR Jaren Hamilton (Arizona State)
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DB King Mack ( Penn State )
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LB Sterling Dixon (NC State)
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LB Keanu Koht (Vanderbilt)
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LB Jeremiah Alexander (Clemson)
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DE Jayshawn Ross (Kansas State)
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TE Ty Lockwood ( Boston College )
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DL Hunter Osborne ( Virginia )
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WR Emmanuel Henderson (Kansas)
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OL Miles McVay ( North Carolina )
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QB Dylan Lonergan (Boston College)
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OL Naquil Betrand (Syracuse)
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WR Kobe Prentice (Baylor)
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DL Jehiem Oatis (Colorado)
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DB Jahlil Hurley (Kansas)
Alabama football holds Walk of Fame ceremony for captains
The A-Day festivities started early Saturday with Alabama football honoring its four permanent team captains from 2024: quarterback Jalen Milroe, safety Malachi Moore, linebacker Deontae Lawson and offensive lineman Tyler Booker.
"This moment, and I had a chance to see up close and personal – it was a new experience for me – what this is all about," Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said. "This is a special moment right here on a special day to put these guys and the legacy that they are leaving. I guess we got Deontae back... We're excited about that. But the legacy that these guys are continuing to leave, let's put it that way, and what they have done here and what they will continue to do representing us, not ponly just in football in the future, but life after football because success is going to follow these guys, I can promise you, wherever they go."
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Ryan Grubb makes Alabama football coaching debut
Alabama's newest hire will be on the sideline of Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday.
Ryan Grubb, who was announced as the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator for 2025 in February, will coach his first A-Day Saturday. Jason Jones, a former Alabama defensive back, will also return to Bryant-Denny as the program's defensive backs coach.
Here's a look at the DeBoer's coaching staff for Alabama football in 2025:
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Ryan Grubb: Offensive coordinator
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Kane Wommack: Defensive coordinator
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Bryan Ellis: Tight ends
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Robert Gillespie: Assistant head coach/Running backs
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Jason Jones: Defensive backs
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Chris Kapilovic: Offensive line
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Maurice Linguist: Co-defensive coordinator/Defensive backs
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Chuck Morrell: Linebackers
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Jay Nunez: Special teams coordinator
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Freddie Roach: Associate head coach/Defensive line
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Christian Robinson: Outside linebackers
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JaMarcus Shephard: Assistant head coach/Co-offensive coordinator/Wide receivers
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Nick Sheridan: Co-offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks
Alabama A-Day: What happened in 2024 game?
Alabama's 2024 A-Day was the Crimson Tide fans' introduction to Kalen DeBoer.
In front of 72,358 fans, Alabama's offense faced off against its defense in DeBoer's first spring game with the Crimson Tide. Germie Bernard stood out with three catches for 122 yards, while Jam Miller had 83 rushing yards and two touchdowns on eight carries.
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The Alabama offense "won" A-Day 34-28.
Alabama football A-Day format
For Kalen DeBoer, eliminating A-Day itself was not even a question.
"We understand the significance, and everyone loves football here. And so we want to give that day, make it available, show off our guys and let our guys do their thing," DeBoer said in March.
But in terms of what A-Day looks like, it will not be a "game."
Based on injuries that have ravaged the spring roster, Alabama held its final scrimmage of the spring behind closed doors Thursday. A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium will be a final spring practice, one that could include anything from individual position drills to 7-on-7 work.
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"That practice-type environment is something that best accomplishes both the things for the fans that we want to do with the A Day, and for our football team to utilize practice 15 and continue to get better," DeBoer said.
Alabama football injury update: Who could be out/limited for Crimson Tide?
Here's a look at the Alabama football players expected to be out or limited for A-Day Saturday:
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WR Cole Adams
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WR Bubba Hampton
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OL Geno VanDeMark
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TE Marshall Pritchett
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TE Danny Lewis
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TE Josh Cuevas
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DL James Smith
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LB Deontae Lawson
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LB Fatutoa Henry
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DB Domani Jackson
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DB Keon Sabb
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P Alex Asparuhov
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SN David Bird
When is Alabama football A-Day?
Kickoff:Noon, CT, April 12, Bryant-Denny Stadium
How to watch Alabama A-Day 2025
Alabama's A-Day spring game will not be televised Saturday.
Alabama A-Day radio broadcast: How to listen to Crimson Tide spring game
Alabama football's A-Day will be broadcast on the Crimson Tide Sports Network starting at 11:30 a.m. Saturday until 1:30 p.m.
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Click here to see the radio station that will carry the A-Day game.
Alabama football schedule 2025
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Alabama at Florida State; Aug. 30
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Alabama vs Louisiana Monroe; Sept. 6
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Alabama vs. Wisconsin ; Sept. 13
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Alabama at Georgia; Sept. 27
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Alabama vs. Vanderbilt; Oct. 4
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Alabama at Missouri ; Oct. 11
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Alabama vs. Tennessee; Oct. 18
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Alabama at South Carolina; Oct. 25
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Alabama vs. LSU ; Nov. 8
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Alabama vs. Oklahoma ; Nov. 15
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Alabama vs. Eastern Illinois; Nov. 22
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Alabama at Auburn ; Nov. 29
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football 2025 A-Day live updates: Score, highlights
