BamaOnLine Podcast
News and analysis of Crimson Tide sports from BamaOnLine.com publisher Tim Watts along with Charlie Potter, Andrew Bone, and Blake Byler.
Alabama Pregame Show: Tide, Sooners set for rematch in College Football Playoff
BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss Alabama making the College Football Playoff field and its first-round matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners.
Today's show topics include:
– Final thoughts on SEC title game
– Concern level after the 28-7 loss
– Injury news: Time off is needed
– Alabama is back in the playoffs
– Thoughts on final CFP bracket
– Rematch with Oklahoma Sooners
– What needs to change in Round 2
– Tide Hoops takes on No. 1 Arizona
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Bama lands elite class | Transfer Portal around the corner | Bama makes playoffs
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related.
Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-National signing day has come and gone. UA's big wins.
-The College football playoffs are upon us. We will talk 'Bama-Oklahoma
-The transfer portal window is around the corner.
-Nate Oats takes on No. 1 Arizona
And muc...
Alabama closes with elite signing class | One more decision to go | Top 5 class
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related.
Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-National signing day has come and gone. UA's big wins.
-The College football playoffs are upon us. We will talk 'Bama-Oklahoma
-The transfer portal window is around the corner.
-Nate Oats takes on No. 1 Arizona
And muc...
Alabama closes with elite signing class | One more decision to go | Top 5 class
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-Courtney Morgan helps land elite class.
-Kalen DeBoer continues to recruit at a high level.
-Bama lands two commitments this week.
-2nd top 5 class in a row for UA.
-On more big decision expected Friday.
-SEC...
Alabama Pregame Show: Crimson Tide, Bulldogs meet again in Atlanta
BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Blake Byler preview Alabama's SEC Championship Game matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs.
Today's show topics include:
– Final thoughts on the Iron Bowl
– CFP committee moves Alabama up
– Latest injury/availability update
– Who steps up for the Crimson Tide
– Biggest difference since last meeting
– Key matchups in UA-UGA rematch
– Alabama wins if...
– Plus thoughts on Tide Hoops' win
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BOL Thanksgiving Special: Iron Bowl, Early Signing Period and Feast Week
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts, senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone and senior team writer Charlie Potter join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's jam-packed episode focuses on the Iron Bowl, the Early Signing Period and Tide Hoops in the Players Era Festival.
Topics include:
– Favorite Thanksgiving dishes and/or sides
– Where things stand with Alabama’s 2026 class
– Head-to-head recruiting battles with Auburn
– Does in-state recruiting still matter? How much?
– Thoughts on Ty Simpson’s play of late<...
Alabama Pregame Show: Reaction to Oklahoma loss, latest CFP rankings
BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Blake Byler share their thoughts on Alabama's loss to Oklahoma, the Crimson Tide dropping to No. 10 in the College Football Playoff rankings and UA's home finale vs. Eastern Illinois.
Today's show topics include:
– Final thoughts on the Oklahoma game
– Turnovers cost Alabama in Week 12
– The Tide defense deserves its flowers
– Special teams struggled against OU
– Reaction to latest CFP rankings
– It’s Senior Day in Tuscaloosa
– Young players we want to see get reps
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Two weeks until signing day | Bama looking to finish strong | 2027 recruiting already heating up
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-Alabama had another weekend of visitors.
-Jared Dougherty was on his official. We haven't talked about him enough.
-Some big ranking jumps for the Tide commitments.
-Bama has a flip target still out there.
-Also, a huge commit...
Alabama sees huge return on visitor weekend | Big games upcoming for DeBoer and Oats
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-Tide staff crushes visitor weekend.
-The latest on UA flip target.
-Five-stars leaning to Bama.
-Oats wins a big one, has another on deck
-Early basketball signing period is here.
-Kalen DeBoer set to battle anoth...
Alabama Pregame Show: Tide, Sooners set for top-15 matchup in Tuscaloosa
BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss the latest news and notes and preview the Alabama-Oklahoma matchup on Nov. 15.
Today's show topics include:
– Final thoughts on the LSU game
– Another revenge game for Alabama
– Sooners have a stout defense
– John Mateer and the OU offense
– Alabama wins if…
– Huge basketball game on deck
*** Editor's Note: Apologies for the delays here. Blake was having WiFi issues.
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Alabama Pregame Show: Fourth-ranked Tide facing interim-led LSU Tigers
BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss the latest news and notes and preview the Alabama-LSU matchup on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Today's show topics include:
– Tide Hoops defeats North Dakota
– First College Football Playoff rankings
– LSU staff changes
– Tigers are still talented
– Health update for both teams
– Is this the week the run game gets going?
– Alabama wins if…
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Bama to host elite visitors for LSU game | Flip target to official | How will UA finish '26 class
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include: -
Elite group of prospects heading to Tuscaloosa.
-Final recruiting run is here.
-Flip candidate expected for official.
-LSU heads to The Capstone.
-Bama hoops wins opener.
-And much, much more!
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Recruiting final run is here | Bye week discussion | Home stretch upcoming
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-Less than five weeks until NSD.
-Final recruiting run is here.
-Three home games in a row. TONS of visitors expected.
-Final regular season stretch is here for the Tide.
-Bama hoops start Monday.
-And much, m...
Alabama Basketball Preview: Top newcomers, most anticipated matchups and more
BamaOnLine staff members Tim Watts, Charlie Potter and Blake Byler preview the Crimson Tide’s upcoming season and discuss some top superlatives.
The Alabama-related topics discussed by the guys include:
– Takeaways from two exhibitions
– Third-best player behind Philon and Holloway
– Who is Alabama’s top newcomer?
– Who will lead the team in blue-collar points?
– Most anticipated non-conference game
– Most anticipated SEC matchup
– Expectations for the 2025-26 season
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Alabama Pregame Show: Tide tops Tennessee, travels to struggling South Carolina
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler share their final thoughts on the Tennessee game and preview Saturday’s matchup with South Carolina.
Today's show topics include:
– Bryant-Denny Stadium atmosphere
– Standout players vs. Tennessee
– Tide isn’t overlooking South Carolina
– Shula-led offense is struggling
– Familiar faces on Gamecock defense
– Alabama wins if…
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Tide flips SEC rival commit | DeBoer lands big '27 verbal | Bama gains ground with elite targets
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-Bama flips SEC rivals commitment.
-DeBoer lands elite signal caller.
-Tide win draws rave reviews from prospects.
-The 3rd October in Saturday is Alabama's.
-Another road test on deck.
-And much, much more!
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Alabama Pregame Show: Favorite Tide-Vols moments, key UA-UT matchups
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss the latest news and notes surrounding the Crimson Tide and preview Alabama's home game against Tennessee.
Today's show topics include:
– Blake attends SEC Tip-Off ‘26
– Latest Tide injury updates
– Favorite UA-UT games/moments
– Looking at Tennessee offense vs. Alabama defense
– Same for Alabama offense vs. Tennessee defense
– Alabama wins on Saturday if…
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The Third Saturday in October is here! | Huge recruiting weekend on deck
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-The Third Saturday in October awaits!
-Another road test, another passing grade.
-The Missouri win.
-Huge recruiting weekend on deck for Bama.
-And much, much more!
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Alabama Pregame Show: Welcome back, Jam Miller | Tide faces stout Mizzou run game
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler look back at Alabama's win over Vanderbilt and ahead to its road game against Missouri.
Today's show topics include:
– Final thoughts on Vanderbilt
– QB, RB and defense stand out
– This isn’t last year’s Mizzou
– Tigers have a stout run game
– Alabama wins if…
– Quick thoughts on Tide Hoops
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Huge weekend for Tide recruiting! | UA lands two commits | Another huge SEC test looms
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-Alabama lands two commitments!
-UA rolling on recruiting trail.
-Nate Oats bring in ANOTHER elite target.
-Tide wins "revenge" game.
-Another road test on deck.
And much, much more!
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Alabama Pregame Show: Ty Simpson enters Heisman race | Defense v. Diego Pavia, Round 2
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler look back on Alabama's road win over Georgia and ahead to its home game against Vanderbilt.
Today's show topics include:
- Final thoughts on Georgia game
- Ty Simpson 4 Heisman?
- Bad news – Tide health update
- UA looks to avoid another letdown
- Defending Diego Pavia
- Alabama wins if…
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Bama lands huge commitment | Tide rolls in Athens | Big visitor weekend on deck
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-Bama's huge win in Athens
-Recruits react to Tide victory
-A big lineman commits!
-Vandy is up next.
-Bama staff on the road recruiting.
And much, much more!
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Alabama Pregame Show: Favorite Tide-Dawgs battles of old, key UA-UGA matchups
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss Alabama's future SEC opponents and preview the highly anticipated game at Georgia.
Today's show topics include:
– Thoughts on Alabama's future SEC opponents
– Good/bad injury news for the Crimson Tide
– The guys' favorite UA-UGA games of the past
– Looking at Alabama offense vs. Georgia defense
– Same for Georgia offense vs. Alabama defense
– Alabama wins on Saturday if…
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Georgia week is here | Bama staff hits the road recruiting | UA commits visit elsewhere
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-UGA Is up next!
-UA staff finds new football targets and makes push.
-Nate Oats is on a mission!
-Tide targets visit elsewhere.
-Bama staff on the road recruiting.
And much, much more!
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Bama rolls | Georgia up next | Football recruiting finds new targets | Nate Oats on a mission
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include: -Bama rolls again.
-UA staff finds new football targets and makes push.
-Nate Oats is on a mission!
-Bye week, then Georgia. What to expect.
And much, much more!
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Alabama Pregame Show: Did Week 2 change our perception? | Tide rolls over Wisconsin if...
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler look back on Alabama's Week 2 win over ULM and ahead to the Wisconsin game.
Today's show topics include:
– Final thoughts on the dominant win over ULM
– How much did it change your perception of this team?
– Noteworthy substitutions at quarterback, right tackle
– Latest Crimson Tide health update
– Hey, let’s actually talk about the opposing team
– Alabama wins on Saturday if…
– Plus, Blake’s thoughts on latest Tide Hoops commits
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Bama bounces back | Badgers on deck | UGA commit sets Bama official | Oats lands a big one!
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
-Elite visitor list sees Bama roll.
-ULM game thoughts, what to expect in Wisconsin game.
-Nate Oats lands a huge basketball commitment!
-UGA commitment schedules Bama official.
And much, much more!
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Alabama Pregame Show: Final thoughts on FSU loss | What we need to see in Week 2
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler look back on Alabama's loss to Florida State and look ahead to Week 2 of the 2025 season.
Today's topics include:
– Final thoughts on the FSU game
– Addressing the lack of effort
– Pointing out a few bright spots
– Thoughts on Ty Simpson’s first start
– Alabama health update
– What we need to see on Saturday
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Watts and Bone talk what s next for the Tide | Big visitor weekend on deck
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama recruiting news and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both.
Topics include:
- Big recruiting weekend on deck.
- FSU game thoughts.
- Where does this Tide team go from here?
-New offers, new week.
- And much, much more!
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Alabama-Florida State Preview: Tide health update | Expectations for Ty Simpson
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler preview Alabama's 2025 season opener at Florida State (Saturday, August 30).
Today's topics include:
– Health update for the Crimson Tide
– An intriguing scout-team quarterback
– So much new at FSU, but familiar faces
– Expectations for Ty Simpson’s first start
– Biggest question mark for Alabama
– Alabama wins if…
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Watts and Bone discuss Bama FSU and where the Tide staff stands recruiting wise
BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama recruiting news and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on the Tide's season opener, which commitments have shined so far this season and how will the Bama staff finish this recruiting class.
Topics include:
- FSU game predictions. -
Our picks on who will shine on each side of the ball.
-How will the Tide finish out this recruiting class?
-Prediction for other national games.
- The BO...
BamaOnLine predicts Alabama Football breakout players, SEC champion
BamaOnLine staffers Charlie Potter, Tim Watts and Andrew Bone join forces to recap the latest Alabama-related news and preview the 2025 season.
Topics include:
- SEC moving to 9-game schedule in 2026
- Alabama's four captains for 2025 season
- What the guys are most excited to see on Aug. 30
- Breakout players on Alabama's offense
- Breakout players on Alabama's defense
- Who will play for/win the SEC championship
- And much, much more!
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Second scrimmage intel | Impact of Jam Miller injury | Alabama Football
BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss what they learned from Alabama's 105-play scrimmage on Saturday, August 16.
Topics include:
How the quarterbacks looked
Standouts, including a freshman DB
The not-so-good from Scrimmage 2
Jam Miller suffers upper-body injury
Where Alabama turns at RB
And much, much more!
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Reaction to Ty Simpson being named Alabama Football starting QB
BamaOnLine staffers Charlie Potter and Tim Watts break down Ty Simpson being named the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
Topics include:
- How the announcement happened
- What Simpson, Ryan Grubb said
- Simpson's journey to this point
- Remembering Simpson as a recruit
- What it means for the other QBs
- And much, much more!
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BamaOnLine intel from first preseason scrimmage | Alabama Football
BamaOnLine staffers Charlie Potter and Andrew Bone discuss what they gathered from Alabama's 110-play scrimmage on Saturday, August 9.
Topics include:
- How the quarterbacks looked
- Other scrimmage standouts
- Biggest questions exiting Scrimmage 1
- Top fall camp storylines / surprises
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BOL breaks down first week of Alabama practice, looks ahead to Scrimmage 1
Alabama just completed its first week of preseason practice, and BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler join forces to recap everything they saw and heard while on the field and/or during post-practice press conferences with Crimson Tide coaches and players.
The Alabama-related topics discussed by the guys include:
– Where things stand with the QB battle
– Updating other position competitions
– Which players have stood in Week 1
– Positions of interest for first scrimmage
– And much, much more!
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Training Camp Takeaways: BOL breaks down first two days of Alabama practice
BamaOnLine has been on hand for portions of both practice sessions to begin fall camp, and staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler joined forces to recap what they have seen and heard on the field and in post-practice press conferences.
The Alabama-related topics discussed by the guys include:
– Where did their eyes go on Day 1?
– Player(s) who caught their attention
– Praise for Dre Washington, Rico Scott
– Latest on Alabama QB competition
– Where other position battles stand
– And much, much more!
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Alabama Football lands commitment from second 4-star QB in 2026 class!!!
After an epic run that saw Alabama's class grow from five commitments to 19 in early July, things have been rather quiet for Crimson Tide recruiting until today, when Kalen DeBoer landed his second 4-star quarterback in the 2026 class. Tayden Kaawa has committed to Alabama, and BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone are here to discuss the latest Bama pledge and what it means for the class.
Topics Include:
Two four-star QBs in one class
- Breakdown of the new commitment
- Alabama's offensive class is pretty elite
<...SEC Media Days Recap: Discussing top Alabama storylines from Atlanta
BamaOnLine writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler join forces to discuss the top storylines surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide at 2025 SEC Football Media Days in Atlanta.
The topics from Friday's show include:
– Rumor of Nick Saban returning to coaching
– Kadyn Proctor talks weight, offensive line unit
– Deontae Lawson provided health update
– Players react to Florida State QB trash talk
– No news on the Alabama quarterback battle
– Specialists remain a big Tide question mark
– Thoughts on All-SEC teams, predicted order of finish
– Expectations for Alabama...
Tide lands their 5th five-star commitment! Alabama closes out epic run!!!
Alabama recruiting has been on an epic run, and the Crimson Tide staff just added another 5-star to its commitment list. BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone are here to discuss 5-star safety Jireh Edwards, who became the Tide's fifth 5-star for the 2026 class! The last six weeks have seen Alabama move close to 20 overall commitments.
Topics Include:
- Another 5-star commitment for Kalen DeBoer
- Breakdown of the new commitment
- Alabama's secondary pledges are elite
- Is the Tide staff done?
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