Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa celebrated Oktoberfest in Government Plaza on Oct.

3 with a doggie costume contest, hammerschlagen games, live band sets, and a biergarten serving beer (Poppy won the contest).

Five Tuscaloosa City Schools seniors have been named National Merit semifinalists based on their 2025 PSAT scores — an honor earned by less than 1% of high school seniors, setting them up to compete for scholarships when finalists are announced in February.

ESPN announced that College Gameday will return to Tuscaloosa as Alabama will host Georgia on Saturday, Oct.

10 at 6:45 p.m. CT (its first campus visit this season) following a win over Mississippi State.

Alabama football dominated Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct.

3, scoring 56 points—the highest away score against a ranked team (fans cheered loudly during a record-setting game) as Coach DeBoer praised his players for their intensity through all four quarters.

Alabama linebacker Caleb Woodson said his team saw Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor injured on Saturday in Starkville as the Tide defense forced five sacks + turnovers in a 56-23 win; the team now prepares to face Georgia next Saturday night.

ACA Patriots won by a large margin Friday evening at Danny-Logan Field, defeating Lee-Scott Academy 58-21 and moving to a 6-0 record as quarterback Drew Jackson returned from injury.

After the Crimson Tide’s win over Mississippi State, Coach Kalen DeBoer held a postgame press conference and outlined the team’s performance — he also discussed plans for the upcoming game.