News Now: A Michigan alum believes he has gained access to the minds of Alabama players ahead of the

Alabama and Michigan, two traditional college football powerhouses, square off on New Year’s Day for a chance to compete for the College Football Playoff National Championship. Michigan opened as a 1.5 to 2-point favorite in Las Vegas, and a Wolverine graduate believes his Alma Mater will beat Alabama by double digits. Former Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan believes the Wolverines are tougher, better coached, and a better team overall.

Jermaine Burton, Alabama’s senior wide receiver, fired back, but Lewan believes he has gained access to the players’ minds. On social media, he responded to Burton’s remark, saying, “I have successfully infiltrated the minds of the Alabama players.” Michigan by a wide margin.”

Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh will square off for the second time. As Saban seeks a seventh national championship as Alabama’s head coach, all eyes will be on Pasadena (Calif.) in 2024. Lewan believes Michigan has Alabama just where they want them.

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Coleman is a four-star defensive lineman from Saraland High School in Alabama in 2025. His decision leaves Alabama with seven 2025 commitments.

Alabama’s coaches will have plenty of time to continue working on its 2025 recruiting class. They do not currently have an interior defensive lineman commitment, since Coleman has withdrawn his decision, but they are recruiting a big list of possibilities.

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Hampton is a Daingerfied High School graduate from Daingerfield, Texas. He is regarded as an athlete due to his ability to play defensive back or wide receiver at the next level. In the future, the Tide intend to use him at wide receiver.

Saban admires Hampton’s use of fire.

“Bubba’s kind of a dog man,” Saban stated at his National Signing Day press conference on Wednesday. “He’s one of those guys who is a great competitor and makes a lot of plays, whether he’s on offense or defense.” He is rarely seen leaving the field. This year they had a very successful season. I know they were disappointed in the playoffs, but this guy is fantastic.

During his senior season, the four-star created plays on both sides of the football at numerous spots, but he shone as wide receiver with his ability to be dynamic with the ball in his hands. Hampton was a defensive back who closed on the football swiftly and delivered the hammer when he made hits