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The Alabama Crimson Tide will look to build upon a promising 2025 campaign in 2026. Alabama held an 11-4 record in 2025, and the Tide were widely regarded as a top team in the nation for the majority of the regular season.

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Alabama Football Roster Measurements Entering 2026 Fall Camp

Alabama football updated the heights and weights of its 2026 roster on Tuesday, one day before fall camp. Many players made dramatic changes to their weight throughout the offseason to get into ideal shape for the third year of the Kalen DeBoer era.

Kool-Aid McKinstry News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 4

Former Alabama CB focused on being at his best at training camp ahead of critical year

Former Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry will find himself playing a much larger role on the New Orleans Saints’ defense across the 2026 season. McKinstry was nothing short of a star throughout his time at Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 4

One Under-the-Radar Question for Every Alabama Position Group Entering Fall Camp

Alabama football's 2026 fall camp is just one day away! There have been countless storylines surrounding the Crimson Tide this offseason, but plenty more are being overlooked.

Austin Mack News / A to Z Sports / August 4

College football analyst makes final pick ahead of Alabama’s quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell

The Alabama Crimson Tide will start fall camp this week, and everyone wants to know what will happen at quarterback. Here is a take on who comes out on top from my colleague Ryan Roberts, with added insight from me.

Damien Harris News / AL.com / August 3

This is THE greatest play in college football history! What Damien Harris saw

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 3

Finebaum says DeBoer does not have ingredients to win title at Alabama

Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer will enter the 2026 season with massive expectations following the Crimson Tide’s success last year. DeBoer and the Tide held an overall record of 11-4 in 2025.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 3

Will Alabama Welcome 5th Years Back? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up the first August edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral"as Gaither discusses the week's schedule, new eligibility rules that impact the Crimson Tide and Alabama's fall camp getting started this week.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 3

Alabama wide receiver named to Maxwell Award Watch List

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has officially been named to the Maxwell Award Watch List. The award is given annually to the college football player of the year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 3

ESPN playoff insider says lack of statement wins could doom Alabama football in 2026

ESPN College Football Insider and College Football Playoff expert Heather Dinich feels a lack of statement wins may be a problem for the Tide during the 2026 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 3

Where ESPN ranks Alabama among College Football Playoff contenders ahead of 2026 season

ESPN ranked 31 teams it feels can make the College Football Playoff Monday ahead of the start of fall camp for several programs. The Alabama Crimson Tide came in at No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 3

5 Alabama freshmen to know before fall camps starts

Alabama football’s freshmen will look to make a name for themselves in fall camp in hopes that their efforts will make it impossible to keep them off the field during the 2026 college football season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / SwimSwam / August 2

Former Alabama Swimmer Drayden Bell Named Graduate Assistant at Missouri

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam The University of Missouri has announced that Drayden Bell, a former SEC swimmer at the University of Alabama, will join the coaching staff as a Graduate Assistant.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 2

What Alabama running back Daniel Hill is doing to separate himself ahead of 2026 season

Daniel Hill wants to look like a different running back this fall for Alabama football. Hill is a junior running back for the Crimson Tide, and he is coming off a sophomore season where he showed some promise.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 1

Elite 4-Star WR locks in game day visit with Alabama football

Alabama football is one of several schools that will welcome Jayce Halsz to campus this fall for a game. Halasz is a 2028 prospect, and he attends Graham Kapowsin High School in Graham, Washington.

A.J. McCarron News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 1

Former Alabama player says where Tide stands in SEC shows strength of conference

AJ McCarron, a former Alabama quarterback, is not buying the narrative that the SEC is inferior to the Big Ten. The Crimson Tide was projected to finish sixth in the conference by media members at the 2026 SEC Media Days.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 29

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Jeremiah Smith has a chance to be one of the best college wide receivers of all-time when all is said and done.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Ohio State laughing all the way to the bank following massive jersey patch sponsorship

Top returning Big Ten quarterbacks heading into 2026 season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 27

Alabama's NFL pipeline led four-star LB Tysir Young to commit early

Tysir Young is one of the top linebacker recruits in the class of 2028.

Josh Heupel, Tennessee land five-star 'weapon' in massive recruiting win

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 23

Paul Finebaum uses anonymous former Alabama player to rip into Kalen DeBoer

Kalen DeBoer may live to regret comments he made earlier this week at SEC Media Days.

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama under fire for lack of toughness in post-Nick Saban era

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer reveals whether Austin Mack or Keelon Russell has separated in QB battle

Nick Saban names biggest issue facing HC Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Nick Saban has a favorite for Alabama's QB competition

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Nick Saban News / Yardbarker / July 23

Nick Saban defends SEC amid Big Ten CFP dominance, and he has a point

so many around college football are suggesting that the Big Ten has now taken the mantle from the SEC as the most dominant conference in college football. Saban doesn't want to hear it.

Nick Saban names biggest issue facing HC Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Saban outlines why Arch Manning has what it takes to lead Texas to title

'Give Knox a hug': SEC commish pokes fun at LSU head coach Lane Kiffin at SEC media days

How LSU HC Lane Kiffin kept eye on Pete Golding after he replaced him at Ole Miss

Steve Sarkisian rips the state of college football: 'We're living in a lawless society'

Five CFB freshmen to watch in 2026: Reclassified Texas five-star DB, next great Ohio State WR, and others

Ryan Williams News / Yardbarker / July 22

Alabama star to graduate at 19; is he on fast track to 2027 draft?

Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams set to graduate at 19; is he on the fast track to 2027 NFL Draft?

Alabama Crimson Tide junior wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is set to have a degree before sipping on his first legal drink. Does that also mean he's headed for the NFL Draft sooner than later?

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama under fire for lack of toughness in post-Nick Saban era

DeBoer reveals whether Austin Mack or Keelon Russell has separated in QB battle

Nick Saban has a favorite for Alabama's QB competition

Jon Sumrall's intensity could be good for Florida, as long as he doesn't try to throw podiums

Ole Miss HC Pete Golding has no ill will toward LSU HC Lane Kiffin

Marcus Freeman shares update about Notre Dame future amid NFL rumors