The game represented a mix of the soon-to-be past and future of Alabama football, as the Crimson Tide honored its seniors at Senior Day, while true freshman quarterback Keelon Russell put his potential on display. Here are some notes from the game:

The Eastern Illinois Panthers face the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 13 of the college football season on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The No. 10 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2) face off against the Eastern Illinois Panthers (3-8) in what should make for an easy Week 13 win, but the game won't be on any TV channel.

The Eastern Illinois Panthers face the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide, led by quarterback Ty Simpson, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The four-time Pro Bowl center had been on injured reserve after sustaining two concussions in a 15-day period.

Back in Week 1 when Alabama were stunned by unranked Florida State, most Crimson Tide fans were called for head coach Kalen DeBoer's immediate dismissal. But after nine wins, DeBoer is emerging as a candidate for another major job.