Inside The Five: Is it "do-or-die" for Bama in Baton Rouge?
Alabama heads to Baton Rouge on Saturday to meet LSU (6-2/3-2) in what might be a "do-or-die" situation for the Tide's playoff hopes. A win would put Alabama (6-2/4-2), which is #5 in the initial college playoff rankings, in strong position for a second straight playoff appearance. A loss might mean Bama misses the playoffs for the second time in Kalen DeBoer's three seasons in Tuscaloosa.
A work of Art: Not very excited about LSU?
It seems that the Bama Nation is divided on this game. We run the gamut* from “We will beat the daylights out of them.” to “They will destroy us.”
TI Thursday on Three Man Front
Rodney joined hosts Pat Smith and Landrum Roberts on Three Man Front on WJOX in Birmingham.
Rodney on Longshore and McKnight
Rodney joined John Longshore and Barry McKnight on their show on Thursday morning.
Wednesday Availability Report
News: The first SEC Availability Report for Alabama vs. LSU is out. What’s your biggest takeaway? 🏈 https://t.co/neFVoo7tbV
— Ryan C. Fowler (@RyanCFowler) November 5, 2026
Tider Insider TV for November 3
Tide cruises past Sam Houston in basketball opener
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama men’s basketball team won its season opener on Tuesday night inside Coleman Coliseum, toppling Sam Houston by a final score of 96-74. The Crimson Tide’s defense swarmed the Bearkats all night, totaling 17 steals and 10 blocks.Tuesday player interviews
Courtesy WVUA 23 in Tuscaloosa, the home of TI TV
DeBoer provides injury update and more
Coach DeBoer spoke to the media at today's press conference. Here are some of his comments.
Wommack impressed with "demeanor"
Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke to the media at today's press conference. Here are some of his comments.
Grubb encouraged by "great spirit"
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb spoke to the media at today's press conference. Here are some of his comments.
Is Alabama sitting at a crossroads?
Heading into Baton Rouge this Saturday, this Alabama team appears to be sitting squarely at a crossroads.
Monday morning TI segment on The Gary Harris Show
Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa.
Nate Oats lands national top 20 prospect...
Oats has picked up a commitment from 6-9 forward Zion Green, one of the nation's elite 2027 prospects.
NEWS: 2027 Top-20 overall prospect Zion Green has committed to Alabama, source tells @LeagueRDY. The 6-foot-9 forward out of @AZCompass_Prep has risen up the rankings the last few months and ultimately chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Oklahoma and others. He's the No. 16 overall prospect in the @SCNext 100.
— Sam Kayser (@KayserHoops) October 31, 2026
A work of Art: Can we win this week?
Can we win this week? Yes. Yes we can. We can get through bye week, but we'll need some help. A lot of help.
John Longshore: Kalen DeBoer can change the conversation in Baton Rouge – or lose and hear it get deafening
There is something to be said for surviving any given Saturday in this year’s Southeastern Conference. There’s something to be said for taking an opponent’s best punch, finding yourself in a fourth-quarter fight and discovering that, when the outcome is still in doubt, there is enough left in the tank to deliver a few punches of your own.