Spring is finally here, and summer is right around the corner, meaning the Alabama Crimson Tide will be switching gears in terms of sports very soon. With the football season inching closer, fans are itching to watch the Tide back on the field.

Let's have a blast on the Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss Labaron Philon's latest draft news, an Alabama basketball transfer portal target, Crimson Tide football players that could break out in 2025 and the proposed changes to the College Football Playoff.

Finebaum believes it is crucial for the Sooners to start the season strong and manage their schedule effectively early on. He stated that Oklahoma must defeat Michigan, the Temple Owls on the road and Auburn at home. Otherwise, he thinks the second half of the season could become overwhelming.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa runs with the football during a CFL game against the Toronto Argonauts on Sept. 2, 2024, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by John E. Sokolowski/Getty Images) The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have released quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa.

Brian Kelly and the Bayou Bengals continue battling for the coveted defensive lineman, set to host on official visit.

Alabama football flexed some of its recent academic achievements in its latest post to social media. The Crimson Tide’s official account shared Alabama football had the highest academic progress rate in the SEC,

Taulia Tagovailoa had an incredibly productive career after transferring from Alabama to Maryland, but his brief one-year stint behind his brother, Tua, in 2019 set the stage for his development.

Alabama Crimson Tide football receives major news on the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class, Monshun Sales, after they gave the upcoming star a scholarship offer