Former Alabama Stars Face Crimson Tide | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Twenty-three former Alabama football players bolted for the transfer portal last winter, scattering across college football — some to marquee programs, others to smaller schools. But here’s the twist: a few didn’t go far at all, and some are still in the SEC, meaning they’ll be playing against their old team this fall. Olaus Alinen, once a highly-touted Finnish recruit with limited snaps at Alabama, is now Kentucky’s starting left guard — and he’ll face his former Crimson Tide squad in their SEC opener. With Kentucky’s offensive line completely overhauled, building chemistry will be crucial against Alabama’s elite defense. And Alinen isn’t alone — Isaiah Horton, Wilkin Formby, Kelby Collins, and Cole Adams are also suiting up for new teams like Texas A&M, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt, turning the 2024 season into a wild reunion tour where familiar faces clash in unfamiliar uniforms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32a82d92fabe86b8