A 9-4 campaign and just missing the College Football Playoff field is acceptable at many programs, but it was the fewest wins since 2007 at Alabama as the Tide transitioned from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer in 2024.

Alabama football landed offensive line help via the transfer portal on Friday. Arkel Anugwom, who previously played at Ball State, announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide. Anugwom started one game for Ball State this past season,

In a day that's featured three outgoing transfers from the Alabama football team, the Crimson Tide added former Ball State offensive lineman Arkel Anugwom on Friday evening, per On3's Andrew Bone. Anugwom also broke the news himself with the photos and videos he took from his recent visit to Tuscaloosa.