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5-Star Recruit Anthony Jones To Commit To Oregon Ducks Over Alabama, Texas A&M?
The Oregon Ducks have found exciting momentum with their recruiting class of 2026, landing big-time commitments from two five-stars in safety Jett Washington and offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho. The next target to watch for the Ducks to land is five-star edge rusher Anthony Jones.
Jones is one of the top prospects from the class of 2026 still uncommitted. Per the On3 Industry Rankings, he is the No. 20 recruit in the nation, the No. 3 edge rusher, and the No. 2 player from Alabama. Jones is expected to announce his decision in July and has narrowed down his top three schools to the Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide, and the Texas A&M Aggies.
Alabama is the in-state team, and Jones has been a fan of the Crimson Tide since he was a kid. Alabama has also had recent success with recruiting, as coach Kalen Deboer is building a talented team. The Texas A&M Aggies have the No. 3 ranked recruiting class in the nation and have hosted Jones for several visits.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi are making a late push for Jones, and it is keeping the Ducks in the running. Since Lanning took over as coach for the program, Oregon has had one of the top defenses, which stands out to recruits.
The Ducks had one defensive lineman taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Steelers’ Derrick Harmon. Oregon has done well developing players and getting them ready to take the next step in the NFL. With a defensive-minded head coach and an overall successful program, Jones would fit right in with the Oregon Ducks.
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“A few months ago, Oregon was not viewed as a threat in this race, but things changed. He has visited multiple times, including for a game last fall. Kamran Araghi is the lead recruiter for Jones and the two have had deep talks about the fit, how he could see the field early and the type of coaching he would receive,” On3’s Chad Simmons wrote.
Simmons puts the Ducks at No. 3 of his top schools, naming Alabama the favorite, but also argues that Oregon is right there with the others, as it is a tight race for the five-star recruit. The recent recruiting success for Oregon could play a role in Jones’ decision, with the momentum in their favor, and the players coming in could keep the Ducks as a top team.
It has been a big week for the Oregon Ducks on the recruiting trail. The biggest commitment came on July 3 when five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho chose Oregon. Iheanacho is the highest-rated offensive lineman in history to commit to Oregon.
Just one day before Iheanacho, four-star interior offensive lineman Tommy Tofi flipped his decision from the Cal Bears to the Ducks. Tofi was the second player in a week to flip from Cal to Oregon.
The Oregon Ducks’ recruiting class of 2026 now ranks No. 8 in the nation and No. 3 in the Big Ten. The class is up to 14 commits, featuring two five-star and eight four-star recruits. After missing out on big players in the spring, Oregon has full momentum and could land another five-star recruit this month.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Jacob Crews scored 20, and Anthony Robinson II added 19 in Missouri’s 85-77 win over Alabama State on Thursday night.
Crews shot 7 of 9 from the field, including 6 of 8 from the 3-point arc. Mark Mitchell added 15 points for Missouri (9-2), and Sebastian Mack added 10.
The Tigers had a 15-0 run in the first half, heading into the locker room up 52-39. Alabama State was held scoreless over a 4:19 drought in the middle of the second half to open a 9-0 run for the Tigers. The Hornets (3-8) responded with their own 10-0 run to bring the game within eight, 74-62. The Tigers regained control, though, to keep their eight-point lead the rest of the game, handing Alabama State their fourth loss in a row.
The Tigers shot 65% (33 of 51). Both teams shot 50% from the free-throw line.
Alabama State outscored Missouri in the final period, 38-33. Asjon Anderscon scored 23 for the Hornets, leading all players in scoring.
Up next
Missouri hosts Bethune-Cookman on Dec. 14.
Alabama State travels to Cincinnati to face the Bearcats on Dec. 17.
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Let’s crank up a Thursday edition of “The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral” with Mason Woods and Katie Windham as we start getting ready for next week’s College Football Playoff game between Alabama and Oklahoma. Windham detailed how the Crimson Tide can improve over the next few weeks, we discuss the team’s health and look back at our last road trip to Norman. The show then discusses the Heisman Trophy finalists before addressing a Kalen DeBoer coaching rumor.
The program opens by power ranking the holidays before discussing Windham’s three areas the Crimson Tide can improve over the next week. Our trio picks the easiest area the team can improve and how Alabama must perform in Norman. Windham details our last trip to Oklahoma as we go down memory lane to the Sooners’ 24-3 victory last season.
The show continues on by getting Windham’s thoughts on Alabama’a College Football Playoff selection and if the Crimson Tide actually deserved its place in the field. She brings up a unique aspect of Alabama’s blowout loss in the SEC Championship and how it played into the program’s inclusion in the College Football Playoffs.
We move from next week’s game into a small discussion on Notre Dame’s reaction of being left out of the field and how it relates to Alabama’s future home-and-home dates with the Fighting Irish. Will the two esteemed programs still face off in a few years?
The show heads into the only college football action of the weekend by highlighting the strong Heisman Trophy finalist field. Who brings home the bronze statue?
Lastly, we spend the final bit of the show talking about Michigan firing Sherrone Moore and the reports of the Wolverines considering persuing Kalen DeBeor for their next head coach. Will DeBoer leave Tuscaloosa for Ann Arbor?
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – As holiday deliveries ramp up, a new Alabama law aims to deter package theft by raising penalties for so-called “porch piracy.” The law, which went into effect on October 1, 2025, makes repeated package theft a felony and can carry prison sentences of up to 10 years in the most serious cases.
What changed
Previously, many package thefts in Alabama were charged as misdemeanor theft because the value of individual stolen packages often fell below felony thresholds. Under the new law however, lawmakers established penalties that focus on the number of homes targeted rather than the dollar value of items stolen:
- Stealing from 1 to 9 homes: most serious misdemeanor
- Stealing from 10 to 29 homes: felony
- Stealing from 30 or more homes: can result in up to 10 years in prison
The law also increases penalties if stolen packages are used to commit identity theft or fraud. In addition, anyone who knowingly receives packages stolen by a porch pirate can be charged under the new rules.
Lawmakers weigh in
Senator April Weaver, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the change was meant to protect Alabama families during the holidays.
“It was really important to protect the people not only in my district but throughout the state of Alabama and to make sure their hard-earned money is going to their children’s Christmas,” she said.
On camera, Senator Weaver added with holiday humor, “It means the Grinch may have stolen Christmas in Whoville, but if he does it in Alabama, he’ll have plenty of time in state prison for his heart to grow three sizes.”
What police recommend if your package is stolen
If you discover a stolen package, law enforcement recommends:
- Report the theft to police immediately.
- Preserve any doorbell or surveillance footage that may show the theft.
- Contact the delivery company right away to report the missing item.
- Consider requiring a signature on delivery to reduce the risk of theft.
The law went into effect on October 1, 2025; this December marks the first holiday season it is in effect. Alabama is now one of more than a dozen states that have passed laws specifically targeting package theft. Supporters say the law sends a stronger message that porch piracy will no longer be treated as a minor offense.
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