Former Alabama linebacker Justin Okoronkwo left the Crimson Tide after the 2024 season. He's since laned at an SEC rival that happens to be on the '25

This meeting between Alabama and Oklahoma will be a consensus Top 25 matchup as well, as both the Crimson Tide and Sooners come into Saturday ranked. Alabama sits at 11-2 overall as well, while Oklahoma is currently undefeated at 13-0 for the year.

Alabama brought in 14 transfers last offseason. Kalen DeBoer, his assistants, and general manager Courtney Morgan did a good job of identifying players that fit the team’s needs and identity.

Alabama has not yet announced its plans for the 2025 A Game. The 2024 game was April 13. Alabama will kick off its 2025 season Aug. 30 at Florida State. Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Jackson follows LT Overton, Justin Jefferson and Deontae Lawson as returners for 2025. Jackson is projected to start the 2025 season opposite Zabien Brown along with Utah transfer Cameron Calhoun.

One Tuscaloosa-based publication celebrated Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's knowledge of championship-level football.

Here’s what Kalen DeBoer’s career has looked like in his second seasons as a head coach ahead of heading into year two at Alabama.