Nick Saban is outmaneuvering Jim Harbaugh even before the teams face off on the field. It was reported that Jackson was down to either the Crimson Tide or the Wolverines but decided to head to Tuscaloosa next season. The former USC Trojan played 668 defensive snaps this season and was one of the few bright spots for the USC defense. He only allowed 20 receptions for 411 yards and two touchdowns and had 33 total tackles. He is the second player that Saban has landed out of the transfer portal.
During Alabama football’s open practice periods on Thursday, the Crimson Tide had a new quarterback in attendance. Julian Sayin was one of several members of UA’s recruiting class of 2024 to join the team before its Rose Bowl matchup with Michigan. Sayin was dressed out for practice, wearing a black No. 7 jersey, signifying that he, like the other quarterbacks, was a non-contact participant in practice. He went through drills during the 15 minutes of observable practice time. During a Wednesday press conference held at Disneyland, Alabama starting quarterback Jalen Milroe praised Sayin’s efforts since joining the team.
