FOX NATION TO DEBUT EXCLUSIVE NEW SERIES "THE TIDES THAT BIND: INSIDE ALABAMA FOOTBALL" ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

New Series Follows the University of Alabama's Football Team During First Season After Departure of Famed Head Coach Nick Saban

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Nation will debut a new multi-part docuseries on February 19th entitled "The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football," announced Lauren Petterson, its president. The series will spotlight the accounts of the players, coaches, and staff of the Alabama Crimson Tide for their first season following the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban with unrestricted access to the most storied team in the history of college football for the first time ever.

The docuseries includes six episodes which will drop weekly through the spring. In each installment, viewers will be brought behind the curtain as this elite program is challenged, elevated, and transformed, redefining itself for the next generation. Following a variety of celebrated players and coaches, including Malachi Moore, Jalen Milroe, Ryan Williams, as well as coach Kalen DeBoer and more, the series will delve behind the scenes of the team as they adapt to a year of unprecedented change. Players are showcased through spring ball, summer workouts, fall camp and the 2024 season and postseason.

In making the announcement, Petterson said, "We are thrilled to bring our viewers this intimate behind the scenes look at the historic Roll Tide football team as they navigate the trials and tribulations of a year in transition."

"The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football" was created by WAVELENGTH in association with WALK-ON MEDIA and Caleb Castille, in partnership with RANGE SPORTS, with executive producers Jenifer Westphal, Joe Plummer, Seth Carter, Steph Higgs Carter, Caleb Castille, Patrick Feldman, JP Hughes, and John Henion, who also serves as series director.

*Episodic descriptions are below: 

Episode #1: Faith

The series premiere captures the most dramatic and ecstatic high point of the season for the Crimson Tide: their remarkable victory over Georgia. Focusing on the theme of Faith—the unifying force binding fans and players in pursuit of the shared goals of the Crimson Tide football team. The episode crescendos with a moment that can only be described as an "immaculate reception," a touchdown pass and run that defines the season's spirit.

Episode #2: The Standard

Coach DeBoer takes center stage as the series examines his philosophy, pragmatism, and steadfast commitment to "trusting the process"—a mindset tested when Alabama suffers a dramatic loss to unranked Vanderbilt. Highlighting offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor, who faces a significant setback early in the season, and his best friend Wilken Formby, who becomes a target for frustrated fans on social media. Both players must tune out the noise and trust the process as they navigate adversity.

Episode #3: Accountability

Following an unexpected loss to Vanderbilt, Alabama tumbles from the No. 1 spot in the rankings to no. 7.  An angry fan base directs its frustrations toward defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, whose two-generation legacy as a passionate SEC defensive coordinator is explored. Team captain Malachi Moore also faces scrutiny for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Vanderbilt game, prompting reflection on the responsibility of upholding Alabama's rich legacy. The team narrowly redeems itself with a home victory over South Carolina, but injuries to key defensive players set the stage for a crushing loss to Tennessee in one of college football's most storied rivalries.

Episode #4: Genesis 

Revisiting the dramatic story of the 49 hours between Nick Saban's surprise retirement announcement and Athletic Director Greg Byrne's introduction of Coach Kalen DeBoer as his replacement, Alabama's football program worked tirelessly to prevent players from entering the transfer portal and to keep five-star recruits from decommitting. Meanwhile, Coach DeBoer and the team bounce back from the Tennessee loss with a commanding win over #19 Missouri, 34-0.

Episode #5: Family

After a commanding win over Missouri, Alabama climbs back to a No. 13 ranking. Yet, questions about quarterback Jalen Milroe's abilities persist. With playoff hopes on the line, the team travels to Death Valley to face 12th-ranked LSU in one of the most hostile environments in sports. The stakes are monumental: the winner remains in contention for the 12-team playoffs, while the loser's season effectively ends.

Episode #6: Forever Young

After a dominant win over LSU, Alabama climbs back to No. 7 in the rankings, and the final two games of the season seem like they should be a cakewalk. But they aren't. Alabama's playoff hopes are compromised by a shocking loss to unranked Oklahoma, leaving the team to regroup for the season's final and most emotional game: the storied Iron Bowl against in-state rival Auburn.

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