This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/illinois as First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 5 Opponent: Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Crimson Tide’s plus-10 turnover margin was the best in the SEC and 4th-best nationally – until Alabama coughed it up 3 times.

Alabama Crimson Tide staff members wouldn't let the Oklahoma Sooners take a photo after the visitors' big win.

Several members of the Los Angeles Dodgers have reaped the benefits of winning the 2025 World Series, including manager Dave Roberts who was part of a contingent that appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Roberts followed that by making his way to Tuscaloosa for the rivalry game between the LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide.

Third time is the charm for No. 14 Green Canyon. After losing to Crimson Cliffs in the state championship game two years ago and then again getting knocked out of the playoffs by the Mustangs in the quarterfinals just last year,

Kalen DeBoer’s halftime message was pretty short and concise. “Take care of the ball and snap the ball on a field goal,” the Alabama coach told the Crimson Tide Sports Network after the No. 4 Crimson Tide missed a first half-ending field goal to trail No. 11 Oklahoma 17-14.

In a matchup against the undefeated Crimson, Penn football fell 45-43 after a 53-yard field goal from Crimson kicker Kieran Corr in the final seconds of the game. Penn (5-4, 3-3 Ivy) had a strong offensive performance across the evening, with senior quarterback Liam O’Brien completing 80% of his passes, totaling 271 yards.

Nate Oats criticized No. 8 Alabama's lack of physicality on the glass following their 87-80 loss to No. 2 Purdue on Thursday night.