Before coaching, Nix was a legend in college football as a player, earning Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors at Southern Miss in 1998, rushing for 1,180 yards and nine touchdowns. Although talented enough to make it to the NFL, health issues stemming from kidney disease forced Nix to cut his playing career short and move into coaching.

Alabama was extremely banged up down the stetch, but might be getting some reinforcements for the College Football Playoff.

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Before Alabama heads to Norman for a first-round CFP date against Oklahoma, I let EA Sports College Football 26 determine the Crimson Tide's fate.

The Alabama football program makes its first transfer portal addition of the 2026 cycle as Oklahoma State tight end Josh Ford is signing with the Crimson Tide according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. BREAKING: Oklahoma State transfer TE Josh Ford has signed with Alabama, @PeteNakos reports🐘 https://t.co/nyjmPH070Q pic.twitter.com/XWT0aaG2pi

Alabama football OC Ryan Grubb addressed how the Crimson Tide combated Oklahoma's ability to interpret signs in their first meeting.

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Alabama's 2027 signal caller joined The Joe Gaither Show this week to discuss a wide range of topics, from his recent state title win to his decision to commit