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:

Four Alabama kickers − Talty, Peter Notaro, Reid Schuback and Tucker Cornelius − hit extra points for the Crimson Tide against Eastern Illinois. DeBoer said that was part of his plan and not associated with Talty's struggles, saying he "wanted to give a number of guys opportunities."

Expert recap and game analysis of the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers NCAAF game from November 22, 2025 on ESPN.

Madison’s new mayor is diving headfirst into her first term as the leader of the fast-growing city. Mayor Ranae Bartlett describes herself as someone who is passionate about bettering the City of Madison and values hard work,

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.