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:

The results of Saturday's SEC games helped clear up the picture for Alabama to make the SEC Championship Game.

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

That storyline stayed true in Alabama State’s 44-13 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff. The Hornets went into the half ahead by two possessions and opened the second half with three consecutive scoring drives.

Jon Sauber of The Centre Daily Times, reported DeBoer is a leading candidate for the Nittany Lions, who fired longtime head coach James Franklin in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Franklin has since landed the Virginia Tech job and significantly reduced his buyout, paving the way for Penn State to take a big swing.

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.

Kalen DeBoer defends kicker Conor Talty after boos following a missed field goal, urging fans to support him ahead of the Iron Bowl.

Alabama football was without its top tight ends on Saturday against Eastern Illinois. The loss of Josh Cuevas didn’t have much impact on the 56-0 victory, but Cuevas’ absence could be crucial if he can’t return in time for next Saturday’s Iron Bowl at Auburn.