reportedCrimson White sports desk@Fisher Isbell, Sports Editor
1dUnconfirmed tip on Craver’s status against Texas A&M on Saturday.
Mario CraverCHECKING
SEC · #13 AP · 5-2 · 3-2 CONF · ATS 4-3 · O/U 5-2
Alabama Crimson Tide
HC Kalen DeBoer (3rd yr) · OC Ryan Grubb · DC Kane Wommack
STARTS IN 11 PERSONNEL (3 OF 7) · BASE D 3-3-5 · SHOTGUN 89%
Power rating17.94th
CFP odds53%—
PLAYOFFBUBBLE→BUBBLE
Proj. wins8.9of 12
Fan pulse−12▲9
SEC · #13 AP · 5-2 · 3-2 CONF · ATS 4-3 · O/U 5-2
Alabama
Crimson Tide · HC Kalen DeBoer (3rd yr) · starts in 11 (3 of 7) · base D 3-3-5
Power rating17.94th
CFP odds53%—
Proj. wins8.9of 12
Fan pulse−12▲9
Alabama
#13 · 5-2 · 3-2 SEC
POWER RATING17.94th in FBS
CFP ODDS53%no change
PROJ. WINS8.9of 12 games
Fan sentiment
NET −100 TO +100 · WEEKLYNET SENTIMENT −100 TO +100 · WEEKLY · 2026FANSHAVOC MODEL EXPECTATIONUNDER 30 SCORED POSTS · NO SCOREEVENTPOSTS / WEEK
FANSMODELUNDER 30 SCOREDEVENTPOSTS
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · ECU | +20 | — | 1,203 | — |
| WK 2 · @UK | −1 | — | 428 | — |
| WK 3 · FSU | +5 | — | 1,184 | — |
| WK 4 · SC | −6 | — | 1,152 | — |
| WK 5 · @MSST | no score (too few posts) | — | 33 | — |
| WK 6 · UGA | +7 | +64 | 10,408 | — |
| WK 7 · @TENN | −21 | +49 | 11,610 | Racin Delgatty out (game), no cover |
| WK 8 · TAMU | −12 | +49 | 1,303 so far | Ryan Coleman-Williams out (game) |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · ECU | +20 | — | 1,203 | — |
| WK 2 · @UK | −1 | — | 428 | — |
| WK 3 · FSU | +5 | — | 1,184 | — |
| WK 4 · SC | −6 | — | 1,152 | — |
| WK 5 · @MSST | no score (too few posts) | — | 33 | — |
| WK 6 · UGA | +7 | +64 | 10,408 | — |
| WK 7 · @TENN | −21 | +49 | 11,610 | Racin Delgatty out (game), no cover |
| WK 8 · TAMU | −12 | +49 | 1,303 so far | Ryan Coleman-Williams out (game) |
- 1INJURY · WK 7Racin Delgatty out (game), no cover
- 2INJURY · WK 8Ryan Coleman-Williams out (game)
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · ECU | +20 | — | 1,203 | — |
| WK 2 · @UK | −1 | — | 428 | — |
| WK 3 · FSU | +5 | — | 1,184 | — |
| WK 4 · SC | −6 | — | 1,152 | — |
| WK 5 · @MSST | no score (too few posts) | — | 33 | — |
| WK 6 · UGA | +7 | +64 | 10,408 | — |
| WK 7 · @TENN | −21 | +49 | 11,610 | Racin Delgatty out (game), no cover |
| WK 8 · TAMU | −12 | +49 | 1,303 so far | Ryan Coleman-Williams out (game) |
NET SENTIMENT = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 27,321 SINCE WK 1 · REDDIT 94% · FORUM 5% · BLUESKY 1%
MODEL EXPECTATION = MOOD IMPLIED BY POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
NET = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 27,321 SINCE WK 1 · REDDIT 94% · FORUM 5% · BLUESKY 1%
MODEL EXPECTATION = MOOD IMPLIED BY POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
n 27,321 POSTS SINCE WK 1 · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
REDDIT 94% · FORUM 5% · BLUESKY 1%
MODEL = MOOD IMPLIED BY POWER RATING + CFP ODDS
Fan pulse
WK 8 · SO FAR−12▲ 9 vs wk 7
Model expects+49
−100 GLOOMY0EUPHORIC +100
Fans 61 pts gloomier than the model
Alabama is 5-2 after a 16-point loss to Tennessee. The mood rose after the Tennessee non-cover and Delgatty’s injury.
Alabama is 5-2 after a 16-point loss to Tennessee. The mood rose after the Tennessee non-cover and Delgatty’s injury.
Where this week’s posts come from | Mood | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| r/rolltide | 94% | −25 | |
| TideFans Football | 5% | — | |
| Alabama Crimson Tide On SI (BamaCentral) | 1% | +1 |
Who covers Alabama
19 SOURCES · GRADED19 SOURCES · GRADED AGAINST OFFICIAL REPORTSReporter | Reporter | Links | Tier | Hit rate | First | Lead | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA Alabama Athleticsofficial Alabama Athletics · Team officialrolltide.com/· PDF · last — source of truth · reference for grading | AA Alabama AthleticsAlabama Athletics · Team officialAlabama Athletics ·rolltide.com/ | rolltide.com/PDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
AC Alabama Crimson Tide (Bluesky)official Alabama Athletics · Team official@alabamacrimsontide.bsky.social· PDF · last — source of truth · reference for grading | AC Alabama Crimson Tide (Bluesky)Alabama Athletics · Team officialAlabama Athletics ·@alabamacrimsontide.bsky.social | @alabamacrimsontide.bsky.socialPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
AF Alabama Footballofficial Alabama Athletics · Team officialrolltide.com/sports/football· PDF · last — source of truth · reference for grading | AF Alabama FootballAlabama Athletics · Team officialAlabama Athletics ·rolltide.com/sports/football | rolltide.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
AF Alabama football news (rolltide.com)official rolltide.com · Team officialrolltide.com/sports/football· PDF · last Sat source of truth · reference for grading | AF Alabama football news (rolltide.com)rolltide.com · Team officialrolltide.com ·rolltide.com/sports/football | rolltide.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | Sat |
CG Colin Gayreported The Tuscaloosa News · Beat writer@_ColinGay· last — hit50%2/6first75%lead36.0h | CG Colin GayThe Tuscaloosa News · Beat writerThe Tuscaloosa News ·@_ColinGay | @_ColinGayBluesky | reported | 50%2 of 6 | 75% | 36.0h | — |
WF Wyatt Fultonreported Tide 100.9 FM · Beat writer@FultonW_· last — hit0%0/4first—lead— | WF Wyatt FultonTide 100.9 FM · Beat writerTide 100.9 FM ·@FultonW_ | @FultonW_Bluesky · Site | reported | 0%0 of 4 | — | — | — |
HD Hunter De Siverreported Alabama Crimson Tide On SI · Beat writer@HunterDeSiver· last — hit50%0/2first50%lead71.2h | HD Hunter De SiverAlabama Crimson Tide On SI · Beat writerAlabama Crimson Tide On SI ·@HunterDeSiver | @HunterDeSiverSite | reported | 50%0 of 2 | 50% | 71.2h | — |
NK Nick Kellyreported AL.com · Beat writer@_NickKelly· last — hit25%0/2first0%lead24.0h | NK Nick KellyAL.com · Beat writerAL.com ·@_NickKelly | @_NickKellyBluesky | reported | 25%0 of 2 | 0% | 24.0h | — |
CW Christopher Walshreported Alabama Crimson Tide On SI · Beat writer@BamaCentral· last — hit50%0/1first0%lead47.9h | CW Christopher WalshAlabama Crimson Tide On SI · Beat writerAlabama Crimson Tide On SI ·@BamaCentral | @BamaCentralSite | reported | 50%0 of 1 | 0% | 47.9h | — |
CW Crimson White sports deskreported The Crimson White (UA student paper) · Beat writer@CWsports· last 1d hit0%0/1first—lead— | CW Crimson White sports deskThe Crimson White (UA student paper) · Beat writerThe Crimson White (UA student paper) ·@CWsports | @CWsportsRSS · Site | reported | 0%0 of 1 | — | — | 1d |
CG Chase Goodbreadreported The Tuscaloosa News · Beat writermuckrack.com/chase-goodbread· last — source of truth · reference for grading | CG Chase GoodbreadThe Tuscaloosa News · Beat writerThe Tuscaloosa News ·muckrack.com/chase-goodbread | muckrack.com/chase-goodbreadSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
MS Matt Stahlreported AL.com · Beat writer@mattstahl97.bsky.social· last 6h source of truth · reference for grading | MS Matt StahlAL.com · Beat writerAL.com ·@mattstahl97.bsky.social | @mattstahl97.bsky.socialBluesky | reported | source of truth | — | — | 6h |
MC Michael Casagrandereported AL.com · Beat writerwww.al.com/alabamafootball/· last — source of truth · reference for grading | MC Michael CasagrandeAL.com · Beat writerAL.com ·www.al.com/alabamafootball/ | www.al.com/alabamafootball/Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
SP Sam Prestipinoreported Alabama Crimson Tide On SI · Beat writer@sam_prestipino· last — source of truth · reference for grading | SP Sam PrestipinoAlabama Crimson Tide On SI · Beat writerAlabama Crimson Tide On SI ·@sam_prestipino | @sam_prestipinoSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
TA Tide 100.9 Alabama newsreported Tide 100.9 FM · Beat writertide1009.com/feed/· last 3h source of truth · reference for grading | TA Tide 100.9 Alabama newsTide 100.9 FM · Beat writerTide 100.9 FM ·tide1009.com/feed/ | tide1009.com/feed/RSS · Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | 3h |
AB Andrew Bonerumor BamaOnLine (On3) · Insider@andrewjbone.bsky.social· last — source of truth · reference for grading | AB Andrew BoneBamaOnLine (On3) · InsiderBamaOnLine (On3) ·@andrewjbone.bsky.social | @andrewjbone.bsky.socialBluesky | rumor | source of truth | — | — | — |
CP Charlie Potterrumor BamaOnLine (On3) · Insider@charliepotter.bsky.social· last 14h source of truth · reference for grading | CP Charlie PotterBamaOnLine (On3) · InsiderBamaOnLine (On3) ·@charliepotter.bsky.social | @charliepotter.bsky.socialBluesky | rumor | source of truth | — | — | 14h |
MR Mike Rodakrumor 247Sports Alabama · Insider@mikerodak· last — source of truth · reference for grading | MR Mike Rodak247Sports Alabama · Insider247Sports Alabama ·@mikerodak | @mikerodakSite | rumor | source of truth | — | — | — |
OS Olivia Sayerrumor 247Sports Alabama · Insider@OliviaKSayer· last — source of truth · reference for grading | OS Olivia Sayer247Sports Alabama · Insider247Sports Alabama ·@OliviaKSayer | @OliviaKSayerSite | rumor | source of truth | — | — | — |
HIT RATE = CLAIMS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT OR BOX-SCORE PARTICIPATIONHIT = LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT
FIRST = SHARE OF CONFIRMED CLAIMS THEY BROKE · LEAD = MEDIAN HOURS AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL REPORTFIRST = SHARE THEY BROKE · LEAD = HOURS AHEAD
NEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR · REPORTED AT ≥ 75% OVER 8 GRADED CLAIMSNEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR
Latest from the beat
LAST 72 H · 30 CLAIMSreportedCrimson White sports desk@Fisher Isbell, Sports Editor
1dUnconfirmed tip: Morrow could play against Texas A&M on Saturday.
Jamarion MorrowCHECKING
reportedCrimson White sports desk@Christa Pickens, Contributing Writer
1dUnconfirmed tip on Russell’s status against Texas A&M on Saturday.
Keelon Russell · QBCHECKING
reportedCrimson White sports desk@Elijah Burks, Assistant News Editor
1dUnconfirmed tip: Coleman-Williams could be out against Texas A&M on Saturday.
Ryan Coleman-Williams · WRCHECKING
How a tip becomes a status
- 1A free source posts a tipForum, Reddit, Bluesky or RSS. “The starting QB missed practice.”
- 2One targeted X checkfrom:[Alabama writers] Craver · last 72 h
- 3A cited status, graded laterShown next to the official one. Scored against the next report.
- official
- Conference report or team statement. The status of record.
- reported
- Writer with a proven record. Shown beside official, cited.
- rumor
- New, fan or unproven. Feed only until confirmed.
Fan sources
5 SOURCES · TIPS + PULSE5 SOURCES · TIPS AND FAN PULSESource | Source | Size | Posts / wk | Mood | Tier | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
r/ r/rolltiderumor Subreddit · Reddit—1,226/ wkmood−25 | r/ r/rolltideSubreddit · Reddit | — | 1,226 | −25 | rumor | TIPS · MOOD |
F TideFans Footballrumor Forum · TideFans.com—77/ wkmood— | F TideFans FootballForum · TideFans.com | — | 77 | — | rumor | TIPS · MOOD |
B Alabama Crimson Tide On SI (BamaCentral)rumor Team blog · On SI318 followers24/ wkmood+1 | B Alabama Crimson Tide On SI (BamaCentral)Team blog · On SI | 318 followers | 24 | +1 | rumor | TIPS · MOOD |
W Alabama Crimson Tideofficial YouTube · Alabama Athletics——mood— | W Alabama Crimson TideYouTube · Alabama Athletics | — | — | — | official | TIPS |
W Roll 'Bama Rollrumor Team blog · SB Nation——mood— | W Roll 'Bama RollTeam blog · SB Nation | — | — | — | rumor | TIPS |