Former Alabama defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis has committed to Ole Miss, according to multiple reports. Oatis, who played with the Crimson Tide from 2022-24, spent the 2025 season at Colorado. He totaled nine tackles and one pass breakup in 11 games for the Buffaloes.

Yes, Alabama will face the reigning Heisman Trophy winner in Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. But it's not an added rallying cry or anything for the Crimson Tide. "I want to stop quarterbacks whether they won the Heisman Trophy or not," Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said.

Sabb and Hubbard were the only two defensive players with more than 800 snaps in 2026. And if both return in 2026, even with players like Ivan Taylor and five-star freshman Jireh Edwards behind them, Alabama has its significant building block for its defense.