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Bryce Young's five touchdown passes were nothing all that new for Alabama's Heisman Trophy winner. That 63-yard sprint down the left sideline and other big runs presented a seldom seen side of his game. Young didn't just throw for those touchdowns - all in the first half - he even ran for 100 yards and a score in No. 1 Alabama's 55-0 opening victory over Utah State on Saturday night. It was, he said, a "cool" and "interesting" experience. "I just try to do whatever is best for this team, whatever the defense gives us," Young said. "That's definitely interesting. It definitely wasn't something I was planning. For me, it's just taking whatever the defense gives us. "Today that was just what was available. It's cool." The Crimson Tide began their quest for national title redemption with a not unexpected start-to-finish domination of the six-touchdown underdog Aggies (1-1). Less anticipated: Young's runs.

Known primarily as a passer with a penchant for scrambling and buying time, Young flashed his running ability more than he ever did last season, including a 63-yarder down the left sideline. He also spread the ball around to Alabama's new set of playmakers, with two touchdown passes to both Georgia transfer Jermaine Burton and Traeshon Holden and some handoffs to Jahmyr Gibbs. Young ran five times after netting zero yards thanks to sacks last season with a previous long run of 16 yards. He also completed 18 of 28 passes for 195 yards before exiting one drive into the second half following his TD run. "I see Bryce do that on the regular, so it wasn't really new to me," Alabama safety Brian Branch said. "Just watching him be himself out there is truly amazing. Playing with a Heisman winner, I can't describe it." - Alabama/AP College Football

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QB *Bryce Young, Alabama
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09/02/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama, 6-4, 253 (DS#1 DE) + More +

The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted Friday to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season. The university leaders who make up the CFP's Board of Managers would like to have the new format in place as soon as the 2024 season, if possible. "This is an historic and exciting day for college football," said Mississippi State President Mark Keenum, the chairman of the board. "More teams, more participation and more excitement are good for our fans, alumni, and student-athletes." A process that started 14 1/2 months ago with an optimistic rollout of an ambitious plan, and then was derailed as conference leaders haggled over details and questioned each other's motivations, is now finally moving forward

In a unanimous vote, the presidents approved the original 12-team proposal that called for the six highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large picks, as determined by a selection committee, to make the playoff. The top four seeds would be conference champions and receive byes into the second round. First-round games would be played on campus and the rest at bowl sites. A 12-team, 11-game postseason system to crown a champion could be worth as much as $2 billion in media rights to the conferences that play major college football, starting in 2026. If the new format can be implemented before the current 12-year contract with ESPN expires after the 2025 season, the conferences could make an additional $450 million over the final two years. The current deal pays about $470 million per year. Beyond 2025, there is no TV contract for a playoff. The plan is to take the new format to the open market and involve multiple TV partners instead of just ESPN. - AP College Football

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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09/01/22 - *Bryce Young, Jr/2023, Alabama, 5-10, 204 (DS#2 QB) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 2. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, Junior. Notable 2021 stats: 4,872 yards, 47 TDs. Last year's ranking: 21. The Southern California native and former five-star prospect more than lived up to the hype stepping in for Mac Jones in his first season as a starter last season. Not only did he win the Heisman Trophy thanks to a school-record 47 total touchdowns, he also set an Alabama single-season mark for passing yards with 4,872. - ESPN.com

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QB *Bryce Young, Alabama
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09/01/22 - *Will Anderson Jr., Jr/2023, Alabama, 6-4, 253 (DS#1 DE) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 1. Will Anderson Jr., OLB, Alabama, Junior. Notable 2021 stats: 101 tackles (57 solo), 17.5 sacks. Last year's ranking: 10. Last season's Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner could be next year's No. 1 overall draft pick. The former Freshman of the Year emerged as one of the best players in college football as a sophomore, leading the country in sacks (17.5) and tackles for loss (34.5). - ESPN.com

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DE *Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
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09/01/22 - *Jahmyr Gibbs, Jr/2023, Alabama, 5-09, 199 (DS#2 RB) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 20. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama, Junior. Notable 2021 stats: 746 yards, 4 TDs. Last year's ranking: NR. There was a ton of buzz surrounding the former All-ACC running back and return specialist when he left Georgia Tech and entered the transfer portal in late November. Then he landed with Alabama, stepping in for third-round pick Brian Robinson Jr. He raised eyebrows right away in the spring game with a 73-yard touchdown run and won MVP. - ESPN.com

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RB *Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
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09/01/22 - *Eli Ricks, Jr/2023, Alabama, 6-2, 190 (DS#23 CB) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 45. Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama, Junior. Notable 2021 stats: 11 tackles (9 solo), 1 INT in 6 games. Last year's ranking: 35. Alabama has had success with transfers in recent years, and Ricks comes over from LSU and should make an instant impact in the secondary for the Crimson Tide. The 6-2, 190-pound junior has great size and length of a cornerback. His sophomore season was cut short by an injury, but he had four interceptions as a freshman, including two he returned for touchdowns. - ESPN.com

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CB *Eli Ricks, Alabama
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09/01/22 - Dallas Turner, Jr/2024, Alabama, 6-3, 247 (DS#1 OLB) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 24. Dallas Turner, OLB, Alabama, Sophomore. Notable 2021 stat: 30 tackles (14 solo), 8.5 sacks. Last year's ranking: NR. The Freshman All-American appeared in all 15 games last season, but he came on like a freight train late, racking up 8.5 sacks over Alabama's final seven games. Not only a gifted pass-rusher in his own right, Turner benefits the defense by keeping Will Anderson Jr. from facing double- and triple-team blockers every down. - ESPN.com

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OLB Dallas Turner, Alabama
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09/01/22 - Jordan Battle, Sr/2023, Alabama, 6-1, 209 (DS#1 SS) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 23. Jordan Battle, S, Alabama, Senior. Notable 2021 stats: 86 tackles (50 solo), 3 INT. Last year's ranking: NR. Star pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. is the face of Alabama's defense, but don't sleep on Battle and the Crimson Tide's loaded secondary. Mel Kiper Jr.'s third-ranked safety ahead of next year's draft, Battle racked up 86 tackles and three interceptions as a junior last season. - ESPN.com

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SS Jordan Battle, Alabama
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08/31/22 - *Bryce Young, Jr/2023, Alabama, 5-10, 204 (DS#2 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON MANNING AWARD PRESEASON WATCH LIST: Bryce Young, Jr., Alabama,...Young set the Alabama single-season marks for passing yards (4,872) and touchdowns (47) in 2021...selected as one of the Crimson Tide's permanent team captains for the 2021 campaign...recipient of the Heisman Trophy, the Crimson Tide's fourth winner since 2009 and second in as many seasons...also recognized as college football's Player of the Year by the Associated Press and The Sporting News. - Alabama Football

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QB *Bryce Young, Alabama
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08/30/22 - Cameron Latu, rSr/2023, Alabama, 6-4, 242 (DS#12 TE) + More +

Alabama tight end Cameron Latu's status is uncertain for the opener against Utah State with an undisclosed injury. The top-ranked Crimson Tide's coach Nick Saban said that Latu was to resume practice Monday. "I don't think anybody can make a prediction about that right now," Saban said. "He's been on the treadmill and all that stuff last week. He's never had an issue, never had a problem. So the next thing he does is start dry-land working, doing individual, seeing what he can do in practice. It's kind of day-to-day with him." Latu is a preseason second-team All-Southeastern Conference pick by media covering the league. His eight touchdown catches last season were an Alabama record for a tight end. He was not among the four tight ends listed on the depth chart released Monday. - AP College Football

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TE Cameron Latu, Alabama
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08/30/22 - Emil Ekiyor Jr., rSr/2023, Alabama, 6-3, 314 (DS#8 OG) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 96. Emil Ekiyor Jr., OL, Alabama, Senior. Notable 2021 stat: 7 pressures allowed in 593 pass-block snaps. Last year's ranking: NR. The senior from Indianapolis has allowed only three sacks in two seasons as the Crimson Tide's starting right guard. He also dominated every defense but Georgia's in run blocking last year. Now he's leading the charge to get revenge on the Dawgs in the national title race. - ESPN.com

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OG Emil Ekiyor Jr., Alabama
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08/29/22 - Tyler Steen, rSr/2023, Alabama, 6-6, 321 (DS#7 OT) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC THIRD TEAM: OL - Tyler Steen, Alabama,...Spent four seasons at Vanderbilt ... started 33 consecutive games to close out his time in Nashville and played in 38 total games during his career at VU ... was one of 12 true freshmen to see time in 2018, playing in four games at defensive tackle and one at offensive tackle ... started all 12 games at right tackle for the Commodores as a sophomore ... made the move to left tackle as a junior and started in all nine contests. - Alabama Football

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OT Tyler Steen, Alabama
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08/29/22 - DJ Dale, Sr/2023, Alabama, 6-1, 302 (DS#16 DT) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC THIRD TEAM: DL - D.J. Dale, Alabama,...Recorded 18 tackles, including four for loss (-21 yards) in 2021 ... added two sacks (-13 yards) and a quarterback pressure ... selected to the Nagurski Trophy Watch List to start his junior campaign. - Alabama Football

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DT DJ Dale, Alabama
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08/29/22 - Will Reichard, rSr/2024, Alabama, 6-1, 187 (DS#2 K) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC SECOND TEAM: PK - Will Reichard, Alabama,...Led the SEC and raked fifth nationally for total points scored with 137 in 2021 ... accumulated his points on 22 made field goals across 28 tries while adding 71 PATs in 72 chances ... racked up 6,264 yards on 106 kickoffs to average 59.1 yards per boot with 59 touchbacks ... named to the Lou Groza Award Watch List, presented annually to the nation's top placekicker. - Alabama Football

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K Will Reichard, Alabama
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08/29/22 - Malachi Moore, rSr/2025, Alabama, 5-11, 196 (DS#6 FS) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC SECOND TEAM: DB - Malachi Moore, Alabama,...Saw time in all 15 games, totaling 17 stops, including two for loss (-3 yards) in 2021 ... also recorded one interception, a quarterback hurry and one pass breakup ... named to the Nagurski Trophy Watch List. - Alabama Football

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FS Malachi Moore, Alabama
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